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Garden City Beach, S.C.

“Fishing, Family and Fun”

“Best Fishing Pier”

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Area Overview

Garden City Beach is a relaxing oasis for vacationers and locals, featuring a fishing pier and a small entertainment district

This small, laid-back beach community rests in the southeastern corner of Horry County on the border of Murrells Inlet and Georgetown County.

Consisting of only 5.4 square miles, Garden City Beach contains a small but scenic stretch of coastline. Known to locals and fishermen as “The Point,” a strip of exposed sandbars that lead to the mouth of Murrells Inlet, visitors and residents near the southern tip get a rare waterfront view on both sides, plus one of the few places on the Grand Strand where you can watch sunrise and sunset over open waters.

Stilted beach homes and multi-family complexes serve as both permanent and rental property on Waccamaw Drive, but an established neighborhood resides between Highway 17 and the causeway.

Single-family homes make up the bulk of the real-estate west of the causeway, as well as the small stretch between Highway 17 Business and Highway 17 Bypass. Commercial development along both highways is healthy, featuring restaurants, beachwear stores and other businesses in strip malls.

Naturally, fishing and surfing are popular pastimes. Garden City Beach Pier, The Point, and the tidal creeks that run under the causeway are not-so-secret fishing holes, and The Point is a gathering spot for local surfers.

Golfers are also in luck, with highly acclaimed Lowcountry courses on the Waccamaw Trail, plus more traditional layouts like the TPC of Myrtle Beach, just short drives away.

Contrary to popular belief, Garden City Beach is not an incorporated city, so all public services are provided by Horry County Police and Fire & Rescue.

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What to Know

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Hotels in Garden City

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Sea Star Realty

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Dunes Realty

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Dunes Realty Vacation Rentals offers a variety of privately owned vacation rental homes in Garden City Beach and Su …

"We had such a great relaxing time in Garden City last year. We actually stayed another week. And we" — Donna B

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Garden City Articles

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Myrtle Beach-area restaurants reopen for outdoor dining, carryout and delivery

May 10, 2020

Sea Captain’s House reopened for outdoor dining on Monday, May 4. The Myrtle Beach area is reopening along with the rest of the state of South Caroli …

Best Waterfront Restaurants in Myrtle Beach

July 22, 2019

If you’re like most people, your Myrtle Beach vacation will probably include a lot of time spent around various forms of water. Whether you’re splashi …

Myrtle Beach Weekly Events Rundown: June 24-30, 2019

June 24, 2019

Enjoy fireworks and tons of live music this week in Myrtle Beach! See live music at beautiful Brookgreen Gardens in the evening, and see a tribute band to …

Gluten-free Dining in Myrtle Beach

June 12, 2019

While there may be gluten-free options at most restaurants, we decided to make it easy for those who are sensitive to gluten to find some of the best glute …

Easter 2019 in Myrtle Beach: Sunrise services, Easter brunch, and egg hunts

April 9, 2019

If you’ll be in Myrtle Beach for Easter or Spring Break this year, check out these events and specials to get a feel for what’s going on around …

Facebook Helps Locate Owner of Lost Bracelet in Myrtle Beach

July 27, 2018

Grand Strand resident Dawn Nelson and her husband were walking along the beach in Garden City on July 18th when they came across a bracelet with their meta …

Easter egg hunts in Myrtle Beach

March 21, 2018

If you plan on spending your Easter or spring break with your kids in Myrtle Beach, check out our list of Easter Egg Hunts in the area. They’ll even have …

2017 Festivals and Events to Watch in the Myrtle Beach Area

August 16, 2017

Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand are home to countless festivals every year. From summer events that take full advantage of the sun and the sand to food f …

Best New Restaurants of 2017

June 15, 2017

Myrtle Beach has slowly acquired bigger and bolder restaurants (e.g., Dave & Buster’s, Wahlburgers) and smaller, local spots (e.g., About Thyme, …

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Restaurants & Attractions in Garden City

Here's a look at some of the best places to eat and things to do in Garden City:

Sara J’s

This family owned seafood restaurant has the hook-up for some of the freshest fish on the Grand Strand, some of it …

Conch Cafe

This seasonal oceanfront café in Garden City specializes in steaks, seafood, and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. …

Texas Roadhouse

The Texas Roadhouse story begain in 1993 when Kent Tayloe opened the first location in Indiana. Now, years later, T …

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Eggs Up Grill

This small, regional chain was hatched in Pawleys Island in 1986 and the popular restaurant quickly spread throug …

Ultimate California Pizza

Voted ‘Best of the Beach’ year after year, Ultimate California Pizza crafts handmade gourmet pizzas from only t …

Tupelo Bay Golf Center

There are many great golf courses in Myrtle Beach, but few if any with the variety of golf offerings that Tupelo Ba …

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Visiting Garden City

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