Surfside Beach, SC

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Surfside Beach featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach
Surfside Beach showing a sunset, a coastal town and a sandy beach
Surfside Beach showing a sandy beach, a sunset and general coastal views
Surfside Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a family
Surfside Beach which includes a coastal town as well as a couple
Parks, beaches and golf courses make this town ideal for a weekend getaway or family vacation on South Carolina’s scenic Atlantic Coast.

Surfside Beach is a town known for its family activities and serene sandy beaches. Picturesque golf courses offer idyllic escapes, while theaters and other culture hubs keep adults and kids entertained. Enjoy the hot and sunny summer weather on this coastal retreat.

The town’s parks have courts for tennis, bocce and shuffleboard, a game involving discs and a cue stick. Bring your children to see the namesake stretch of sand, Surfside Beach, which is cleaned daily and has lifeguards during the summer. Stroll near the wooden Surfside Beach Pier and photograph the town and the water at sunrise or sunset through the pier’s supporting pillars.

Go swimming with your little ones in the Atlantic Ocean or take them to the Wild Water & Wheels water park. Have fun with the range of slides, a lazy river and a wave pool, as well as a racing track and a mini-golf course. For real golf, practice your swing at the Tupelo Bay Golf Center, which has an 18-hole executive course and a 9-hole par-3 course, as well as other fun activities such as soccer golf and disc golf.

On rare rainy days, the town provides myriad sheltered options. Search for gems among the antiques, jewelry and clothing in Hudson's Surfside Flea Market, which has been operating since 1975. Visit the 400 open-air stalls in the 70,000-square-foot (6,500-square-meter) covered space.

The town is a little southwest along the Atlantic Coast from Myrtle Beach, in the southeastern part of South Carolina. Drive for 8 miles (13 kilometers) from Myrtle Beach International Airport to get here in less than 20 minutes. While you’re in the area, consider visiting nearby communities such as Garden City, Murrells Inlet and Burgess.

Surfside Beach is a fun setting for an ideal family vacation.

Where to stay in Surfside Beach

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Sea Bridge

Though Sea Bridge might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Surfside Beach and Ocean Lakes Beach.

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Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

3 out of 5
15 S Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC
$129 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$145 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,237 reviews)
Stinky toiletries
"The only thing negative was the toiletries provided. The smelled awful!"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel
Quality Inn Surfside Myrtle Beach

Quality Inn Surfside Myrtle Beach

2.5 out of 5
1201 Highway 17 N, Surfside Beach, SC
$76 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$85 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"I just needed a room for 1 night. Staff was helpful & courteous. My room appeared to have been recently upgraded. Very clean."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Quality Inn Surfside Myrtle Beach
Holiday Inn Resort Oceanfront at Surfside Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Oceanfront at Surfside Beach by IHG

3 out of 5
1601 N Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC
$102 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$114 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Surfside Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (231 reviews)
"Beautiful view of the beach"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Oceanfront at Surfside Beach by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Club Wyndham Grand Palms

Club Wyndham Grand Palms

3.5 out of 5
1250 US-17 BUS, S Kings Highway, Surfside Beach, SC
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free parking, a lazy river, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (178 reviews)
Nice beach weekend
"Beach weekend to visit friends"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Club Wyndham Grand Palms
Country Club Villas

Country Club Villas

3 out of 5
1550 Fawn Vista Drive, Surfside Beach, SC
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Myrtle Beach State Park and The Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (696 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Country Club Villas
Deercreek Townhomes

Deercreek Townhomes

3 out of 5
1650 Deercreek Road, Surfside Beach, SC
Stay at this 3-star condo in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (550 reviews)
"Always a pleasure to stay at Deercreek! The accommodations are comfortable and staff is very friendly!"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Deercreek Townhomes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Surfside Beach

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
146
5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
70
4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
20
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

I would not pay the price they are asking for the room we got.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very clean

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The security of the hotel really impressed me especially since I travel alone sometimes.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We just purchased a condo up in Surfside and we were checking up on it (it's s new-build). That's why we stayed at this hotel that night. We love Surfside Beach and greatly look forward to it opening back up soon!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beaches are beautiful even in January! People in the area are very friendly.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We liked it so much we bought a second there on this visit!

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