Surfside
Beach, SC - The Family Beach!
by Matt Reid - Staff Writer
This
prime location was first known as Roach's Beach,
with only one two story building in 1893. In 1952,
the undeveloped beach was renamed Surfide Beach
and became a popular family beach.
Surfside
Beach is located directly south of Myrtle Beach
is the tranquil seaside town of Surfside Beach,
or what many have come to call it "The Family
Beach." You will not find Surfside Beach
to be as busy as Myrtle Beach, but to many that
is the biggest selling point of the community.
Unlike
most of the other towns that make up the Grand
Strand, Surfside Beach has no huge oceanfront
resorts. In fact, The Days Inn Surfside Beach
Resort is one of the only oceanfront hotels located
in Surfside Beach. Vacationers who visit Surfside
Beach opt for the privacy of renting beach houses
in lieu of the goliath-sized resorts that can
be found throughout Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle
Beach.
That's
not to say that Surfside Beach is not popular
with vacationers. With its four campgrounds, Surfside
Beach is the Mecca for those who trade plush amenities
for the neighborly feel that campgrounds provide.
Pirateland,
Myrtle Beach Resort, Lakewood and Ocean Lakes
Campgrounds make it easy for guests who prefer
the great outdoors to enjoy the beach and nature
all while being just minutes from the entertainment
and nightlife that Myrtle Beach has to offer.
With
the Surfside Pier located directly in the center
of Surfside Beach, fishing is one of the main
activities that can be enjoyed by its vacationers.
For younger visitors, a day in Surfside will fly
by at Wild Water & Wheels Theme Park which
offers water slides, go cart racing and miniature
golf.
Nightlife
in Surfside Beach evolves around many of its smoke-free
bars and restaurants. In fact, Surfside Beach
is the only town in the Grand Strand that has
banned smoking in all of its public buildings.
Legends
in Concert is the largest theater attraction in
Surfside Beach, giving a home to celebrity impersonators
from the likes of Elvis Presley, Madonna, Garth
Brooks, Rod Stewart and The Blues Brothers among
others.
Like
all of the other towns that make up the Grand
Strand, Surfside Beach does not have a shortage
of restaurants. Crabby Mike's is the premier seafood
restaurant in Surfside, serving over 120 items
in its calabash-style all-you-can-eat buffet.
Latitude 22 and River City Café are restaurants
in Surfside that give guests an ocean view while
dining and Spencer's Sports Bar is the main hangout
for guests looking to catch the big game while
on vacation.
Surfside
Beach is a quiet, peaceful, yet enjoyable place
to call home while vacationing in the Grand Strand.
Within minutes of Myrtle Beach, Surfside offers
tranquility in what can sometimes seem like chaos
if visiting during the peak of the summer season.
There
are other shows, restaurants, attractions, and
shopping to be found in North
Myrtle Beach, Garden City Beach, Murrells
Inlet, Litchfield,
Pawleys Island,
and historic Georgetown.
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