Traveler's
Tips !
Discover Myrtle Beach has gathered information
for you to consider when coming to Myrtle Beach.
These traveler's tips will help make your vacation
more enjoyable and safe.
Radio
Stations
There's
nothing like cruising the beach and listening
to tune on the radio. We've gather a listing of
local radio stations to make your travels more
enjoyable. You can also "Listen Live"
to several stream broadcasts.
Radio Listing Guide
Law
of the Strand
Fireworks
Discharging
fireworks is illegal within city limits of municipalities
along the Grand Strand.
Driving
on the Beach
It
is unlawful for any person to drive or operate
a motor vehicle on the beach or within public
marsh areas.
Roads/Highways
Seat
Belts must be worn at all times in a moving vehicle.
Motorcyclists
are required to use headlights at all times.
Right
turns mat be made on red signals throughout South
Carolina, except where "No Right on Red"
signs are posted. Vehicle must come to a complete
stop before turning and give right of way to traffic
already in a intersection.
Vehicles
must use headlights if operating windshield wipes
due to rain or poor driving conditions.
Open
containers of alcohol, such as beer, wine, or
liquor are prohibited in vehicles.
Glass
Containers
Glass
containers are prohibited on the Beach.
Swimming
Swimming
is prohibited beyond 50 yards from the beach or
over shoulder depth unless otherwise stated by
a lifeguard. Jumping or diving from piers is no
permitted. Only canvas rafts may be used in the
ocean and must be equipped with safety ropes.
Swimwear is subject to city ordinances in Myrtle
Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Surfside Beach.
Thong bathing suits are strictly prohibited.
Cruising
Cruising
is regulated by the Myrtle Beach Police Department
between 3rd Avenue South and 21st Avenue North
on Ocean Boulevard from 2 a.m. - 6 a.m. between
March 1st and October 1st.
Animals
Horry
County - Any animal on the beach must be on
a hand held lease not to exceed six feet in length
and under control of the person who has custody
of the animal. Animals are not permitted on the
beach from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. from June 1st to September
1st.
Georgetown
County - Dogs are allowed on public beaches
if accompanied by the owner or keeper and under
physical control by means of a leash or similar
restraining devise.
Alcoholic Beverages
It
is unlawful for any person under 21 years of age
to buy, posses, or consume alcoholic beverages.
Open containers or beer, or liquor are prohibited
in any public place including streets, sidewalks,
and in beach areas.
Sea
Oats
It
is illegal to cut, break, or otherwise destroy
sea oat plants, beach grass, or sand fencing.
