Garden City, SC Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
Garden City photo: Sherry / Pexels
Best Garden City, SC Moving Company
Garden City Beach sits between Surfside Beach and Murrells Inlet, about 11 miles south of Myrtle Beach. It is a close-knit beach community with the Garden City Pier, water on both sides, and a mix of full-time residents, retirees, and vacation-home owners.
Moving in Garden City often means oceanfront condos with elevator rules, raised beach houses with outdoor stairs, and narrow streets near the water where parking a moving truck takes planning. We look at access ahead of time and plan the right truck and crew size so your move stays quick and safe.
Many of our Garden City jobs involve second homes and rental properties. We deliver full furniture packages, clear out old sets, and move pieces between properties for owners who are not local. We keep you updated by phone and text so you can manage it all from a distance.
Life in Garden City revolves around the water. Residents fish from the pier, launch boats into the inlet, and catch sunsets over the marsh on the back side of the island. With Murrells Inlet restaurants and Surfside shopping close by, it is an easy place to live full time or to escape to on weekends.
From Garden City we also serve Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Socastee. Want us to handle the boxes? Ask about our packing services. Family-owned since 2015, A & M Friendly Movers knows beach moves. Our mission is simple: quality, professional service at a fair price. Home is where the heart is, and moving is where it starts. Call 910-758-0081 today.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Our North Myrtle Beach, SC crew moves families in Garden City every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 5.0 stars from 41 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“John and Chris exceeded expectations! They were courteous, clean, so incredibly helpful and thoughtful. Made sure that we accomplished everything we wanted before they left. Highly recommend!”
Lisa Hinson
Google review · North Myrtle Beach, SC location
★★★★★
“These guys were AWESOME. The ‘800PackRat’ people delivered my pod 11 days late I had to reschedule A&M 4 times!!! They showed up on time Mike and Chris were great. They took their time, unloaded everything carefully, arranged bins, and boxes in our garage for us. Moved heavy items into the kitchen and into the house. They set up our hutch in the dining room. They even stopped to play with her two golden retrievers for a minute. If you need movers if you need help, I cannot recommend these guys more highly.”
jim loiselle
Google review · North Myrtle Beach, SC location
★★★★★
“Mike, Jon and Darius were friendly, personable and worked their tails off for us! We will absolutely refer this moving company anytime. So professional and hard working! Thank you!”
Wendy Brown
Google review · North Myrtle Beach, SC location
Your Garden City Moving Crew
Your Garden City move is handled by our North Myrtle Beach, SC crew, based at 2111 Highway 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. That’s about 25 miles (around 40 minutes) from Garden City, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.
Call your local crew: 910-758-0081
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM
Garden City, SC Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Garden City and all of Horry County.
Long-Distance Moving
Upfront pricing for moves out of state.
Packing & Unpacking
Full or partial packing with quality materials.
Storage
Short- and long-term storage between homes.
Commercial Moving
Offices, retail, and restaurant moves done right.
Junk Removal
Clear out what you do not want to move.
Military Moves
Careful moves on tight PCS timelines.
Piano & Safe Moving
Heavy and specialty items handled safely.
Garden City, SC Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, especially during hurricane season.
Garden City at a Glance
11,591
Population
62.2 years
Median Age
$217,400
Median Home Value
$47,249
Median Household Income
22.0 min
Average Commute
85.4% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Garden City CDP, SC, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Garden City, SC
Garden City is served by Horry County Schools. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Seaside Elementary
Grades PK-4
St. James Elementary
Grades PK-4
St. James Intermediate
Grades 5-6
St. James Middle
Grades 7-8
St. James High
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Horry County Schools.
Places to Eat in Garden City
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Conch Cafe
Seafood • Visit website
Greg's Cabana Bar and Grill
American, bar • Visit website
Sara J's Seafood Restaurant
Seafood • Visit website
Gulfstream Cafe
Seafood, American • Visit website
Mango Thai Cuisine
Thai • Facebook page
Causeway Grill & Raw Bar
Seafood, raw bar • Facebook page
Things to Do in Garden City
The Pier at Garden City
Public fishing pier with an arcade and bar over the ocean. • Map
Garden City Beach
Wide public beach on the barrier island reached by the Atlantic Avenue causeway. • Map
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Boardwalk along the salt marsh lined with waterfront restaurants. • Map
Huntington Beach State Park
State park with beach, marsh boardwalk and Atalaya castle. • Map
Brookgreen Gardens
National historic landmark sculpture garden and zoo. • Map
Moving to or from Garden City? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Garden City: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Garden City. Here’s what we plan around.
Free beach access parking
Horry County offers free, year-round parking at all oceanfront beach accesses in Garden City.
Paid lots for overflow
Extra paid parking is available in lots along Magnolia Drive off Waccamaw Drive and at the Ambrosino lot near Azalea Drive.
Streetscape lane closures
Streetscape work along South Waccamaw Drive started near the county line in September 2026 and will move north in phases through 2029. Expect lane closures and detours.
Two counties, two centers
On the Horry side, unincorporated residents use the McDowell Shortcut center at 10622 McDowell Shortcut Rd., which is closed Tuesdays. Georgetown County’s Murrells Inlet center at 5455 Wesley Rd. is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Fourth of July parade
Garden City holds a Fourth of July golf cart parade, so allow extra time if you’re moving that day.
What Shapes Your Garden City Move Cost
No surprises. Here is exactly what goes into your quote, so you can plan with confidence.
Home Size
How many rooms and how much furniture. A condo and a four-bedroom house are very different jobs.
Distance
Across town, across Horry County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Moves onto Garden City Beach cross the Atlantic Avenue causeway bridge, and many homes are raised on pilings with long exterior stairs.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Garden City, SC Moving FAQs
Yes. We check access ahead of time and send the right size truck for your street.
Yes. We coordinate by phone and text and send photos when the job is done.
Yes. We book elevators, follow HOA rules, and protect hallways and doorways.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Yes. We move houses, condos and beach cottages throughout Garden City from our North Myrtle Beach office. We’re family-owned and insured, and we’ve served the Grand Strand since 2015.
Yes. We provide certificates of insurance free of charge. Send us the association’s details when you book.
Local moves are billed by the hour, and the clock starts when our crew arrives. Every piece of furniture is pad-wrapped, and quotes are free.
Ready to Move In or Out of Garden City?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Garden City Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Garden City.
Garden City Beach
A community of 10,235 (2020) between Surfside Beach and the Georgetown County line. The developed beach continues into Georgetown County to the mouth of Murrells Inlet.
Waccamaw Drive and Atlantic Avenue
The main beach corridor, now under a five-phase county streetscape project that adds parking, crosswalks and lighting.
The Pier at Garden City
A pier about 668 feet long that replaced the Kingfisher Pier after Hurricane Hugo. It fully reopened in July 1992.
US 17 Business
The main road through the center of Garden City, running 10 miles northeast to Myrtle Beach. US 17 forms the northwest border.
Surfside Beach
"The Family Beach," a town of 4,155 (2020) on Garden City's northeast border.
Murrells Inlet
The Georgetown County community just south, known for its half-mile Marshwalk.
Huntington Beach State Park
A 2,500-acre coastal park near Murrells Inlet and home to Atalaya Castle.
Garden City Areas We Serve
Barrier-island beach homes
The island side holds raised beach houses and oceanfront condos, many used as vacation rentals.
Mainland retirement communities
The mainland side has many 55-plus neighborhoods, manufactured-home communities and golf villas, and the median age is over 60.
Condos and townhomes
Condo complexes along Highway 17 Business and near the causeway range from walk-up to elevator buildings.