Local guide

Surf City food & drink guide

Where we send guests to eat and drink in Surf City, from easy beach lunches to evening spots.

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Local guide · Surf City Walmart Neighborhood Market — Surf City A compact, grocery-focused Walmart near the NC 50 and NC 210 junction in Surf City: low prices, a pharmacy and online pickup.
Local guide · Surf City Thomas Tackle & Seafood A family-run roadside seafood market and tackle shop on NC 50 since 1955: shrimp, crab legs, local produce, boiled peanuts and bait.
Local guide · Surf City Surf City Market A new gourmet market and bottle shop on the island in Surf City: cheeses, wine, craft beer, frozen seafood and steaks, and beach supplies.
Local guide · Surf City Surf City IGA The island’s own full grocery in central Surf City: family run, with a meat counter, beer and wine, and no bridge traffic.
Local guide · Surf City Surf City Crab Boats unload at the dock while you shop at this Surf City seafood market: local shrimp, live crabs, cut-to-order fish and steamer buckets.
Local guide · Surf City Salt Marsh Market A gourmet market with a bar on the mainland side of Surf City: take-and-bake dinners, eight rotating taps, craft beer, wine and coffee.
Local guide · Surf City Publix at the Arboretum at Surf City The area’s Publix at the NC 210 and NC 50 crossroads, loved for deli subs, sushi, bakery cakes, spotless aisles and curbside pickup.
Local guide · Surf City Food Lion — Surf City A clean, friendly Food Lion on NC 50, right on the way to the Surf City bridge, open until midnight with a deli, wing bar and bakery.
Ice cream shop · Surf City Pelican’s SnoBalls — Surf City New Orleans-style shaved ice in more than 100 flavors, stuffed with cream if you like, from a seasonal Surf City stand.
Ice cream shop · Surf City Surf City Ocean Pier Grill & Ice Cream Cones, shakes and the Nor’easter soft-serve creation at the Surf City Ocean Pier house, steps from the pier and the sunset.
Ice cream shop · Surf City Island Delights A 1950s-themed Surf City diner with a jukebox, delight-style burgers, onion rings and a full ice cream bar.
Ice cream shop · Surf City Sugar Kingdom A big, colorful Surf City candy store with nostalgic sweets, fudge, taffy and a Blue Bell ice cream counter.

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