Labor Day weekend is almost here, making it the perfect time to squeeze in one more beach getaway before the summer winds down. If a few days of sunshine, ocean breezes, and time with the people you love sound just right, Holden Beach is ready to welcome you and your family.
Holden Beach offers plenty of opportunity to slow down and enjoy the long holiday weekend along the North Carolina coastline. Staying in a Holden Beach vacation rental gives you even more room to settle in, relax, and make yourself at home. Let’s look at a few ways you can enjoy your Labor Day escape to Holden Beach this year.
Slow Down and Enjoy Holden Beach
One of the best parts about visiting Holden Beach is that you don’t need a packed itinerary to have a memorable vacation. Sometimes the best plan is to simply grab your beach chairs, pack the cooler, and spend the day on the sand and by the water.
Allow the kids to ride the waves on their boogie boards, search for seashells along the shoreline, or build sandcastles together. When you’re ready for a break from the sand, head back to your vacation rental for lunch, maybe an afternoon nap, or take a dip in your private pool.
If having your own place to cool off sounds appealing, browse our Holden Beach vacation rentals with pools.
Take a Day Trip to Southport & Fort Fisher
Looking for a change of scenery during your Labor Day weekend? Make the drive to the charming town of Southport, where you can stroll along the waterfront, explore local shops, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy views of the Cape Fear River.
From Southport, you can also take the ferry across the Cape Fear River over to Fort Fisher. The ferry ride itself can be part of the adventure, especially if the kids have never experienced one before. Once you’ve arrived at Fort Fisher, you’ll be close to Fort Fisher State Historic Site, the beach, and the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Please note that the ferry schedules can vary, especially during busy weekends or holidays, so be sure to check out the N.C. Ferry System schedule before heading out for the day.
Make the Most of the Long Weekend
Labor Day Weekend is also a great excuse to keep your vacation simple. Wake up without the alarm clock blaring to go to work, enjoy breakfast together as a family, spend the afternoon on the beach, and end your day with a walk along the shoreline as the sun begins to set.
Choosing the right vacation rental can make these slower moments even better. Whether you want to wake up steps from the sand in one of our oceanfront rentals, spend the afternoon beside your private pool, or bring your pup along to one of our dog-friendly vacation rentals, the possibilities are endless this Labor Day weekend.
Spend Labor Day at Holden Beach
There’s still plenty of time for one more beach vacation before summer gives way to fall. Labor Day weekend is your chance to trade in those busy schedules for sandy toes, ocean views, and a few extra days spent together along the North Carolina coast.
Find your favorite Holden Beach vacation rental, pack your beach bag, and get ready to relax. We can’t wait to welcome you to Holden Beach for an unforgettable Labor Day weekend.
