Just south of the main intersection, the town has a community park with basketball courts, slides, swings and a small picnic area. Surf City s prime geographical location, ready accessibility for visitors and multi-faceted recreational opportunities, are contributing to the town s continued growth. Although swing bridges are an endangered species on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in North Carolina, Surf City has operated its bridge since the early 1950s when it replaced an early military-issue pontoon bridge at Sears Landing. A unique view of the sound is picturesque from the bridge and it is a prime spot to watch the huge sailboats and yachts pass through. The bridge generally opens on the hour.
Recreational activities abound with miniature golf, camping and scenic boat tours of the Sound.
There are several public access crossovers to the sandy beaches with miles of oceanfront for sunbathing, swimming, hunting for shells or buried treasure. Beach Follow Highway 50 to the south end of Topsail Island and discover Topsail Beach which stretches from the Surf City town limits to the southern end of the island. A bike path leads into the central business area where you will find restaurants and snack bars, miniature golf, a roller rink, motels and retail shops as well as a general store. Miles of pure white sand for quiet walks, fishing from the surf or pier, plus sailing, diving, surfing and skiing all provide pleasures for the water sportsman. Just relaxing in this quiet family area may be what you are looking for.