Several piers are located on the island, and there is always fishing in the sound or surf casting. There are marinas for visiting boat owners and charter boat services provide easy access to deep-sea fishing grounds where mackerel is king. There are several bait and tackle shops in the area. Championship golf courses in the immediate area are open to visitors. There are miniature golf courses in Topsail Beach and Surf City.
Public courts are available in Wilmington and Jacksonville.
For a fee, the Belvedere Plantation courts in Hampstead are available. A community newspaper, serving Topsail Island and surrounding communities. A look into the history of the island.