Photo of Surf City Pier with bright sand surface

Photo of Surf City Pier with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Surf City Pier with long straight shore

Photo of Surf City Pier with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Surf City Pier and the settlement

Photo of Surf City Pier - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Surf City Pier - recommended for family travellers with kids

7.3

Good

Surf City Pier

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Surf City Pier?

The bar is located right on the Surf City Pier.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sea Blue Coffee & Ice Cream is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Surf City Pier?

There are 89 places to stay in the Surf City Pier area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Surf City Pier include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7069396&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Loggerhead Inn and Suites by Carolina Retreats</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9228363&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sunset Haven</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8981003&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Christopher's Cove</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8605401&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Saltwater 302 3rd Floor Low Tide</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8537833&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">3 Gulls & A Buoy</a></li></ul>

Surf City, United States

#23 out of 49 in North Carolina

7.3

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Surf City • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Cafe Sea Blue Coffee & Ice Cream

9.4 - Excellent 90m

Bar Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar

7 - Good 130m

Bar The Peak Taphouse and Kitchen

9 - Excellent 170m

Cafe Surf City Coffee

9.6 - Exceptional 180m

Bar Daddy Mac's Beach Grille

8.6 - Excellent 210m

Restaurant Shaka Taco Surf City

9.4 - Excellent 240m

Restaurant Beauchaines 211

8.4 - Very good 270m

Restaurant Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries

8.8 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant Topsail Steamer

9.4 - Excellent 280m

Tourist Attraction Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Surf city sunrise

8.4 - Very good 210m

Tourist Attraction Surf City Murals

10 - Exceptional 230m

Tourist Attraction Soundside Park

9.6 - Exceptional 620m

Tourist Attraction Kenneth D. Batts Family Park

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Surf City Public Access #4

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction FantaSea Private Charters

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Topsail Tower #3

9.4 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Permuda Island Reserve

9.2 - Excellent 6.6km

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About

Surf City Pier is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 23th place out of 49 beaches in the North Carolina region 180.4 km away from its center, the city of Raleigh. It is one of the beaches of Surf City settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Surf City Pier coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Surf City beach II, which has a rating of 7.

Surf City Pier is located in North Carolina within Surf City, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

4.4 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Surf City • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Cafe Sea Blue Coffee & Ice Cream

9.4 - Excellent 90m

Bar Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar

7 - Good 130m

Bar The Peak Taphouse and Kitchen

9 - Excellent 170m

Cafe Surf City Coffee

9.6 - Exceptional 180m

Bar Daddy Mac's Beach Grille

8.6 - Excellent 210m

Restaurant Shaka Taco Surf City

9.4 - Excellent 240m

Restaurant Beauchaines 211

8.4 - Very good 270m

Restaurant Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries

8.8 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant Topsail Steamer

9.4 - Excellent 280m

Tourist Attraction Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Surf city sunrise

8.4 - Very good 210m

Tourist Attraction Surf City Murals

10 - Exceptional 230m

Tourist Attraction Soundside Park

9.6 - Exceptional 620m

Tourist Attraction Kenneth D. Batts Family Park

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Surf City Public Access #4

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction FantaSea Private Charters

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Topsail Tower #3

9.4 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Permuda Island Reserve

9.2 - Excellent 6.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.1km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Christopher's Cove

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 1km from center

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1.2km from the beach

Saltwater 302 3rd Floor Low Tide

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 1.1km from center

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Loggerhead Inn and Suites by Carolina Retreats

1.3km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Loggerhead Inn and Suites by Carolina Retreats

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 1.2km from center

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1.7km from the beach

3 Gulls & A Buoy

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 1.6km from center

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1.8km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Coastal Cay

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 1.9km from center

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2.2km from the beach

Surf City Serene Waterfront Vacation Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 2.1km from center

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2.4km from the beach

Treat Yo Self

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 2.5km from center

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2.6km from the beach

Surf City House about 400 Ft Walk to Beach with Decks!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 2.7km from center

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2.8km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Sunset Haven

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 2.7km from center

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3.1km from the beach

4 Frustrating

The Covey Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 3km from center

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3.1km from the beach

Beautiful 4 bed 3 bath beach cottage with wonderful ocean views

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 3km from center

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3.5km from the beach

Buckeye Beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Surf City • 3.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

What to do in Surf City Pier? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Surf City Pier can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Surf City Pier is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

3.8km

Connected beach

Surf City beach Surf City beach

7 Good

5km

Connected beach

Surf City beach II Surf City beach II

7 Good

6.8km

Connected beach

Ocean City beach Ocean City beach

7 Good

10.1km

Topsail beach Topsail beach

7.1 Good

11km

Connected beach

Sea Haven beach Sea Haven beach

7 Good

13.9km

North Topsail beach North Topsail beach

7.7 Very good

21.7km

ORV beach ORV beach

7 Good

30.1km

Onslow beach Onslow beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Surf City • 280m

Main locality of province

Raleigh • 180.4km

Transport

Airport

ILM • 37km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

Lorelei Kaine

10 Exceptional

During our trip to Surf City, we spent most of our time at the pier. My husband and son enjoy fishing, and our 12-year-old son was thrilled to catch his first fish there. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. We will definitely return to this spot on our next visit.

April 2023

Kellan Andrews

10 Exceptional

The Pier is stunning, particularly during sunset, and the entrance fee is only $1 per person. The ice cream was delicious, and the portions were generous. Unfortunately, we had to leave someone behind to watch our dog as they are not permitted on the beach.

April 2023

Lila Thompson

10 Exceptional

I've been going to Surf City Pier for fishing since I was a kid and I absolutely love it. It's a great place to meet nice people and the pier house has really good food and ice cream. I always make sure to visit whenever I want to go fishing.

April 2023

Mission Focused

10 Exceptional

The Surf City Ocean Pier offers a stunning lookout that I highly recommend checking out if you're visiting Surf City. The spectator fee is only $1, and you'll be able to witness skilled fishermen and women casting out. You can even join in on the fun and fish from the pier with their available supplies. Whether you're looking to spend the day fishing or just taking in the beautiful view, this is definitely worth a stop. Have a great trip! ☀️🌅😎

April 2023

Lila Starlighter

8 Very good

The sand at this beach is much more comfortable than what you'd find in Southern California, and it feels silky smooth under your feet. Although I found paid parking quickly, I did have some trouble with the payment service. If you run into any issues, be sure to call the phone number provided. It's important to pay for parking, as there's a guy who patrols the area in a golf cart to check for unpaid cars.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Surf City Pier?

The coastline of Surf City Pier is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Surf City Pier?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Surf City Pier has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Surf City Pier is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Is the Surf City Pier good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Surf City Pier are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Surf City Pier for swimming is positive.

Is the Surf City Pier good for families?

Yes, the Surf City Pier is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Surf City Pier secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Surf City Pier?

Surf City Pier can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Families with children
Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Surf City Pier?

The bar is located right on the Surf City Pier.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sea Blue Coffee & Ice Cream is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Surf City Pier?

There are 89 places to stay in the Surf City Pier area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Surf City Pier include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Surf City Pier from parking?

The Surf City Pier has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Surf City Pier?

There are 4 attractions near Surf City Pier that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Surf city sunrise located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Surf City Pier?

The month with the highest temperature in Surf City Pier is July. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Surf City Pier (North Carolina) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.