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Sunset Beach Seashore
4.8★ · 201 Google ratings · Sunset Beach, South Carolina
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 300 yd away · paid · fills up
Walk
210 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 350 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
4.0 miles of shoreline
Sand
190 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 34 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Sunset Beach Seashore
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2018–2026
Best for long beach walks
The beach stretches for miles with hard, flat sand ideal for walking, running, or biking without shells underfoot.
Outstanding sunsets and wildlife
The unobstructed western view and protected dunes provide excellent sunset viewing and chances to see sea turtles and nesting grounds.
Arrive before 10am or after 4pm
Parking becomes difficult during midday, especially in peak season, with reviewers reporting 30-minute searches for spots.
Plan for paid parking
Parking costs money, though some free spots exist near the edges and early morning dog-walking hours.
Watch for umbrella shade rules
Beach staff enforce restrictions on where shade structures can be placed without posted signage.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · clear
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.2 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:17 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:15 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:53 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:28 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:27 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Sunset Beach, NC
🅿 Parking 300 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 210 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sunset Beach Seashore?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sunset Beach Seashore?
210 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Sunset Beach Seashore have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
When is Sunset Beach Seashore least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
