It's time to book your next laid-back beach getaway. Topsail Island sits about 40 miles northeast of Wilmington. The 26-mile-long barrier island off the North Carolina coast is home to three ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Birders should consider a visit to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park – about 5 miles east of Miramar Beach – to spot species like ospreys and threatened snowy plovers ...

North Topsail Beach, Surf City, and Topsail Beach. This destination is easily accessible by car, or you can fly to a nearby airport and take a shuttle. That's a fairly recent development ...