This beach getaway can be the best if you prefer less crowded beach, no commercialism, a laid back…read morebeach vibe. Rentals here are more reasonable especially after Aug 10 for the juicy deals. It is a 4 mile stretch of beach w limited public access along main road. At the south end is a larger public access w 2 port John's, this access is close to the point good for fishing or seashell picking. It is a short ride to main Hwy that leads to Garden City or Myrtle Beach 30-45 mins depending on traffic if need more action. There are no sidewalks on road but most people are good about giving pedestrians room. There is a pier but only accessible if resident of the Pawley pier Village condos. Local police, two inns one w restaurant, some full time residents. Nice family location.

I was just passing through today and had the chance to explore some of the beach and a few of the…read moresights. As it's between Charleston and Myrtle Beach (closer to the latter), it is a summer resort and catches quite a lot of vacation traffic. In the off season, it's quite but there is still plenty of beach relaxing to be done. There is no overnight street parking. And please keep off the dunes. They are a protected space! [Review 19465 overall - 1038 in South Carolina - 435 of 2023.]

My parents don't live far so while visiting, my daughter and I visited the beach. It was a…read morebeautiful day, parking wasn't hard to find for a Friday afternoon, and there was plenty of space. It was pretty clean as well.

Arrived at our condo on the edge of Garden City and Surfside Beaches Saturday to find construction…read moretrailers, a huge Cat dozer and stacks of pipe. Apparently the federal government decided that the week of July 4 (peak season) would be optimal timing to start a beach restoration project. Who's that genius? AND there is construction remodeling in the condo next store.

I love sandy beaches and this one's my favorite…read more Sunset Beach is quiet, serene and home to my beloved 'Kindred Spirits mailbox', Wind Phone(Google it, you won't be disappointed) & Bird Island Preserve. One of the cleanest beaches I've been to, it's great for beach combing. The kid in you would rejoice if you love shells :) Important: There are no lifeguards on duty so please don't stay late after sunset. Although it can get extremely chilly and windy during cold seasons, it is a must-visit for people of all ages, especially families with kids. Free parking is limited and sometimes impossible to find during peak seasons so recommend going there early.

While I love the beach at Sunset, and the general quiet nature of the town, they are a predatory…read moretown. Their sheriff and parking enforcement is ridiculous. Clearly they make a lot of money on fines. For example, I got a parking ticket when I was parked in a public parking spot at the south end of the island. If there was signage, it was not clear. But fine, I guess I missed the signage and so be it. But now take a look at their parking violation. $25 - IF I pay it same day. I didn't even notice the violation on my window until the next day. So now I just paid $50. After 3 days, they Jack it up to $75. After one week it quadruples to $100. This is just shameful and disgraceful and I hope the town of Sunset NC lives to regret being so petty. Everything on and around the island is already pricey so I suppose the Sheriff and parking folks feel quite entitled. Get your act together Sunset and stop ripping people off you power and money hungry fascists.

Beautiful beach located about 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach with fewer people and more of a family…read morevibe. Public access entryways are located about every half mile or so and can be found all the way down until the inlet ends. Only the main pier access has parking and a shower head and spicket to rinse the sand away. The rest are just entryways. Parking can be quite difficult at times so be patient. The public access stair rails are well taken care of and help protect the dunes. The sand from the dunes is further back and has overtaken some of the walkways so be careful when you are trying to access the beach. The further south you go from the pier, the more beach space you will have for your group or to engage in an activity like spikeball, baseball, frisbee, etc. The sand is very nice and makes for great sand castles. We've spotted dolphins and fish from time to time. There are no lifeguards but the local law enforment does patrol to ensure attendees are behaving.

Get rid of the beach service and chair/umbrella rentals. They set up so close together that those…read morethat don't rent have trouble getting access to the beach. We tried setting up at 6 am to get a spot and the jerk actually went out of line in front of us and put to sets of umbrellas with 4 chairs each up so we couldn't walk to the beach without walking at least 30 yard out of our way on either side. Best part - nobody had reservations on them; they were for rent. And we're not rented all day.

First time back to Myrtle beach in 20 year or so. We had a great time! Beautiful beach and met…read moresome lovely people.

Simply a beautiful place to vacation with your family. Amazing beaches, a cool pier to fish off of…read moreand super close to great golf courses. I did a short term rental through Royall Stays (yes two Ls) and loved it. Was a block and a half from the beach!

Good value if you have the South Carolina state park pass (bring the main body of the hang tag for…read morefree admit for 4) as it is a free activity and time pass if you are in the area. It is otherwise $2 per person (for some of the more skeptical people in my party, they thought it wouldn't have been worth it if we paid). Well preserved and scenic. I have also seen family and wedding events and photoshoots here. It is the shell/frame of what is left of a wealthy NY family home. This land (also the Brookgreen Gardens across the street from Huntington beach State Park) used to be owned by the Huntington Family. Map given at the admission site. Self guided tour.

This is, quite possibly, the dumbest thing ever. It has actually become a family joke for a…read morecomplete waste of time and total idiocy. " Oh look, this used to be a bedroom...but you can't tell bc there's nothing in here...but take my word for it!" It's an old empty shell of what "used to be" something but isn't anymore. There is nothing interesting to look at. It is nothing...literally. Then, to add insult to injury, they want you to pay for it. Good grief! Once was MORE than enough. 1-star was the lowest I could go..however I would have given it a zero if I could have.

Spent the day here yesterday. Have family that live in the area so came together for lunch (see…read morethat separate review) This is a pretty cool spot in Mrtyle Beach. There are lots of activities for the young and young at heart throughout this outside mall area. It's kinda a touristy spot as you have many attractions $ including: Bungee, Speed Boat Experience, zip line, small rides, a Ferris wheel, a theater. Not to mention it's all on the ocean. There are a variety of shops selling the usual fare, but it's a nice walkable area with much to offer throughout your walk experience. I picked up a few things for gifts to bring home and really enjoyed my time with family here. FYI- The highly anticipated Ole Smoky Distillery and Yee-Haw Brewing Co. is opening tomorrow and would have really of liked to experience that as Paula Deans was super disappointing. *On a good note- Guy Fieri's Flavor Town will be a gigantic space within Myrtle Beach and opens in June.*

They have several shops and restaurants. There's several photo opportunities. But it's not very…read moreclean, definitely needs some cleaning and upkeep.

No free parking anywhere…read more Instantly got a ticket. Tried to pay on app which failed. Oak Island escalated the ticket to $50. Still trying to resolve. Better choose a more visitor friendly community.

Beautiful beach with great views, a place to just chill out and take it all in…read more Awesome ocean view with beautiful beaches.

Get here early....parking is bananas! We parked right near the beach entrance, walking into the…read morepark area (which had picnic tables and playground equipment, along with bathrooms and umbrella rentals). The park leads right to the beach near the pier. Although crowded, it was still very chill, peaceful, and relaxing. We'll definitely return!

We love the beach--and so does Luna! Isle of Palms Beach (1 st-14th Ave) is a beautiful,…read morepet-friendly destination, but there are specific rules to follow, so it's important to plan ahead. Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies and wear a collar with a metal tag showing the vet's information. Owners are also required to carry a valid rabies certificate at all times. While not mandatory, residents are encouraged to get a free dog permit from the Isle of Palms Police Department, which can help in reuniting lost pets. Off-leash hours vary by season: April 1 - September 14: Dogs may be off-leash from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. September 15 - March 31: Off-leash hours are 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. Outside of these hours, dogs must be on a leash and under full control-even in the water. Owners must also have a leash in hand, maintain voice control if off-leash, and clean up after their pets. For current updates, visit: https://www.iop.net/dogs- beach Isle of Palms remains one of our favorite beach spots-- clean, scenic, and dog-friendly when you follow the rules!