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Homes For Sale in Surfside Beach South Carolina Learn more about the Surfside Beach South Carolina community

Located in Horry County is the town of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, also known as “The Family Beach.” Part of the Grand Strand, Surfside Beach is home to some 4400 residents. Originally called “Roaches Beach,” Surfside Beach was incorporated in 1964, just 10 years after Hurricane Hazel caused significant damage to the area. Over the following years, Surfside Beach and the rest of the Grand Strand became one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation.

Shopping & Dining in Surfside Beach

Residents of Surfside Beach don’t need to leave town to find great shopping and dining options. Living on the beach, you might want to find the right beachwear, which you can do at stores such as Eagles Beachwear, Giants Beachwear, and Twins Beachwear. Eternal Wave Surf Shop has everything you need to catch the waves. Of course, you’ll want to deck out your new home on the beach with the right beach themed decor, sold at shops like Surfside Shore Decor and Home Accents II. And for antique collectors, there’s Some Gave It All Antiques and Peggy’s Antiques and Collectibles.

There’s an outstanding selection of places to dine in Surfside Beach, with something to suit just about any pallet. Southside Grill offers some of the best burgers, seafood, salads, steaks and homemade desserts in town. You can’t live in a beachside town without having the best seafood, which you’ll find at Crabby Mike’s Calabash Seafood Company, Bubba’s Fish Shack, Seafood House, to name a few.  The Golden Egg and Omega Pancake House will help you get the start of a perfect day on the beach. Also not to be missed are dining establishments such as Joey Doggs Burger and Fries, Dagwood’s Deli & Sports Bar, and Surfside Beach Pizza And Restaurant.

Surfside Beach SC
Surfside Beach SC

Surfside Beach Recreation

Surfside Beach is located between Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet, giving residents an amazing array of things to do and see. The Surfside Pier is a popular attraction for fishing and enjoying the ocean. Fishers appreciate the convenient tackle shop, while visitors take advantage of the gift shop. Nearby is Myrtle Beach State Park, a beachside park that consists of several miles of forest, making for a quiet escape. The Myrtle Beach State Park Nature Center features interactive natural history displays, saltwater aquariums and live reptiles.

For fun in the water for the whole family, Wild Water & Wheels is a summertime water park with slides, pools & a winding go-kart racetrack. For indoor family fun, Fun Warehouse offers laser tag, go-karts, virtual reality, inflatables, and skating. All Children’s Park is an all-inclusive park for children with special needs. And just to the north, you’ll find all of the world-famous fun and entertainment of the Myrtle Beach area.

Living in Surfside Beach

The median home value in Surfside Beach is $260,800 as of 2019. The median price of homes currently listed in Surfside Beach is $315,000 while the median price of homes that sold is $260,700. Price’s for homes and condos in Surfside Beach range from below $100k for condos to around $1m for beachside homes.

Surfside Beach Education

Horry County Schools takes care of the educational needs of children living in Surfside Beach. This includes public schools such as Seaside Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School, St James Intermediate School, and St. James High School.

If you are thinking about buying Surfside Beach real estate or selling a home in Surfside Beach, give us a call at (843) 839-9870 or send us an email to explore your options and to find out when is the best time for you to make a move.

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