In Myrtle Beach, North myrtle Beach, and Surfside Beach, beach-going wheelchairs are available for use free of charge. These chairs are sturdy and come equipped with an umbrella and large ballon tires for maneuvering through soft sand.

In Myrtle Beach, beach wheelchairs are available at the following lifeguard stands: 77th Ave. N.; 72nd Ave. N.; 54th Ave. N.; 24th Ave. N.; 8th Ave. S.; 20th Ave. S. (sheel-chairs); 21st Ave. S. (handicap access) these locations also offer handicap parking. For more information, call 918-1000.

In North Myrtle Beach, wheelchairs are available M-F at the Recreation Center on Possum Trot Road. Call 280-5584 to reserve one. Handicap beach access at the following locations: Main St; Sea Mountain Hwy,; 4th Ave. N.; 6th Ave. S.; 9th Ave. S; 15th Ave. S.; 17th Ave. S.; 21st Ave. S.; 27th Ave. S.; 39th Ave. S. 46th Ave. S. In Surfside Beach, wheelchairs are available by calling 913-6368. Handicap beach access at the following locations: 3rd Ave. N.; Surfside Drive at Surfside Pier); Melody Lane.