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!!!

Check out their menu or order online here!

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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 before planning your trip. A few noteworthy items: alcohol, smoking, & motor vehicles are not permitted on the beach. Leashed dogs are welcome, though!

2. Book the right house

If you want something more fun, flexible, and intimate than a string of hotel rooms, check out Surfside Realty's vacation rentals. There's something to accommodate everyone--from beachfront condos to downright gorgeous mansions.

3. Book a private chef

Private chef dinners are a delight! You get delicious meals without having to lift a finger. Surfside Realty has exclusively partnered with Chef Humberto Guardiola, who hails as one of the Grand Strand's best culinary talents! Let Chef Guardiola cook you an amazing dinner during your vacation! Learn more here.

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 leaving South Carolina.

Online Ordering

You can order online for pick-up at pizzahyena.com and they have also partnered with DoorDash and GrubHub for delivery straight to the door of your Surfside vacation rental.

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Pizza Hyena also offers delicious specialty cocktails. You’ll love the margaritas, mojitos, and everything in between. Additionally, they have an extensive craft beer list including SC local beers like Huger Street IPA, NS Dirty Myrtle (Double IPA), and Cooper River Blonde Ale.

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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 Entertainment district in Surfside and know that it is sure to draw many new visitors to the area. Locals are very excited to have more options at their disposal, too! The sentiment we’ve heard the most is, “It’s about time!”

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 colorful plates of fresh, delicious food.

Check out there menu here!!!

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With the completion of the Iconic Pier, as well as the opening of new restaurants, Surfside vacationers won’t have to worry about driving to Myrtle Beach or Murrells Inlet. They can grab a slice, a taco, or a beer and walk home.

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!

616 10th Ave S

Surfside Beach, SC 29575

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 Realty to learn more about golf cart rentals.

213 South Ocean Boulevard

Surfside Beach, SC 29575

Phone: 800-833-8231

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 restroom facilities and picnic shelter.

829 N. Pine Drive

Surfside Beach, SC

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 people and is available for rental year round.

Lakeside Drive and 8th Avenue SouthSurfside Beach, SC

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, SC

(843) 238-2FLY

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 29575

(843) 205-5280

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:

Find Somewhere to Stay.

The most important part of any vacation is having a great place to stay. First decide if you’d rather rent a beach house or if you’d prefer to stay in a hotel room. There are plenty of benefits to either option and both can be made affordable to fit your family’s needs. Do you want to be able to cook meals for your family during your stay? You’ll probably be better off with a beach rental. Want someone to make your bed for you? Go with a hotel.

Once you’ve made that choice, you’ll want to decide how close you want to be to the actual beach. It’s hard to beat being beachfront, but being 2nd or 3rd row can be just as rewarding for a lower cost. When choosing any place to stay, be sure to do a quick search to find reviews and photos for potential lodging situations so that you can avoid any hotel nightmare situations.

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 sandcastle the envy of the beach.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Sand
• Water
• Shovels of Varying Sizes
• Plastic Knife
• A bucket
• Paint trowel
• Soft-Bristled Paintbrush

Tip 1: Dig A Water Hole

The key to successful sandcastle is to use sand that’s really wet. The best way to get lots of water (if you’re at the beach) is by digging a water hole. Start digging & keep at it until water starts puddling at the bottom of your hole. When you’re building you’re your castle, start by using the wet sand from the bottom of your water hole and add dry sand as needed (if the sand isn’t holding its shape. Ideally, the perfect sandcastle sand will be the consistency of cake batter). You’ll want to form your base about a foot from your water hole. Start with a base that’s about 2 feet in diameter for a solid foundation for whatever architecture you dream up.