When we went the beach was so packed (lively) there was about 10 feet between each group!!! lots of nice people to talk with & BBQ/seafood boils EVERYWHERE
We had a restaurant destination not too far from Holly Beach so we deviated a little and took in Holly Beach. Not much there today, however a storm had just come thought and the area was without electricity. Several beach homes on both the beach and across the highway from the beach. Just a quite beach area and not a lot of activity today.
Not the cleanest water and sand, but very quiet. Great Redfish and Trout fishing right on the surf.There are good fishing places just to the West, along the rocks. No services, few rentals. You can drive on the beach in front of the camps.
This is the greatest place ever to collect the most amazing sea shells. Driving from Lake Charles, and about half way there, I thought Holly Beach was going to be a waste of time. But, besides the sea shells, I loved seeing all of the houses on stilts. I decided to continue on to Houston via the state road, eventually 82 West. Along the way I saw flamingos, etc. and the most interesting industrial complexes and structures, including a huge ship pulling into Port Arthur. Glad I took this local route on my way from Tampa, Fl to Phoenix, AZ.
the beach has dwendelled due to hurricanes and here are no stores or restaurants for miles, so be sure to fill up on fuel and bring snacks. the beach is full of washed up fish/animals but the seashells are everywhere. the water is also really brown. You are able to drive on beach and park so it's nice to be able to do that. We came just to relax and pick up shells so our trip was a success.
It was a nice relaxing afternoon. Picked up a lot of shells and took some amazing pictures. Will recommend for fishing and long walks.
If you've been to white sand beaches and boardwalks on the East Coast and are expecting the same from Holly Beach, you're in for a disappointment. This place is not very clean. There are no boardwalks, rides, or games. You drive into town and right on to the beach and set up your accommodations. We drove our car on to the beach and sat on a blanket. There was a pick-up on one side of us and a small camper on the other. If you're desperate to see waves and seagulls, this place satisfies that, but if you're looking for cleaner water, white sand, and attractions, this is not the place to go.
We were not able to make it to a beach at a more trendy Gulf location, so we chose Holly Beach, a tradition in my husband's Cajun family. The beach itself is not clean, and there are people driving all over it in trucks. My kids enjoyed playing there all morning, but I was glad we were leaving in the afternoon when it started getting more crowded. There is plenty of wildlife: pelicans, porpoises, and seashells. The marshes on the drive out to the beach are beautiful. Facilities: good ol' porta-potties!
We pulled our camper to Holly beach this summer and stay on the beach. We crabbed early one morning and boiled them outside that night on the beach. Just a note crabbing is always best 7 days before or 7 days after the new moon. The closer to the new moon the better. Worked for us. Lots of free public crabbing sites and you do not need a fishing license to fish with a line and a chicken leg. We loved the experience!
I remember going to this beach as a child and it's definitely not the same place. They need to clean up these beaches up a little more and take pride in our nature and not let all these oils spills go into the oceans like that. Overall we had a great time and my children loved playing in the sand.