What Your Dog Needs to Know About Topsail Island

Hey there beach-loving pups—this post is for you! No longer are the days where you have to worry about missing your family while they leave you behind to go on a vacation. Topsail Island, NC, is the perfect place for everyone in your family from four-legged family members to two. Everyone feels right at home and gets to enjoy a family beach vacation with all the amenities that make both dogs and humans happy. 

So go nudge your owners and have them take a few minutes out of their day to read up on why Topsail Beach should be your next family vacation destination. 

The Best Dog-Friendly Topsail Rentals

Dogs and dog owners alike love a Topsail beach vacation! Why? Because not only are dogs welcome on the beaches but they have a comfortable place to stay, too, with everything they need. If you're looking for pet-friendly rentals on Topsail Island, the good news is that you have a lot of options. Topsail Rentals Online has dog-friendly beach rentals perfectly suited for you and your family, where no one gets left behind, plus all of the amenities you expect to have on a beach vacation, some of which are tailored particularly for your pet. 

Take a look at these pet-friendly Topsail rentals and choose your favorites. The hardest part is deciding which place you and your pooch love the most. Let us know if we can help you decide!

The Best Pet-Friendly Places on Topsail Island

Oh the places you can go! There are plenty of dog-friendly places to explore, to catch a bite to eat, and to get your pup pampered. From the beaches to the parks to the island eateries and beyond, your dog will get to experience a truly pet-friendly vacation on Topsail Island where he can run and play, put his paws in the sand for a while, and take a nap in the air-conditioned bliss of your Topsail beach rental. 

Here a few of the best pet-friendly places on the island. Try one or try them all!

Dog-Friendly Eateries

Let your dog accompany you out on the town at these pet-friendly Topsail eateries that allow dogs in their outdoor dining areas. These local favorites offer fabulous Topsail scenery, good eats, some nice shady spots, and a few even have live entertainment. Enjoy!

• Beach Bum's Grill & Bar, North Topsail Beach
  
• Camino Real Mexican Restaurant, Surf City
  
• Daddy Mac's Beach Grille, Surf City
  
• Fractured Prune Doughnuts, Surf City
  
• Michaelangelo's Pizza & Subs, Surf City
  
• Sear's Landing Grill & Boat Docks, Surf City
  
• Sugar Island Baker, Surf City
  
• Beach Shop & Grill, Topsail Beach
  
• Cora's Isle-End Deli, Topsail Beach
  

Dog-Friendly Parks

Take your dog on a stroll and explore the parks and open areas that Topsail Island has to offer. Just remember to keep your dog leashed and to pick up after your pet. Surf City Bark Park is a local favorite that offers your pup two tree-shaded play areas (one for smaller dogs, one for larger dogs) plus all kinds of creative play areas including tunnels, stairs, ramps, and room to roam—and just lets dogs be dogs. Have fun!

• North Topsail Beach Town Park
  
• W. Rodney Knowles Park, North Topsail Beach
  
• Kenneth D. Batts Family Park, Surf City
  
• Soundside Park, Surf City
  
• Surf City Bark Park
  
• Topsail Beach Town Center & Park

Doggy Day Spas & Salons

Whether you want to pamper your pet or need to give them some extra TLC during your Topsail beach vacation, these doggy day spas and salons offer everything you need. They're both centrally located in the heart of the island in the Town of Surf City. Go ahead and pamper your pooch. 

• Spoiled to the Bone Pet Grooming Salon
  
• Surf City Pawville Doggy Daycare & Spa
  

Veterinary Services

Rest assured knowing that quality pet care and emergency services are located right nearby if the need arises during your Topsail vacation. With one facility on the island and one on the mainland, they're close and convenient when you need them.

• Surf City Pet Hospital
  
• Topsail Animal Hospital
  

The Best Topsail Beaches for Dogs

The good news is that all of Topsail Island's beautiful beaches welcome dogs. Each Topsail town has its own pet rules and regulations, so it's best to read up on each before you visit so you know what to expect. 

The standard procedures of keeping your dog leashed and cleaning up after your pet apply to all of the Topsail Island towns and have accompanying fines for violations. Topsail Beach is the only local beach that allows dogs to be leash-free during the off-season, October through May. 

You can find more information right here about Topsail Island's pet policies: 

• North Topsail Beach Rules and Regulations
  
• Surf City Beach Pet Rules and Regulations
  
• Topsail Beach Rules and Regulations

We hope you find this post helpful to both you and your dog as you prepare for your beach getaway. Interested in reading more? You can find more Topsail Island pet-friendly information here.