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Holly beach

Good for Relax

6.5

/ 10 Pleasant

#2 out of 2
in Louisiana

About

Holly beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 2th place out of 2 beaches in the Louisiana region 231.4 km away from its center, the city of Baton Rouge. It is one of the beaches of Holly Beach settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with brown water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Holly beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

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Historical

+29 ^oC +18 ^oC

Air temperature

5.6 M/S

Wind

+25 ^oC

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Holly Beach, Louisiana,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Very poor

2.1/10

Cover

Frustrating

4.2/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

4/10

Amenities

Very poor

1.7/10

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Holly beach (Louisiana) is located outside the Holly Beach settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Holly beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

User reviews

"This beach is quite lovely! The water may not be crystal clear, but it certainly is pleasant and warm. It's possible to drive onto the beach, however, only with a suitable 4x4 vehicle. I made the mistake of attempting to drive my minivan and ended up getting stuck, barely managing to extricate myself without assistance."

Emmalynne Blake

"The beach was absolutely delightful - pristine, tidy, and impeccably maintained. My spouse had been yearning to visit the Louisiana coastline, and so we embarked on a journey to this picturesque location. Our stay at L'auberge was nothing short of splendid, and spending the day at Holly beach was the perfect addition to our itinerary. The route was easy to navigate, and to t..."

Jaxon Reed

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - sufficient

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Cover and water

cover
swimming details
- Long tidal zone
- Depth increase - smooth
water
- Dirty water, low transparency
- Dark green or brown

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- Toilets

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Transport

LCH• 45.6km

Localities

Holly Beach• 170m
Baton Rouge• 231.4km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Holly beach?

The coastline of Holly beach is covered with gray sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is brown, it does not look very good. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Holly beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Holly beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Holly beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Holly beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

Is the Holly beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Holly beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Holly beach?

Holly beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers
Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Holly beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Holly beach.

How far is the Holly beach from parking?

The Holly beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Holly beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Holly beach is August. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 17°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Holly beach (Louisiana) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Holly beach (Louisiana) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.