Holden Beach is another great family beach with tons of activities for kids and adults alike.  National Geographic Traveler magazine rated it one of the nations best family beaches while the 2004 AAA Beach Vacation Travel Journal rated Holden Beach one of the top 30 beaches in the country.  Mostly a residential island, Holden Beach has some exquisite beach homes paired with a few stand out restaurants.  Holden Beach’s signature festivals ensure year round fun.  A Day at the Docks in April and Festival by the Sea in October highlight this town’s rich boat building and shrimping history.