Holden Beach: End of Avenue A
About
Holden Beach: End of Avenue A is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 2.5 miles from Varnamtown. It's a simple, practical spot to reach the sand: there's parking on site, and there is no fee to use it. For warm beach weather, early summer and early fall stand out. Typical averages from the nearby Shallotte Ag station put June highs around 84°F and September highs near 82°F. July and August run a few degrees hotter and see a bit more rain. If you want a walk to pair with a beach day, Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is about 8 miles away, and Running Brook Trail Northeast is roughly 9 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Holden Beach: End of Avenue A
North Carolina
Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–84°F and lows of 44–69°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shallotte Ag, NC weather station, 7.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan56° high36° low
- Feb58° high39° low
- Mar65° high44° low
- Apr72° high53° low
- May78° high62° low
- Jun84° high69° low
- Jul87° high73° low
- Aug86° high72° low
- Sep82° high67° low
- Oct74° high56° low
- Nov65° high45° low
- Dec59° high39° low
Nearby
- Ocean Isle Beach Nature TrailHiking8.3 mi
- Running Brook Trail NortheastHiking9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
