Sea Trail - Sunset Beach, NC

About Sea Trail

Sea Trail is an active lifestyle community located in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. The coastal location puts residents within a few miles of the Atlantic Coast and 15 miles from North Myrtle Beach. The well-established master-planned community consists of 812 single-family, attached, and condominium homes across seven distinct neighborhoods. In addition to a maintenance-free lifestyle, residents can enjoy a lineup of luxury amenities that feature two clubhouses, three 18-hole championship golf courses, and two swim and fitness centers.

Homebuyers searching for homes for sale in Sunset Beach, NC can find a low-maintenance lifestyle and resort-style amenities at Sea Trail.

Sea Trail Amenities 

Residents of Sea Trail have access to a world-class lineup of resort-style amenities. The amenities feature two clubhouses, each with its own restaurant, snack bar, golf pro shop, lounge, and multipurpose gathering spaces that host an array of activities and social events. Homeowners can also stay active in two swim and fitness centers equipped with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, aerobics and dance studios, indoor and outdoor pools, spas, and saunas.

The amenities continue outdoors as residents can enjoy three 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Rees Jones, Dan Maples, and Willard Byrd. A driving range and putting greens complement the world-class courses. The amenities also include lighted tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, and horseshoe pits.

The grounds of the community feature parks, natural spaces, and scenic ponds. Residents can also enjoy a barbecue area, community chapel, and a community gardening center. When active adults want to visit the nearest beach, they can enjoy a private parking area on Sunset Beach.

Sea Trail Homes & Real Estate 

Construction of Sea Trail began in 1986 with plans to build 812 single-family, attached, and condominium homes across seven unique neighborhoods. With a variety of home styles and floor plans to choose from, interested homebuyers can find the residence that best suits their needs and lifestyle.

Those who want to downsize can explore the condominium homes found in the Royal Poste Road Villas and River Creek Condominiums neighborhoods. The condo homes range from 801 to 1,302 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Many of the condominium homes feature open floor plans, kitchens with breakfast bars, master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and screened-in patios or balconies.

The attached homes can be found in three neighborhoods, called Club Villas, The Woods, and River Creek Villas. The attached homes range from 1,200 to 3,201 square feet with two to four bedrooms and two to four bathrooms. Some homes have attached two-car garages, while some have parking spaces. Features in many homes include open layouts, spacious living rooms with gas fireplaces, upgraded kitchens with breakfast bars, master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, decks, and sunrooms. 

Two neighborhoods feature single-family homes: Cobblestone Village and Sea Trail. As the most spacious residences in the community, the one and two-story single-family homes range from 1,200 to 4,104 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two to four bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Many of these homes feature open concept floor plans, spacious living rooms with gas fireplaces, kitchens with granite countertops and breakfast bars, master bedrooms with walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms, screened-in porches, and decks. 

Sea Trail Lifestyle 

Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle thanks to a homeowners’ association that takes care of landscaping, lawn care, and exterior home maintenance. With more free time, homeowners at Sea Trail can enjoy spending time with family or pursuing new hobbies. 

Members of the community can also enjoy the variety of activities offered close to home, such as bocce ball, pickleball, tennis, golf, fitness classes, gardening, horseshoes, as well as yoga and pilates. 

Surrounding Area 

Sea Trail is located in Sunset Beach, about 30 miles from North Myrtle Beach and 45 miles from Wilmington. This ideal location puts residents within easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities. 

Residents of Sea Trail find themselves close to any daily conveniences they may need, including Food Lion, Publix, Kroger, ALDI, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Fresh Market, and Costco. Pharmacy needs can be met at Walgreens and CVS. 

Sea Trail is also close to multiple health care providers, including McLeod Seacoast Hospital, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Dosher Memorial Hospital, and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. 

When homeowners are looking for entertainment in the area, they can travel along Ocean Highway West, which is home to several restaurants, bars, and shops. There are also a variety of attractions in the area, including Ingram Planetarium, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Hollywood Wax Museum, Museum of Coastal Carolina, Alabama Theatre, The Carolina Opry, and Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach. 

Members of the community who want to get outside have plenty of options to explore in the area. There are multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Sunset Beach Park, Calabash Town Park, Little River Neck Park, McLean Park, and Myrtle Beach State Park. Sea Trail is also less than three miles from the Atlantic Coast, providing easy access to scenic beaches such as Sunset Beach, Futch Beach, Big Beach, and Ocean Isle Beach Park. 

Golfers will also find multiple courses to tee off at, including Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club, Thistle Golf Club, Oyster Bay Golf Links, The Pearl Golf Course, Tiger’s Eye Golf Links, and Panther’s Run Golf Links. 

Those who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck, as they can drive about 50 minutes to Myrtle Beach and 60 minutes to Wilmington, providing easy access to everything these cities have to offer. For longer trips, Myrtle Beach International Airport is about 50 minutes away.