Known as “The Family Beach,” this smaller community between Myrtle Beach and Garden City offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a fishing pier and playground. Features numerous access points, accessibility improvements, and local dining.
South Carolina Beaches
Cherry Grove Beach
Northernmost of the Grand Strand beaches, featuring the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier and unique “channelized peninsula” with waterfront properties. Known for excellent crabbing in the salt marsh channels and family-oriented atmosphere.
Garden City Beach
Small beach community known for its fishing pier, Garden City Pavilion Arcade, and golf cart culture. Features a mix of vacation rentals and permanent residences with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere between Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet.
Myrtle Beach State Park
One-mile stretch of natural beach with a maritime forest, providing a contrast to the developed areas of Myrtle Beach. Features camping, a fishing pier, nature trails, and educational programs. Popular with families and nature enthusiasts.
Folly Beach
Known as “The Edge of America,” this laid-back beach town near Charleston offers excellent surfing conditions at The Washout. Features a vibrant downtown with restaurants and bars, a 1,045-foot fishing pier, and a bohemian atmosphere.