If the beach is your happy place, Surfside is your spot! Four miles of golden sand teeming with seashells and marine life makes Surfside Beach the perfect retreat for recreational athletes, sun worshipers and nature lovers alike. With beach house rentals, motels, offshore fishing charters, restaurants and souvenir shops close at hand, Surfside Beach is a great spot for every type of beach goer.

Looking for adventure? Surfside Beach has you covered with surfboard, jet ski, and kayak rentals, as well as horseback riding from September 16-May 14. Interested in hosting a group? Stahlman Park is an event facility with full amenities and glorious views of the Gulf with beach access. It hosts numerous events throughout the year, including beach cleanups, the Surfside Marathon, The Food & Art Festival, and more. Planning to visit Surfside in the spring? Don’t miss our annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade—it’s one of our oldest and most fun traditions! Check the event calendar here!

Are you an avid birdwatcher? Visit our Bird & Butterfly Trail next to the jetty. You will witness up to 400 species of birds and butterflies during March and September’s migration seasons. The mile long trail also offers exercise stations and benches to sit and watch the boats go by.

Hoping to land a lunker? Anglers will find trophy redfish, speckled trout and a variety of other game fish at Surfside Jetty County Park. The park also offers a picnic area and restrooms. Launch your boat at the public boat ramp with easy entry into the Intracoastal and the closest access in the area to the Gulf, or kick back and watch ships sail through the harbor.