Trip planning · South Carolina · Updated August 2026
Beaches near Myrtle Beach — grades and where to stay
30 beaches within 50 miles of Myrtle Beach, 30 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (22 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Myrtle Beach
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Myrtle Beach — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
Top-rated places to stay near Myrtle Beach
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Beaches near Myrtle Beach
How to pick a beach near Myrtle Beach
Grade A water
Lowest multi-year bacteria exceedance in this radius.
- Briarcliffe Acres Town Of — 11 mi
- Georgetown County Beach Litchfield Beach — 17 mi
- Public Access At 40th And Main St. — 24.8 mi
- Ocean Pier At Main St. And Sunset Blvd. — 25.7 mi
Closest to town
- Myrtle Beach City Of — 5 mi · Grade C
- Surfside Beach Town Of — 6.5 mi · Grade F
- Horry County Beach Garden City Beach — 8.6 mi · Grade F
- Georgetown County Beach Garden City Beach — 10.5 mi · Grade B
Graded beaches within 50 miles
Briarcliffe Acres Town Of
View Briarcliffe Acres Town Of →11 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Georgetown County Beach Litchfield Beach
View Georgetown County Beach Litchfield Beach →17 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Public Access At 40th And Main St.
View Public Access At 40th And Main St. →24.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Ocean Pier At Main St. And Sunset Blvd.
View Ocean Pier At Main St. And Sunset Blvd. →25.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Public Access At Dawson Street - Ocean Isle Beach
View Public Access At Dawson Street - Ocean Isle Beach →28 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Ocean Pier At Causeway And First St.
View Ocean Pier At Causeway And First St. →28.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Public Beach Access At Newport Street In Ocean Isle Beach
View Public Beach Access At Newport Street In Ocean Isle Beach →29.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Greensboro St. Emergency Vehicle Access
View Greensboro St. Emergency Vehicle Access →30.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Icww, Soundside Access At E. End Of Ocean Isle Bch.
View Icww, Soundside Access At E. End Of Ocean Isle Bch. →32 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Icww, Near Marker #67, Sailfish Street (Hb)
View Icww, Near Marker #67, Sailfish Street (Hb) →35.1 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Ocean Pier At Ocean Blvd. And Durham St.
View Ocean Pier At Ocean Blvd. And Durham St. →36.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Ferry Road Public Access
View Ferry Road Public Access →39 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
East End (Hb)
View East End (Hb) →40.5 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Last Access Near 69th Pl West, Oak Island
View Last Access Near 69th Pl West, Oak Island →41 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
48th Pl West, Oak Island
View 48th Pl West, Oak Island →41.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
20th Place West In Oak Island
View 20th Place West In Oak Island →43 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
10th Place West In Oak Island
View 10th Place West In Oak Island →43.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Middleton Public Access - Oak Island
View Middleton Public Access - Oak Island →44.5 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Ocean Pier Between 14th And 15th Place East And Beach Dr.
View Ocean Pier Between 14th And 15th Place East And Beach Dr. →44.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Public Access At Southeast 46th St. And E. Beach Drive - Oak
View Public Access At Southeast 46th St. And E. Beach Drive - Oak →46.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Public Access At Southeast 58th St. And E. Beach Drive - Oak
View Public Access At Southeast 58th St. And E. Beach Drive - Oak →46.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Southeast 74th Street, Oak Island
View Southeast 74th Street, Oak Island →48.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Georgetown County Beach Garden City Beach
View Georgetown County Beach Garden City Beach →10.5 mi · Grade B (Good)
Georgetown County Beach Debordieu Beach
View Georgetown County Beach Debordieu Beach →24.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
Myrtle Beach City Of
View Myrtle Beach City Of →5 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Horry County Beach Arcadia Beach
View Horry County Beach Arcadia Beach →10.5 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Surfside Beach Town Of
View Surfside Beach Town Of →6.5 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Horry County Beach Garden City Beach
View Horry County Beach Garden City Beach →8.6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Georgetown County Beach Huntington Beach State Park
View Georgetown County Beach Huntington Beach State Park →14.1 mi · Grade F (Failing)
North Myrtle Beach City Of
View North Myrtle Beach City Of →14.6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
22 of the 30 beaches within 50 miles of Myrtle Beach carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Myrtle Beach, South Carolina are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Myrtle Beach currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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