Holly Beach
Cameron, LA
A long, low Gulf beach known locally as the Cajun Riviera, rebuilt several times after hurricanes. Services are few, so bring water and shade.
Holly Beach is a simple beach town on the Gulf of Mexico in Cameron Parish in southwest Louisiana, known as the "Cajun Riviera". It lies about 10 miles west of Cameron and 12 miles east of Johnson Bayou and, according to WorldAtlas, is one of only six beaches on the west side of the Creole Nature Trail. It first appeared on official road maps in 1948.
Its history is shaped by hurricanes: Hurricane Audrey (1957) brought a storm surge of about 12 feet, after which some houses were built higher. Rita (2005) caused severe damage with a 10 to 15 foot surge, Gustav and Ike (2008) flooded the area again, and Laura (2020) also passed through. The community was mostly beachfront cabins known as "camps", which residents "built to be rebuilt"; new buildings stand on piers.
Practical notes: for Cameron Parish beaches the sheriff gives a speed limit of 10 mph, according to KPLC, and rising tides there have buried vehicles and RVs in the sand. Check current conditions after storms before you go.
- Nearest town
- Cameron, LA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 29.7700, -93.4610
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Where is Holly Beach?
Holly Beach is in Cameron, LA, at GPS 29.7700, -93.4610. It is about 35 mi from Lake Charles.
Which road trips pass Holly Beach?
Holly Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Louisiana’s Creole Nature Trail.
What is there to see near Holly Beach?
Places worth a stop nearby: Sabine NWR Wetland Walkway (9 mi), Rutherford Beach (20 mi), Pintail Wildlife Drive (26 mi) and Village Creek State Park (54 mi).
When is the best time to visit Holly Beach?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)