Holden Beach is filled with endless opportunities for enjoying time on the water, on the beach, or exploring our beautiful coastal area. While we hope your vacation is nothing but unforgettable in all the best ways, sometimes things happen.
We have compiled this list of emergency services for the Holden Beach region so you can be prepared for the unexpected during your week at the beach.
Emergency Services
If you need Police, Fire, or Emergency Medical Services, please call 911 and be prepared with the address of your location. Even if you do not think you have an emergency, it is the local standard to call 911 for all services needed from these agencies - even non-emergencies. Contacting the Hobbs Realty office for 911 services will only delay the response to your needs.
Police, Fire, or EMS | 911
Vacation Rental Property Assistance
For all property-related needs or inquiries during your Holden Beach vacation, please contact the Hobbs Realty office at (910) 842-2002. We're happy to assist you with any questions to help you experience a memorable week at the beach.
For after-hours urgent maintenance issues, we have a voice messaging service which is monitored Monday-Saturday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, and Sundays 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. It is intended for urgent/immediate after-hours assistance only for our guests and homeowners, such as a lock-out. Do not leave booking requests on this voicemail. If you have a Police/Medical/Fire emergency, please call 911.
Hobbs Realty | (910) 842-2002 | After Hours for Maintenance Emergencies: (910) 612-9806
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
There is an abundance of wildlife living on and around Holden Beach. We encourage all of our guests to keep an eye out for sea turtles during nesting season to help us support the Holden Beach Turtle Watch in its mission to monitor and protect the Holden Beach sea turtle population. Holden Beach is also home to many bird species, and the Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter specializes in wild bird recovery.
Holden Beach Turtle Watch | (910) 754-0766
Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter | (910) 278-7871
Find even more resources for helping injured wildlife here.
Assistance on the Water
If you need assistance while boating around Holden Beach, here are a few important phone numbers to keep handy. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is reserved for emergency search and rescue situations, not for non-emergent boat towing needs.
Sea Tow Ocean Isle | Captain Clay Hughes | (910) 575-7839
Sea Tow Nationwide | (800) 4-SEATOW
USCG Station Oak Island | 300 Caswell Beach Road, Oak Island, NC | (910) 278-1133
- Sector North Carolina 24-Hour Operations Center: (910) 343-3880
- Mid-Atlantic Region Maritime Emergency Phone: (757) 398-6231
- For assistance while on the water, use VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to dial 911.
Roadside Assistance
If you need auto help while traveling on and around Holden Beach, enjoying all of the activities, entertainment, shops, and restaurants our area has to offer, here are a few options for roadside assistance, towing, and locksmith services.
AAA Roadside Assistance | (800) 222-4357
Captain Hook Towing & Recovery | (910) 408-8144
Shallotte Discount Towing | (910) 619-1663
Brunswick Towing & Automotive Repairs | (910) 754-6286
Reasonable Lock & Key | (910) 755-6798
House Calls Locksmith | (910) 540-6298
A1 Brunswick Locksmith Service | (910) 448-1122
Local & Urgent Care Clinics
These clinics are conveniently located near Holden Beach for any medical needs that may arise during your vacation.
Holden Beach Medical Center | 2930 Holden Beach Road SW, Supply, NC | (910) 842-5991
Carolina QuickCare | 4612 Main Street, Shallotte, NC | (910) 444-2970
Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine & Convenient Care | 5145 Sellers Road, Shallotte, NC | (910) 754-4441
Local Hospitals
While we hope a hospital visit isn't necessary during your stay, it’s always good to know your options ahead of time.
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center | 240 Hospital Drive, Bolivia, NC | (910) 721-1000
Dosher Memorial Hospital | 924 N Howe Street, Southport, NC | (910) 457-3800
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | 2131 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC | (910) 667-7000
Local Veterinarians
Sometimes our furry friends need emergency help, too. While we hope your pet enjoys the beach as much as you do, here are local veterinarian options in case they're needed during your vacation.
Brunswick Animal Hospital | 948 Ocean Highway W, Supply, NC | (910) 939-2393
Sandy Paws Veterinary Mobile Clinic | (910) 880-0178
Animal Emergency & Trauma Hospital | 50 Greenville Avenue, Wilmington, NC | (910) 791-1070
See You Soon!
While we certainly hope you spend your vacation soaking up the sun and sand without a care in the world, if any unexpected emergencies arise, the service providers in our area have you covered!
So, file this blog post under the “just in case we need it” section of your vacation planner, and search our selection of Holden Beach vacation rentals today to get started today! As always, if we can help you find the perfect vacation rental for your particular needs, contact our #Hobbspitality Team at (844) 846-4885 for expert guidance about things to do or selecting the type of home and areas to stay on our island.
We hope to see you soon – at the beach!
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Darcy Geho is a contributing author to this Hobbs Realty blog. She spent 11 years working in the vacation rental industry while she lived on and traveled the North Carolina coast. Like most of our visitors, when Darcy isn’t on Holden Beach, she looks forward to her next visit.