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Surfside Beach Question

barco13

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Good morning. We were looking at staying Grand Palms Resort later this summer, but have typically stayed at resorts that are on the beach (private beach). I realize during the summer any beach would be crowded, but was just curious if anybody had any experience with how crowded Surfside Beach is? For instance, so crowded you can barely get a spot and/or walk around being on one end of the spectrum. Thanks for any input/experience in this area.
 

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We are owners there and feel that Surfside is a better option than Myrtle Beach as its less crowded.
 

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We are owners there and feel that Surfside is a better option than Myrtle Beach as its less crowded.
Agree with above.

We also own own there. The resort has a limited number of State Park passes for daily guest use on a first come basis. This allows you entrance and parking at either Myrtle Beach SP or Huntington Beach SP.

The resort has a shuttle that runs to Surfside Beach during the warmer season. You can self park at surfside for a fee, or drive a few streets south to Murrells Inlet and public park for free, first come basis.
 

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Good morning. We were looking at staying Grand Palms Resort later this summer, but have typically stayed at resorts that are on the beach (private beach). I realize during the summer any beach would be crowded, but was just curious if anybody had any experience with how crowded Surfside Beach is? For instance, so crowded you can barely get a spot and/or walk around being on one end of the spectrum. Thanks for any input/experience in this area.
We own at Grand Palms and being oceanfront is one of the things that this resort is missing but they try to make up for it with other amenities and do offer a free shuttle service to Surfside Beach. Surfside is known as a "family" beach but can be crowded during peak times which makes it a little difficult to find parking but nothing like the main strip of MB. We always prefer Surfside for it's more laid back atmosphere. We will often just hang out at the resort or head just North on Hwy 17 to the State Park and hit the beach there. There's never any trouble with parking and is hardly ever crowded. Must nicer beach area IMO than Surfside as well. Grand Palms offers free passes to the State Park but quantities are limited and are only available on a first come first serve basis so you have to be up early to get them from the front check in desk. :)
 
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