Beautiful beach located about 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach with fewer people and more of a family…read morevibe. Public access entryways are located about every half mile or so and can be found all the way down until the inlet ends. Only the main pier access has parking and a shower head and spicket to rinse the sand away. The rest are just entryways. Parking can be quite difficult at times so be patient. The public access stair rails are well taken care of and help protect the dunes. The sand from the dunes is further back and has overtaken some of the walkways so be careful when you are trying to access the beach. The further south you go from the pier, the more beach space you will have for your group or to engage in an activity like spikeball, baseball, frisbee, etc. The sand is very nice and makes for great sand castles. We've spotted dolphins and fish from time to time. There are no lifeguards but the local law enforment does patrol to ensure attendees are behaving.

Get rid of the beach service and chair/umbrella rentals. They set up so close together that those…read morethat don't rent have trouble getting access to the beach. We tried setting up at 6 am to get a spot and the jerk actually went out of line in front of us and put to sets of umbrellas with 4 chairs each up so we couldn't walk to the beach without walking at least 30 yard out of our way on either side. Best part - nobody had reservations on them; they were for rent. And we're not rented all day.

Beautiful views along the water. There's a lot of parking along highway 17, some paid lots, and…read morefree lots of you're eating at that restaurant. Holiday time the restaurants are decked out in colorful lights with a holiday tree set up at the end of the dock. Can book a sunset cruise boat ride or pirate ship ride. Flat, paved or deck - wheelchair and stroller accessible.

The space is much written about. It amounts to a boardwalk into the marsh and along the water's…read moreedge, along which various boat launches and restaurants are evident. The marsh is characteristically majestic. The businesses aren't much. It's always nice to get a bit of that fresh sea air, but compared to, say, the similar Shem Creek boardwalk in the Charleston suburbs, this one is nothing to write home about. Parking was a tad confusing but out on the street appeared to be free. I'm sure that eating on the water is nice, but food options are better elsewhere in my experience.

This is a cute town with a nice beach that isn't crowded like Myrtle Beach. It's nickname is "The…read moreFamily Beach" My grandkids loved playing here. This little beach town made our trip. Clean area and so inviting.

I love Surfside Beach. It is beautiful and has so many fun things to so for all age levels. It is…read morepart of the Grand Strand of beaches and has a whole identity to itself. It is very close to Murrells inlet and Myrtle Beach. Traffic can het really heavy at times but that is because it is such a beautiful place. There are so many great little restaurants and a nice family culture, too.

First time back to Myrtle beach in 20 year or so. We had a great time! Beautiful beach and met…read moresome lovely people.

Wide, flat beaches with numerous public access spots...several with life guard stands…read more Great shelling with the occasional sharks tooth. Look for the Aloha signs for fun rides on the banana boat or parasail. Several beachfront restaurants serving lunch, dinner and cocktails. Leave your sunshades at home, because only umbrellas are allowed during the peak season.

I love sandy beaches and this one's my favorite…read more Sunset Beach is quiet, serene and home to my beloved 'Kindred Spirits mailbox', Wind Phone(Google it, you won't be disappointed) & Bird Island Preserve. One of the cleanest beaches I've been to, it's great for beach combing. The kid in you would rejoice if you love shells :) Important: There are no lifeguards on duty so please don't stay late after sunset. Although it can get extremely chilly and windy during cold seasons, it is a must-visit for people of all ages, especially families with kids. Free parking is limited and sometimes impossible to find during peak seasons so recommend going there early.

This was the third year (2026) in a row we vacationed at Sunset Beach. The beach parking rules have…read morechanged three times in the three years we have been there. And NOT for the better. Golf carts are regularly used to access the beach (for people and beach equipment) and the parking rules have become increasingly restrictive. Payment by kiosk or a parking permit is mandatory for beach access parking, adding to the expense of staying here. Additionally, police are harassing golf cart users for not following state car rules for going two or three blocks to the beach. Ridiculous. Seriously considering going elsewhere next summer.

too many restrictions ie sunshades metal shovels house are…read moretoo close together only one convenience store that doesnt have anything good and they charge double one way in and out takes forever to travel bridge drivers suck every where I good gift shop. splash not enough golf kart rentals too much litter I've been here twice in 6-7 years and it's much much worse

Parked our car in front of the house for 10 min to carry my families bags in for a retreat and drop…read morethem off. With in the 10 min the lady that was driving back and forth to ticket cars gave me a $50 fine. She also tried to take an old lady that parked to unload her luggage, but we happen to see her and stop her . Liberal North Carolina stay away go to South Carolina Myrtle Beach !!

If you want a beach without a crowd this is a nice place. The crowd is limited because of limited…read moreparking. It's a beach with a lot of habitat for exploring, or a long walk to the end of the island and back (head south). Great beach for children and families, it's a gentle sloping beach and surf zone. The sand isn't tightly packed so digging is easy and finding shells is simple. Bird watching is an activity available due to the dunes and proximity to the marshes and estuary on the leeward side. Crabs, starfish, and other sea creatures are often observable from this beach. Some considerations: There are only Port-a-potties There is no vending There is no drinking water There are no showers to wash the sand off You will need to bring snacks, food and drinks with you. There are ample trash receptacles so cleaning up after yourself is simple There are no lifeguards on any beach at Pawleys Island including this beach Very good cell service The fifth star requires running water and bathrooms.

This play ground has a lot for all ages to enjoy! My kids had a great time here playing for a few…read morehours! I highly recommend this for all ages. It's in a super cute little spot!!

Amazing! Perfect for families with special children. Very busy on weekend. Our child was…read moreoverwhelmed after an hour but still worth the drive.