Public Beach — Attraction in Myrtle Beach

I had the best time with my family here at the Public beach in Myrtle Beach. We rented chairs/ umbrella for two days and that was a great investment because it was awfully cool under the umbrella and I had a great view of the ocean. The sound of the crashing waves were AMAZING! The section of beach where we were, was in between the Polynesian Hotel and the hotel next to it. Once you walked to the end of the parking lot, you come to an outdoor shower and seating, steps then sand. Just a short walk up from where we were was the Boardwalk. With lots of shops, restaurants, attractions like the Ferris Wheel. I had an amazing time. I must return as soon as I can. Doesn't matter what time of the year. The beach is a fantastic place to go and unwind....

Beaches are beautiful, but if you stay here (especially with kids and family), make sure you stay in a resort or gated / patrolled property. Crime and drug use has ran rapidly high in the past year or so. It's beautiful during the day, but when that sun sets, it's a whole different world! Research and read the reviews! Restaurants (especially fast food) has gone ghetto. Unfortunately, this is the world we live in. Sad, but true. Doesn't matter if you stay in North, or South Myrtle Beach. It's all went downhill. Be safe and you can still have an...

Liked the location and seemed like a nice beach with a few caveats: (1) As others have commented, the parking is quite expensive near the beach ($40 for 5 hours in our case); (2) there are a lot of shells near the waterline, so water shoes are a must; (3) chair and umbrella rentals are for a full day only (9AM to 4 PM. I believe $45 at the time of this post). Again, great location and beautiful, just not quite the going in the ocean experience we...