Beach Bums in the Snow!

We have snow!! About 2 inches fell during the night and everything is a winter wonderland this morning. Hope you enjoy the photos.

Beach Bums in the Snow?

Could it be? Snow in Holden Beach? Snow is predicted for Holden Beach tonight into tomorrow morning. Depending on the track the front takes, we could see nothing or 1-3 inches.

Everyone is so excited here. Snow is very rare at the beach, so we all become little kids when they talk about coming our way. Of course no one here really has heavy winter clothes; except for those who moved from the north and haven't tossed them yet. But don't worry, we'll make do and wear layer of swimsuits to battle the cold in order to build a snowman instead of a sand castle.

I'll keep you posted on if we do get the white stuff, I'll be sure to share photos.

Holden Beach is the Best Beach

Facebook is all the rage these days. I'm sure you have a page too and have caught up with all those long lost classmates, boyfriends, girlfriends and even some of those you weren't really crazy about back in the day.

I too have a page for myself where I have done all the same things but decided to take it one step further. I created a fan page called "Holden Beach is the Best Beach". It has taken off quickly with more and more fans joining daily. This is the place is find out upcoming events, happenings, post your vacation photos, experiences, tips. Anything and eveything Holden Beach is here.

Holden Beach seems to draw people in with it's quite, reserved presence and then, gently shows her guests the time of their lives. She may be small and off the beaten path, but the treasures she holds are greater than any other.

If you aren't a fan, join today. Share and experience the atmosphere so many others experience every day or on those annual family vacations. I look forward to seeing you on Facebook.

Shallotte, NC

The Town of Shallotte was incorporated on March 6, 1899. Prior settlement of the area dated back to around 1750 with an earlier reference to the River and the Town as early as 1734. In the early years, residents relied on agriculture, fishing and a bustling waterfront full of flatboats, rafts, and other small watercrafts used to transport goods to and from this rural part of Brunswick County. According to some accounts, the Town received its name from a traveler who crossed the river by ferry and referred to the river as "Charlotte" River. The Charlotte River later took on the name of the Shallotte River. The Town was later called Shallotte.
Today, the Town is commonly referred to as the "commerical hub" of Brunswick County. Shallotte is centered almost directly between Wilmington, North Carolina and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with the commute to either city being roughly 30 to 40 minutes. If the Brunswick County beaches are your destination, Shallotte is approximately 10 minutes from Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach. The Town consists of approximately 1,600 residents. While Shallotte is still considered a small Town, it has a lot of amenities that larger cities provide.

Sea Scape at Holden Beach

The land on which SeaScape at Holden Plantation® is nestled was untouched for generations, offering abundant forests of century old oaks and pines, and breathtaking views where the Atlantic Ocean, the Lockwood Folly River, and the Intracoastal Waterway converge. Today, this beautiful 500-acre community remains virtually the same with its interconnected neighborhoods separated naturally by the site’s native amenities. Preserving the quality, character, accessibility, and beauty of the natural environment is the key to the success of SeaScape at Holden Plantation®.
Homes in the community are characteristically reminiscent of the Charleston and New Orleans Low Country designs, and while SeaScape™ offers a variety of architectural concepts from which to choose, all are elegantly southern. These charming and timeless homes grace the quiet tree lined streets of the community and sit comfortably and effortlessly into each individual landscape. In addition, both the natural and planned amenities at SeaScape™ are designed to enhance this exclusive and private environment and have made SeaScape at Holden Plantation® one of the most elegant waterfront communities in southeastern North Carolina.
At SeaScape at Holden Plantation® you’ll enjoy small town living with the convenience of being less than an hour’s drive from the charming port cities of Southport and historic Wilmington, North Carolina, and the exciting entertainment venues of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Here is a great home currently on the market just waiting for you.

A place you'll long to get home to! Loads of extras in this beautiful custom home. Attention to detail w/ hardwoods, cathedral ceilings, custom cabinets, see thru fireplace & more. Large media room upstairs w/ full bath, built in surround sound & built in day beds. Everyday is a vacation w/ a pool & patio pretty as this. If that's not enough,community's amenities include marina, indoor/outdoor pools, clubhouse, & walking trails.

Sunset Beach, NC

Sunset Beach, incorporated in 1963, is the smallest and quietest of three barrier islands which together, make up the modestly famed South Brunswick Islands.
An uncommon coastal scene, this small sequestered island is crowned with a naturally wide, gently sloping, white sand beach and a shroud of undisturbed sand dunes. This unadulterated setting is a natural habitat and nesting ground for the abundant coastal wildlife, including the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle and beloved Wood Storks.
The Town of Sunset Beach is actually comprised of much more than the island alone. Several square miles of mainland offer a variety of necessities, amusements, and educational activities. Residents and visitors frequent the many local shopping centers, golf courses and dining spots and find comfort in the security of first-rate local medical facilities. Cultural, spiritual, and educational activities are all nearby, including Ingram Planetarium. Calabash, the Seafood Capital of the World,is just a few miles away. Bird Island, which is a natural area and 1300 acre State Preserve on the barrier island, is connected to Sunset Beach and reachable by boat, walking, or biking along the beach and is home to Loggerhead turtles. The shoreline, dunes, maritime forest, and marshland are also an important hibitat and nesting area for various species of birds that are threatened or endangered. One can walk from the public parking area and gazebo at Sunset Beach, along the Bird Island beachfront, all the way to South Carolina.
The Town of Sunset Beach is dedicated to preserving the small-town character of its community. Our fundamental goal is to preserve the tranquility of our coastal environment--which has become the basis for visiting and living in Sunset Beach while improving the overall quality of life through controlled and orderly growth.

Information thanks to SunsetBeach.

Holden Beach Fishing

Many varieties of fish are abundant in the waters surrounding Brunswick County and each of the local beaches has at least one full service fishing pier. Bluefish and spots can be caught in the fall and Spanish mackerel and spots are available in the spring, as well as shrimp and drum which are caught in the spring and summer. The salt marshes offer winter trout, channel bass and croaker, where oysters and clams are abundant along the Intracoastal Waterway and back bay areas. Ocean access through several inlets led to the Gulf Stream where red snapper, grouper, tuna and more are plentiful.
Recreational fresh-water fishing licenses are required by law and you can obtain a license from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission at 888.248.6834. For more information about fishing in our area, visit www.ncwildlife.org.
Information thanks to Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce