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Selling Brunswick Co., NC & Horry Co., SC
AREA BEACHESHOLDEN BEACH, NC Holden Beach, North Carolina is an island that is neatly tucked away in the “South Brunswick Islands”. Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach make up the South Brunswick Islands. Holden Beach is the island the most north and east located only 35 minutes south of Wilmington, NC and 45 minutes north of Myrtle Beach, SC. Our year around moderate temperatures make this island a very satisfying vacation destination. Because 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. 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 hour's drive of 100 golf courses. Brunswick County, NC is home to 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 roundresidents at nearly 1,000 people. Holden Beach is a planned, low density island. The more than 30 plus golf courses ranging from bargain-level courses and mid-range surprises to high-end, daily-fee and semi-private courses. Myrtle Beach, SC, about 45 minutes to the South and Wilmington, NC to the North both offer an additional number of fine courses. 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. www.holdenbeachlive.com For information on beach vacation rentals go to: OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC Ocean Isle Beach is the “middle beach” in the South Brunswick Islands and sits between Holden Beach and Sunset Beach. The most commercially developed of the three islands, you’ll find a variety of restaurants and activities on the 7 mile long island. It’s the perfect place for people who never want to move the car once it’s parked. You can ride a bike or take a golf cart all over the island to shop, eat, play and be entertained. The Town of Ocean Isle Beach has a recreation center which provides programs for kids and adults . The Turtle Watch Program is one of the most popular. Ms. Gloria Hillenberg has run the program at Ocean Isle for more than 30 years and is a valiant spokesman for the endangered Loggerheads. Tourists help and support the program as well and take material back to the schools in their hometowns to educate “inlanders” about the conservation efforts of dedicated people on the island. The Museum of the Coastal Carolinas is also a fascinating place with exhibits of marine creatures found off the coast, including the sea turtles, sea shells and fish. The summer outdoor concert series attracts huge crowds of fans who especially love it the nights the “shag” music is featured. For the uninitiated, “shag” is a kind of jitterbug dance famous in these parts with its origins in nearby Ocean Drive Beach in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Ocean Isle Beach also has a great fishing pier, water slide, miniature golf course, several waterfront restaurants where everything from pizzas to pastas to seafood is served. One of the highlights of the year is the Oyster Festival every Fall where local restaurants serve their famous fare and the oyster is king. Art, crafts, music and an oyster shucking contest highlight the festival. Like the other islands of Brunswick County, miles of white sand and gentle lapping waves draw sun drenched and contented visitors to this barrier island year after year. SUNSET BEACH, NC The Town of Sunset Beach mainland side of the Intracoastal Waterway. Currently growing at a terrific rate with new residential has a bustling commercial district and several residential communities on the opportunities and businesses all the time. One of the most interesting developments is in the center of town and deemed “work/live” town homes. There are a number of business people taking advantage of being able to have a business on the ground floor and live above in “retro” style. The community is attractive with its brick faced homes and lovely landscaping. One attraction in the town is the Ingram Planetarium. It is the only one for 160 miles and is active year round with lots of specials for the summer vacationers including some specials on our local Sea Turtle Programs. The island is an annual nesting site for the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Locals and visitors alike spend many hours every year working to protect the nests and help the baby sea turtles return to the ocean safely. Many visitors every year return to the island beach at Sunset Beach. The island is, of course, the pride and joy of the locals. The beach is only 3 miles long and with its wide expanse of clean white sand , its fishing pier and adorable gazebo, is a great place to swim, surf, fish and relax. The quaint but impractical swing bridge across the Intracoastal to the island has its charm and has been the subject of many artists and photographers . Currently, however, a new bridge is being constructed to replace it. Many people lament its impending doom but most will agree it is time. There is a state bird sanctuary on the west end called Bird Island. It is 1300 acres of unspoiled beauty where many species of birds can be seen. While the island was literally separated by a channel in the past, a hurricane in the early 90’s filled in the inlet and it now presents a very broad and long stretch of dunes for the avid beach walkers. Sunset Beach has no commercial businesses to speak of. There are no high rise buildings, no hotels or resorts and no restaurants. You’ll find a small general store or two selling tee shirts, ice, cold drinks and beach paraphernalia. There are some rentals available, bikes, surf boards, kayaks, etc. and a video game or two. Otherwise, everyone must go to the mainland to shop and eat or play golf. Twin Lakes and Crabby Oddwaters are wonderful waterfront seafood restaurants on the mainland. Both Mexican and Chinese food can be found in the shopping Village and, of course, everyone finds their way to Calabash. If you are looking for a low key, quiet family beach where you can get back to nature and back in touch, this is it. Most of us locals would rather keep it a secret! However, among the neighborhoods you’ll find there are Sea Trail, Sandpiper Bay, Sunset Ridge, Jaguar’s Lair, The Pearl, Oyster Bay and the beautiful Twin Lakes area with it’s fabulous views and many homes along the Waterway. Just another bit of Paradise in Brunswick County, NC!!
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