About Holden Beach NC

Holden Beach is an island on the southeastern coast of North Carolina. Wilmington, NC lies 45 minutes north of the island and Myrtle beach, SC is 45 minutes south.

This area is one of the state's best kept secrets. This community has remained a quiet, family orientated island with southern charm and welcome. The summer months and Holden Beach vacation rentals bring small crowds but it remains un-crowded and quiet for the majority of the seasons.

Holden Beach's claim to fame is their unique layout. The island runs west to east. You can view the sun emerging from the ocean in the morning. The sun then proceeds to follow the beach all day until returning back into the ocean as evening arrives. This is a lovely sight that few east coast beaches can provide.

The island experiences a mild, subtropical climate. Holden Beach has warm summers and mild, short winters. The ocean temperatures rise into the 80s through the course of the year.

The area's location and climate provide great year 'round recreation. Some activities include: fishing, camping, kayaking and golf. For the fishing enthusiasts, such game includes: Blue Marlin, Dolphin, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Sea Trout, Spots, Drum and Channel Bass.

Holden Beach offers some lovely communities. Choose your environment with views that complement your desires. Our communities offer homes with water, marsh, golf, or woodland views.

Find your Holden Beach real estate or Holden beach vacation home today. Contact one of our Holden Beach NC realtors today.

9 North Carolina Beach Destinations!

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Matthew_Keegan]Matthew Keegan

Summer brings with it warmth and high humidity. The season also offers the opportunity for heat weary folks to escape to the mountains or beaches for a well deserved rest. In North Carolina, there are several beach destinations worth visiting; nine top sites are featured here.

1. The Outer Banks -- Perhaps the most well known of all the beaches in the Carolinas, the Outer Banks offers much history as well as attractive beaches. You can visit the spot where the Wright Brothers first took flight in Kill Devil Hills as well as the first European settlement on Roanoke Island.

2. Bald Head Island -- Got feet? You'll need them here as no cars are allowed on the island. You can use an electric golf cart to get around, however.

3. Atlantic Beach -- Located on the eastern end of the Bogue Banks this resort is part of the Crystal Coast. Historic Fort Macon State Park is a popular nearby attraction.

4. Figure Eight Island -- Got money? You'll need it to visit this private, exclusive resort.

5. Oak Island -- Located in Brunswick County, below Wilmington, Oak Island is one the few south facing beaches along the east coast. Lots of golf courses in the area including at least one champion course.

6. Sunset Beach -- Just three miles in length, Sunset Beach is the southern most of the Brunswick Island beaches. The only link to the mainland is a one lane pontoon bridge. Wow!

7. Carolina Beach -- Located between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, Carolina Beach features shopping, a boardwalk, a state aquarium, and the Carolina Beach State Park.

8. Topsail Beach -- If beachfront high rise developments turn you off, then this is the place for you as strict zoning laws rule the land. During the 1700s pirates roamed the nearby waters. No word on whether Blackbeard's treasure has ever been found.

9. Wrightsville Beach -- This busy beach is frequented by Raleigh area residents as it is the closest beach to the state capitol. Still, out of state visitors find it to be a favorite resort.

From the Virginia border to South Carolina, North Carolina's beaches offer visitors much more than sand and ocean breezes. Pick one of these destinations and you will truly have plenty of fun in the sun!

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