I love sandy beaches and this one's my favorite…read more Sunset Beach is quiet, serene and home to my beloved 'Kindred Spirits mailbox', Wind Phone(Google it, you won't be disappointed) & Bird Island Preserve. One of the cleanest beaches I've been to, it's great for beach combing. The kid in you would rejoice if you love shells :) Important: There are no lifeguards on duty so please don't stay late after sunset. Although it can get extremely chilly and windy during cold seasons, it is a must-visit for people of all ages, especially families with kids. Free parking is limited and sometimes impossible to find during peak seasons so recommend going there early.

While I love the beach at Sunset, and the general quiet nature of the town, they are a predatory…read moretown. Their sheriff and parking enforcement is ridiculous. Clearly they make a lot of money on fines. For example, I got a parking ticket when I was parked in a public parking spot at the south end of the island. If there was signage, it was not clear. But fine, I guess I missed the signage and so be it. But now take a look at their parking violation. $25 - IF I pay it same day. I didn't even notice the violation on my window until the next day. So now I just paid $50. After 3 days, they Jack it up to $75. After one week it quadruples to $100. This is just shameful and disgraceful and I hope the town of Sunset NC lives to regret being so petty. Everything on and around the island is already pricey so I suppose the Sheriff and parking folks feel quite entitled. Get your act together Sunset and stop ripping people off you power and money hungry fascists.

Beautiful vacation. See for yourself..shopping lodging weather. Met nice people. Definitely…read moreenjoyed my stay. Good restaurants comfy beds a nicely priced gifts to take home.

Such a great beach! We had fun relaxing at the beach, went to Main Street and had some ice cream at…read moremelt. We then went and got dinner at soho. Brought our own lunch and had it at the beach and went for nighttime walks!

There are lots of options for beaches along the Myrtle coastline and I found this one to be very…read moreawesome. Located in a neighborhood with mobile homes, short houses and not too many tall condos, this beach access has a small parking area and a building with restrooms. On the beach, it is firm and hard packed. Quite a lot of shells and pretty rocks to keep the kids occupied, the shallow water extends a good bit into the surf. Easy to sit in your beach chair and put up an umbrella if it's not too windy. Enjoy! [Review 19384 overall - 958 in South Carolina - 354 of 2023.]

I had been going to the Windy Hill Beach area since 1969 while at the old Myrtle Beach Air Force…read morebase for training before going to Vietnam, where I was one of the new airmen replacing the Myrtle Beach Air National Guard so they could go home. There were quite a few free places to park, and the beaches were free(still are). We ended coming down every yeat, and purchased a home in Barefoot Resorts because they had a beach cabana with free parking. The free parking is a rare find these days, but I we were able to buy a parking sticker. We purchased a new home in Little River (just up the street} in 2023. We were not able to buy a parking permit for this year because of the very limited supply available to out-of-towners. No breaks or allowances for war veterans, no free parking anywhere we can find--let alone finding one with a restroom. We visited the beach a couple times a week because I had developed a skin disorder from agent orange, and sitting in that warm salty water was a free treatment. I will be able to get free parking if my condition gets worse and go on total disability, but probably won't be in good enough shape by then to enjoy the beach, and I am already in my seventies. I just wanted to put this information out there--because I know I'm not the only one who lives in the area with the same issue. I would have to go out of the country to find a beach I ever enjoyed more than the Beach from Myrtle Beach up to Cherry Grove. Is there anyplace in the area with free parking for war veterans?

Even though the weather has been super rainy, the beach itself is awesome once the sun comes out…read more It will actually end up clearing up before we leave! Great family beach for the summer!

Beautiful beach, never overcrowded, nice restaurants. The beach is big and all kind of people are…read morethere. Good spot for families and young people.

Parked our car in front of the house for 10 min to carry my families bags in for a retreat and drop…read morethem off. With in the 10 min the lady that was driving back and forth to ticket cars gave me a $50 fine. She also tried to take an old lady that parked to unload her luggage, but we happen to see her and stop her . Liberal North Carolina stay away go to South Carolina Myrtle Beach !!

Finally the town cominissors decided to let us poor retired folks go to the beach, without having…read moreto pay to park. There ought to be some kind of discount for seniors who frequently visit ocean isle. Paid parking is not right. I have been coming to ocean isle since the 70's. Abolish paid parking or give a discount to seniors who frequently visit ocean isle.

Really fun time! I highly recommend it, so many fish, so many dolphins, birds, and saw one shark…read more The staff and captain were so Friendly. The photographer did an amazing job, we all bought our pics after because they were great. The boat was very clean and nice. It moved along very well. Was on time going out and coming back in. Very nice time and we'll all do it again. My coworker's husband and little kids absolutely loved it.

We chartered a boat through Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruises - Sea Mountain on Saturday, August 6,…read more2022. Jay and Diane were so easy to work with at check in, and were very helpful (even though Jay's name should've been Jack haha). Captain Forest & First Mate Spencer took us out. We had over 20 people, including a bunch of kids ranging from 2 to 11 years old. Forest & Spence did a great job navigating the waters, finding us a nice beach area, and a BUNCH of dolphins to see a few times over! Logistical stuff: Look for the big green sign! They have coolers, but bring your own ice They have a nice Bluetooth speaker system to connect to your phone There is a bathroom...but not the easiest to get to lol

The "Heart of Myrtle Beach," or the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, is a beloved attraction…read morealong the stunning Grand Strand. This massive entertainment district spans a length of 1.2 miles, stretching from 14th Avenue North to the 2nd Avenue Pier. Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Promenade is not your average boardwalk. Instead of just a straight wooden street meandering along the oceanfront, you'll find separate sections with their own character, just waiting to immerse you in coastal fun. be sure to visit the best Myrtle Beach Boardwalk attractions Myrtle Beach SkyWheel Gay Dolphin Gift Cove Ripley's Attractions Slingshot Thrill Ride Myrtle Beach Zipline Adventures Pier 14 2nd Avenue Pier Family Kingdom Amusement Park The southern section, called the Promenade, is a linear park consisting of a 12'-wide concrete walkway that meanders through lush landscaping. It also includes several narrower looped paths off the main walk, as well as raised beach access connections.

Anytime you're at the beach this is a must stop! So much to do here. Walk the strip, shop, eat and…read moreenjoy ripleys or the sky watch. Parking is a headache and can be expensive depending on how long you plan on staying. There is something here for everyone. It closes at midnight so that gives you plenty of time to enjoy everything!

Relaxing and quite a bit of a walk if you are looking for a nice time to get some steps in. I saw a…read moredolphin in the water, a crane and some other birds. The shell tree area is cute and we hung a few ourselves.

It seems to be a pretty busy place I guess it's one of the very few places where you can bring…read moredogs. I realize that along the beach is definitely not dog friendly. I brought my dog on the beach down the road and got a lot of dirty looks and apparently beaches aren't dog friendly for some reason. So a lot of people had a lot of dogs here walking around. They had two Porta potties that are not well-maintained. You can walk along the walkway, they have a few regular porch swings and a few kids swings. There wasn't any grass for dogs to go to the bathroom which would've been nice.

Bottom line: Holden Beach is one of those quiet beach getaway destinations to visit at the NC…read morecoast. Not too built up along the beach/island but not too far away from the things that you may need as well. Well maintained beaches/accesses/public areas. I've enjoyed my vacations here so far. The Deets: Well, to be honest, I'd really go with 4.5 stars here but hey, what's half a star between Yelpers, right? Plus, we can't use half stars in reviews...so.... For the last couple of summers we've had the opportunity to go to Holden Beach instead of/in addition to our annual beach destination of Ocean Isle Beach. With Holden Beach just east (feels like north) of OIB, we are still in fairly familiar territory for our NC beach vacations and we can hop over there to enjoy old favorites if we want. What I notice most about Holden Beach is it is very quiet and not a lot of traffic, especially on the eastern side of the island we have stayed at. Nice open beach area (running east-west and facing south) and not too built up on the island area itself makes for a good get-away-from-it-all spot. If you'd like lots of restaurants, shopping, water slide fun, etc. or just needs those groceries then just cross the bridge back over and it's right after crossing the bridge to the mainland, so it's convenient. There are a few restaurants on the island itself but for the most part, it's housing/lodging along the main beach road. They do have one "general store" for convenience on the island side but you will pay for that convenience, of course. The beaches, access areas, and most common areas I've seen are kept well maintained. If you want a nice quiet beach getaway on the southern NC coast, Holden Beach is a good place to consider visiting.

Novembers are lovely too, but bring your jacket. It's even less crowded that time of year.read more

What a beautiful stretch! Spending the holiday weekend here this year was a great choice. Not…read morefrigid temperatures. Plenty of coffee options. A variety of cuisine choices. Happy humans. And plenty of dogs.

This is a very beautiful and clean stretch of beach. We spent a few days here for our anniversary…read more In early may it was not overly crowded. We felt like we had plenty of space on the beach away from others. The waves were really rolling. Did not see any lifeguards out at the area where we were. Though they must be there as we did see a few rescue trucks drive by while we were out playing on the water. The water was a little cold upon first touch but felt good after getting acclimated to it. Watched the sunrise over the beach the last morning we were in the area. Love myrtle beach.