Local Recommendations

Explore the best aquariums in the Holden Beach area — where you can learn even more about our amazing aquatic world.

Mark your calendars! The North Carolina Festival by the Sea is always the last full weekend of October on Holden Beach. Hosted by the Holden Beach Merchants Association, the two-day festival promises to be another unforgettable experience!

We believe every season is the right time to visit beautiful Holden Beach! In all seasons, visitors flock to this eight-mile island nestled in the southeastern coastal corner of North Carolina to explore, enjoy, and relax. This overview can help you discover the best aspects...

Because Holden Beach is a south-facing island, it is easy to catch the glorious airbrushed skies early in the morning or at the end of the day. You can enjoy both the sunrise and sunset from almost anywhere on our island, but here are some of our favorite spots.

Whether you’re an avid fisherman or just looking for a new adventure, there are a variety of fishing charter options waiting for you on Holden Beach. Go for a full-day deep-sea adventure or a nearshore excursion.

Eating at Holden Beach restaurants is a great part of vacation! Don’t forget — the food from your favorite area restaurant will be just as tasty when enjoyed from the deck or dining room of your Holden Beach vacation rental (or as a picnic on the beach)!

At Hobbs Realty, we love many things about coastal North Carolina, especially the food! And when it comes to our local eateries in Holden Beach, there's no exception. Whether you're heading to our island for an extended vacation or planning to take your visiting guests out for some local flair, here is a list of the best restaurants in Holden Beach, NC we recommend.

If it's time to beat the heat while still enjoying the summer sunshine during your beach vacation, this is the place for you! Though we know you'll love hanging out in our beautiful Holden Beach oceanfront rentals, you don’t travel to the coast to just...

Are you looking forward to your next Holden Beach vacation, but wondering if you can have fun while not breaking the bank? We’ve got you covered!

There are so many ways to have fun on North Carolina beaches for FREE, and we’ve compiled this updated list...

Vacations always serve as an escape from the daily grind – including diets! We put together a few of our favorite spots in Holden Beach and Shallotte for ice cream, baked goods, shaved ice and more.