If you are driving along U.S. Highway 17 in North Carolina, you can follow in the footsteps of pirates near Topsail Island. Folklore claims pirates hid their ships from merchant ships for surprise attacks. Topsail Island consists of three communities along the 26-mile stretch, including Topsail Beach. Fishing piers, souvenir stores and plenty of seafood restaurants sit on the family-oriented community Topsail Beach. You will find more motels than traditional hotels in Topsail Beach.
Sea Vista Motel sits at the southernmost tip of Topsail Island along the banks of Topsail Beach. The pet-friendly accommodation features standard rooms, two-bedroom apartments and efficiencies with ocean views. Places to eat within five miles include Max's Pizza and Beauchaines 211. Attractions close by include The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center and the Surf City Missiles and More Museum. Activities available on the island include swimming, boating, surfing and golfing. A places to shop is the Godwin's New Topsail Market.
Sea Vista Motel
1521 Ocean Blvd.
Topsail Beach, NC 28445
800-732-8478
seavistamotel.com
Jolly Roger Inn & Pier is an oceanfront property with 65 accommodations in Topsail Beach. The hotel features standard rooms, studios, suites and an on-site fishing pier. Dining option in the neighborhood include Beach Shop and Grill, Jolly Roger Grill and Home Port Restaurant. You can walk to the beach and fishing pier. Other attractions within minute from the inn include miniature golf at The Putt-Putt and skating at the Topsail Skating Rink. Activities available include water skiing, kayaking, kite surfing and biking along beach.
Jolly Roger Inn & Pier
803 Ocean Blvd.
Topsail, Beach, NC 28455
910-328-4614
800-633-3196
thejollyroger.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites sits in Sneads Ferry a mile from Topsail Beach. The 68-room and 15-suite hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, access to an off-site fitness center and complimentary breakfast every day. Dining options in the neighborhood include the Green Turtle, Soundside and Clamdigger Restaurant. You can play golf, shop and play tennis within a mile of the hotel.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Topsail Beach
1565 Highway 210
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
910-327-8282
800-465-4329
hiexpress.com
