By Nicholas Katers
About Holden Beach
Holden
beach is a small town located along Long Bay in southern North Carolina. The town is a popular day trip for visitors to Wilmington and Myrtle Beach. Holden Beach offers
beaches, shops and attractions to entertain travelers year-round.
The Beach Strand
Holden Beach's primary attraction is an eight-mile stretch of beautiful sand perched between the Intracoastal Waterway and Long Bay. The Beach Strand is open daily for swimmers and anglers.
Beach Fun Rentals
Beach Fun Rentals rents out everything needed for a trip to Holden Beach including kayaks, grills and towels. The company offers kayak tours through its Outside South Adventures subsidiary.
Cappuccino by the Sea
Cappuccino by the Sea is a quaint coffee shop offering fresh coffee, baked goods and outdoor seating in the heart of Holden Beach.
Cape Fear Surf Shop
Cape Fear Surf Shop sells surf boards, surf clothing and sunglasses from major brands. The shop's sales staff can answer questions about equipment as well as local surfing conditions.
Fantasy Isle Ice Cream & Mini Golf
Visitors to Holden Beach enjoy ice cream in waffle cones as well as 18 holes of mini-golf fun at Fantasy Isle Ice Cream & Mini Golf.
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
Photo Credits:
Photo by The Ira Eskins (Flickr)
