Myrtle Beach fun, food and free time activities

Jennifer
Myrtle Beach fun, food and free time activities

Outdoor activities that aren't the beach

If you want something that's not on the beach here's a list of things to do.
Amusement ride section, dining galore, movies and more shopping than you can shake a stick at makes this a great destination for any day or night. And there's FREE parking! Plus fireworks on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning June 4th - through Labor day.
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Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Cir
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Amusement ride section, dining galore, movies and more shopping than you can shake a stick at makes this a great destination for any day or night. And there's FREE parking! Plus fireworks on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning June 4th - through Labor day.
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!
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The Market Common
4017 Deville St
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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!
Yes, it's at the beach but you don't have to get sandy to enjoy the restaurants, arcades, souvenir stores, a small amusements section, The Sky Wheel, Ripley's Believe it or Not and the absolute best gift shop in the area- The Gay Dolphin.
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Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade
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Yes, it's at the beach but you don't have to get sandy to enjoy the restaurants, arcades, souvenir stores, a small amusements section, The Sky Wheel, Ripley's Believe it or Not and the absolute best gift shop in the area- The Gay Dolphin.
This is my favorite souvenir shop - it's where I go when I need a beach themed gift or souvenir. Located on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, this store gets it's own listing for it's multi-floor store with everything you've ever thought of - seriously. From Elvis statues to fairies to decorative hooks to shirts to shells. If you can't find it there, you don't need it. Be sure to plan for at least an hour to wander each and every corner of this store!
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Gay Dolphin Gift Cove
916 N Ocean Blvd
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This is my favorite souvenir shop - it's where I go when I need a beach themed gift or souvenir. Located on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, this store gets it's own listing for it's multi-floor store with everything you've ever thought of - seriously. From Elvis statues to fairies to decorative hooks to shirts to shells. If you can't find it there, you don't need it. Be sure to plan for at least an hour to wander each and every corner of this store!
Indoor/outdoor recreation complex with 7 go-kart tracks, rock climbing, tot rides & mini-golf.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broadway Grand Prix
1820 21st Ave N
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indoor/outdoor recreation complex with 7 go-kart tracks, rock climbing, tot rides & mini-golf.
Spacious seasonal water park featuring 30+ rides from a 10-story water slide to a lazy river. It's the closest water park to the condo!
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Parque acuático Myrtle Waves
3000 Mr. Joe White Ave
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spacious seasonal water park featuring 30+ rides from a 10-story water slide to a lazy river. It's the closest water park to the condo!
Two 18 holes courses in one place!
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Captain Hook's Adventure Golf
2205 N Kings Hwy
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Two 18 holes courses in one place!
Single A minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Great family fun with terrific theme nights.
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Myrtle Beach Pelicans
1251 21st Ave N
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Single A minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Great family fun with terrific theme nights.
The best kept secret in South Carolina - Historic Georgetown, a small southern coastal town filled with charm, history and personality. It's the little town you've been looking for... https://www.historicgeorgetownsc.com/home-historic-georgetown-sc
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Georgetown
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The best kept secret in South Carolina - Historic Georgetown, a small southern coastal town filled with charm, history and personality. It's the little town you've been looking for... https://www.historicgeorgetownsc.com/home-historic-georgetown-sc
A gorgeous walk on a boardwalk is just the thing to whet your appetite. The Marshwalk features easily a dozen restaurants and goat island, too! (Yep, goat island)
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Paseo del Pantano de Murrells Inlet
4065 U.S. 17 Business
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A gorgeous walk on a boardwalk is just the thing to whet your appetite. The Marshwalk features easily a dozen restaurants and goat island, too! (Yep, goat island)
Acres and acres of greenery and gardens. If you're looking for some quiet time outdoors that's not on the beach this is the place.
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BROOKGREEN GARDENS
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Acres and acres of greenery and gardens. If you're looking for some quiet time outdoors that's not on the beach this is the place.
A fun mini golfing adventure with views that cannot be beat! Note:. there's lots of walking and stairs on this course.
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Mt. Atlanticus Minotaur Golf
707 N Kings Hwy
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A fun mini golfing adventure with views that cannot be beat! Note:. there's lots of walking and stairs on this course.
Roller skating! Go-karts! Virtual reality! Arcade games! Inflatables! and a snack bar/limited bar. Thursday nights are adult only skating and lessons for all on Wednesday at 6.
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Fun Warehouse
2349 Dick Pond Rd
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Roller skating! Go-karts! Virtual reality! Arcade games! Inflatables! and a snack bar/limited bar. Thursday nights are adult only skating and lessons for all on Wednesday at 6.

Rainy Day? There's still lots to do!

As much as we hate to admit it, it's gonna rain some times...
The Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center is a landmark in Myrtle Beach and a highlight of Broadway at the Beach. It's at the intersection of Highway 17 Bypass and 21st Avenue and it's where you'll spot the Great Ape of Myrtle Beach climbing up the building.
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Museo de Cera de Hollywood
1808 21st Ave N
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The Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center is a landmark in Myrtle Beach and a highlight of Broadway at the Beach. It's at the intersection of Highway 17 Bypass and 21st Avenue and it's where you'll spot the Great Ape of Myrtle Beach climbing up the building.
WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind with 50,000 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. This once top-secret laboratory was located in the Bermuda triangle. An experiment gone awry lifted the laboratory carrying it to Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach where it landed upside down. Luckily all of the exhibits remained intact and available for guests to explore.
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WonderWorks Myrtle Beach
1313 Celebrity Cir
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind with 50,000 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. This once top-secret laboratory was located in the Bermuda triangle. An experiment gone awry lifted the laboratory carrying it to Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach where it landed upside down. Luckily all of the exhibits remained intact and available for guests to explore.
Kids and adults alike will love the aquarium - open from 9 to 9 every day!
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Acuario Ripley de Myrtle Beach
1110 Celebrity Cir
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Kids and adults alike will love the aquarium - open from 9 to 9 every day!
Down by the beach a block off the Boardwalk, this is a great diversion for the whole family.
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Ripley's ¡Aunque usted no lo crea!
901 N Ocean Blvd
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Down by the beach a block off the Boardwalk, this is a great diversion for the whole family.
It's a trampoline park! Need we say more?
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Rockin' Jump Myrtle Beach Trampoline Park
2200 N Oak St
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It's a trampoline park! Need we say more?
Shopping, a trampoline bounce, movies and a small food court. Lots of restaurants situated around - it's the closest mall to the condo.
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Coastal Grand Mall
2000 Coastal Grand Cir
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Shopping, a trampoline bounce, movies and a small food court. Lots of restaurants situated around - it's the closest mall to the condo.
Bowling, small arcade section, pool tables, dart boards, live music most weekends and a full service restaurant.
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810 Billiards & Bowling - The Market Common
1220 Moser Dr
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bowling, small arcade section, pool tables, dart boards, live music most weekends and a full service restaurant.
$5 movies on Tuesdays! Close to the condo at the Coastal Grand Mall. Comfy seating and great movies make rainy days not so bad!
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Cinemark at Myrtle Beach
2100 Coastal Grand Cir
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
$5 movies on Tuesdays! Close to the condo at the Coastal Grand Mall. Comfy seating and great movies make rainy days not so bad!
A little something for everyone. Roller skating, arcade games, virtual reality, go-karts and a snack bar. Adults only skating on Thursday nights. Skating lessons for $5 on Wednesdays.
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Fun Warehouse
2349 Dick Pond Rd
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A little something for everyone. Roller skating, arcade games, virtual reality, go-karts and a snack bar. Adults only skating on Thursday nights. Skating lessons for $5 on Wednesdays.

Restaurants within walking distance

Leave the car in the parking lot, hold hands with your little ones and walk to any of these restaurants all under 3/10 miles away
Walking distance from the condo, a great place for wings and burgers and apps.
Ron Jon's Burgers, Wings & Things
3218 Waccamaw Boulevard
Walking distance from the condo, a great place for wings and burgers and apps.
Great bar - and it's a bar, so maybe don't take the kids here. The food is great - the Effin' hot burger is my favorite!
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Magoos Sports & Spirits
3308 Waccamaw Boulevard
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Great bar - and it's a bar, so maybe don't take the kids here. The food is great - the Effin' hot burger is my favorite!
To be fair, we haven't been here yet - but it's walking distance and it's not burgers so there's that!
Habibi's Cafe & Market
3312 Waccamaw Blvd
To be fair, we haven't been here yet - but it's walking distance and it's not burgers so there's that!
A hearty breakfast is great when you don't have to cook it yourself! Go to Bob Evans and let them feed you.
Bob Evans
3384 Waccamaw Blvd
A hearty breakfast is great when you don't have to cook it yourself! Go to Bob Evans and let them feed you.

Restaurants a car ride away

If you've checked Yelp and still can't decide here are a few of our favs
Generous cocktails on a smallish patio that's practically right on the beach. Get the Buffalo Chicken Nachos!
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8th Ave Tiki Bar & Grill
708 N Ocean Blvd
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Generous cocktails on a smallish patio that's practically right on the beach. Get the Buffalo Chicken Nachos!
Yes, it's a chain restaurant but it's a good chain restaurant! It's the Broadway at the Beach so you can walk off those margaritas before you drive back home - or just take an Uber!
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Margaritaville Restaurant Myrtle Beach
1114 Celebrity Cir
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Yes, it's a chain restaurant but it's a good chain restaurant! It's the Broadway at the Beach so you can walk off those margaritas before you drive back home - or just take an Uber!
Like the name suggests, they're only open for breakfast and lunch. 6:30am - 2pm Crabcake Benedict is to die for!
Early Riser Diner
4016 River Oaks Dr
Like the name suggests, they're only open for breakfast and lunch. 6:30am - 2pm Crabcake Benedict is to die for!
One of many restaurants all within walking distance of each other on the Marshwalk in Murrels Inlet- try the spicy margarita and the tuna ceviche tacos!
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Dead Dog Saloon
4079 US-17 BUS
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One of many restaurants all within walking distance of each other on the Marshwalk in Murrels Inlet- try the spicy margarita and the tuna ceviche tacos!
Small restaurant with tables large enough to accommodate families. Clean and friendly with terrific Mexican specialties. Try the shredded chicken quesadilla and a jalapeno pineapple margarita. Food was served quickly and piping hot. Try the spicy salsa with your food, it's sooooo good!
Chile Frito Mexican Restaurant
4022 River Oaks Dr
Small restaurant with tables large enough to accommodate families. Clean and friendly with terrific Mexican specialties. Try the shredded chicken quesadilla and a jalapeno pineapple margarita. Food was served quickly and piping hot. Try the spicy salsa with your food, it's sooooo good!
Great burgers and local beer - several locations to choose from and they're all good!
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River City Cafe
404 21st Ave N
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Great burgers and local beer - several locations to choose from and they're all good!
Fun for families with dino obsessed kids. Animatronic animals scattered about the area, friendly staff, large portions of tasty food and a full service bar make this a great family restaurant. It will be busy during the summer so call ahead for a reservation!
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DinoLand Cafe
1012 South Kings Highway
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Fun for families with dino obsessed kids. Animatronic animals scattered about the area, friendly staff, large portions of tasty food and a full service bar make this a great family restaurant. It will be busy during the summer so call ahead for a reservation!

Beach access - free but you have to pay to park!!

There's tons of beach access and it doesn't cost anything. My favorite access point is at 8th Avenue North. Look up 8th Avenue Tiki Bar for driving directions.
Excellent beach access point - just pay for parking!
8th Avenue North
8th Avenue North
Excellent beach access point - just pay for parking!

Family Friendly Nightlife

Sure, there are tons of bars and dance clubs but what to do with the kiddos while you're here? There's tons of great stuff to do - here are three to get you started.
Family friendly entertainment meets Cirque du Soleil meets Medieval Times. A truly great experience for the whole family. Pro-tips: Get there early for the pre-show! Pay the extra for the preferred seating - you're more likely to get picked to be a apart of the show from those seats! The Pirate mugs make great souvenirs! We went in February this year and had a BLAST!
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Pirates Voyage
8907 N Kings Hwy
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Family friendly entertainment meets Cirque du Soleil meets Medieval Times. A truly great experience for the whole family. Pro-tips: Get there early for the pre-show! Pay the extra for the preferred seating - you're more likely to get picked to be a apart of the show from those seats! The Pirate mugs make great souvenirs! We went in February this year and had a BLAST!
We haven't been to this one yet - but we've been to the one in New Jersey and that was a great show. Cheer on your knight and watch great horsemanship and feats of heroics! It's super close to the condo, too!
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Cena y torneo de la época medieval
2904 Fantasy Way
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We haven't been to this one yet - but we've been to the one in New Jersey and that was a great show. Cheer on your knight and watch great horsemanship and feats of heroics! It's super close to the condo, too!
A top rated theater with a large variety of shows - something for everyone! Make your reservations early!
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The Carolina Opry
8901 N Kings Hwy
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A top rated theater with a large variety of shows - something for everyone! Make your reservations early!
Alabama Theatre is located in Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Created by Gaylord Entertainment, you can experience some of the finest live entertainment in the country. It is considered to be the Opry at Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand
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Alabama Theatre
4750 Hwy 17 S
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Alabama Theatre is located in Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Created by Gaylord Entertainment, you can experience some of the finest live entertainment in the country. It is considered to be the Opry at Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand
Celebrity look-a-likes perform hit songs, complete with backup dancers & dramatic stage lighting.
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Legends In Concert
2925 Hollywood Dr
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Celebrity look-a-likes perform hit songs, complete with backup dancers & dramatic stage lighting.
Good food and service but it's the ocean views that make this place extra special. Live music every night and a family friendly sandy area with games and fun for all!
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar
1210 North Ocean Boulevard
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Good food and service but it's the ocean views that make this place extra special. Live music every night and a family friendly sandy area with games and fun for all!