Garden City is a small resort town that shares a section of the 60-mile arc of beaches called "The Grand Strand" with 11 other communities, including the region's big enchilada, Myrtle Beach. A Garden City vacation rental offers a chance to enjoy the same lovely sands and surf, away from the bigger town's bustle, while still close to natural areas, attractions for all the family, and some fine golfing. Garden City Pier is fine for strolling, fishing, watching the surfers, and it includes a bar for late-night partying.
The pier is Garden City's biggest draw, great for fishing, strolling, and gazing at the waters—plus there's a cafe/bar at the end, with karaoke and live music in summer, adults only. Kids have their own amusements, including Wild Water & Wheels—a water park and go-kart track. Nearby Huntington Beach State Park has its own secluded beach, plus camping and tours of a Moorish-style mansion. Also nearby, Brookgreen Gardens has a botanical garden with outdoor sculptures and a zoo with local wildlife such as alligators, eagles, hawks, foxes, and deer.
Garden City's signature event is its Fourth of July parade of golf carts decorated in red, white, and blue. From that, you can be sure that golfing is a favorite pursuit here, with several fine courses in the area, including the notable Indian Wells Golf Club. A Garden City vacation rental places you well for beach activities from sunning to surfing to jet skiing. You can fish from the 668-foot pier, or book a charter among inlets near shore or out in the ocean. There's shopping in town, a biker bar or two, and a water park for kids.
Garden City is the ideal base camp to explore the attractions of Myrtle Beach. Vacation rentals are just a short distance from places like Broadway at the Beach, an entertainment complex with restaurants, shopping, and live shows, and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach, a towering observation wheel with coastline views and light shows. You'll also like Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, a marine attraction with kid-friendly exhibits and live animal shows, and Family Kingdom Amusement Park, a beachfront amusement park with water rides and thrill rides.
Garden City is a beachgoers destination in the summer, when temperatures generally hit the 80s and water parks and other outdoor amusements are going full tilt—check out the scene in July, when the southeastern heat and humidity hit their peak. A Garden City vacation rental in winter, usually with temps in the 40s, still offers sunbirds and travelers fine golfing and beach walking, although a January dip into the 30s can send you toward indoor pursuits. Sunny more days than not, the weather can turn rainy any time of year, but especially in September.
Garden City Beach, as it's sometimes called, is part of the 60-mile Grand Strand that makes up a vacationers' paradise along South Carolina's northern shore. Sometimes nature shows up with great force, as when hurricanes caused huge damage in 1954 and 1989. More usually, nature can be observed more quietly. The pier offers views of schools of fish, dolphins, and jellyfish, plus the occasional shark. Nearby Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, made up of tidal marshes and forests, hosts endangered swallow-tailed kites and other birds, plus black bears and red foxes.
Fly into Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR), the closest airport, located 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand), which is 22.3 mi (35.9 km) away.
Couples can enjoy an array of activities in Garden City. Vacation homes are available near places like the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk, a quaint waterfront boardwalk along an estuary with lively eateries and live music, and Myrtle Beach State Park, a sandy parkland with a recreational oceanfront, a nature center, and forest areas. You could also visit Hudson’s Surfside Flea Market, a vibrant shopping area with unique finds.
Whatever you're seeking in a vacation, you'll find a rental in or around Garden City Beach that fits you like a glove. These are some of our favorites:
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Nothing beats a short escape to recharge your batteries. Pack your carry-on bag and get cozy in one of these awesome weekend getaways in and around Garden City Beach:
Studio apartments are a simple yet stylish choice, perfectly suited for traveling sweethearts or solo stays. Spend your days checking out the area and your nights kicking back in your comfy hideaway. These vacation rentals in or near Garden City Beach are sure to please:
Just because you only have a day or two up your sleeve doesn't mean you need to spend it in a dull hotel room. Take off on vacation but still have the home comforts you love at one of these short-term rentals in or around Garden City Beach:
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Big groups mean big-time fun. They also mean finding a place that'll comfortably fit your whole crew. Check out our large group vacation rentals in or around Garden City Beach and get your favorite people together under one roof:
Once in a while you just want to escape from it all ... With, say, 30 or so of your close friends. Whether you're after someplace to stay with the extended fam or you're planning a big event, we have large vacation rentals in and around Garden City Beach that'll fit your whole party:
Having access to a swimming space is always a nice perk when you're vacationing, especially if you're traveling with youngsters. Splash the days away at one of these houses with a pool in or near Garden City Beach:
Every family catch-up should be one to remember. Whether you're organizing a getaway with the kids or a celebration with relatives, our large family vacation rentals in or near Garden City Beach offer a home away from home with enough space for everyone:
If you're chasing family-friendly attractions around the area, you won't have to look far. Brookgreen Gardens, Pier at Garden City and Garden City Pavilion Arcade promise lots of fun for all the crew.
Go for a dip anytime you want when you stay at one of our large rental houses with an indoor pool. Pack your favorite swimsuit and consider these getaways in or near Garden City Beach that come with this premium touch:
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