Topsail Island's first ocean pier, the Surf City Pier, was originally built in 1948. It has been owned and operated by the Lore family since 1973. Though it has weathered many storms (some better than others), Hurricane Fran destroyed it in 1996.
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Topsail Island's first ocean pier, the Surf City Pier was originally built in 1948 and is 937 feet long with a 40-foot octagon at the end. There is lighting for night fishing and two large fish-cleaning stations with fresh water.