Town of Holden Beach Tropical Storm Hanna Advisory #11

 September 6, 2008 8:00 a.m.

From the Town of Holden Beach Emergency Management Director/ Mayor J. Alan Holden

Thanks to all citizens, property owners and Town staff for their cooperation during Tropical Storm Hanna. An initial assessment

indicates very minimal property damage with some slight beach erosion. Due to good fortune and effort of all involved, the curfew is lifted effective 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008. Life at Holden Beach returns to normal.

Choose from our Holden Beach rentals and spend your vacation on our clean, white sandy beaches.

Holden Beach, NC was voted one of America's top 10 family beaches! We can help you find the perfect vacation rental home and to enjoy a memorable stay. Select from almost 300 Holden Beach vacation rentals-- single family homes, condominiums and duplexes. Rentals may be oceanfront, second row, canal front or in the dunes.

Holden Beach, North Carolina is an island that is neatly tucked away in the southern most part of Brunswick County. Holden Beach is one of five islands that make up the North Carolina Brunswick Islands and is located only 35 minutes south of Wilmington, NC and 30 minutes north of Myrtle Beach, SC. Our year around moderate temperatures make this island a very satisfying vacation destination. Since Holden Beach faces due south, visitors see the sunrise and set on the ocean.

Bald Head Island and Oak Island, NC is just to the East, while Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach, NC is just to the West. The Intracoastal Waterway provides Holden Beach with nine miles of calm water on the island’s north side, which makes it perfect for boating, skiing and fishing. Whether you bring your bike, boat, running shoes or flip flops, you are sure to enjoy yourself. Holden Beach has a total of 2100 permanent and vacation rental homes with the number of year round residents at nearly 1,000 people. Holden Beach is a planned, low density island.

Enjoy golf with your Holden Beach vacation! Holden Beach and Brunswick County is the place to be. Brunswick County, NC is home to more than 30 plus golf courses ranging from bargain-level tracks and mid-range surprises to high-end, daily-fee and semi-private courses . The Holden Beach and Brunswick County, NC area have clearly established themselves as one of the east coast’s premier golfing destinations. Holden Beach is located within one hours drive of 100 golf courses.

Here at Holden Beach, you won't find flashing neon signs or high-rise buildings-- due to building height restrictions of only 35 feet. Holden Beach, North Carolina is focused on being a small “ Family Beach”. In the 2005 Yahoo!“Spring Vacation Guide”, Holden Beach, North Carolina was ranked #4 for the Top Ten places to buy a Second Home. Also, Holden Beach recently made the list of the 38 “Best American Beaches”. Points were awarded for various categories such as sand softness, water temperature and clarity, and number of sunny days per year. Of these top beaches, they were then placed in categories: Family, Romantic, Wild, Walking, Boardwalk, and Lakes. Holden Beach, NC is one of America’s Top Ten Family Beaches! Other awards and recognitions have also been given to Holden Beach as one of America’s few “ Healthy Beach” award winners. If you would like to see how beautiful Holden Beach really is, then please view our NEW streaming web cam on our daily weather and surf report page.

Since 1756 when the Holden family purchased the island from England for 50 shillings, the Holdens have been promoting natural coastal development and welcoming new guests to our beautiful paradise by the sea. Wheather you are looking for that perfect vacation rental home or if you looking for that second dream home by the sea, the staff at Alan Holden Vacations and RE/MAX at the Beach, will surely help you find what you what your heart desires. Besides, who knows Holden Beach better than a Holden! We invite your family to visit and be a part of our family of guests and staff at Alan Holden Vacations. So pack your bags, grab your sunglasses and come visit us at Holden Beach, North Carolina.