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Named one of the best family beaches in the U.S., Holden Beach offers island charm, natural beauty, and an endless variety of things to do. From watersports to wine tasting, beachcombing to biking, and everything in between, visitors can have as exciting or relaxing a vacation as they please when it comes to things to do in Holden Beach. After you’re done playing on our beaches, parks and waters, enjoy a taste of Holden Beach’s local flavors and fresh seafood at our selection of great restaurants. And, don’t miss out on getting to know the island natives—sea turtles, crabs, dolphins and other marine creatures—with activities such as turtle watching, crabbing, fishing, birding and more.

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Bald Head Island marks where the coastline swings from a north-south orientation to run east to west. The island got its name from a bare sand dune that pokes out of the surrounding forests—it looked like a bald head from the sea.

mermaids island grill
(910) 842-4999

Mermaid's Island Grill is a favorite Holden Beach restaurant. Famous for Maryland-style crab cakes, lemon chicken souvlakia, calabash shrimp and fresh-cut fries, Mermaid's Island makes everything from scratch and never freezes anything.

Located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River with long sandy beaches and mild weather, Caswell Beach is the ideal setting for rest and relaxation. The lack of commercial district only emphasizes the serene surroundings.

Mini Jalapeno Supply NC
910-842-1862

Mini Jalapeño Mexican Restaurant serves traditional  cuisine with fresh, delicious ingredients. Enjoy favorites like burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas, and fajitas. Mini Jalapeno even...

Papa John's Pizza
(910) 754-7575

Papa John's Pizza in Shalotte offers carryout and delivery. Besides pizza, the chain serves breadsticks, wings, desserts, and more.

Carolina Opry Theatre
(843) 913-4000

The Carolina Opry Theater, founded in 1986, brings impressive live music shows to the Grand Strand. The theater's shows win numerous awards and include the Time Warp, Thunder and Light, Pure Magic, Light Laser Extravaganza and more.

patronies pizza holden beach
(910) 842-7900

Take out or dine in at the casual Patronies Pizza dining room. Enjoy golden-baked pizzas, fresh salad, hot wings and pasta. Patronies Pizza was founded in 1993 in Breezy Point, NY.

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