Surfside Beach, SC

Travel Guide
Surfside Beach showing a sunset, a coastal town and a sandy beach
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

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel
Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel
3 out of 5
15 S Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC, 29575-3633
The price is $179 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$179
per night
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,085 reviews)
"Although it rained we still enjoyed ourselves."

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel
Grand Palms Resort
Grand Palms Resort
3 out of 5
1250 US Hwy 17 North, Surfside Beach, SC, 29575
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (943 reviews)
Great stay
"Fabulous stay only issue was pools were not heated. Very comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on May 23, 2023

Grand Palms Resort
Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1601 N Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC, 29575-4238
The price is $213 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$213
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free internet, a beach locale, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (701 reviews)
"Check in staff were very friendly"

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach, an IHG Hotel
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.
Deercreek Townhomes
Deercreek Townhomes
3 out of 5
1650 Deercreek Road, Surfside Beach, SC, 29575
Stay at this 3-star condo in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a children's pool. Our guests praise the convenient parking in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (384 reviews)
"We love it this is our go to as a family and we will continue to stay here it’s our favorite"

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Deercreek Townhomes
Club Wyndham Grand Palms
Club Wyndham Grand Palms
3.5 out of 5
1250 US-17 BUS, S Kings Highway, Surfside Beach, SC, 29575
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free parking, a lazy river, and a TV. Popular attractions Deer Track Golf Resort and Magnolia Lake are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Felt a lot like home"

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2023

Club Wyndham Grand Palms
2023 reservations available!  CLOSE TO THE OCEAN! Just steps away!
2023 reservations available! CLOSE TO THE OCEAN! Just steps away!
Myrtle Beach
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Family Kingdom Amusement ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Very cute cottage in a great location!
"We enjoyed our stay so much! The house was very clean and equipped with all that we needed. We would definitely stay there again!"

Reviewed on May 18, 2023

2023 reservations available! CLOSE TO THE OCEAN! Just steps away!
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

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Jun 3, 2020

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 26, 2020

Very clean

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 26, 2020

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 9, 2020

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

TLH
Feb 3, 2020

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 20, 2020

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

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