Holden Beach, Coastal town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States.
Holden Beach is a town situated on a barrier island about 8 miles (13 kilometers) long along the Atlantic Ocean, wedged between two inlets. The island is connected to the mainland by a highway and features beaches, residences, and small commercial areas.
Benjamin Holden acquired mainland properties in the mid-1700s and initially used the island for fishing and livestock, before permanent settlement took root. The area gradually transformed from a working landscape into a residential community over the following centuries.
The chapel on the island traces back to a community Bible study group from the 1940s, showing how faith shaped early island life. It remains a quiet landmark reflecting the spiritual roots of the settlement.
The island is accessible from the mainland via a direct highway connection, with shops, restaurants, and services located nearby. Visitors should expect busy conditions during summer months and quieter times in off-season.
Sea turtles return to the beach between May and October to lay eggs, with hatchlings later making their way toward the ocean. This natural cycle is something many visitors stumble upon and find memorable.
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