Fishing, surfing, shelling, boating, beach walking, birding, golf, tennis, and shopping are only a handful of the activities you can enjoy in and around Garden City Beach, South Carolina. Only 8 miles south of Myrtle Beach, Garden City Beach is an unincorporated coastal community nestled between the Atlantic Ocean on its east and the creeks and tributaries of Murrells Inlet on its west. Garden City Beach takes pride in being recognized as a family beach offering fun filled family activities such as the Sun Fun Kids Fair and Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
The Garden City Beach Community Association is currently working on 3 projects with local and state officials to serve the people of Garden City Beach and its visitor´s: a beautification project enhancing the highways and community streets with indigenous plants and decorative lighting; construction of a creek walk (expected completion date Memorial Day 2002) running 1,250 feet long and 10 feet wide for fishing, crabbing, birding, walking , and biking; and the addition of a ramp in the Children´s Park for little visitors to enjoy native Lowcountry plants and animals.
Visit the Myrtle Beach Chamber Welcome Center for maps, coupons, and guides of the South Strand at:
3401 S. Highway 17 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Telephone: 843 651-1010
July 4th Boat Parade July 4 Murrells Inlet For registration and information go to: july4thboatparade.com
South Carolina State Parks Myrtle Beach State Park, 3 miles North of Surfside Beach on Hwy. 17 Business Huntington Beach State Park, 10 miles South of Surfside Beach on Hwy. 17 Bypass
Horry County Public Library, Surfside Beach Branch 410 Surfside Drive Telephone: 843-238-0122
Senior Center South Strand Senior Center 1032 10th Ave. North Hours: 9am to 2 pm, Monday-Friday Telephone: 843-238-3644
Inlet Square Mall 10125 Hwy. 17 Bypass Murrells Inlet Telephone 843-651-6990
Marlin Quay 1309 S. Waccamaw Murrells Inlet Telephone: 843-651-444
Captain Dick´s Marina Waterfront, Highway 17 Business Murrells Inlet Parasailing, Jet Skis, Deep Sea Fishing and numerous Fishing Tournaments held throughout the year Telephone: 843-651-3676