Get cozy this fall and browse the galleries, bookstores, coffee shops and designers of Topsail Island.
Did you know that Topsail Island is home to some amazingly creative artistic talent? Our area has inspired artists, authors, and photographers to write, design, and produce award-winning art, books and more.
Today we will introduce you to a few places where you can cozy up with a great book, a cup of coffee, and see some of this local talent on display.
Quartermoon Books & Gifts
Books, Gifts, Clothing, Wine Bar, Beer, Coffee Bar, Smoothies, Live Music, Author Readings, Events, Dog-Friendly!
Quartermoon Books & Gifts is a great place to stop next time you visit Topsail Island.
Grab a coffee or smoothie and peruse their extensive book collection. Enjoy the pretty (dog-friendly) patio or shop their unique gift selection.
Keep an eye on their Facebook page for live music & author events.
Address
708 S Anderson Blvd, Hampstead, NC 28443
Phone
(910) 328-4969
Tommy J. Designer Jewelry
Topsail Island-inspired Designer Jewelry
Tommy James started creating custom, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces at the young age of 17 and has never stopped! Many of his pieces have a distinctive nautical vibe that really capture the essence of Topsail Island.
His shop also features the incredible work of other talented jewelry designers.
Address
13500 NC Hwy. 50, Suite 109, Surf City, NC.
Phone
(910) 803-2200
Seacoast Art Gallery
Local artist has all of her beautiful work on display!
This adorable little pink cottage is known as the Seacoast Art Gallery, home and workspace of our own Sandy McHugh.
Sandy specializes in acrylics and watercolors, but you will also find handmade jewelry, pottery, stained glass work and much more!
It's best to call ahead to make sure Sandy is open - she closes up for the winter each year.
Sugar Island Bakery
Local artists on display. Coffee. Homemade baked goods.
At Sugar Island Bakery, you can not only enjoy a house-roasted cup of coffee and a homemade baked good - you will also find an eclectic, 2-story shop full of local food, art, rare and used books, and handmade jewelry.
Visit Sugar Island's Facebook page
Carol Ann Ross
Talented local author with a focus on Topsail Island
Carol Ann Ross is a native of Topsail Island and she uses her experiences in her many novels. Genres include historical fiction, literary, murder, and essays.
If you want to read more about Topsail Island from the perspective of a talented author who actually grew up here, check her out!
Diane Chamberlain
Bestselling author, living right here on Topsail Island
Diane grew up in New Jersey but now calls Topsail Island home. She has been inspired by this little slice of North Carolina just like many before her! Diane does readings of her books at local bookshops so keep an eye out for her events.
Diane Chamberlain is the New York Times, USA Today and (London) Sunday Times best-selling author of 27 novels.
Photographers
We have already written an in-depth blog listing some of Topsail Island's most talented photographers!
Click on over to our blog to find out how and where to purchase gorgeous art from our local shutterbugs.
Did you know that we had so much talent, beauty, and culture right here on Topsail Island? We are so lucky that these amazing artists, authors, and creative business owners have decided to share their gifts with us. We hope you will support them next time you visit, and take a memento home in the form of a beautiful art canvas, photograph, novel, or a unique piece of jewelry.
