Proactive Vacations Blog

If you come to Holden Beach and head east on Ocean Boulevard, you’ll soon pass Rangers Street, Elizabeth Street and Bendigo Street on the right. While they may seem like any other streets, their names are tied to the unique story of the island of Holden Beach and the Civil War. Lets take a walk through Holden Beach history. Elizabeth, Bendigo, and USS Iron Age In September 1863, the Confederate...

If you are staying at one of PROACTIVE Vacation’s rentals you’ll have plenty of parking at your rental, however, if you choose to drive elsewhere on the island, the Town of Holden Beach has implemented paid parking as of May 1, 2022 from 9 am to 5 pm daily. When is Paid Parking In Effect? Paid parking in Holden Beach is in effect from 9 am to 5 pm daily....

You’ve enjoyed a week of sand, surf and sun at Holden Beach and are ready to head back home. What to do with all of the left over food? Why not donate it to A Second Helping? A Second Helping A Second Helping is a volunteer organization that collects food and other items from vacationers as they leave Holden Beach. Food items are then distributed to the needy in our...

Prepping for a Holden Beach Vacation with Kids If you’re planning on booking a Holden Beach vacation rental this year for a Holden Beach vacation with kids, rest assured your family will enjoy all the attractions and amenities this area has to offer. Luckily for you, Holden Beach is rated the top beach in the country according to National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine. From toddlers to teens, there is something to appeal...

Holden Beach Among the Top 7 NC Beaches (According to NCTripping.com) North Carolina has many beaches to offer along it’s impressive three-hundred and twenty-two (322) mile shoreline. From highly populated and amusement-driven tourist areas to calmer more relaxing locations, the variety in NC Beaches offers a beach vacation for any style of vacationer. If you’re reading this, then the more relaxing option is likely your preferred vacation of choice. Keep...

2021 Live Music at Holden Beach Holden Beach summer concerts are back and The Town of Holden Beach has scheduled an exciting lineup of live music every Sunday evening from May 30th through September 5th. While The Town is still uncertain about the ability to hold concerts, as a result of altered outside occupancy limits established by the State of North Carolina, The Town will be closely monitoring these numbers...

Everyone’s doing it! They’re grabbing their nets and heading to the tide line in search of washed up treasures. Over the last few years shelling and searching for sea glass has become a favorite past time for beach goers, walking up and down the coastline in pursuit of the perfect shell. The best time to join the hunt is at low tide, the ocean has once again retreated and along...

It’s spring in Holden Beach and time to enjoy the festivities of Days at the Dock. April 27th and 28th Holden Beach will welcome art and craft vendors, giant kites, and the delicious scent of street food to festival attendees.  Equipped with live entertainment and a kids area this event is sure to please. The Days At The Dock is free admission and free parking. Join in on tradition by...

Join us on Sunday evenings from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for live entertainment. The concerts are held at the Pavilion under the Holden Beach bridge. Call 910-842-6488 for more information. May 26th – Steve Owens and Summertime June 2nd – Carolina Breakers June 9th– The Embers featuring Craig Woolard June 16th– Blackwater Rhythm and Blues June 23rd– The Main Event Band June 30th – Jim Quick and Coastline July...