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Photo of Garden City Pier beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Garden City Pier beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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7.6

Very good

Garden City Pier beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Garden City Pier beach?

The bar is located right on the Garden City Pier beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sam's Corner is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Oceanside Village, United States

#12 out of 30 in South Carolina

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Garden City Beach • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Bar Rising Tides Beach Bar

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Bar The Salty Pickle

9.4 - Excellent 80m

Cafe The Pier at Garden City

9.4 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Sam's Corner

8.6 - Excellent 110m

Restaurant Bubba's Fish Shack

8.8 - Excellent 170m

Cafe Garden City Daily Grind

9.8 - Exceptional 180m

Bar Garden City Beach Bar & Grill

8.6 - Excellent 190m

Restaurant Gulfstream Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Bar The Bar

8.8 - Excellent 220m

Park Morse Park Landing

1.7km

Park Huntington Beach State Park

3.1km

Park Brookgreen Gardens

4.3km

Zoo Lowcountry Zoo

5.1km

Tourist Attraction Surfside Beach Pier

8.6 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Blue Wave Adventures Dolphin Watch Tour

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Hudson's Surfside Flea Market

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Fun Warehouse

8.8 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Springmaid Pier

8.8 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Office/Gift Shop/Camper Registration

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Atalaya Castle

9.4 - Excellent 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Whispering Pines Golf Course

8.2 - Very good 5.7km

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About

Garden City Pier beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 12th place out of 30 beaches in the South Carolina region 194.3 km away from its center, the city of Columbia. It is one of the beaches of Garden City Beach settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Garden City Pier beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Garden City Pier beach is located in South Carolina within Garden City Beach, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

3.6 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Garden City Beach • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Bar Rising Tides Beach Bar

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Bar The Salty Pickle

9.4 - Excellent 80m

Cafe The Pier at Garden City

9.4 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Sam's Corner

8.6 - Excellent 110m

Restaurant Bubba's Fish Shack

8.8 - Excellent 170m

Cafe Garden City Daily Grind

9.8 - Exceptional 180m

Bar Garden City Beach Bar & Grill

8.6 - Excellent 190m

Restaurant Gulfstream Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Bar The Bar

8.8 - Excellent 220m

Park Morse Park Landing

1.7km

Park Huntington Beach State Park

3.1km

Park Brookgreen Gardens

4.3km

Zoo Lowcountry Zoo

5.1km

Tourist Attraction Surfside Beach Pier

8.6 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Blue Wave Adventures Dolphin Watch Tour

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Hudson's Surfside Flea Market

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Fun Warehouse

8.8 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Springmaid Pier

8.8 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Office/Gift Shop/Camper Registration

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Atalaya Castle

9.4 - Excellent 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Whispering Pines Golf Course

8.2 - Very good 5.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

110m from the beach

7.3 Good

Kingfisher Inn

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Garden City Beach • 1.7km from center

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180m from the beach

125 Atlantic Avenue Unit H - Pet Friendly! Walk To The Beach and Pier!1BR -1BA - Sleeps 4 guests!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Garden City Beach • 1.5km from center

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1km from the beach

Murrells Inlet Cottage about 2 Mi to Marsh Walk!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Garden City Beach • 1.1km from center

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1.1km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Water's Edge Resort

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Garden City Beach • 1.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

What to do in Garden City Pier beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Garden City Pier beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Garden City Pier beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Garden City Pier beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Garden City Pier beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Localities

Nearest

Garden City Beach • 1.7km

Main locality of province

Columbia • 194.3km

Transport

Airport

MYR • 13.2km

Bus Station

Inlet Square Mall • 2.5km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

Dara Knight

10 Exceptional

The view is absolutely stunning! In the evening, right before sunset, we decided to take a leisurely walk on the pier. I absolutely adore the concept of walking so far out into the ocean! There were umbrellas set up for people to sit under, and some individuals were enjoying fishing. It was a truly relaxing and laid-back experience, perfect for anyone, especially those on vacation. The water and shoreline looked breathtaking on both sides. I managed to capture some lovely pictures of my family and the water. Afterwards, we headed to the arcade to have some fun with the kids. If you're visiting, you should definitely check it out. There's no charge, and the view is simply beautiful!

February 2024

Bailey Mitchell

10 Exceptional

This pier is seriously the best! I absolutely love the bar located on the pier, offering a wide variety of drink options. They even have karaoke every day, which we enjoyed so much that we visited multiple times during our trip. Additionally, they have live bands performing daily. It's such a fantastic pier, with plenty of shaded umbrellas and ample seating options. I really appreciate that they don't charge an entrance fee. You should definitely check out this pier, you won't be disappointed!

February 2024

Jolene McAllister

8 Very good

The beach had a fun atmosphere and offered a beautiful view of the ocean. However, the mixed drinks, especially the Miami Vice, were disappointingly weak. It's not worth spending extra money on them. Apart from that, everything else was fantastic!

February 2024

Mila Anderson

10 Exceptional

I went to the pier with my son and his girlfriend. We hung out in the arcade, which was something I hadn't done in a long time. We decided to play Skeeball, and surprisingly, I still had my skills. As we strolled to the end of the pier, we soaked up the pleasant weather and the radiant sunshine, while the breathtaking ocean views never failed to impress. I captured several videos of the sharks and jellyfish. It was truly a delightful day, and I'm already excited for my next trip.

February 2024

Kim L.

10 Exceptional

We went to the beach during the day and had a pleasant time on the pier. Along the entire length of the pier, there were umbrellas and benches, as well as people fishing. At the end of the pier, there was a bar or something similar with a covered patio that had tables and chairs. We noticed a lot of jellyfish in the water and even spotted a couple of sharks! It seems that sharks are often seen near the pier. The breeze up there was refreshing, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit while simply exploring the surroundings.

February 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Garden City Pier beach?

The coastline of Garden City Pier beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Garden City Pier beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Garden City Pier beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Garden City Pier beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Is the Garden City Pier beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Garden City Pier beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Garden City Pier beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Garden City Pier beach good for families?

Yes, the Garden City Pier beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Garden City Pier beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Garden City Pier beach?

Garden City Pier beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Families with children
Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Garden City Pier beach?

The bar is located right on the Garden City Pier beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sam's Corner is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Garden City Pier beach?

There are 482 places to stay in the Garden City Pier beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Garden City Pier beach include:

Kingfisher Inn

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Garden City Pier beach from parking?

The Garden City Pier beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Garden City Pier beach?

There are 3 attractions near Garden City Pier beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Hudson's Surfside Flea Market located in 3.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Garden City Pier beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Garden City Pier beach is July. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Garden City Pier beach (South Carolina) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.