A laid-back family beach where the inlet meets the ocean, great for fishing, crabbing, surfing and watersports. The Pier at Garden City is the hub, free to walk, at the end of walkable Atlantic Avenue with arcades, beach shops and casual eateries. Days are calm and evenings get livelier near the pier.
- Address
- Garden City Beach, SC 29576
- Price
- Free Free
- Type
- Family beach
Planning your visit
Garden City Beach is in Surfside Beach. Surfside Beach, just south of Myrtle Beach, bills itself as the family beach and has a smaller-town feel, with a public pier and a wide, easy beach. Parking, traffic and season are worth a look before you go: see getting around the Grand Strand and when to visit.
Good to know
- Great for kids
- Fishing pier
Hours and prices checked November 6, 2026 from visitmyrtlebeach.com. They can change, so check before you go.
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