Known as “The Family Beach,” Surfside Beach is one of the best places along the Grand Strand to explore by golf cart. With quiet beach neighborhoods, local restaurants, family attractions, shopping, and easy beach access, golf carts are a fun and convenient way to enjoy everything Surfside has to offer.

Whether you’re heading to breakfast, the beach, mini golf, or dinner along the coast, cruising Surfside Beach in a golf cart is part of the vacation experience.

The Surfside Beach Pier area is one of the most popular destinations in town, offering ocean views, restaurants, beach shops, ice cream, and live entertainment throughout the year.

Surfside Beach is full of local restaurants and coastal favorites that are easy to access by golf cart, including:

• River City Cafe
• Neal & Pam’s Bar and Grill
• Bubba’s Fish Shack
• Chimichanga Llama
• Golden Egg Pancake House
• Malibu of Surfside
• Crabby Mike’s Calabash Seafood
• Dagwood’s Deli & Sports Bar
• Gracious Pig Smokehouse
• Pizza Hyena

From seafood and barbecue to breakfast spots and beach bars, Surfside Beach has something for everyone to enjoy.

Enjoy shopping and local coastal boutiques throughout Surfside Beach including:

• Surfside Beach gift shops
• Local beachwear stores
• Surfside Plaza shopping area
• Coastal boutiques and souvenir shops
• Nearby Market Common shopping and restaurants

Surfside Beach is known for family-friendly activities and attractions including:

• Surfside Beach Pier
• Wild Water & Wheels Water Park
• Tupelo Bay Golf Center
• Hudson’s Surfside Flea Market
• Mini golf courses nearby
• Beach arcades and ice cream shops
• Oceanfront parks and walking areas

Golf carts are very popular throughout Surfside Beach, but drivers must follow local and state safety laws.

• Drivers must have a valid driver’s license.
• Golf carts must display a valid South Carolina permit and proof of insurance.
• Golf carts may only operate during daylight hours.
• Golf carts are permitted on roads with speed limits of 35 MPH or less.
• Golf carts are not allowed on sidewalks, bike lanes, or the beach.
• Golf carts may cross major highways only at approved intersections.

Golf carts are not permitted on:

• Highway 17 Bypass
• Highway 544
• Major roads with speed limits over 35 MPH
• Certain heavily traveled intersections and highways

Always watch for posted signs and local restrictions.

Golf carts are generally allowed on:

• Residential streets throughout Surfside Beach
• Secondary roads with posted speed limits of 35 MPH or less
• Neighborhood beach access roads
• Roads throughout vacation rental and resort areas

Golf carts are one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to experience Surfside Beach while staying close to the ocean and local attractions.

We're here to help make your Surfside Beach vacation easy, fun, and stress-free with reliable golf cart rentals, local recommendations, and helpful information about golf cart laws and safety throughout the Grand Strand.