EASY ACCESS TO GET EVERYONES TOES IN THE SAND
Holden Beach Public & Wheelchair Accessible Beach Access
Holden Beach has 22 numbered public beach accesses along Ocean Boulevard, so there’s always a path to the sand nearby. Look for the marked public access signs. Please stay on the walkways and off the dunes, because the dunes protect the island and walking on them is prohibited.
Wheelchair accessible beach accesses:
| Access | Location | Features |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | East end of McCray Street | Parking with 2 handicap spaces |
| #9 | Quinton Street at 112 Ocean Blvd East | Handicap parking, ramp, gazebo and shower |
| #11 | Between Jordan Blvd and the bridge | Ramp to the beach and shower |
| #17 | 567 Ocean Blvd West (Starfish Street lot) | Handicap parking next to the access |
Beach wheelchairs: Beach wheelchairs with wide tires made for sand are available to rent locally. Availability is limited, so reserve before your trip.
Parking at the beach accesses:
- Paid parking runs 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, and parking is free before and after those hours.
- Pay through the SurfCAST by Otto Connect app, online or by phone at (910) 200-1497.
- Rates are $5 per hour (up to 4 hours), $20 per day or $80 per week.
- Parking in a marked handicap space is free with a valid handicap plate or hangtag.
- Only park in marked pay-to-park spaces. Street parking is otherwise prohibited.
- For full details, see Holden Beach Paid Parking.
Maps of the island:
- 🗺️ Interactive Holden Beach Visitors Map
- 📄 Printable Holden Beach Visitors Map (PDF)
- 📍 Public Beach Access Map & Renters Information (Town of Holden Beach)
Public restrooms:
- 339 Ocean Blvd East
- 114 Ocean Blvd East
- Jordan Blvd under the bridge
- Block Q at 101 Brunswick Ave East
- Rothschild & Davis Park
Porta-johns are also placed at spots around the island.
