Holden Beach: Ocean Blvd E & Ranger St
About
Holden Beach: Ocean Blvd E & Ranger St is a public beach access point in Holden Beach, North Carolina, managed by the town of Holden Beach. The nearest town is Varnamtown, about 2.6 miles away. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Shallotte show May highs around 78°F and September highs around 82°F, while July and August run hotter, with highs in the mid-80s. Two trails lie within about 10 miles of the access. Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is about 8 miles away, and Running Brook Trail Northeast is about 9.2 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
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: Ocean Blvd E & Ranger St
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, 7.6 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 mi
- Running Brook Trail NortheastHiking9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
