Gracious Pig Smokehouse is a rustic service station themed smokehouse that serves up locally sourced meats and produce. All of their in-house smoked meats get hit with a kiss of cherry wood in the smoker before making their way to your plate. And their sides? They are the best country-style, BBQ fixins you ever put in your mouth! OH MY GRACIOUS!!!

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Surfside Beach is the perfect girls' getaway. It's not as busy and crowded as Myrtle Beach, the views (even from the second row) are more expansive because of our building laws, and we have world-class vacation rentals.

If you're headed to our beach this spring or summer, here are five things you'll want to know.

1. Know the beach rules

You'll want to consult the Town of Surfside Beach's rules...

Ever been at the beach and wondering what you’re going to have for dinner? Well, wonder no more! Pizza Hyena is the place to go.

If you’re looking for pan or West Coast style pizza, then you need to go somewhere else! In Surfside, Pizza Hyena serves 10” Neapolitan style flatbread pizzas baked in a 700 degree oven straight from Italy. That’s right; you can experience a little bit of the Mediterranean while never...

Surfside Pier is now open! The Iconic Pier, shown here is the only concrete pier in South Carolina and the longest concrete pier on the East Coast. It has the elements that makes it hurricane resistant and includes even more indoor/outdoor dining space. This pier is 10 feet higher than the previous pier and has an extra building in addition to a wooden deck.

We are thrilled about this new addition to the...

This isn’t just another Mexican Restaurant with beans and rice. Chimichanga Llama is a fun and eclectic Latin-inspired Cantina with tastes and flavors from all over Central and South America. The garage doors provide an open air feel inside the Cantina. Ocean views and breezes from our wrap around outside deck and patio making for el fresco dining and drinking perfection. We offer live entertainment, two bars serving signature cocktails and...

Attraction Type: Mini-Golf

Open: March thru October

Age Level: All Ages

Website: n/a

Does anything say "Surfside Beach" like a round of mini-golf? This family-friendly course features 2 paths and is a great way to spend some quality family time together.

735 Hwy. 17 S.

Surfside Beach, SC 29575

843-238-0168

Attraction Type: Public Park & Recreation

Open: Year Round

Age Level: All Ages

Website: http://www.surfsidebeach.org/allchildrenspark.html

This park contains two playgrounds, a picnic area, and public restroom facilities and is accessible by both physically challenged and able-bodied children, so everyone can have fun and enjoy being a kid!

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Attraction Type: Dog Park

Open: Year Round

Age Level: All Ages

Website: http://www.surfsidebeach.org/barkpark.html

If you love to vacation with your dog, then you're in luck! Surfside Beach is pet-friendly and the Bark Park is the perfect place for your dog to get some socializing in while on vacation.

N Pine Dr and Willow Ave

Surfside Beach, SC

Attraction Type: Public Park & Recreation

Open: Year Round

Age Level: All Ages

Website: http://www.surfsidebeach.org/fullerpark.html

Bring your tennis rackets and enjoy 2 tennis courts, playground, and public restroom facilities!

Surfside Drive at S. Myrtle Drive

Surfside Beach, SC

Attraction Type: Golf Carts

Open: Year Round

Age Level: 16+ to drive

Website: http://www.surfsiderealty.com/golf-carts.cfm

Surfside Beach is small enough that you can really walk anywhere you'd need to go. But why walk when you can ride! Kids and adults will enjoy climbing into their own personal golf cart to go to dinner, the beach, and more! Contact Surfside...

Attraction Type: Public Park & Recreation

Open: Year Round

Age Level: All Ages

Website: http://www.surfsidebeach.org/huckabee.html

Many of the sports activities provided by the Surfside Beach Recreation Department are held at the H. Blue Huckabee complex, which features 3 baseball fields, a football field, and "tot lot" for kids 5 & under, as well as...

Attraction Type: Public Park & Recreation

Open: Year Round

Age Level: All Ages

Website: http://www.surfsidebeach.org/martinpark.html

This waterfront park, adjacent to Martin Field, contains 2 shuffleboard courts, 1 horseshoe pit, 2 bocce ball courts, and 4 picnic shelters. Also located at Martin Park is Floral Clubhouse, which accommodates approximately 35...

Attraction Type: Public Park & Recreation

Open: Year Round

Age Level: All Ages

Website: http://www.surfsidebeach.org/passivepark.html

One of the newer parks in Surfside Beach, Passive Park features live oaks, picnic tables, gazebo, and Veteran's memorial fountain.

Corner of Surfside Drive and Willow Drive

Surfside Beach, SC

Attraction Type: Watersports

Open: Year Round (weather permitting)

Age Level: All Ages

Website: http://www.shorelinewatersports.com/

Have you been parasailing before? How about jet skiing? Well with a little equipment and training from Shoreline Watersports, you can have an adventurous vacation in Surfside Beach!

409 S. Ocean Blvd

Surfside Beach,...

Attraction Type: Landmark

Open: Year Round

Age Level: All Ages

Website: http://www.surfsidebeach.org/pier.html

Whether you're wanting to fish or just enjoy the view, the Surfside Beach pier is a must stop on your family's Surfside Beach vacation! Children 7 and under are free!

11 North Ocean Boulevard

Surfside Beach, SC

(843) 238-0121

Attraction Type: Public Library

Open: Year Round

Age Level: All Ages

Website: http://horry.ent.sirsi.net/client/default

Nothing beats reading a good book while sitting in the sand, listening to the waves crash against the shore. Pack light and instead checkout a book from the Surfside Beach library!

410 Surfside Drive

Surfside Beach, SC...

The best way to ensure that you have a perfect beach vacation is to start planning early. There’s nothing worse than having to stress over decisions and planning during you’re vacation while you’re supposed to be relaxing. This is especially true if you’ve never been to Surfside Beach before. Here are the different steps you should take when getting started planning your vacation:

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Each year millions of Americans flock to the beach for their annual vacation. Although it may be winter in various parts of the country many people are currently day dreaming of their sunny getaway. While the world continues to evolve the beach remains a timeless escape. At the beach one’s troubles slip away with the tide and one’s thoughts focus on what matters most: sun, surf, and sandcastles. Here are a few helpful tips to make your...