Grand Strand Beaches

- March 1st marks the start of Myrtle Beach parking regulations on Ocean Boulevard. Parking is prohibited on the Boulevard from March 1 through October 31.

- Most parking meters are enforced from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. seven days a week. For more specific information, please check the meter or pay station.

- In South Carolina, persons with disabilities may park in specially marked spaces or at any public-operated parking meter for FREE, provided their vehicle displays a valid handicapped, Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans, or Medal of Honor license tag, or an official handicapped hang tag. This means if your vehicle has one of these identifiers, you do not have to pay a municipal parking meter anywhere in South Carolina.

- Hourly parking rates range from $1.50 to $2.00 depending on the location and demand. All-day parking meters are clearly marked, stating that for $8-$10 you can park in that spot all day; just remember to look for the green sticker on the meter for all-day parking.

- All parking meters accept U.S. coins, and some meters in high-traffic areas now take credit or debit cards for added convenience. Pay stations accept U.S. coins, bills up to $10.00, credit cards, and debit cards.

- ParkMobile is another convenient option for parking meter payment. You can pay for parking via your cell phone by signing up at ParkMobile.io. Signing up is free and allows you to start and stop your parking time right from your cellphone. Many of our beach towns also offer parking decals for residents to facilitate easier parking.

Visit the sites below that correspond with your new city limits to learn how to apply for these parking decals:

Myrtle Beach - Resident Parking Decal Program (cityofmyrtlebeach.com)  

North Myrtle Beach - Parking Registration | North Myrtle Beach, SC (nmb.us)  

Surfside Beach - Parking - Town of Surfside Beach, SC  

**BEACH PET REGULATIONS**  

Each of our beach towns has different regulations regarding beach pets. Please familiarize yourself with these beach pets regulations:

**Myrtle Beach:**  

- Dogs are allowed on the boardwalk only between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. from May 1 through Labor Day. From the day after Labor Day through April 30 each year, dogs may be on the boardwalk at any time. Note: At all times, dogs must be on a leash seven feet or shorter, and you must pick up and properly dispose of droppings.  

- From May 1 through Labor Day, dogs are allowed on the beach only before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. From the day after Labor Day to April 30 each year, dogs may be on the beach at any time of day. Note: At all times, dogs must be on a leash seven feet or shorter, and you must pick up and properly dispose of droppings.

**North Myrtle Beach:**  

- From May 15 through September 15: No dogs are allowed on the beach from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

- A leash law is in effect at all times; the maximum leash length is 7 feet.  

- Pet owners must pick up and properly dispose of pet waste.

**Surfside Beach:**  

- Dogs or other domestic pets are not allowed on the public beach from May 15 to September 15.  

- Horses and other large animals are also not permitted on the beach.