We had a great experience with surfing lessons. All the kids that ran this place were nice and very…read moreinformative. They were able to get us an event that was a last minute request. Jackson was our instructor and was very good with my nine-year-old son. Truth be told I'm a little envious that I didn't think to move to the beach of North Carolina, and give Surf Lessons during my Summer's. Great place and I highly recommend them.

This was on my 17 yr old daughter's bucket list and it did not disappoint. Cody scheduled her with…read moreSpencer, who was fantastic from beginning to end. He started her out with all of the knowledge she needed before they ever got in the water, which calmed her nerves. Once they got in, she did fantastic & made it up on the first run. For a very rough and windy day, she had a great experience with no regrets. She even received applause from other beach bums. Spencer put a LOT of effort into pulling her & making her experience so great. Would definitely take more lessons if we had the time.

Amazing! One of my favorite activities this week, this summer... this life! Our family of 4…read more(kids = 11 & 13) showed up at 8a for our 8:15 lesson. Chris and Evan were our instructors. I cannot imagine it going any better. My first run, I did on my knees. Next, I was standing up. I ended up coming in and watching my family. My kids were standing up and looking so comfortable on the board. This was an amazing adventure - the small class size of 2 people to 1 instructor is dead on perfect! Check this out and have fun!

Sean was amazing and so personable with my 10 year old daughter trying surfing for the first time…read more We had a blast, and he more than went out of his way to make sure our experience was as good as possible. Even in less than optimal weather (rain and 40's) we had so much fun that we never noticed the weather. Would highly recommend!

We were able to make the reservation and payment online through the website. They delivered the…read morebikes to our house next morning and picked them up when we were finished! If you are visiting Topsail, the best way to tour. The island is on an electric bike and these guys will give you amazing customers service.!

GREAT bike store!!! They are very knowledgeable and helpful! Ed is a very capable and…read moreknowledgeable mechanic. I brought my ebike in, under a warranty repair. They were very accommodating, professional and courteous. They were able to diagnose the problem, order the part and have my bike back on the road in a timely manner! They are also very knowledgeable about various mountain bike trails. What a great experience! I highly recommend this store for all of your biking needs! Thank you Lou and Ed!! Lynne

I've known Tony many years, so he was my first choice in helping me recently with a stand-up paddle…read moreboard. He talked to me about options, gave advice, and recommended what would be the best fit to make some memories on the water! He is honest, caring, and hardworking to help deliver the best experience for you on Pleasure Island. If you are visiting, or live in the area, he can help tailor your rentals. From relaxing on the beach (chairs & umbrellas), to making your stay more enjoyable off of it (bike rentals to cruise the boardwalk!)-he has it all. Tony has a wealth of knowledge as a local for must-do's on your trip; Not only that, who better to get surf lessons from than a pro long boarder? If you are coming to Carolina Beach, Tony and his crew can help you out with what you need to have a great day at the beach and beyond!

Professional beach chairs and umbrellas rental place. They set the beach chairs and umbrellas for…read moreus. The crew is very attentive and courteous. Friendly, good prices clean. Highly recommended!

100% wonderful experience. My 12 year old took 2 lessons during our vacation week and had a blast…read more Her instructor Jill was super supportive, kind, and patient. She spent the whole time in the water keeping watch, but also gave my daughter the chance to catch waves on her own as soon as she was able. She loved it and we are looking forward to going back next summer, maybe even for a camp! Owners made sure our request for a female instructor was honored and were very responsive regarding any questions we had. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.

Caleb was great! Attentive, patient, encouraging. Such a fun group lesson with me and my husband.read more

These guys are the absolute best. We had six kids taking private lessons. The ocean conditions…read morewere rough and choppy but these guys got all six kids surfing despite the conditions. It was like they had been surfing for years. Topsail Surf Adventures is worth every penny. Don't miss out on this experience and specifically these instructors. We will be doing this again next year.

You will not find a better group than this for teaching kids how to surf! We booked with Jimmy and…read moreTyler and I will book again! Our son his fried and my husband had an incredible time with them Friday May 21st 2021. We enjoyed it way more than anything and we are all about the experiences - as our child was not meant to see birth nor a first birthday so we try hard to make sure his life is filled with these opportunities and fun! The rate they charge is super affordable (in fact I think they are under charging- so tip well). We will be back and use them again and again. In fact we have already booked them again for the last day of our trip!

Friendly staff and some cool stuff inside. Not like the touristy beach shops. Glad to support local…read morebusinesses in my area

Great service, super knowledgeable. Purchases a wetsuit for our son and a paddle board. Great…read moreexperience and will be back again when we need more stuff to maximize the summer season!

There is nothing better to be in a resort town during off season. This month, I spent a week in…read moreSurf City, North Carolina. This time of year the town is fairly quiet, especially during the week. Parking was free for off season (saving us $30/day downtown). There was no wait at the restaurants (who were also running specials to attract customers). Surf City is near the center of Topsail Island. The beach side borders the Atlantic Ocean and the west side is bordered by inner coastal waterway. A large bridge connects the mainland to Surf City. The Island has an interesting history. From 1946-48, the Island was used by the US government to test missile trajectory. Abandoned observation towers are scattered across the island. The Island was devastated by Hurricane Fran in 1996. Today, draws to the island include fishing, surfing, kayaking, boating, biking, swimming, beach combing, visiting the parks, small aquarium or numerous shops. We started our vacation with a trip to the Visitors Center to get the low down and a map. The Surf City Pier is a must see. For $1, a visitor can walk out on the pier and watch the locals fish and take in the views. We enjoyed spending time on the beach. We had several days that were warm enough to swim, but we enjoyed just walking for miles up and down Topsail Island. We also enjoyed Southside Park with boardwalks over the marsh and fabulous views of the bridge connecting to the mainland. Everyday, we visited the Seafood Market. The fresh seafood was unbelievably good and some was local. As for restaurants, we found donuts, bagels, seafood, tacos, hotdogs, Mediterranean food and breakfast options. People are friendly. I highly recommend. I'll be back.

We stayed in Topsail Beach but Surf City was the place to go to eat, shop, etc. Our off-season…read morevisit meant many places were closed or had shorter hours. But we found plenty of restaurants, a few gift shops, the grocery store, and more. Enough to keep us fed and entertained. The pier is open during the day. There are a few parks. In summer you can go to the turtle rescue center, and I think there's a museum. There's a long history in the area, from natives and pirates to WW2 training to post-war missile testing. The roundabout is pretty much the center of the business/entertainment district, with shops and restaurants. Several ice cream and candy places. Houses spread out from there, north and south. Explore and enjoy. Off-season there is still a little traffic, probably crowded in summer so drive carefully.

Five stars for customer service and pricing. Mistakingly made the decision to head down to Surf…read moreCity on the weekend, meeting unexpected traffic...30 minutes to go 2 miles traffic. If i were in San Diego or pulling into Haleiwa it's understandable...but Surf City? North Carolina? I was near insanity, but too close to the shop to turn around. With the infuriating anger building I decided they had one chance to get my business. And it was slim. And what happened? Great, comfortable, friendly customer service. No pressure sales. Two days later and I'm back ordering a board from them. It's a nice little shop with pretty much everything you would need. Be sure to check out the consignment section...saw a cosmetically beat but great condition Hawaii Pro Designs longboard sitting in the back, in addition to a variety of short boards in varying conditions with varying prices. George is awesome. Send him your business. I've stopped into most other "shops" in the area and been brushed off, leaving me feeling like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman (minus the prostitution). Lesson to other shops in the area...don't judge a book by its cover - you just missed out on $2k in sales this time around (not to mention future business), as I'll never go back to your establishments.

Amazing-- On Shore surf lessons! George and Ariana (sp?) were great with beginners. So easy to work…read morewith and very mindful while providing the best experience. Thank you! We will return. Highly recommend.

Noisy, dirty, and darn near impossible to get a salesperson's attention. It wasn't even that busy…read more Guess there were better things going on on their phones than in the store.

Super cool family owned surf shop. Folks are friendly and have great local knowledge. Rated number…read more1 local surf store for a reason. Plenty of selection at this surf store by the bridge.