Local Recommendations

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.

Looking for a taste of local flavor during your Holden Beach vacation? Check out Holden Beach area breweries and taprooms! Sample unique craft brews, savor delicious snacks, and enjoy live entertainment at Holden Beach's best breweries. Explore our guide and plan your ultimate beer-tasting adventure...

Hooray for Tide-Dye Tuesdays at Holden Beach! That's right – starting every Tuesday in mid-June through August 2, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, our island residents and guests can tie-dye t-shirts right under our iconic bridge at the Holden Beach Pavilion. Known as "Tide-Dye...

Every summer from mid-June to mid-August, Holden Beach offers weekly Summer Day Camps for children ages 6 – 12 years old. Both our local community and our visiting guests look forward to these camps every year! Due to their popularity, spots fill up fast—the sooner...