Beach-Going Wheelchairs & Beach Access In Myrtle Beach
The Myrtle Beach area is committed to accessibility for all visitors with disabilities. In North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach, beach-going wheelchairs are available for use at no cost and there are many accessible beach access points throughout the Grand Strand.
Myrtle Beach Access Points
Myrtle Beach has 114 public beach access points (street ends, parks and other access points). Here is the list of those public locations, from south to north that are either fully accessible or that have a beach access ramp. An asterisk (*) indicates beach access ramps only.
- 29th Avenue South (fully accessible)
- 27th Avenue South *
- 24th Avenue South *
- Hurl Rock Park at 20th Avenue South (fully accessible)
- 1809 South Ocean Boulevard *
- 1703 South Ocean Boulevard (fully accessible)
- 16th Avenue South *
- 15th Avenue South *
- 12th Avenue South *
- 10th Avenue South *
- 9th Avenue South *
- 3rd Avenue South (fully accessible)
- 1st Avenue North *
- 2nd Avenue North (fully accessible)
- 4th Avenue North *
- 7th Avenue North *
- Plyler Park *
- 13th Avenue North *
- 16th Avenue North *
- 1802 North Ocean Boulevard *
- Anderson Park *
- 25th Avenue North *
- 31st Avenue North *
- 38th Avenue North (fully accessible)
- 41st Avenue North (fully accessible)
- 44th Avenue North *
- Gardens by the Sea, 5400 North Ocean Boulevard (fully accessible)
- Seaside Place *
- 64th Avenue North (fully accessible)
- 69th Avenue North *
- 70th Avenue North *
North Myrtle Beach Wheelchairs And Access Points
In North Myrtle Beach, beach-going wheelchairs are available for use free of charge. These chairs are sturdy and come equipped with large balloon tires for maneuvering through soft sand. Wheelchairs are available Monday through Friday at the Beach Services Warehouse. Call 843-280-5684 to reserve one. Beach access for persons with disabilities are at the following locations:
- Main Street
- Sea Mountain Hwy.
- 4th Ave. N.
- 6th Ave. S.
- 9th Ave. S.
- 15th Ave. S.
- 17th Ave. S.
- 21st Ave. S.
- 27th Ave. S.
- 39th Ave. S.
- 46th Ave. S.
Surfside Beach Wheelchairs And Access Points
In Surfside Beach, wheelchairs are available to visitors staying within the city limits by calling (843) 913-6368 or visit the Surfside Beach Public Safety Department at 811 Pine Drive. Beach access for persons with disabilities are at the following locations:
- 3rd Ave. N
- Surfside Drive (at Surfside Pier)
- Melody Lane
For more information, visit Surfside Beach Police Services.
Myrtle Beach State Park
Handicap-accessible beach accesses are located at the Pier Store and at Boardwalk S3 located south of the pier. More Information
Unincorporated Horry County (Including Springmaid And Garden City Beach)
Call 843-381-8000 or email [email protected] to request a wheelchair. Reservations must be made at least two days in advance.
Huntington Beach State Park
Three wheelchairs are available year-round on a first-come, first-served basis at the gift shop. Call 843-237-4440 for more information. More Information
A Waymaker wheelchair is available April through November and must be reserved ahead of time. More Information
Unincorporated Georgetown County (Including Litchfield Beach And Garden City Beach)
Georgetown County does not offer beach wheelchairs. Two wheelchair ramps are available in Litchfield Beach.
Pawleys Island
Pawleys Island does not offer beach wheelchairs. Ramps are available at the 1st Street beach access and the public lot on the south point of the island. Call 843-237-1698 for more information.
Third-Party Wheelchair Rentals
In the event the city’s beach wheelchairs are unavailable, or if you want to have a beach wheelchair for overnight and multiple day usage, third party rental companies exist in the area. Please note that the list of private companies as a courtesy resource, and the city does not endorse any commercial businesses. The rental fees and restrictions are set by the individual companies, and the City of Myrtle Beach is not responsible for any reimbursement cost.
Wheelchairs and Scooters of Myrtle Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach SC 29577
843-446-8723
Seaside Mobility
Conway, SC 29526
843-251-8688
Mobility Center
7831 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach SC 29577
843-692-8001
Handicapped Parking In Myrtle Beach
In South Carolina, any vehicle displaying a valid handicapped, Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans or Medal of Honor license tag, or a valid and official handicapped hang tag, may park for free at any public-operated parking meter. If your vehicle displays one of these, then you do not have to pay a municipal parking meter anywhere in South Carolina. Of course, city buildings have designated handicapped parking spaces.
Additional Accessibility Resources
- Click here for additional information regarding accessibility for persons with disabilities within the City of Myrtle Beach.
- Click here for additional information on adaptive surfing and beach-going wheelchairs in North Myrtle Beach.
- Click here to see a live webcam view of the beaches of the Grand Strand.