Ocean Isle beach is a small piece of land (4.4 square miles) with a population of about 500. It is a part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Area. As you would expect it is a very quiet town and a great place to relax. It has many beach houses and second homes and is a tourist attraction because of its beauty and access to many beaches. Check out Ocean Isle beach real estate listings if you are looking for a vacation home. Holden Beach real estate also has to offer a lot of good beach houses and properties. Holden beach is 3.4 square miles with a population of about 800.