Overview
Surfside Beach is a coastal town located in the Grand Strand region of South Carolina's northern coast.
5 things to do · 3 places to eat
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Best things about Surfside Beach
Beach Parking at 6th Avenue North
Beach Parking at 3rd Avenue North
Beach Parking at 4th Avenue South
Beach Parking at 6th Avenue South
Surfside Beach Fishing Pier
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Aug. (climate data from nearby Wilmington)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport, Myrtle Beach — 6 mi away (major hub). Directions
- FLO Florence Regional Airport, Florence — 59 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Beach Parking at 6th Avenue North, Beach Parking at 3rd Avenue North, Surfside Beach Fishing Pier
- Lunch Gracious Pig Smokehouse
- Afternoon Beach Parking at 4th Avenue South, Beach Parking at 6th Avenue South
- Dinner Neal & Pam's Bar and Grill
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Do
- If you are in Surfside Beach, you almost have to visit the beach! Public access and parking is available at:
Do Beach Parking at 6th Avenue North
Do Beach Parking at 3rd Avenue North
Do Beach Parking at 4th Avenue South
Do Beach Parking at 6th Avenue South
Do Surfside Beach Fishing Pier
Eat
Eat Gracious Pig Smokehouse
Barbecue restaurant. A very short walk from the beach.
Eat Neal & Pam's Bar and Grill
American restaurant and bar. Very close to the beach. There is karaoke and trivia competitions some evenings.
Eat Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet
Seafood restaurant with a Caribbean pirate theme. Seafood and steaks.
Nearby
Garden City
City / town · 4 listings · 2 mi away
Murrells Inlet
City / town · 2 listings · 6 mi away
Myrtle Beach
City / town · 45 listings · 9 mi away
Pawleys Island
City / town · 14 listings · 15 mi away
Conway
City / town · 6 listings · 16 mi away
North Myrtle Beach
City / town · 19 listings · 22 mi away
Georgetown
City / town · 10 listings · 25 mi away
Little River
City / town · 16 listings · 27 mi away
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