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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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Hotels in Garden City

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Dunes Realty

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Garden City Articles

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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 …

Best Waterfront Restaurants in Myrtle Beach

July 25, 2018

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 25-July 1

June 25, 2018

Enjoy fireworks and tons of live music this week in Myrtle Beach! Catch a free concert at the Boathouse, enjoy beautiful Brookgreen Gardens in the evening, …

Gluten-free Dining in Myrtle Beach

June 21, 2018

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 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 …

Easter 2018 in Myrtle Beach: Sunrise services, Easter brunch, and egg hunts

March 1, 2018

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 …

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, …

Myrtle Beach Grocery Store Guide

June 13, 2017

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 …

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Restaurants & Attractions in Garden City

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Ultimate California Pizza

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

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Gulfstream Cafe

Uniquely positioned to overlook both the ocean on one side and Murrells Inlet on the other, Gulfstream Cafe is know …

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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 …

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Visiting Garden City

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Garden City Pier

The Garden City Pier has reopened after months of repairs from damage from Hurricane Matthew!

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Tupelo Bay Foot Golf

Exploring the Grand Strand: Surfside Beach and Garden City