I would like to rent a beach umbrella and chairs at Myrtle Beach. I understand the life guards rent them. I am looking for a website or phone number where I can call ahead to rent them. Years ago when we visited we could not rent any as they were all taken. I would like to set this up ahead of time. Can anyone share the website or phone number to rent ahead of time? I don't know if you can rent ahead. If you cannot find a number then when you arrive on a Saturday go straight down their before you check in and try to get one. Here's the website for the Surfside lifeguards that handle rentals. They could probably give you the info on MB: If staying in Myrtle Beach: I went to Walmart and bought 2 beach umbrellas and 2 beach chairs for about $25. We gave them away when we were leaving.That information has been helpful. I phoned Lack's Beach service and although they do not service the place we are staying (The Yachtsman), he gave me the phone number for John's Beach Service which does.
John's Beach Service said they do not rent ahead of time, but they guarentee to have equipment available. An umbrella and two chairs runs about $30 per day or for 6 days it is about $125. Why pay $30 per day to rent (the price I was quoted last week on the beach) when you can buy & even give the items away with less of a loss. I paid $10 for a nice lightweight umbrella with a carrying case at Dick's sporting goods at the mall in MB. I saw advertisements at surf shops for less than that. Chairs are cheap & often lightweight, too!!! I think people should boycott umbrella rentals- what a ripoff! I have to agree. We are now back from vacation and I did rent the lifeguard umbrellas. In hind site it was a mistake. With the economy as it is, the beach was not crowded. There is a city rule that umbrellas not rented through the life guard must be positioned behind the row of life guard umbrellas. I feared our view would be blocked, but actually there was space between each lifeguard umbrella that allowed an opening to view the ocean.
Also, the life guard umbrellas are only up 9-5pm which was a downer. Some of the life guard companys positioned their umbrella row much closer to the ocean, than the company handling the umbrellas at our hotel. I wished it would have been closer to the ocean. And, the chairs were old and not at all comfortable. The umbrella was quality and very heavy canvas more so than store bought. So, I agree I wasted my money. On the bright side, I suppose I helped the college student life guard. Also note, tips for tuition is encouraged when renting from the lifeguards. Don't make my mistake...go to Walmart. Not only are they a rip-off, where we were staying at the Baywatch in NMB, they set up the chairs and umbrellas right along the prime spots, just behind the high tide line. They did this fairly early in the morning, forcing you to get out early to get a decent spot on the beach. They should not be allowed to place chairs until they are rented, they acted like they owned the beach.
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Plenty of bathrooms and changing facilities are available just a short stroll from the beach. Myrtle Beach State Park has a beach wheelchair for handicap beach access, available on a first come, first serve basis to our visitors. The wheelchair is located at the fishing pier gift shop and must be signed out from that location during store hours. There is no charge for using the beach wheelchair, and, as such, we ask that it be brought back in a reasonable amount of time so that others may use it. Feel free to contact the MBSP fishing pier with any questions: 843-238-5326Tidal InformationClick here for tidal information during your beach visit. Click on Myrtle Beach, Springmaid Pier for the nearest beach to the state park.Lifeguards, Rules & Safety Horry County lifeguards are stationed on the north section of Myrtle Beach State Park from mid-May through mid-September. Umbrellas and beach chairs are available to rent from the lifeguards. The beach at Myrtle Beach State Park falls within the jurisdiction of Horry County, and therefore abides by Horry County Ordinances and Regulations.
Please read over the rules of Horry County and Myrtle Beach State Park and Horry County Beach Ordinances, before heading to the beach. A day at the beach can be the highlight of a vacation or an important part of your weekend. Myrtle Beach State Park wants you to enjoy the beach, but we also want you to stay safe. Please review these handy safety tips before heading to the beach with your friends and family. This handy beachcombers guide can help you identify some common marine treasures that wash ashore.Sea TurtlesEven though Myrtle Beach State Park is located in the heart of the busy and bustling Grand Strand, the park still has some loggerhead sea turtle activity. Learn how to have a positive impact at the beach each time you visit, how the park manages sea turtle nests, and how many nests the park has had in recent years. Park Maps & BrochuresSouth Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. Welcome to our beautiful beaches! Did you know that your beach lifeguard services and water safety programs are solely funded by your umbrella rental contributions?
Lack’s Beach Service lifeguards handle the umbrella rentals on a first come basis. Their office can be reached (843) 448-7741. Safety Rules to Remember Check with the lifeguard before entering the water. Swim near a lifeguard. Join a Junior Lifeguard Program. Never dive head first into unknown waters or into shallow breaking waves. Don’t mix alcohol with swimming. Protect yourself from the sun. Horry County Beach Ordinances In May 2014, Horry County Council enacted significant changes to the regulation of activities on the beaches in the unincorporated areas of the County (Ordinance #27-11). See Horry County site here. The new regulations in their entirety are summarized as follows: [Please follow this link for any 2014 UPDATES] (last web update on OLFC regarding revisions March, 2016) Beach Rules & Regulations Alcohol is prohibited on the beach and beach accesses. Fires, including grills and the releasing of Chinese lanterns, are prohibited on the beach and beach accesses.
No vehicles are allowed on the beach. No glass allowed on the beach. No sleeping on the beach or beach accesses from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. No diving or jumping from piers. No animals are permitted on the beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from May 1 through Labor Day. Must be on a hand held leash no longer than 7-feet. Owners must clean up after their animals. Prohibited animals include reptiles and exotic animals. Destruction of sea oats, beach grass/vegetation, and sand fencing is unlawful. No littering on the beach or the ocean. Nudity is prohibited including thong bathing suits. Solicitation and commercial activities are prohibited. Fireworks are prohibited on the beach and oceanfront properties that have been deemed and posted as a Firework Prohibited Zone. Not permitted on the beach between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from May 1 through Labor Day. Shark fishing from any pier, the beach and shore is prohibited. At the time of recognition, fishermen must release sharks and any other dangerous marine animals.
Anyone surf fishing must obtain a valid South Carolina issued Surf Fishing License in accordance with State Law. Horses are only allowed on the beach from November 1 through February 28 in the designated equestrian zone, which is the central portion of the beach and is south of Myrtle Beach and north of Surfside Beach. Horse owners must pick up after their animals. Swimmers are not allowed more than 50-yards from shore or less depending on conditions. Swimmers are not allowed to be more than chest deep or less depending on conditions. Swimmers must obey all lifeguard directions at all times. Are allowed if they are fabric covered, have a 360-degree rope with a 10 percent slack, or must be a U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation device. This section does not apply to surfboards, paddleboards and skimboards. Are permitted on the beaches from November 1 through February 28 and must have a valid state permit and operated by a licensed driver. Surfing is allowed anywhere along our beaches from sunrise to sunset.
No surfing allowed within 75-yards of any pier. All surfers must wear a surfing leash with a maximum length of 7-feet at all times. Approved beach franchise holders will establish the locations of their life guard stands and umbrellas. Any shading devices that impede the lifeguard’s view/area of responsibility, may be asked to move. No shading device may be placed within 10-feet of any established umbrella line by the beach franchise holders and must be in line with or landward of the established umbrella line. Shading devices, other than circular umbrellas with a circular shade no greater than seven feet six inches (7’6”) in diameter and small pop-up/blow-up cabanas for infants and very small children, are not permitted on the beach (year-round). This includes, but is not limited to, tents, tarps, cabanas, pavilions, sports-brellas, or similar devices. An umbrella is defined as a collapsible circular shade consisting of a natural or synthetic fabric shade stretched over hinged ribs radiating from a central pole without grounding lines or ropes.
Shading devices of any kind cannot be tied, bound, or connected in any manner. All shading devices must be secured. No items (shading devices, floats, chairs, etc.) can be left on the beach between the hours of 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. Items will be removed. Sailboats, boats, jet skis, or other watercraft cannot be left on the beach anytime after sunset or before sunrise or left unattended. Motorboats may not be operated, except jet skis or similar vessel, in the ocean within 400-yards of shore. Jet skis may not be operated in the ocean within 100-yards of shore from May 1 through Labor Day. However, it is ok to launch and return jet skis from the beach. Sailboats, kite surfing, and like devices may not be operated in the ocean within 100-yards of shore from May 1 through Labor Day. However, it is ok to launch and return such devices from the beach. NOTE: Ocean Lakes has several Beach Wheelchairs for their guests to use, simply sign one out in the Recreation Office.
Horry County visitors can call (843) 381-8000, M-F from 8a-5p,to request a beach wheelchair. Requests for a beach wheelchair are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. NOTE: Ocean Lakes guests can coordinate a date with the Recreation team. Most beach weddings will not require the issuance of a Special Event Permit. However, it is conceivable that a wedding could exceed the Special Event Permit threshold, and a permit would be necessary. The threshold for requiring a Special Event Permit is listed below: Weddings with 500 or more participants. Weddings with 101 or more chairs. Weddings utilizing a tent. Weddings that do not meet the standards listed below. General guidelines for wedding requiring no permit are as follows: The beach is considered a public area, and no one has exclusive use of any section of the beach. With this in mind, the following location issues are applicable: No activities are allowed on the beach dunes. No activities are allowed to block an emergency beach access.
Wedding must be conducted behind any established lifeguard umbrella lines. Parking is allowed only in appropriate parking areas. During the busiest beach season, May 1 through Labor Day, the following rules apply: Weddings without chairs or other props, such as arbors, flower stands, arches, platforms, PA systems, etc. are allowed at any other time. Weddings with chairs or other props, such as arbors, flower stands, arches, platforms, PA systems, etc., are allowed after 5:00 p.m. Setup is not allowed before 5:00 p.m. Amplified sound is restricted to a portable system for use in the wedding ceremony. All other federal, state, and local laws and ordinances must be adhered to. A Horry County Business License is required for anyone who performs a service within the unincorporated areas of Horry County. It is recommended that you not throw rice on the beach. There is also a county ordinance about feeding wild fowl, so throwing bird seed is also prohibited.