Huntington Beach

PARK NEWS

Due to increasing demand and limited parking, temporary park closures have become frequent on weekends and holidays from March through September.

Most of the park’s parking is first-come, first-served -- and is limited. Visitors are strongly encouraged to arrive outside peak hours (10 a.m.- 2 p.m.) or reserve a parking space for guaranteed entry from 6 a.m.- 12 p.m. Reserved parking spaces will be available from May 16 - September 2, 2024. Reserved parking is $5 per spot, per day, and can be booked starting up to 1 month in advance. For more information about reserved parking, click here!

To make a Parking Reservation, click here!

HOURS

6 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily (extended to 10 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)

Atalaya Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily (extended to 5 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time) PLEASE NOTE: Atalaya is the venue for many large events throughout the year and may be closed in correspondence to these events. For current information, please contact the park office.

OFFICE

9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily (extended to 8 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)

Spoonbills Ice Cream: Open 11a.m.-5 p.m., daily (extended to 6 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)

ADMISSION

$8/adult; $5/ S.C. Senior; $4/youth age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.

Atalaya admission: $2/person ages 6 and up. Children 5 and under admitted free.

PETS

Huntington Beach State Park is a dog friendly park year round. Please keep in mind that all dogs must remain on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Dogs are allowed on the south end of the beach. Dogs are prohibited in buildings, including Atalaya and on the north end of the beach. The north end extends from the beach access at the north parking lot to the jetty.

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EV Charging Station

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Huntington Beach State Park

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Area Info

For more information on things to see and do in the area:

Hammock Coast (Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Garden City, Georgetown, Andrews)
Myrtle Beach & Grand Strand
Pawleys Island
Murrells Inlet, SC
City of Georgetown, SC
Brookgreen Gardens
Phil Lanoue Photography of Huntington Beach State Park
Going Coastal - Information from SCDHEC - Includes Advisories, Water Quality, Tide Tables and More

Driving Directions:
From Murrells Inlet: Drive 3 mi. S. on Hwy 17. Park entrance is on the left.
From Georgetown: Drive 20 mi N on Hwy 17. park entrance is on the right.
Ocean Front Location: Yes
Beach Location: Yes
Counties: Georgetown
Acreage: 2500
Miles to Nearest Hospital: 2
Miles to Nearest Town: 3
Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 2

Charleston, SC: 80
Columbia, SC: 150
Augusta, GA: 195
Atlanta, GA: 342
Raleigh, NC: 186
Florence, SC: 75
Greenville, SC: 250
Charlotte, NC: 191

Golf Cart Policy

Important Info

At Huntington Beach State Park

Reserved Parking

at Myrtle Beach & Huntington Beach

At Huntington Beach State Park

Come Out & Play

5K Race Series

At Huntington Beach State Park

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