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North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Town · Population 1,081 · #328 in North Carolina
About North Topsail Beach
Set in the southeastern part of North Carolina, North Topsail Beach is a small town counting 1,081 people who proudly call it home.
North Topsail Beach holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 6.22 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 174 residents per square mile.
📰 North Topsail Beach News Today
- Water restored following Highway 210 water main break in Onslow County WITN · Aug 14
- Topsail Beach Ends Four-Year Coastal Lobbying Relationship With Ferguson Group Legis1 · Aug 14
- North Topsail Beach officials warn visitors to avoid public beach access ahead of holiday weekend WRAL · Jul 2
- 3 North Carolina coast rip current rescues at two islands as July 4th holiday nears CBS 17 · Jun 28
- North Topsail Beach officials steer July 4th crowds away from inlet where man drowned WECT | TV6 · Jul 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes North Topsail Beach Unique
- The only place in America named North Topsail Beach — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in North Topsail Beach
- Agave Azul Modern Mex And Cantina — mexican
- Grindhouse Records — coffee shop (café)
- Napoli Cafe — coffee shop (café)
- Rick's Restaurant and Sports Bar — seafood
- Em R Wings — barbecue
- Golden China — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- One Tree Hill Clay Beach House · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,081
Rank in state#328 of 549
Land area6.22 sq mi
Density174/sq mi
Coordinates34.4885, -77.4375