Things to Do:
Holden Beach, North Carolina is the perfect spot for a family getaway. With peaceful beaches this small town on an Atlantic coast island has tons of fun things to do!
Beach It: With eight miles of sandy beaches, Holden Beach is a great place to swim, suntan or read a good book. Once on the beach, you can build sandcastles, collect seashells, go for a stroll along the waterside or jog for miles on the pure white sand.
Bike It: Holden Beach offers three main routes for those of you who want to embark on a self-guided tour of the area. These routes come complete with over 23 stops that highlight the Holden Beach area’s rich history, from its battles with hurricanes to its role in World War II. There are several detailed maps available at any of the local shops.
Boat It: If your family is interested in renting a boat and taking a ride along Holden Beach’s beautiful marsh areas or heading to blue water, you are set for a treat. Holden Beach Watersports is a great local rental company, 910-842-7222
Golf It: Golf is perhaps one of the area’s most popular activities, with more than 100 golf courses within an hour’s drive of Holden Beach. Its’ prime location allows avid golfers to find some of the best courses in the country! Home to the Lockwood Folly Country Club (open to the public) this 18-hole, par-72 course is fun for the whole family and has been rated four star by Golf Digest magazine. Putt-putt golfing can be a fun activity for everyone and is also available at the entrance to the island!
Fish It: Whether it’s fishing from the pier, beach or deep-sea fishing you’re interested in, Holden is the place to be. The Holden Beach Marina (910-842-5447) and Stand N’ Down Charters (910-842-7222) both offer full-day, 1/2-day and shorter sport fishing excursions, where you might just get lucky and reel in a mackerel, grouper, mahi-mahi, tuna or even a baby shark! Fishing of any kind can be a great bonding experience with your kids.
Turtle It: That’s right, Holden Beach is known for its reputation as a nesting beach for loggerhead sea turtles. If you visit in July, you might just get the very rare experience of witnessing a “turtle boil” which is when the babies emerge from their nests buried in the sand and make their way to their new life in the ocean. Hatching season runs anywhere from May to October, with hatchings usually taking place in the late evenings. Volunteers from the Holden Beach Turtle Watch Program guard these nests very carefully, but will gladly alert residents and visitors when a hatching is to be expected. Seeing these cute tiny turtles being born would be an unforgettable experience for both you and your children to enjoy.
Beach It: With eight miles of sandy beaches, Holden Beach is a great place to swim, suntan or read a good book. Once on the beach, you can build sandcastles, collect seashells, go for a stroll along the waterside or jog for miles on the pure white sand.
Bike It: Holden Beach offers three main routes for those of you who want to embark on a self-guided tour of the area. These routes come complete with over 23 stops that highlight the Holden Beach area’s rich history, from its battles with hurricanes to its role in World War II. There are several detailed maps available at any of the local shops.
Boat It: If your family is interested in renting a boat and taking a ride along Holden Beach’s beautiful marsh areas or heading to blue water, you are set for a treat. Holden Beach Watersports is a great local rental company, 910-842-7222
Golf It: Golf is perhaps one of the area’s most popular activities, with more than 100 golf courses within an hour’s drive of Holden Beach. Its’ prime location allows avid golfers to find some of the best courses in the country! Home to the Lockwood Folly Country Club (open to the public) this 18-hole, par-72 course is fun for the whole family and has been rated four star by Golf Digest magazine. Putt-putt golfing can be a fun activity for everyone and is also available at the entrance to the island!
Fish It: Whether it’s fishing from the pier, beach or deep-sea fishing you’re interested in, Holden is the place to be. The Holden Beach Marina (910-842-5447) and Stand N’ Down Charters (910-842-7222) both offer full-day, 1/2-day and shorter sport fishing excursions, where you might just get lucky and reel in a mackerel, grouper, mahi-mahi, tuna or even a baby shark! Fishing of any kind can be a great bonding experience with your kids.
Turtle It: That’s right, Holden Beach is known for its reputation as a nesting beach for loggerhead sea turtles. If you visit in July, you might just get the very rare experience of witnessing a “turtle boil” which is when the babies emerge from their nests buried in the sand and make their way to their new life in the ocean. Hatching season runs anywhere from May to October, with hatchings usually taking place in the late evenings. Volunteers from the Holden Beach Turtle Watch Program guard these nests very carefully, but will gladly alert residents and visitors when a hatching is to be expected. Seeing these cute tiny turtles being born would be an unforgettable experience for both you and your children to enjoy.
