Holden Beach, North Carolina is an island that is neatly tucked away in the southern most part of Brunswick County. Holden Beach is one of five islands that make up the North Carolina Brunswick Islands and is located only 35 minutes south of Wilmington, NC and 30 minutes north of Myrtle Beach, SC. Refreshing clean, white sandy beaches and a year around moderate temperature, cause this island destination to be very satisfying. Since Holden Beach faces due south, visitors see the sunrise and set on the ocean. Bald Head Island and Oak Island, NC is just to the East, while Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach, NC is just to the West. The Intracoastal Waterway provides Holden Beach with nine miles of calm water on the island’s north side, which makes it perfect for boating, skiing and fishing. Whether you bring your bike, boat, running shoes or flip flops, you are sure to enjoy yourself. Holden Beach has a total of 2100 permanent and vacation rental homes with the number of year round residents at nearly 1,000 people. Holden Beach is a planned, low density island.  

     If you are looking to play golf, then Holden Beach and Brunswick County is the place to be. Brunswick County, NC is home to more than 30 plus golf courses ranging from bargain-level tracks and mid-range surprises to high-end, daily-fee and semi-private courses . The Holden Beach and Brunswick County, NC area have clearly established themselves as one of the east coast’s premier golfing destinations. Holden Beach is located within one hours drive of 100 golf courses!

     Here at Holden Beach, you will not find any flashing neon signs or high-rise buildings due to building height restrictions of only 35 feet high. Holden Beach, North Carolina is focused on being a small “ Family Beach”. In the 2005 Yahoo! “Spring Vacation Guide”, Holden Beach, North Carolina was ranked #4 for the Top Ten places to buy a Second Home. Also, Holden Beach recently made the list of the 38 “Best American Beaches”. Points were awarded for various categories such as sand softness, water temperature and clarity, and number of sunny days per year. Of these top beaches, they were then placed in categories: Family, Romantic, Wild, Walking, Boardwalk, and Lakes. Holden Beach, NC is one of America’s Top Ten Family Beaches! Other awards and recognitions have also been given to Holden Beach as one of America’s few “ Healthy Beach” award winners.

     Since 1756 when the Holden family purchased the island from England for 50 shillings, the Holden’s have been promoting natural coastal development and welcoming new guests to our beautiful paradise by the sea.  Whether you are looking for that perfect vacation rental home or if you looking for that second dream home by the sea, the staff at Alan Holden Vacations and RE/MAX at the Beach, will surely help you find what you what your heart desires.  Besides, who knows Holden Beach better than a Holden! We invite your family to visit and be a part of our family of guests and staff at Alan Holden Vacations. So pack your bags, grab your sunglasses and come visit us at Holden Beach, North Carolina.