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Sunset Beach (E N Shore Dr)
4.7★ · 204 Google ratings · Sunset Beach, South Carolina
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 20 ft away · paid · fills up
Walk
625 yd · 8 min
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
140 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Sunset Beach (E N Shore Dr)
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1Parking150 ft from the listing2Restrooms350 yd from the listing
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 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring shells and wildlife interest
This beach is known for abundant shells, potential sea turtle hatchings, and wildlife like deer in the dunes.
Stay for the sunset
The sunset here is exceptionally striking and reportedly ranks among the most beautiful in the world.
Visit weekdays for solitude
The beach stays quiet and uncrowded on weekdays, even during summer months.
Arrive by 9am on weekends
Parking fills quickly during peak season, especially on holiday weekends and summer Saturdays.
Leave before dark
There are no lifeguards on duty after sunset, making evening swimming unsafe.
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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Plan your visit
📍 E N Shore Dr, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
🅿 Parking 20 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 625 yd away, about 8 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sunset Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 20 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sunset Beach?
625 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 8 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Sunset Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
When is Sunset Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
