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  Topsail Island, a barrier island of North Carolina that stretches for more than 25 miles. It's a picturesque tourist destination primarily for its scenic beaches, ocean views, and its water sports. This island boasts pristine sandy beaches that offer excellent opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing, and snorkeling. On dry land, there are museums, shops, and eateries located at the center of the island. Several inexpensive hotel accommodations are available on the island.
  
  

Tiffany's

• Tiffany's has rates that start at $79 per night. It's located at the center of Topsail Island, and sits directly on the pristine sands of the beach, and is within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. All guest rooms are furnished with high-speed Internet access, cable television with premium stations, microwaves and refrigerators, while all of the suite units feature fully equipped kitchens. Guests are invited to enjoy the two outdoor heated swimming pools located on the sun deck.
  
  Tiffany's
  1502 N. New River Dr.
  Surf City, NC 28445
  910-328-1397
  tiffanysmotel.com
  
  

Sea Coast Suites

• Located on Topsail Island in Surf City, N.C., the Loggerhead Inn is economically priced. Its nightly rates begin at $45, and cheaper weekly rates are offered for guests who wish to stay by the week. Sitting only a block away from the beach, and within walking distance of restaurants and retail shops, this hotel offers guests kitchenettes, high-speed wireless access to the Internet, and cable television. Guests can enjoy the covered area for picnicing, and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
  
  Loggerhead Inn
  622 North New River Dr.
  Surf City, NC 28445
  910-328-3691
  loggerheadinn.com
  
  

Island inn

• Located just across the street from the sandy beach front on Topsail Island in Surf City, is the Island Inn, where nightly rates start at an economical $50. This hotel is conveniently located right in the heart of the business district of Surf City, where numerous retail shops and eateries are just a short walk away. Every guest room in this facility has a kitchenette, high-speed wireless Internet access, and premium cable television stations. Just outside of each of the units is a private picnic table. Other amenities include an outdoor heated swimming pool situated in the center of the sun deck.
  
  Island Inn
  302 N. Shore Dr.
  Surf City, NC 28445
  800-573-2566
  topsailislandinn.com