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Garden City Pier

Where the Strand meets the inlet

  • 110 S Waccamaw Dr, Garden City Beach, SC 29576
  • 668 ft
  • $7/day
  • Official site
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Garden City Beach, South Carolina

The story of Garden City Pier

Garden City Pier sits at the southern end of the Grand Strand near Murrells Inlet, one of the most productive fishing estuaries on the East Coast. At 668 feet, it's shorter than some Grand Strand piers, but its proximity to the inlet means excellent fishing for flounder, red drum, and sheepshead. The pier is known for its relaxed, local atmosphere.

Length today
668 ft
Fishing pass today
$7/day

4 entries

What happened, and when

  1. 1950s

    Garden City Beach Origins

    Garden City Beach developed as a quieter alternative to Myrtle Beach, and the pier was built to serve the growing community.

  2. 1989

    Hurricane Hugo

    The pier suffered damage from Hurricane Hugo but was rebuilt and continued to serve the community.

  3. 2000s

    Inlet Fishing

    The pier's proximity to Murrells Inlet made it a favorite for anglers targeting inlet species like flounder and sheepshead.

  4. 2020s

    Local Favorite

    Garden City Pier remains a local favorite, known for its relaxed atmosphere and productive fishing.

The wider Grand Strand story

Every pier on this coast has been knocked down and rebuilt at least once. The Strand-wide timeline puts Garden City Pier next to the storms and the piers that did not come back.

Strand timeline