Explore Everything North Myrtle Beach Has to Offer

Surrounded by white sandy beaches and panoramic ocean views, North Myrtle Beach is one of America’s top travel destinations. This breathtaking South Carolina paradise offers fresh seafood, family-friendly attractions, an active nightlife and plenty of fun on-the-water.

North Myrtle Beach is the perfect spot to plan your next vacation. Explore everything this beautiful beach town has to offer visitors.

Pristine Beaches

Known for the iconic Cherry Grove Pier, Cherry Grove Beach is considered the best beach in South Carolina. Enjoy the pier’s observation deck or one of the many delicious eateries in the area. Ocean Drive Beach is best known for its beachfront OD Pavilion, which is the home of Carolina Shag dancing, as well as live music and nostalgic amusement park rides and attractions. At the southern end of North Myrtle Beach, you’ll come upon Windy Hill Beach. It’s the perfect place to cruise around on a bike or golf cart rental from Trailblaze Adventure Grand Strand. Tucked between Ocean Drive and Windy Hill beaches, sits Crescent Beach, a beautiful spot to soak up the sun and play in the water. If you’re looking for a little more adventure, try parasailing or a banana boat ride. Atlantic Beach, also called The Black Pearl, is a quiet area ideal for surfing and paddle boarding.

Water Activities

From the ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway to marshy waters inland, there are so many ways to enjoy North Myrtle Beach’s waters. Explore the coast by paddleboard or kayak or spend the day aboard a pontoon boat. Rent jet skis and go on a dolphin watch tour with Action Water Sportz or peek into the ocean’s depths on a Glass Bottom Kayak tour. Take the kids to Shark Wake Park and have fun doing everything from wakeboarding and kneeboarding to tackling the floating obstacle course. Change up the pace and relax on a Barefoot Queen Riverboat Cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying dinner, dancing and the perfect sunset.

There are plenty of spots to fish too! Cast your line from one of the area’s piers. Apache Pier is the longest wooden pier on the East Coast and is known for trophy-case-worthy fish waiting to bite. Try your hand at deep sea fishing where Bluefin are abundant or live on the edge and take a shark fishing expedition. With its abundant waterways, inshore fishing in the marsh and surf fishing from the shore are also popular ways to reel in the catch of the day.

Family Fun

There’s fun to be had by the whole family in North Myrtle Beach. Grab a putter and get some strokes in at one of the area’s themed miniature golf courses. Hawaiian Rumble Golf and Hawaiian Village Miniature Golf will transport you to an Island playground, while Lost Treasure Golf is home to a dinosaur, raceway and plane-themed courses.

Plan a day to visit the town’s unique museums. Wheels of Yesteryear puts classic cars on display, Ripley’s Aquarium allows visitors a close-up experience with the sea’s creatures and the Hollywood Wax Museum is full of famous stars, in addition to a house of mirrors and an escape room. Games and attractions can be found in abundance at venues like 810 Billiards & Bowling and Lulu’s Beach Arcade.

Golfer’s Paradise

North Myrtle Beach is home to some of the best golf courses around. Designed by some of the legends of the game, there’s something for golfers of all skill levels. Choose from close to 100 championship golf courses along the Grand Strand. Golf enthusiasts can play on private, semi-private and public courses for an experience like no other.

Delicious Dining

From casual eateries to five-star restaurants, there’s a place cooking up delicious eats. Authentic Seafood restaurants with a fresh catch, waterfront dining with stunning views, breakfast spots with southern-stye dishes and sweet treats like homemade fudge and frozen custard offer something for every palate. With hundreds of restaurants in the area it can be hard to choose where to go. Joe’s Bar & Grill, Castano’s Italian Steakhouse, River City Café, Hoskins Restaurant and Greg Norman Grille are just a few favorites.

Non-Stop Entertainment

Live music and shows at world-class entertainment venues attract the best talent in the country. Well-known national acts, as well as standout local talent can always be found at the Alabama Theatre, while The Carolina Opry features a variety extravaganza with dozens of performers blending music, comedy and dance in a luxurious theatre.

Barefoot Landing offers a little bit of everything. The venue surrounds a lake and features places for kids to play, an outdoor stage with live acts and shopping. If you’re a wine lover, stop by Duplin Winery. Sip wine while indulging on gourmet cheeses and enjoying live entertainment.

Shopping

North Myrtle beach shops offer an eclectic mix of goods from beachwear and wine to home décor and artwork. Main Street is the area’s shopping hub, stretching a mile from the beach inland and filled with unique wares. Make sure to visit the Gallery On Main, Havens Marketplace, Breezin’ Up, Christmas Mouse and many other stores.

Bustling Nightlife

When the sun goes down, the nightlife comes alive in North Myrtle Beach. Take in a show, listen to live music at one of the many bars and pubs or dance the night away at some of the local nightclubs. Captain Archie’s, Crooked Hammock Brewery, Boardwalk Billy’s, House of Blues and Molly Darcy’s are just a few of the area’s hotspots.

There’s so much to do in North Myrtle Beach, one visit won’t be enough. You’ll want to come back and visit this coastal paradise year after year. Looking for a place to stay. Book a Salty Stay luxe vacation rental in the heart of North Myrtle Beach.