Garden City: Garden City 55
About
Garden City 55 is a public beach access point in Garden City, South Carolina, managed by Horry County. The access sits about a mile from the center of Garden City and has parking for beachgoers. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from the nearby Brookgreen Gardens station show May highs around 80°F and October highs near 76°F, while midsummer highs run in the upper 80s. Several trails lie within about eight miles if you want to pair a beach visit with a walk. The closest are Yaupon Nature Trail at about 5.5 miles and Sculptured Oak Nature Trail at about 5.6 miles. A little farther out are the Low Country Trail and the Red-cockaded Woodpecker Trail, both around 7.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Garden City: Garden City 55
South Carolina
Data: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, beach access points. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–80°F and lows of 44–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Brookgreen Gardens, SC weather station, 7.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan57° high37° low
- Feb59° high39° low
- Mar66° high44° low
- Apr73° high52° low
- May80° high61° low
- Jun86° high68° low
- Jul88° high72° low
- Aug87° high71° low
- Sep83° high66° low
- Oct76° high56° low
- Nov66° high45° low
- Dec59° high39° low
Nearby
- yaupon nature trailHiking5.5 mi
- sculptured oak nature trailHiking5.6 mi
- Low Country TrailHiking7.3 mi
- Red-cockaded Woodpecker TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Little Bull Creek TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Lowcountry HikeHiking7.7 mi
- The Trail Beyond the Garden WallHiking7.9 mi
- Myrtle Beach BoardwalkHiking9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
