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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Where to stay
Hotels in Garden City
Here's a look at some of the best accommodations in Garden City:
Dunes Realty
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Garden City Articles
Here’s a look at some of articles from our staff about Garden City:
Easter 2022 in Myrtle Beach: Sunrise services, Easter brunch, and egg hunts
March 9, 2022
If you’ll be in Myrtle Beach for Easter or Spring Break in 2022, check out these events and specials to get a feel for what’s going on around t …
Best Waterfront Restaurants in Myrtle Beach
February 4, 2022
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 Grocery Store Guide
December 5, 2021
Thrifty vacationers know that one of the best ways to save money on your trip is to buy and prepare food instead of dining out for every meal. As the My …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Points of Interest
Restaurants & Attractions in Garden City
Here's a look at some of the best places to eat and things to do in Garden City:
Ultimate California Pizza
Voted ‘Best of the Beach’ year after year, Ultimate California Pizza crafts handmade gourmet pizzas from only t …
Tsunami Surf Shop
Tsunami Surf Shop first opened in Myrtle Beach in 2009 and quickly expanded to multiple locations along the Grand S …
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Visiting Garden City
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