Pelican’s SnoBalls — Surf City

Pelican’s SnoBalls serves New Orleans-style shaved ice, finer and softer than a snow cone, from a seasonal stand on New River Drive. With more than 100 flavors and an option to stuff it with cream, it’s an easy afternoon treat after the beach.

• Surf City
• Shaved ice
• Seasonal
• Kids love it

What stands out

Order it with cream: a vanilla snocream filling with a marshmallow topping is a favorite in reviews, and Shark Attack is a popular flavor. There’s little seating, so it’s grab and go. One recent visitor was surprised that toppings shown on the board cost extra, so ask as you order.

What to order

• Snoball with snocreamVanilla cream stuffed into any flavor.
• Shark AttackSour tsunami and tiger’s blood with a gummy shark.
• UnicornPink cotton candy and skylite with whipped cream and sprinkles.
• Butterfly KissBirthday cake and cotton candy.
• A local flavor of the weekAsk what’s new.

The setting

A walk-up counter shared with a small seating area, next door to Celtic Creamery. It’s a short walk from the central Surf City beach accesses.

Before you go

• Seasonal; check that it’s open before an off-season trip.
• Dye-free and sugar-free flavors are available; ask what’s on hand.

Plan your visit

• Where: 204-C N New River Dr, Surf City, NC 28445
• Hours: Hours change with the season. Check with the business before you go.
• Menu & updates: Pelican’s Surf City
• More nearby: ice cream and frozen treats near Surf City

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Based on the business’s own website, menu and social posts and on recurring themes in public guest reviews; checked October 2026. Menus, hours and prices change, so confirm with the business before you go.