Kim's Myrtle Beach Must-See-and-Do's!
Sightseeing
(21 mls south)The fishing village of Murrells Inlet was once the lair of the infamous pirate Blackbeard. Today, it’s an outdoorsman’s dream. No matter your boating preference, there is an experience for every taste. And when visiting what is known as the “seafood capital of South Carolina,” you know a delicious meal awaits after a fun-filled day. The popular MarshWalk comes alive after dark, with live music streaming from several waterfront establishments that offer spectacular views. Beautiful waterfront dining and live entertainment aren’t the only things Murrells Inlet has to offer. Start your day kayaking at sunrise or head out for a day-long, chartered deep sea fishing excursion. Those interested in art and history will be thrilled to discover Brookgreen Gardens, a national historic landmark showcasing the world’s largest collection of outdoor American sculpture. Across the street from Brookgreen Gardens is one of the regions two state parks, Huntington Beach State Park.
151 locals recommend
Murrells Inlet
(21 mls south)The fishing village of Murrells Inlet was once the lair of the infamous pirate Blackbeard. Today, it’s an outdoorsman’s dream. No matter your boating preference, there is an experience for every taste. And when visiting what is known as the “seafood capital of South Carolina,” you know a delicious meal awaits after a fun-filled day. The popular MarshWalk comes alive after dark, with live music streaming from several waterfront establishments that offer spectacular views. Beautiful waterfront dining and live entertainment aren’t the only things Murrells Inlet has to offer. Start your day kayaking at sunrise or head out for a day-long, chartered deep sea fishing excursion. Those interested in art and history will be thrilled to discover Brookgreen Gardens, a national historic landmark showcasing the world’s largest collection of outdoor American sculpture. Across the street from Brookgreen Gardens is one of the regions two state parks, Huntington Beach State Park.
Food scene
(21 mls near Murrells Inlet) - Craft Beer, Wine Bar. Coffee, Bottle Shop. Take home your favorite bottle of wine or favorite craft brew - either a bottle, can, or growler. They feature Old and New World wines and Carolina Craft Brews. There are over 300 bottles of wine available and over 100 different beers in cans or bottles.
Cap'n Cork
4410 US Highway 17 Bypass South(21 mls near Murrells Inlet) - Craft Beer, Wine Bar. Coffee, Bottle Shop. Take home your favorite bottle of wine or favorite craft brew - either a bottle, can, or growler. They feature Old and New World wines and Carolina Craft Brews. There are over 300 bottles of wine available and over 100 different beers in cans or bottles.
Duplin Winery (6.6 mls north) - Our favorite place to hang out!!! Looking for a perfect way to unwind after a long day? Uncork the sweeter side of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at Duplin Winery, makers of America’s favorite Muscadine wine. Kick back with a glass of something cool, sweet and easy, or gather some friends for a wine tasting. Live music and snacks and a great outdoor seating area!
Their wine tastings let you sample at least ten preselected Duplin wines while one of their associates walk you through the flavors and history of each wine. A $15.00 deluxe wine tasting includes a gourmet cheese dip, homemade gourmet crackers, and a glass of wine after the tasting has been completed.
110 locals recommend
Duplin Winery
4650 Hwy 17 SDuplin Winery (6.6 mls north) - Our favorite place to hang out!!! Looking for a perfect way to unwind after a long day? Uncork the sweeter side of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at Duplin Winery, makers of America’s favorite Muscadine wine. Kick back with a glass of something cool, sweet and easy, or gather some friends for a wine tasting. Live music and snacks and a great outdoor seating area!
Their wine tastings let you sample at least ten preselected Duplin wines while one of their associates walk you through the flavors and history of each wine. A $15.00 deluxe wine tasting includes a gourmet cheese dip, homemade gourmet crackers, and a glass of wine after the tasting has been completed.
2 Wineries; #1 Carolina Vineyards and #2 Boardwalk Wineries (1 located at Barefoot 6.6 mls., and 1 located on the Boardwalk)
Carolina Vineyards Winery
4720 Hwy 17 S2 Wineries; #1 Carolina Vineyards and #2 Boardwalk Wineries (1 located at Barefoot 6.6 mls., and 1 located on the Boardwalk)
Shopping
#1 Tanger Outlets Hwy 17 (4.3 mls north) - HUGE outlet mall with 111 stores!
#2 Tanger Outlets Hwy 501 (11mls. west) - 78 outlet stores
268 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach Hwy 17
10835 Kings Rd#1 Tanger Outlets Hwy 17 (4.3 mls north) - HUGE outlet mall with 111 stores!
#2 Tanger Outlets Hwy 501 (11mls. west) - 78 outlet stores
The Market Common (12 mls south near the airport) From Pottery Barn to White House Black Market and all the unique boutiques in between, there's fun for everyone with cool restaurants, bowling, movies, a day spa and exciting family events all year round!!
243 locals recommend
The Market Common
4017 Deville StThe Market Common (12 mls south near the airport) From Pottery Barn to White House Black Market and all the unique boutiques in between, there's fun for everyone with cool restaurants, bowling, movies, a day spa and exciting family events all year round!!
Barefoot Landing (6.2 mls. north) - We go here each visit! Just a cool place to hang out, shop, get Carmel corn & fudge & salt water taffy, and have dinner! Set along the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing is one of the most unique & popular shopping, dining & entertainment destinations you will ever experience.
433 locals recommend
Barefoot Landing
4886 Hwy 17 SBarefoot Landing (6.2 mls. north) - We go here each visit! Just a cool place to hang out, shop, get Carmel corn & fudge & salt water taffy, and have dinner! Set along the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing is one of the most unique & popular shopping, dining & entertainment destinations you will ever experience.
Amusement Park/Water Park
Family Kingdom Amusement Park (6.7 mls. south near the Boardwalk) - There’s just a special place in the hearts of families everywhere for that old-time warm, friendly amusement park by the sea. Family Kingdom features more than 38 thrilling rides. In the last few years, we added four exciting new rides including the Twist ‘n Shout steel roller coaster, the interactive Jump Around Dune Buggies, and the Magic Bikes. Of course, your favorites are ready and waiting. Hold on as the Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster takes your breath away at every turn, splash down on our Log Flume, free-fall 110 feet in our Slingshot Drop Zone, bounce a bit on our bumper cars or hit the Go-Kart tracks. The Picnic Pavilion is a covered dining area that can accommodate up to 100 guests for birthday parties, family reunions or any group outing.
166 locals recommend
Family Kingdom Amusement Park
300 Ocean BlvdFamily Kingdom Amusement Park (6.7 mls. south near the Boardwalk) - There’s just a special place in the hearts of families everywhere for that old-time warm, friendly amusement park by the sea. Family Kingdom features more than 38 thrilling rides. In the last few years, we added four exciting new rides including the Twist ‘n Shout steel roller coaster, the interactive Jump Around Dune Buggies, and the Magic Bikes. Of course, your favorites are ready and waiting. Hold on as the Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster takes your breath away at every turn, splash down on our Log Flume, free-fall 110 feet in our Slingshot Drop Zone, bounce a bit on our bumper cars or hit the Go-Kart tracks. The Picnic Pavilion is a covered dining area that can accommodate up to 100 guests for birthday parties, family reunions or any group outing.
Ripley's Believe IT or NOT (5.8 mls downtown at the Boardwalk) - This is such a fun place for kids!! Discover the strange, the shocking, and beautiful at Ripley's Believe It or Not! on Ocean Blvd. Enjoy eye-popping exhibits where you can pose with the world’s tallest man, lose yourself in some mind-boggling visual illusions, and even see a cannibal skull!
75 locals recommend
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
901 N Ocean BlvdRipley's Believe IT or NOT (5.8 mls downtown at the Boardwalk) - This is such a fun place for kids!! Discover the strange, the shocking, and beautiful at Ripley's Believe It or Not! on Ocean Blvd. Enjoy eye-popping exhibits where you can pose with the world’s tallest man, lose yourself in some mind-boggling visual illusions, and even see a cannibal skull!
WonderWorks (at B at the B) One of our favorite places to visit; we could have spent 6-8 hours there! WonderWorks is an amusement park "for the mind", with 41,000 square feet of “edu-tainment”. The attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination. Get tickets online (you will still have to wait in line)
90 locals recommend
WonderWorks Myrtle Beach
1313 Celebrity CirWonderWorks (at B at the B) One of our favorite places to visit; we could have spent 6-8 hours there! WonderWorks is an amusement park "for the mind", with 41,000 square feet of “edu-tainment”. The attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination. Get tickets online (you will still have to wait in line)
Myrtle Waves Water Park (6.4 mls. south) - This is a personal favorite, our family LOVES this water park!! South Carolina's largest water park with 24 slides and attractions and 1.2 Million gallons of family fun. Relax by the wave pool, rent a private cabana, splash on exciting slides, raft rides or kiddie play areas. Perfect for groups and birthdays, too! Two new rides this season is an extreme water attraction, The Rockin Ray and recently added this summer is Tsunami! The park is open May 20 weekends thru Memorial Day, June 3 thru August 20 and August 26 weekends thru September 4.
107 locals recommend
Myrtle Waves Water Park
3000 Mr. Joe White AveMyrtle Waves Water Park (6.4 mls. south) - This is a personal favorite, our family LOVES this water park!! South Carolina's largest water park with 24 slides and attractions and 1.2 Million gallons of family fun. Relax by the wave pool, rent a private cabana, splash on exciting slides, raft rides or kiddie play areas. Perfect for groups and birthdays, too! Two new rides this season is an extreme water attraction, The Rockin Ray and recently added this summer is Tsunami! The park is open May 20 weekends thru Memorial Day, June 3 thru August 20 and August 26 weekends thru September 4.
Shopping/dining/amusement
Broadway at the Beach (5.1 miles. south) - Every time we visit Myrtle, we love to hang out at Broadway! It's dining, shopping, amusement park all rolled into one! AND, it's situated around a mini-lake! Broadway at the Beach stands alone as by far the most popular tourist destination in the entire Myrtle Beach area for shopping, entertainment, attractions and restaurants
746 locals recommend
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity CirBroadway at the Beach (5.1 miles. south) - Every time we visit Myrtle, we love to hang out at Broadway! It's dining, shopping, amusement park all rolled into one! AND, it's situated around a mini-lake! Broadway at the Beach stands alone as by far the most popular tourist destination in the entire Myrtle Beach area for shopping, entertainment, attractions and restaurants
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade (5.8mls. south) - The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Entertainment District boasts an amazing location in downtown Myrtle Beach. Along with 1.2 miles of walkable boardwalk, the downtown Myrtle Beach area is home to tons of great shops, restaurants, hotels, rides, attractions, and entertainment. Known as “the heart of Myrtle Beach,” the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Entertainment District has something for people of all ages to enjoy.Amusement park, shopping and festivals year round!
162 locals recommend
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and PromenadeMyrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade (5.8mls. south) - The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Entertainment District boasts an amazing location in downtown Myrtle Beach. Along with 1.2 miles of walkable boardwalk, the downtown Myrtle Beach area is home to tons of great shops, restaurants, hotels, rides, attractions, and entertainment. Known as “the heart of Myrtle Beach,” the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Entertainment District has something for people of all ages to enjoy.Amusement park, shopping and festivals year round!
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50+ miniature golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area!
SO many Mini Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach , and our goal is to do ALL of them. Try it! Even if you are a group of adults, its a great way to spend an afternoon or evening; each one is SO unique! Known as the mini golf seaside capital of the world, the Myrtle Beach area boasts more than 50 miniature golf courses on the Grand Strand. With themes ranging from pirates, to quaking volcanos to a casual adventure through a foreign land, there’s a course for every family. Search "Top 10 mini golf in Myrtle Beach". You won't be disappointed. Some of them are pretty impressive.