Cute, cute, nostalgic walk through the candy shop. If there was ever an emulation of the saying,…read more"like a kid in a candy store!", this 50 year old was just that. Walked away with the purchase of some of the best fudge. I mean, great fudge and worth the money paid which was reasonable for sure. You must check this sweet treat of a place out! The lady behind the counter had to take out all the fudge trays for us, and on a very busy evening, and she did it with a smile, and great feedback on the choices. Loved this little place!

Have a sweet tooth? Be sure to check out Sandcastles the next time you're on Holden Beach. Tucked…read moreinto a tiny storefront on Jordan Blvd under the bridge, this bright, fun, and fully stocked candy store has something for everyone. Their selection of saltwater taffy is unrivaled at the beach. Grab some to eat now and save some to enjoy later. Staff is welcoming, helpful and friendly. Great place to take the kids.

After passing this place grocery shopping we decided to stop in for some of Pete's Sweets. While…read moretheir ice cream is not homemade, it's Hershey brand, they have many flavor options to choose from. I picked the chocolate Moose Tracks, as opposed to the regular Moose Tracks option they offer and it was delicious! Pete's Sweets has various hard candy, salt water taffy, and fudge. We picked up some dark chocolate, Carmel, with sea salt and it was phenomenal. The peanut-butter and chocolate was amazing too! They even have a deal that you get a half a pound free for every pound you buy. Which is awesome but dangerous. Service was friendly and quick too! They also even have a small area inside to eat your ice cream. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

Great ice cream shop! So nice and kind and smiling to help us get some ice cream. Great…read moreHomemade waffle comes! Will be back!

We were just riding around and noticed there wasn't a line so we swerved in the parking lot and ran…read moreinside to try the most talked about cinnamon roll. There were so many options but since I had yet to try the cinnamon rolls I ordered one plain and one with pecans. They were delicious! Massive roll and she gives you extra icing. The pecan one didn't need extra because it was soaking in its own heavenly gooey deliciousness. We will be making this a regular stop each time we are here .

The first time I visited Aunt Irene's, they were sold out of all their cinnamon rolls at 10AM - and…read moreit was off season! This time, I set my alarm and got there when they opened at 8AM! I now know that you can place an online order the day before and rest assured your cinnamon rolls will be waiting for pickup in the morning! I'm embarrassed that I didn't take any photos of the 6 cinnamon rolls: 3 plain ($5.99 each) that come with individual containers of icing, and 3 pecan praline ($6.99 each) The cinnamon rolls are HUGE. I got them for my family - everyone loved them! If you get the pecan praline cinnamon rolls to go, be sure the individual containers lay flat in the bag. The glaze oozed out and made a mess! You truly don't want to miss out on any of it!

Recommended. Forgot to update this for 2025 until now! Still a fantastic selection of delicious ice…read morecreams. I visit whenever I am vacationing near here and have enjoyed nearly a dozen cones in many different flavors, all wonderful. Drop by!

What a great find on Holden Beach!!…read more If you asked my husband or son, they would give this place a solid 5 stars, but my single scoop of Sea Turtle ice cream was supposed to have salted Carmel, fudge swirls and pecans in it. After 2 bites from the top, my entire scoop was plain vanilla! It was still very good but disappointing. We arrived at 8:30pm on a Saturday evening and stood in a fast-moving line that gave us each time to choose from their long list of homemade ice cream flavors! My husband and I each ordered a scoop of Sea turtle. Our son ordered their new flavor, mocha latte: coffee ice cream with chocolate chips. Both flavors (mine was 99.9% vanilla) were delicious. The waffle cones were warm and crispy! I may have to go back tomorrow and give it another try!

This was our second time here getting some fresh seafood. They had the elusive flounder we have…read morebeen searching for! We also got some oysters and a Keylime pie and will be back this week for some fresh shrimp. Friendly service and a variety of offerings.

Love the fresh shrimp I purchased . Friendly service ! Good selection of fish and shellfishread more

We were trying to get Flounder but apparently it is not flounder season and everyone is out of it…read more. They have to get it from SC or VA.. Anyway, we were disappointed, but it has other fresh seafood and we will try again in the future. Below the Holden bridge on the peninsula side..

They are the go-to for live crabs. I have been going there 20+years. I travel from Raleigh just to…read moreget them!

The lady named candy is the best. She really makes you feel welcomed at scotchman unlike a lot of…read moregas stations in the area.

Terrible rude cashier gets an attitude if you explain that the Diet Pepsi fountain drink dispenser…read moreis inoperable. Becomes even more rude when asked why the straws are shorter than the cups.would not recommend.

What a wonderful experience! I arrived with my 13 and 14 year old grandchildren and was warmly…read moregreeted by Nancy, the owner. She was welcoming and helpful as we set up. Once we started painting, Nancy supplied us with plenty of extra paint and tips but also us but also left us to our own creativity. The studio is clean and definitely well stocked, with a huge selection of paints. We were having such a good time we stayed 3 hours! We will certainly be back.

A magical experience for adults and children with so many options in pottery to paint and different…read morecolors to choose from...you will be so surprised to see your work as it appears finally into a beautiful creationA great place to create a gift for any occasion or holiday, be it Halloween, Christmas, birthdays, etc... don't miss this place when you visit the beach or if you're lucky enough to live near by...Nancy is fun and makes it a special day with her hot chocolate or coffee drink and relaxing music to paint by.... make any day a Great day...! J Watching out 4 U! ***Across from Food Lion

We called today to inquire about their policies--since they conveniently don't list them on their…read morewebsite (red flag #1). Every park has different rules--some allow six-month stays, others only permit a few days per month--so naturally, we wanted clarity before considering an RV purchase on-site. Apparently, asking for basic information was too much to handle for whoever answered the phone today (03/15/2025). Instead of a straightforward response, we were met with condescending remarks about how they'd "just know" if we overstayed because of electric usage. Fascinating logic--considering we weren't even told how long we could stay. If you're thinking of dealing with this place, run. Their website boasts, "If you're looking for high quality and personal service, you've come to the right place." In reality, the only "service" you'll get is from what I can only assume is a front-desk employee who loathes their job and takes it out on anyone who dares to ask a question. Judging by other reviews, this isn't a one-time fluke. Buyer beware.

I called them today inquiring about a annual lease. Which I researched on their website, first…read moreabout fees and amenities. When I called, a lady answered the phone, I quickly introduced myself, and started to ask her questions. I explained that I was looking to find out about the annual lease. I wanted to know if they had anything available. I was going to stay fulltime basis to see if I like the area. This woman rudely informed me. You can't live here year-round in a camper. Ok, I live in the middle of NC , how would I know that? Its not listed on their website. Then I proceeded to ask , well if I did do annual, how many nights per month or week I could stay. I just wanted to live in the area before I decided to buy. This woman had the nerve to scream at me. Lady you just said you were wanting to stay full time. We are not interested ! I WOULD NOT STAY HERE IF THEY GAVE ME A YEAR LEASE FOR FREE!