Holden Beach, NC

united states

Holden Beach is a quiet barrier island town on North Carolina's coast, reached via NC Highway 130 from US 17. The drive from Wilmington takes 45 minutes, while Charlotte and Raleigh are about three hours away via I-40 to US 17. This family-friendly destination features eight miles of wide beaches with strict low-rise development. Golf carts are popular for getting around since cars can't drive on the beach.