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Sunset Beach Town Park
4.8★ · 1,243 Google ratings · Sunset Beach, South Carolina
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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 250 yd away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6am to 9pm
Walk
1.2 miles · 25 min
Restrooms
Yes
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
4.0 miles of shoreline
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Sunset Beach Town Park
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2018–2026
Bring binoculars for wildlife viewing
Reviewers regularly spotted dolphins, pelicans, herons, and various bird species throughout the waterway.
Come for peaceful relaxation, not swimming
This is a waterfront park on the Intracoastal Waterway with walking paths and swings, not a beach for bathing.
Visit Thursday mornings for markets
Summer Thursdays feature local artisan vendors, fresh produce, and baked goods from 9am to 1pm.
Expect crowds during special events
Concerts, festivals, and live music events draw large crowds requiring parking farther away than usual.
Watch for alligators and responsible dog owners
Warning signs about alligators are posted, and one reviewer noted some dog owners do not clean up after pets.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01:55 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:14 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:27 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:27 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
🅿 Parking 250 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 1.2 miles away, about 25 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sunset Beach Town Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sunset Beach Town Park?
1.2 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 25 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Sunset Beach Town Park have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Sunset Beach Town Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
