Surfside Beach features 36 access points to the beach throughout town. During your stay in a Surfside Beach rental, make the most of your vacation to enjoy the sandy shoreline. As a renowned family-friendly destination, the beach is a perfect place to enjoy the salty ocean air, sunny weather, and fun that can be found playing on the shoreline! 
Surfside Beach Access & Facilities
- 36 Access Points
- Wheelchair access is available at the entrances at 3rd Avenue North, Surfside Pier, Melody Lane, and 13th Avenue South
- Facilities can be found 13 different points on the beach. Learn more here
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Swimming & Surfing
- Swimmers should be sure to always follow lifeguard instructions
- The Summer Surfing Season is from May 15th to September 15th. During this season, surfing is only allowed in designated areas between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM
- During off-season, surfing is allowed anywhere on the beach from sunup to sundown except for within 300 feet of any piers
Surfside Beach Rules
- No alcohol is allowed on the beach
- Beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, surfboards, volleyball nets, etc.) may not be left or set up upon the beach between 9:00 PM and 7:30 AM
- Beach gear may not be set up between the ocean and any lifeguard stands
- Shading devices cannot be larger than a maximum size of ten feet by ten feet (10' x 10')
- Fires are prohibited on the beach
- Smoking is prohibited on the beach
- Dogs are not allowed on the beach between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM May 1st — Labor Day. Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach at other times
- No alcoholic beverages on the beach
- Fireworks are not permitted on the beach
- Holes dug in the sand are not permitted to be deeper than 2 ft deep and must be filled in
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Parking
- Paid parking can be found throughout Surfside Beach at metered spaces and 12 parking lots
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Find a Surfside Beach Vacation Rental
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