99 Things To Do Around The Grand Strand

IT'S SUMMERTIME & THE LIVING'S EASY IN THE GRAND STRAND

While it’s been warm and sunny along the Grand Strand for weeks, the 1st Official Day of Summer is here! Although there’s never really a bad time to enjoy life at the beach, the beginning of summer signifies something more. It marks the beginning of long days spent soaking up the sun, digging in the sand, and splashing in the waves. Whether you are looking to just vacation in Myrtle Beach, are seeking to more permanently relocate here or even if you already live here, our annual list of 99 Things To Do Around Myrtle Beach is the guide to get you started having fun no matter what season it is!

99 FUN THINGS TO DO AROUND MYRTLE BEACH!

1. Take a walk down the 2nd Avenue Pier, the longest pier in Myrtle Beach
2. Tour Twelve 33 Distillery in Little River
3. See our city like never before on the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel offering soaring, panoramic views of our coastline
4. You must go miniature golfing! The Grand Strand has more more miniature golf courses per square mile than anywhere else on earth! It’s safe to say we are the miniature golf capital of the world.
5. Explore the unique area of Hog Inlet near Cherry Grove
6. Rent a jet ski to see dolphins
7. Try some of the 40 flavors of ice cream at Kirk’s Ice Cream Parlor in Myrtle Beach
8. Go Zip-lining in the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach
9. Have dinner on the marshwalk and see the beloved goats that inhabit “Goat Island”
10. Go to the nostalgic Boardwalk Arcade in Myrtle Beach
11. Visit the Art Museum of Myrtle Beach and explore their current exhibits
12. Thompson Farm at Brickyard Plantation: Drive-in Movie Summer Series 2020 at the farm
13. Go to a concert at House Of Blues
14. Enjoy live, local music and entertainment during events at Marina Park
15. Check out the Annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival
16. Explore WonderWorks, an amusement park combining education & entertainment
17. Take a Plantation River Tour in Murrells Inlet
18. Visit Hobcaw Barony Plantation Research Reserve in Georgetown
19. Visit the Pier at Garden City Beach
20. Pick up fresh groceries from a local Farmers Market
21. Shuck all-you-can-eat oysters at the annual Surfrider Oyster Roast
22. Visit Brookgreen Gardens' current exhibit until September 12: Bruce Monro - Southern Light 
23. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Peace Love & Little Donuts or the all-new Duck Donuts in Myrtle Beach
24. Dine & admire works of art from artists all over the country at Collector’s Cafe
25. Escape (or try to) from the Riddles Escape Room
26. Catch incredible sunsets over cocktails and conversation at Anchor Cafe
27. Listen to music outdoors during summertime at the annual Concert On The Green
28. Bring the kids to Savannah’s Playground in Market Common
29. See a show at the Carolina Opry Theatre
30. Attend Downtown Pawleys Live to shop local vendors while listening to live music
31. Test your luck on the Big “M” Casino Cruise
32. Visit the Atalaya Castle at Huntington Beach State Park
33. Enjoy a little retail therapy at Pawleys Island Hammock Shops
34. Tour Thompson Farm & Nursery and get up close and personal with their farm animals
35. Visit Ripley’s Aquarium to see thousands of sea animals up-close
36. Golf one of our award winning courses with more than 90 to choose from
37. Learn the unique art of glass blowing at Conway Glass
38. See classic and antique car at Wheels of Yesteryear Museum
39. Take a stroll and enjoy the local wildlife of the wetlands at the Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens
40. Challenge yourself at the Go Ape Treetop Adventure course
41. See the Wooden Boat Show in Georgetown
42. Spend a summer day at Myrtle Waves, South Carolina’s largest water park
43. Tour the Coastal Carolina University campus
44. Put your physical fitness to the test at the Carolina Forest Bike & Run Park
45. Try fresh and local seafood at the restaurants of Murrells Inlet Marshwalk
46. Visit the historic southern rice plantation of Hopsewee Plantation
47. Hangout at 810 in Myrtle Beach or North Myrtle Beach for bowling, arcade fun, food & drinks
48. Go camping at Myrtle Beach State Park
49. Check out Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, it’s the strangest place at the beach!
50. Visit Duplin Winery in North Myrtle Beach for a wine tasting
51. Release some tension with axe throwing at Jack Axe Throwing in Myrtle Beach
52. Spend a weekend with country music's hottest artists at Carolina Country Music Festival
53. Go on a fishing trip in and around the Lowcountry area of Georgetown
54. Ride a horse on the beach with Inlet Point Plantation Stables
55. Tour the Hopesewee Plantation in Georgetown
56. Have dinner at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
57. Take surfing lessons, paddleboard, or kayak at multiple locations along the Grand Strand
58. If that’s not exciting enough, try Myrtle Beach SUP Yoga… Yoga on a paddleboard!
59. Make plans to laugh at Comedy Cabana, our areas oldest comedy club
60. Catch a NASCAR racing experience at the Myrtle Beach Speedway
61. Visit the Kaminski House Museum built in 1769
62. Go to Sweeties in Georgetown for their infamous pralines
63. Catch some fish off the Apache pier, the longest wooden fishing pier on the East coast
64. Learn how to make pottery at Lineta Pritchard Pottery Studio
65. Visit the Rice Museum in Georgetown
66. Plan a day trip to the historic city of Charleston
67. Hike on the East Coast Greenway, the country’s longest connected walking & biking route from Maine to Florida
68. See the Long Bay Symphony
69. Walk along the Waccamaw River at Conway's Riverwalk
70. Shop boutiques and more at Barefoot Landing
71. Learn about space and astronomy at the Ingram Planetarium
72. See the dueling pianos at Crocodile Rocks
73. Ride a roller coaster at Family Kingdom Amusement Park
74. Attend the annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
75. Visit the Hollywood Wax Museum
76. Plan a day trip to Wilmington
77. Take a helicopter tour over the heart of Myrtle Beach’s city
78. Parasail over the Atlantic Ocean
79. Take your best camera to Brookgreen Gardens sculpture garden and wildlife preserve
80. Test your swing at Top Golf while dining, drinking, and relaxing on the rooftop terrace
81. Go to a Myrtle Beach Pelicans baseball game
82. Watch a Broadway play at Theatre of the Republic
83. Take a walk on Myrtle Beach’s famous oceanfront boardwalk
84. Stop by the Warbird Park to see several old fighter aircrafts
85. Go to the Dragon Boat Race in Myrtle Beach
86. Check out a live band while enjoying some locally brewed beer at the Boathouse on the Waterway
87. Water sports enthusiasts will love the Shark Wake Park offering wakeboarding and an inflatable floating aqua park
88. Go to a show at the Alabama Theatre
89. Kids AND adults will enjoy JumpJam Jungle Floats of the Grand Strand the ultimate floating waterpark located on the Intracoastal Waterway and The Murrells Inlet Marshwalk
90. Fine dining has never been so spooky at the haunted Brentwood Restaurant & Wine bistro
91. Travel offshore on the New Inlet Princess for a deep sea fishing adventure
92. Take a biking adventure on the Waccamaw Neck Bikeway on the south end
93. Learn how the official state dance of South Carolina - The Shag!
94. Quietly admire the local sea turtles during nesting season (remember, no lights)
95. Go to the Little River Shrimp Festival
96. Browse boutiques and sit down for a meal at Market common, a shopping & dining mecca
97. Spend time exploring the historic waterfront district of Georgetown
98. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch Movies Under The Stars at Market Common
99. Grab some cocktails at the Pier View Open Air Bar

And The List Goes On...

As you can see, with so many awarded restaurants, attractions, historical interests and a thriving cultural scene, the Myrtle Beach area is certainly a city on the move!