Allowed
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina, Horry·Metal detecting
Metal detecting is allowed on the open public beach within Myrtle Beach city limits, but not in the dunes. Holes can't exceed 2 feet and metal shovels are banned — a 2021 city ordinance carved out a specific exception for sand scoops used while detecting.
- The City of Myrtle Beach's own government has confirmed metal detecting is allowed on the open public beach — but not in the dunes, on street ends, or on other public property
- Holes and trenches can't exceed 2 feet deep, and every hole must be filled in before you leave, under City Code § 5-20