PARK NEWS
Due to high visitation and limited parking, temporary park closures may occur on weekends and holidays. Visitors are encouraged to arrive outside of peak hours (10 a.m.–2 p.m.).
Huntington Beach
HOURS
6 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily (extended to 10 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
Atalaya Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily (extended to 5 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time) PLEASE NOTE: Atalaya is the venue for many large events throughout the year and may be closed in correspondence to these events. For current information, please contact the park office.
Spoonbills Ice Cream:
11 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily
OFFICE
9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily (extended to 8 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
ADMISSION
$8/adult; $5/ S.C. Senior; $4/youth age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.
Atalaya admission: $2/person ages 6 and up. Children 5 and under admitted free.
PETS
Huntington Beach State Park is a dog friendly park year round. Please keep in mind that all dogs must remain on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Dogs are allowed on the south end of the beach. Dogs are prohibited in buildings, including Atalaya and on the north end of the beach. The north end extends from the beach access at the north parking lot to the jetty.
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EV Charging Station
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- Access Guide
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GET SOME GEAR!
Huntington Beach State Park
Coast
Atalaya Festival
The 50th Annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival
September 26-28, 2025, Come shop & enjoy great music & food!
Atalaya Artist Applications for 2025 are now closed. Applications for the 2026 festival will open in spring 2026. In the meantime, explore other creative opportunities through the Sesquicentennial Artisan's Market and the South Carolina State Parks Artist in Residence program.
Featuring over 100 of the finest artisans, the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival provides aesthetic beauty against a background of natural beauty. Enjoy fine art, quality crafts and local food, along with the musical offerings of several of the area’s finest musicians.
For more information call Huntington Beach State Park 843-237-4440.
Festival Sponsor
A special thank you to our festival sponsor, Brookgreen Gardens. Plan a visit and explore the connection to the Atalaya Castle and Huntington Beach State Park while you're here!
Admission & Important Info
- Daily admission for the festival is $10 per adult (age 16 and older). Those ages 15 and under are FREE.
- Admission may be purchased at the festival gate in the park.
- The park passport does not allow free entry into the festival and does not give a discount on festival admission.
- Dogs/pets of any kind are not permitted through the festival gates.
- Most areas inside the festival gates are not wheelchair or stroller friendly.
Festival Hours
- Friday, Sept. 26 - gates open at noon and close at 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 27 - gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 28 - gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.
Artist Information
2025 Food Vendor Information
- Surf Dawgs - Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fries
- Fish Shak - Fried Fish
- Caribbean Jerk Chicken - Jerk Chicken
- Twisted Jacks - Soft Pretzels
- Dixieland Kettle Corn - Kettle Corn
- Lemons & Dough - Lemonade and Doughnuts
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Smoothies
- A Coffee Movement - Coffee
2025 Entertainment Information
Friday, September 26
12 - 1 p.m. - Kennady Murlin
2 - 5 p.m. - Sweet Sweet
Saturday, September 27
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Austin Perry
2 - 5 p.m. - Melissa Joiner Duo
Sunday, September 28
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Fair Trade
2 - 5 p.m. - Mark McKinney & Co
General Information
- Festival Brochure & List of Artists
- Exhibitor Space Layout
- Park information
- Festival Lodging Information
- South Carolina's Hammock Coast
Visitors will also be treated to live music by accomplished local musicians on a stage in the courtyard, as well as a food court with seafood, barbecue and other local culinary delights.
The festival spotlights the park’s natural beauty and the amenities offered to visitors year-round. Located along U.S. 17 in Murrells Inlet, Huntington Beach State Park offers several hundred thousand visitors a year one of the most pristine beaches on the Grand Strand. The 2,500-acre park’s freshwater lagoon, salt marsh and maritime forest also are outstanding examples of the state’s natural coastal environment, and the park is widely regarded as one of the best birding sites along the East Coast. Its natural history is highlighted in the park’s environmental education center.
Check out our Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival photos gallery at the bottom of this page!
We invite you to share your festival photos using #SCStateParks or you can also upload your photos below! We may feature your shots on our social media, website, or in our marketing photos.
We hope to see you at Atalaya soon!
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