Holden Beach has a wide variety of local restaurants, shops, entertainment, and professional services. Browse the list below.
If you’re a local business owner and we don’t have you listed, please contact us.
Entertainment
- Fantasy Isle Ice Cream & Miniature Golf
Fantasy Isle has miniature golf and delicious Mello Buttercup ice cream. Ask for their homemade waffle cones and enjoy the walls of customer photos. - Magic Mountain Water Slide & Ice Cream Parlor
Holden Beach’s one and only Magic Mountain Water Slide is a favorite for kids and parents alike! - Sharky's Watersports
Parasailing & Jetskis – Come and fly aboard Shark Bait, their 28-foot parasail boat with a one-of-a-kind paint job.
Highlights
- Holden Beach Town Hall
The official homepage of Holden Beach, NC – one of the premier “Family Beaches” in the US. - Holden Beach Turtle Patrol
Our sea turtle preservation group patrols the beach to track and protect sea turtle nestings and hatchings. - Holden Beach WebCam
Watch our live surf webcam for live conditions.
Ice Cream Parlors
- Fantasy Isle Ice Cream & Miniature Golf
Fantasy Isle has miniature golf and delicious Mello Buttercup ice cream. Ask for their homemade waffle cones and enjoy the walls of customer photos. - Hailey's Ice Cream
Hailey’s is a classic ice cream parlor located behind Salt Peddler with a beautiful view of the Holden Beach Pier. - Magic Mountain Water Slide & Ice Cream Parlor
Holden Beach’s one and only Magic Mountain Water Slide is a favorite for kids and parents alike!
Industry
- Cubelet Ice
Keeping the Carolinas Cool – Packaged Ice Delivery - Josh's Wash
Josh’s Wash Car Wash. Self Services Wash, Wax, & Vac
Photography
- Beach Photography by Leigh Whitfield
Specializing in local beach photography, Leigh can capture those precious family photos with the beautiful beach sunset.
Real Estate
- Alan Holden Vacations
Holden Beach Vacation Rentals & Property Management - Brunswickland Realty
Brunswickland Realty offers vacation rentals and real estate sales services. - Century 21 Anne Arnold
CENTURY 21 Anne Arnold and her team are committed to satisfying their customers, whether selling your property quickly or finding a property that meets your specifications - Coastal Development & Realty
The Coastal Companies® began more than two decades ago. It’s now proudly comprised of Coastal Development & Realty, Coastal Construction, Mark Saunders Luxury Homes™, The Mortgage Company, Coastal Vacation Resorts, and an impressive group of coastal c - RE/MAX At The Beach
Real Estate Sales offices in Holden Beach, Oak Island, Sunset Beach, & Calabash. Nobody sells more Real Estate than RE/MAX.
Restaurants
- Archibald's Deli
Archibald’s Deli - Betty's Seafood
Located on the mainland ICW, Betty’s is home of the classic Holden Beach seafood selection. - Boonedocks
Boone Docks is a new culinary delight for the Holden Beach area. It’s a must try. - Captain Pete's Seafood Restaurant
A panoramic view of the waterway, a casual atmosphere, the stage is set for a unique dining experience you’ll never forget. - Castaways Raw Bar & Grill
Specializing in fresh seafood dishes and low country entrees, Castaways also offers a great selection of salads and sandwiches with a little island flair. - Ginny's Chicken House
Ginny’s has been around for years and they’re still serving some of the best fried chicken and potato wedges in North Carolina. - Mankins
If you’re craving a burger and fries, Mankins is the place. - Paradise Cafe
No Shirt. No Shoes. No Problem. – A laid back attitude, strong colorful Caribbean influences and the best cheeseburger on the beach … Welcome to Paradise! - Provision Company
located on the mainland side of the Intracoastal waterway by the west side of the Holden Beach bridge, Provision Company serves delicious appetizers, sandwiches and plates all in a nautical atmosphere. - Seafood Barn
Everyone knows the seafood barn for their great seafood (obviously) and their heavenly hushpuppies. They’re mmm mmm good. - Subway
Our locally owned and operated Subway. Eat Fresh.
Shopping
- Beach Mart
The Store With More – Beach Mart is a Holden Beach tradition that has been locally owned and operated for over 33 years. - Holden Beach General Store
If you are toward the west end of the island and need a few items, the general store is and easy stop within walking distance. - Lowell's Bookworm
Lowell’s is a traditional bookstore offering a personal touch to buying new or used books. - Salt Peddler
The Salt Peddler has a variety of beach goods within walking distance of many west-end homes. - The Rod and Reel Shop
This local tackle shop has been around for years carrying all kinds of saltwater fishing tackle, bait, marine supplies and offering fishing tackle repairs.