We were able to make the reservation and payment online through the website. They delivered the…read morebikes to our house next morning and picked them up when we were finished! If you are visiting Topsail, the best way to tour. The island is on an electric bike and these guys will give you amazing customers service.!

GREAT bike store!!! They are very knowledgeable and helpful! Ed is a very capable and…read moreknowledgeable mechanic. I brought my ebike in, under a warranty repair. They were very accommodating, professional and courteous. They were able to diagnose the problem, order the part and have my bike back on the road in a timely manner! They are also very knowledgeable about various mountain bike trails. What a great experience! I highly recommend this store for all of your biking needs! Thank you Lou and Ed!! Lynne

Awesome store has everything you could want plus things you didn't know you did best fishing gear…read moreselection

I was blown away by East Coast Sports. I didn't have high expectations by a sporting goods store on…read morea resort island, but they carried everything imaginable for local recreational needs and prices were reasonable. I stopped by for an inexpensive cooler to carry some seafood home. They had the perfect cooler for only $5. The clerk was helpful and friendly. I looked at the surf supplies and another clerk immediately asked if I needed assistance. The fishing gear is unbelievable. And kayaks, they carry everything. I could have spent all day in there. They rent surf boards, paddle boards, bikes and sell fishing licenses and can even set up fishing charters. They are locally owned. They offer free parking. I'll be back on my next visit to Surf City.

Great selection. Wish I had a place like this around me…read more They had a porch sale with 30-50% off. Patagonia, howler brothers, and chubbies. All stuff I love. Saxx underwear which I wasn't expecting. Yeti stuff of course. The prices are what you'd expect. Very helpful staff.

I bought a helicopter on a stick from herrings outdoors on May 4, 2026 I paid $3.19 I tried it…read morebefore I left the parking lot to make sure it works. Unfortunately my helicopter on a stick flew onto the top of the building and was lost for good. I then found out that I was scammed by said establishment. On Amazon you can get 100 of them for $9.99. Very dissatisfied with my purchase

Had a friend in town and decided to rent a boat for the day. The experience was easy via online…read morereservations. The owner quickly confirmed after speaking about my boating experience. They were friendly and very thorough going over the boat, safety, the best and most navigable routes and expectations of us etc. The boat and motor were in great condition and they have items available to rent (skis, tubes, etc) as well. Overall was a great experience, highly recommend checking them out next time you want to rent a boat for the day.

We had a great experience with Entropy! We called ahead, and they reserved a boat for us. The…read moreboat was new and in great condition! The owners were super friendly extremely helpful. They spent a great deal of time with us, making sure that we understood how to operate the boat, where safety gear was stored, and how to best navigate the waterways (we arrived at low tide and we were unfamiliar with these waterways, so it was good to receive these extra instructions). They even showed us maps of some of the best places to explore and to avoid the weekend crowds. We had a wonderful, care-free afternoon on the water. We will definitely rent from Entropy again next time we are visiting the area.

Paddle NC is a must-go on Top Sail Island. With options to kayak or paddle board, it is an…read moreadventurous way to spend a vacation. You can come and rent for a couple hours, or you can choose to do one of the several tours that they offer. My little cousin, her friend and I chose to do a kayaking sunset tour, (for 55 bucks a person, 50 with the online discount!) and it was incredible! Our tour guide was great, and though new, he was very knowledgeable. If I was to come back, I'd love to try the paddle boarding, though it was recommended to do it in the morning, when there is little breeze. We saw some crabs and fish, but no other sea life. I can tell that this rental place is a smoothly operated system, and they now have my business!

Great place to rent kayaks! Extremely helpful getting us in and out of the water, and reasonably…read morepriced! Definitely will rent here again!

Captain AJ and Britni are the best! We were staying on Topsail Island and booked them for a…read moremid-week inshore half-day fishing trip. The booking process was super easy. The trip surpassed all of our expectations! Capt. AJ and Denny worked hard to make sure everyone was involved and having fun. When a few of our crew were feeling a little seasick from the choppy waters, they had ginger ale and saltines on hand, as well as peanut M&Ms for the kids. We caught over a dozen fish - mostly, mackerel, including a 30 lb King Mackerel that my 8 year old daughter reeled in. What a blast! Capt. Britni cleaned and delivered our fish within hours! We made some amazing fish tacos that night, and we brought several pounds home to Ohio! We'll definitely be fishing with you all again! Thanks so much!

We had such a great day today out with Captain Nelson. The water was a little rough, but his expert…read morenavigation got us to our destination quickly and safely. From there we had excellent fishing with bites every 3 to 5 minutes. It was a fun day for everybody!!

There is nothing better to be in a resort town during off season. This month, I spent a week in…read moreSurf City, North Carolina. This time of year the town is fairly quiet, especially during the week. Parking was free for off season (saving us $30/day downtown). There was no wait at the restaurants (who were also running specials to attract customers). Surf City is near the center of Topsail Island. The beach side borders the Atlantic Ocean and the west side is bordered by inner coastal waterway. A large bridge connects the mainland to Surf City. The Island has an interesting history. From 1946-48, the Island was used by the US government to test missile trajectory. Abandoned observation towers are scattered across the island. The Island was devastated by Hurricane Fran in 1996. Today, draws to the island include fishing, surfing, kayaking, boating, biking, swimming, beach combing, visiting the parks, small aquarium or numerous shops. We started our vacation with a trip to the Visitors Center to get the low down and a map. The Surf City Pier is a must see. For $1, a visitor can walk out on the pier and watch the locals fish and take in the views. We enjoyed spending time on the beach. We had several days that were warm enough to swim, but we enjoyed just walking for miles up and down Topsail Island. We also enjoyed Southside Park with boardwalks over the marsh and fabulous views of the bridge connecting to the mainland. Everyday, we visited the Seafood Market. The fresh seafood was unbelievably good and some was local. As for restaurants, we found donuts, bagels, seafood, tacos, hotdogs, Mediterranean food and breakfast options. People are friendly. I highly recommend. I'll be back.

We stayed in Topsail Beach but Surf City was the place to go to eat, shop, etc. Our off-season…read morevisit meant many places were closed or had shorter hours. But we found plenty of restaurants, a few gift shops, the grocery store, and more. Enough to keep us fed and entertained. The pier is open during the day. There are a few parks. In summer you can go to the turtle rescue center, and I think there's a museum. There's a long history in the area, from natives and pirates to WW2 training to post-war missile testing. The roundabout is pretty much the center of the business/entertainment district, with shops and restaurants. Several ice cream and candy places. Houses spread out from there, north and south. Explore and enjoy. Off-season there is still a little traffic, probably crowded in summer so drive carefully.

Great boat buying experience! This organization and Dean Ashton, Marinemax Sales Team Member,…read morereally put the extra emphasis on me getting the correct boat. I was able to talk with the GM, sales team, finance, and most of the service team. The one thing that was consistent was all of their professionalism! Additionally, at delivery, I feel they went the extra mile by having their boat Captain, Tim Hicks really do a great walk through of our boat to ensure we felt confident! This is a great group of professionals that are all passionate about boating and it shows! If your in the market for a new boat, I would definitely recommend Dean and the rest of the team at Marinemax, Wrightsville Beach, NC! Respectfully, Chris & Mendy Melton Boat: Sea Ray SPX