myrtle beach, surfside, garden city

We are a family of 4, 10 year old and 19 year old sons, our first vackay to south carolina, i want to to rent a home on the beach, but what are the thoughts about renting in surfside or garden city and perhaps taking in myrtle beach at night? Any suggestions? Thanks!

myrtle beach, surfside, garden city

This is not a bad option if you have a car. both places are very nice and close to myrtle beach.

myrtle beach, surfside, garden city

Both are great places to rent a beach house. There is a pier in both Garden City and Surf Side. The Garden City Pier has an arcade, cafe and bar over the water. So there is lots to do in that area.

kandeorell, that sounds like a great idea. While I have never stayed in Surfside or Garden City, I hear it is great and the beach is not quite as crowded as Myrtle can get. BE SURE to hit Myrtle Beach at night (especially with that 19 yr old.) You must try the Pavillion area. Cheesy, but fun! Also go to Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing. These are shopping/entertainment places with lots of things for adults and kids of all ages to do. And of course you must play mini-golf at one of the hundreds that you will see. Picking just one is tough.

Have fun!!

You are talking about going in the Spring/Summer aren%26#39;t you? Right now, so many of the ';fun'; places are closed for the season.

We%26#39;ve been going to Garden City for 7 years and it%26#39;s more peaceful,cleaner and closer to Murrells Inlet. You are just a short drive to the hustle and bustle of everything.You would be making a mistake if you go any place else.

Pawley%26#39;s Island (south of Murrell%26#39;s Inlet) also is great for beach lovers but nothing much else to do.

Actually my chooice would be the area of Myrtle Beach between 52nd and 79th north.This is not North Myrtle Beach but the northern part of Myrtle Beach.Some hotels in this area are Forest Dunes,Caravelle,Long Bay and Grande Shores.

This section is referred to as the Golden Mile.It is basically a residential area with hotels mixed in and has much less congestion than the rest of Myrtle Beach.

Broadway at the Beach is about 5 miles south and Barefoot Landing is 7 miles north.

There are numerous summer houses right on the beach many of which rent from 51st heading south for about 10 to 12 blocks.

Forest Dunes has large 1500 square foot condos (three bedroom-two bathroom) with fantastic views that probably rent for much less than a house.

Pine Lakes Golf course is a half mile away and Myrtlewood%26#39;s two courses are 2 1/2 miles away.

Actually my chooice would be the area of Myrtle Beach between 52nd and 79th north.This is not North Myrtle Beach but the northern part of Myrtle Beach.Some hotels in this area are Forest Dunes,Caravelle,Long Bay and Grande Shores.

This section is referred to as the Golden Mile.It is basically a residential area with hotels mixed in and has much less congestion than the rest of Myrtle Beach.

Broadway at the Beach is about 5 miles south and Barefoot Landing is 7 miles north.

There are numerous summer houses right on the beach many of which rent from 51st heading south for about 10 to 12 blocks.

Forest Dunes has large 1500 square foot condos (three bedroom-two bathroom) with fantastic views that probably rent for much less than a house.

Pine Lakes Golf course is a half mile away and Myrtlewood%26#39;s two courses are 2 1/2 miles away.

TONYMIK, we stayed at Carolina Winds in this section and you are right, it is the best part of MB. A little quieter and much nicer. There are some beautiful homes along this area, but I have no idea how to go about renting these.

Beach Lady3= Chicora Realty seems to be a big player in the area,a phone call to them should bring results. My personal choice would still be a 3 bedroom at Forest dunes.The units have both north and south views and the living rooms have floor to ceiling windows.