Things to do in Grand Strand

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Myrtle Beach showing landscape views, a pond and a park
Brookgreen Gardens featuring a pool, a fountain and landscape views
Pavilion Nostalgia Park featuring a bay or harbor and boating
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach showing general coastal views, rides and a sunset
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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. 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

4. 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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Exploring the underwater tunnel at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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

7. Litchfield Beach

Sophisticated golf courses, quaint boutiques and fine-dining restaurants are among the upscale offerings at Litchfield Beach. This is one of the oldest oceanfront communities in the area and one of the quieter alternatives to the touristed hot spot of Myrtle Beach, which is a 30-minute drive north. Litchfield Beach is the place to enjoy more sedate activities: stroll along the beach, collect seashells, fish and swim, or lie in a hammock on a porch as the locals do.
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Litchfield Beach showing general coastal views and a beach

What to do in Grand Strand

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Myrtle Beach Boardwalk which includes night scenes and street scenes

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(3,131 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

4.5/5(2,790 reviews)

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
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach showing night scenes

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

4/5(887 reviews)

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

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
Ripley\'s Aquarium

Ripley's Aquarium

4/5(1,084 reviews)

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

Ripley's Aquarium
Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

4/5(418 reviews)

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
Family Kingdom Amusement Park which includes night scenes and rides

Family Kingdom Amusement Park

4/5(397 reviews)

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

Family Kingdom Amusement Park
Barefoot Landing which includes a lake or waterhole

Barefoot Landing

4.5/5(1,095 reviews)

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
Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach State Park

4.5/5(916 reviews)

Switch between a spectacular sandy bay and the woodland trails of the Grand Strand in South Carolina’s oldest state park.

Myrtle Beach State Park
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach showing general coastal views, rides and a sunset

Myrtle Beach Beaches

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

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Cherry Grove Pier featuring a beach and general coastal views

Cherry Grove Beach

4.5/5(172 area reviews)

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

4.5/5(481 area reviews)

Ocean Drive is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Drive Beach and Cherry Grove Beach.

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Windy Hill

4.5/5(204 area reviews)

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

Windy Hill
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Crescent Beach

4/5(310 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Crescent Beach, Crescent Beach and North Myrtle Beach Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Crescent Beach
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach showing night scenes

Downtown Myrtle Beach

4/5(1,914 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Myrtle Beach is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Ripley's Believe It or Not and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach.

Downtown Myrtle Beach
Arcadian Shores Golf Club featuring golf as well as an individual male

Arcadian Shores

4.5/5(125 area reviews)

While visiting Arcadian Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Myrtle Beach Beaches and Arcadia Beach.

Arcadian Shores

Popular day trips from Grand Strand

Georgetown

Georgetown

North Myrtle Beach showing a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

North Myrtle Beach

Surfside Beach featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach

Surfside Beach

Litchfield Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Pawleys Island

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Sunset Beach

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

Myrtle Beach