You are here Related Items: Ocean & Beach Information We know you love visiting Holden Beach and relaxing with your toes in the sand, but have you ever wondered why the eight miles of sandy shore on Holden Beach is white? Sand found on beaches throughout the world varies in color and texture. Colors of sand…

You are here Related Items: Ocean & Beach Information When you come visit Holden Beach, you’re likely to hear locals chatting about high tide or low tide — especially if you’re hanging around one of our local seafood markets, as our fishermen perhaps feel the effect of tides more than anyone.  If you aren’t from a…

You are here Related Items: Ocean & Beach Information There are so many things to do and see during your beautiful sunny vacation days spent on Holden Beach that we sometimes forget to talk about the beauty of the night sky. Stargazing on Holden Beach can be enjoyed from the decks of our beach rentals, beach blankets…

You are here Related Items: Ocean & Beach Information When we daydream about picturesque Holden Beach, for many it probably includes a view of the sparkling Atlantic framed by lovely sea oats. The sea oat grass is a tall grass that grows mainly on the coast of the southern United States. The grasses are a critical…

You are here Related Items: Ocean & Beach Information Public Parking on Holden Beach Although our guests to Holden Beach have ample parking for the capacity of the Hobbs Realty vacation rental they’re staying in, other guests to the island may need to know about public parking. Visit the Town of Holden Beach’s information page for complete…

You are here Related Items: Ocean & Beach Information If Holden Beach is threatened by a tropical storm or hurricane during your vacation with Hobbs Realty, you can and should keep up with local news and weather updates. The emergency telephone number to use during a Town of Holden Beach Evacuation is (910) 842-6488, and the…