What to do in Grand Strand

Activities, attractions and tours

At the north end of the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach, you'll find pier 14. It makes a great place to watch the sunrise! #goldenhour
At the north end of the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach, you'll find pier 14. It makes a great place to watch the sunrise! #goldenhour
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Definitely walk to the pier when at Cherry Grove Beach.
The Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel is just off Ocean boulevard by the infamous Gay Dolphin. Grab a seat that affords you sweeping views of the coastline. For a few extra bucks you can grab a nightpass too where they light the wheel up in neon.
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1. Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront promenade with plenty of shops, restaurants and family entertainment. It runs for 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers), providing excellent views of the Atlantic Ocean beyond the scenic beach. Stroll down the boardwalk with your family to get a sense of the fun ambiance in Myrtle Beach.
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA city skyline.; Shutterstock ID 280876238

2. Broadway at the Beach

Broadway at the Beach is a sprawling, family-friendly entertainment center set around Lake Broadway.
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Broadway at the Beach which includes rides

3. Ripley's Aquarium

Part of the family-oriented Broadway on the Beach complex, Ripley’s Aquarium is home to a diverse and colorful array of marine life. It’s easy to spend an afternoon here and a great choice on overcast days.
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Ripley\'s Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views

4. SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

Take flight on the SkyWheel Myrtle Beach and enjoy unbeatable views of the city and greater South Carolina coastline from one of 42 air-conditioned gondolas. The SkyWheel is one of the main attractions on the city’s 1.2-mile (1.9-kilometer)long Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade.
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SkyWheel Myrtle Beach showing night scenes

5. Barefoot Landing

With boats passing close by as you shop and dine, North Myrtle Beach’s Barefoot Landing on the Waterway is a great place to spend some of your vacation time. Browse for necessities, luxury items and souvenirs in more than 40 boutiques and national retail stores, with an excellent selection of merchandise from which to choose. Look for designer sunglasses or beachwear, surfing gear and even Christmas items.
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Go place to shop, eat or just walking around just like the boardwalk. It's also pet friendly someplaces.

6. Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach State Park comprises an oceanfront maritime forest on the Grand Strand coastline. It is a serene and picturesque park that is ideal for picnicking, hiking and beachcombing. Explore some of the site’s 312 acres (126 hectares) of scenic terrain to get closer to nature.
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Myrtle Beach State Park showing general coastal views and fishing as well as a couple

What to do in Grand Strand

Popular places to visit

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk which includes night scenes and street scenes

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

3/5(6 reviews)

Bring your family to this pleasant coastal avenue with excellent beaches, an entertainment district and lively piers with varied restaurants.

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Broadway at the Beach showing a bay or harbor and signage

Broadway at the Beach

2/5(1 review)

A world of fun for all the family, this vast amusement complex offers seemingly endless options for dining, entertainment and shopping.

Broadway at the Beach
Family Kingdom Amusement Park which includes night scenes and rides

Family Kingdom Amusement Park

Bring the children to Family Kingdom Amusement Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Myrtle Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area.

Family Kingdom Amusement Park
Ripley\'s Aquarium

Ripley's Aquarium

Get up-close to thousands of fascinating, sometimes dangerous, sea creatures at South Carolina’s most popular attraction.

Ripley's Aquarium
AAT61E Myrtle Beach Convention Center South Carolina USA. Image shot 2004. Exact date unknown.

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

After visiting Myrtle Beach Convention Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Myrtle Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.

Myrtle Beach Convention Center
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach showing night scenes

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

1/5(1 review)

Take in panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and South Carolina coastline from one of North America’s tallest observation wheels.

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
Barefoot Landing which includes a lake or waterhole

Barefoot Landing

Stroll along an important waterway, shop, dine and listen to live music. It’s a great way to experience this popular attraction at your leisure.

Barefoot Landing
Love the effect that the wind had on the water 😍 #adventure

Myrtle Beach Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Myrtle Beach Beaches during your trip to Myrtle Beach? Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

Myrtle Beach Beaches
The Market Common showing a garden and flowers

The Market Common

3/5(1 review)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at The Market Common during your stay in Myrtle Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area.

The Market Common

Explore areas of Grand Strand

Vast sandbar at North end of Cherry Grove Beach where people sunbath on beautiful beach while on summer vacation at North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina

Cherry Grove Beach

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Cherry Grove Beach. A stop by Cherry Grove Beach or Ocean Drive Beach might round out your trip.

Cherry Grove Beach
OD Pavilion Amusement Park featuring rides

Ocean Drive

Ocean Drive is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like OD Pavilion Amusement Park and Ocean Drive Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of North Myrtle Beach.

Ocean Drive
Panoramic aerial view of Myrtle Beach skylineon a sunny day from drone point of view, South Carolina

Windy Hill

While visiting Windy Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Windy Hill Beach and Alabama Theatre.

Windy Hill
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach showing night scenes

Downtown Myrtle Beach

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Myrtle Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ripley's Believe It or Not and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach.

Downtown Myrtle Beach
Way to the beach. Ocean beach view.Marine landscape with wooden boardwalk leads to the atlantic ocean beach. Pawleys Island, Myrtle Beach area, South Carolina USA.; Shutterstock ID 713221204; Purchase

Crescent Beach

While visiting Crescent Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Crescent Beach and North Myrtle Beach Beaches.

Crescent Beach
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Long Bay Estates

While visiting Long Bay Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Myrtle Beach State Park and Myrtle Beach Beaches.

Long Bay Estates

Day trip destinations from Grand Strand

Aerial of Conway, small town on a bluff overlooking the Waccamaw River in South Carolina with typical main street, water tower, marina in Horry county

Conway

Myrtle Beach which includes general coastal views and fishing as well as a small group of people

Myrtle Beach