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Surfside Beach, S.C.

“Experience the family beach”

Area Overview

Quaint and quiet with plenty of family-friendly fun

Just to the south of Myrtle Beach in the area known as “the south strand” are several laid-back beach communities, notable for their family-friendly attractions such as Wild Water and Wheels and attractive beach houses.

Here in the Surfside Beach and Garden City Beach areas, vacation homes and rentals feature prominently along with a few smaller hotels.

The Town of Surfside Beach is small beach community that features two miles of oceanfront and extends inland to Highway 17 Bypass.

Located just south of the Myrtle Beach city limits and extending beyond Highway 544 to the south, this area was relatively undeveloped until the mid-1900s.

Two events — Hurricane Hazel in 1954 and the expansion of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base — provided the 1-2 punch the town needed.

More modern homes built to hurricane codes and a growing population led to incorporation in 1964.

Oceanfront homes and hotels sprang up around the coast, along with residential neighborhoods, restaurants and businesses followed a little further inland to make Surfside Beach the tourism draw it is today.

Operated by a seven-member town council, Surfside Beach has its own police and fire departments, as well as sanitation, public works, parks and recreation and other services.

The city also owns and operates the Surfside Beach Pier, the centerpiece of the downtown district.

Fishing, golf, and water sports are popular pastimes, and a variety of seafood restaurants and souvenir shops make up the downtown district.

Wild Water & Wheels water park, dining, shopping, and nightlife make this a vibrant community that is one of the fastest growing on the Grand Strand.

Inland areas feature single-family neighborhoods and multi-family developments, and children attend local schools until attending Socastee High, which is inland across the Highway 17 Bypass.

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Hotels in Surfside Beach

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Sea Star Realty

Sea Star Realty is a boutique company offering Real Estate and Vacation Rental services along the Grand Strand of M …

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Lakewood Campground

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Myrtle Beach’s first campground continues to get better and better. Guests now enjoy a NEW action-packed Wate …

"Love the Great Outdoors" — Beach Lover

FROM THE BLOG

Surfside Beach Articles

Here’s a look at some of articles from our staff about Surfside Beach:

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 …

Start Thanksgiving Day on the right foot with a Turkey Trot

November 22, 2019

How make k’s does it take to run off a Thanksgiving meal? We have no idea, but 5 seems like a good place to start! Before you overindulge on cassero …

Myrtle Beach Weekly Events Rundown: July 29 – August 4

July 29, 2019

This week features a bit of everything for everyone. Catch live entertainment down by the beach and at the Alabama Theatre! There’s also still plen …

Myrtle Beach Weekly Events Rundown: July 22 – 28

July 22, 2019

July is well underway, and the Grand Strand is hoppin’ with tons of fun family-friendly events! If you’re looking to watch a sky filled with fi …

The Myrtle Beach City Foods Guide: Famous Foods of U.S. Cities Served along the Grand Strand

July 18, 2019

As Myrtle Beach continues to grow, so does its culinary palette. What has been widely regarded as a town filled with seafood buffets now has more culinar …

Best Ice Cream Shops in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is a wonderful summer town, with a host of warm weather activities available. After a fun-filled day at the water park, at the beach, or on th …

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 …

Myrtle Beach Weekly Events Rundown: June 17 – 23

June 17, 2019

There are tons of fun things going on around the beach this week! Check out an awesome live entertainment at Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the Beach, co …

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 …

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Restaurants & Attractions in Surfside Beach

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

El Cerro Grande

This family-owned eatery has been serving up some of the best Mexican food on the Grand Strand for years. Whether y …

California Dreaming

With clean and simple decor, concentrating on wood tones and elegance, California Dreaming is ready to serve you a …

Seafood House

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Located in Surfside Beach, Seafood House been serving up delicious Calabash-style seafood to the Grand Strand since …

"Can’t wait to go back!" — Beach Lover

Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill is a popular restaurant that boasts 208 restaurants in 35 states; including locations in Myrtle Beac …

Eggs Up Grill

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

Crabby Mike’s

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This locally owned Calabash-style seafood buffet is locally owned and operated and has been in business for more th …

"Crabby Mike’s Food" — Beach Lover

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Visiting Surfside Beach

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Wild Water & Wheels

Wild Water & Wheels is fun for the whole family! This attraction is home to a large waterpark featuring slides, a lazy river, huge wave pool, bumper boats, a kiddie area, and much more! Plus, enjoy food & beverages, mini-golf, and go-karts while you’re at Wild Water & Wheels.