Surfside Beach Local service guide

Beach access

Surfside Beach public beach accesses

For driving directions to Surfside Beach, South Carolina, take US 17 Business. Myrtle Beach lies to the north and Garden City Beach to the south. Turn toward the ocean on Surfside Drive to reach Ocean Boulevard and Surfside Pier. See the Town street map or get directions to Surfside Beach, SC.

Surfside Beach has 36 public beach access points, including 3rd Avenue North, Surfside Pier, and 13th Avenue South. Restrooms are available at 3rd Avenue North and 13th Avenue South.

Choose an access from the list below. Use the Town parking map to find a nearby beach-area lot.

Paid parking runs March 1 through October 31, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Parking is free before 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. Follow the posted payment instructions. Compare parking lots and rates.

Sources: Town beach information and Town parking rules.

Is Yucca Avenue a public beach access in Surfside Beach?

No. Yucca Avenue is not a Town of Surfside Beach access. It is a public access in Garden City.

Melody Lane is the nearest Town access to Yucca Avenue. It has wheelchair access, but no listed restrooms, shower tower, or beach walking mat.

Source: Town of Surfside Beach beach information, checked August 14, 2026. See Town limits for the southern boundary at Melody Lane.

Facilities at a glance

Restrooms: 3rd Avenue North, Surfside Pier, 5th Avenue South, 13th Avenue South.

Wheelchair access: 3rd Avenue North, Surfside Pier, 3rd Avenue South, 13th Avenue South, Melody Lane.

Beach walking mats: 16th Avenue North, 3rd Avenue North, Surfside Pier, 3rd Avenue South, 13th Avenue South.

Shower towers (16): 14th Avenue North, 12th Avenue North, 8th Avenue North, 6th Avenue North, 4th Avenue North, 3rd Avenue North, 2nd Avenue North, 1st Avenue North, Surfside Pier, 2nd Avenue South, 3rd Avenue South, 5th Avenue South, 6th Avenue South, 7th Avenue South, 10th Avenue South, 13th Avenue South.

Choose a beach access

16th Avenue North

  • Beach walking mat

14th Avenue North

  • Shower tower

12th Avenue North

  • Shower tower

8th Avenue North

  • Shower tower

6th Avenue North

  • Shower tower

4th Avenue North

  • Shower tower

3rd Avenue North

  • Shower tower
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair access
  • Beach walking mat

2nd Avenue North

  • Shower tower

1st Avenue North

  • Shower tower

Surfside Pier

  • Shower tower
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair access
  • Beach walking mat

2nd Avenue South

  • Shower tower

3rd Avenue South

  • Shower tower
  • Wheelchair access
  • Beach walking mat

5th Avenue South

  • Shower tower
  • Restrooms

6th Avenue South

  • Shower tower

7th Avenue South

  • Shower tower

10th Avenue South

  • Shower tower

13th Avenue South

  • Shower tower
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair access
  • Beach walking mat

Melody Lane

  • Wheelchair access

Other beach accesses

These accesses have no listed showers, restrooms, wheelchair access, or beach walking mats.

  • 17th Avenue North
  • 15th Avenue North
  • 13th Avenue North
  • 11th Avenue North
  • 10th Avenue North
  • 9th Avenue North
  • 7th Avenue North
  • 5th Avenue North
  • 1st Avenue South
  • 4th Avenue South
  • 8th Avenue South
  • 9th Avenue South
  • 11th Avenue South
  • 12th Avenue South
  • 14th Avenue South
  • 15th Avenue South
  • 16th Avenue South
  • 17th Avenue South

Need a special beach wheelchair? See the town beach information for request details.