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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Our Countdown to Summer Sale is under way! SAVE 25% on your accommodations, PLUS with our Brittain Rewards program, guests enjoy FREE or discounted admission to local attractions such as Myrtle Waves, Medieval Times, Wonderworks, and more.
Our Countdown to Summer Sale is under way! SAVE 25% on your accommodations, PLUS with our Brittain Rewards program, guests enjoy FREE or discounted admission to local attractions such as Myrtle Waves, Medieval Times, Wonderworks, and more.
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Our Countdown to Summer Sale is under way! SAVE 25% on your accommodations, PLUS with our Brittain Rewards program, guests enjoy FREE or discounted admission to local attractions such as Myrtle Waves, Medieval Times, Wonderworks, and more.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Garden City
Here's a look at some of the best accommodations in Garden City:
Sea Star Realty
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Dunes Realty
Dunes Realty Vacation Rentals offers a variety of privately owned vacation rental homes in Garden City Beach and Su …
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Garden City Articles
Here’s a look at some of articles from our staff about Garden City:
Gluten-free Dining in Myrtle Beach
March 16, 2023
Finding restaurants with gluten-free menu options in Myrtle Beach shouldn’t be a challenge, so we decided to do the legwork for our visitors with celiac …
Best Waterfront Restaurants in Myrtle Beach
March 10, 2023
Myrtle Beach restaurants on the water are plentiful, thanks to its location nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. After a day s …
Easter 2023 in Myrtle Beach: Sunrise services, Easter brunch, and egg hunts
March 9, 2023
If you’ll be in Myrtle Beach for Easter or Spring Break in 2023, check out these events and specials to get a feel for what’s going on around t …
Top Beaches in South Carolina
January 31, 2023
The top beaches in South Carolina are all right here, near Myrtle Beach. While the great Palmetto State is known for everything from its golf courses to hi …
Myrtle Beach Grocery Store Guide
January 2, 2023
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 Myrtl …
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 …
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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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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What's Happening
Upcoming Events in Garden City
Here’s a look at some of the best Garden City events & festivals happening soon in the area:
Surf Dreams Foundation Mac-N-Cheese Cook Off
The Surf Dreams Foundation and Fleet Specialties are hosting the 6th annual Mac-N-Cheese Cook Off this March at Sara J's in Garden City! Local restaurants, chefs and cooks will com …
The Surf Dreams Foundation
Myrtle Mile Race and Festival
The inaugural Myrtle Mile Race & Festival event takes place November 3, 2018, in the heart of Myrtle Beach! The event includes a food drive and per-entry donation to aid Hurri …
Historic Pavilion Site
Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2023 – Spring Rally
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally is set for May 12-21, 2023, and will feature bike shows, vendors, tours and more around the Grand Strand.Enjoy cruising daycations to Charleston …
Multiple Locations
Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2023 – Spring Rally
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally is set for May 12-21, 2023, and will feature bike shows, vendors, tours and more around the Grand Strand.Enjoy cruising daycations to Charleston …
Multiple Locations
Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2023 – Spring Rally
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally is set for May 12-21, 2023, and will feature bike shows, vendors, tours and more around the Grand Strand.Enjoy cruising daycations to Charleston …
Multiple Locations
Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2023 – Spring Rally
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally is set for May 12-21, 2023, and will feature bike shows, vendors, tours and more around the Grand Strand.Enjoy cruising daycations to Charleston …
Multiple Locations
Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2023 – Spring Rally
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally is set for May 12-21, 2023, and will feature bike shows, vendors, tours and more around the Grand Strand.Enjoy cruising daycations to Charleston …
Multiple Locations
Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2023 – Spring Rally
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally is set for May 12-21, 2023, and will feature bike shows, vendors, tours and more around the Grand Strand.Enjoy cruising daycations to Charleston …
Multiple Locations
Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2023 – Spring Rally
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally is set for May 12-21, 2023, and will feature bike shows, vendors, tours and more around the Grand Strand.Enjoy cruising daycations to Charleston …
Multiple Locations
Video
Visiting Garden City
Check out some of our favorite staff videos from around this area:
