Coastal Scuba
Coastal Scuba’s 3,500 square foot retail facility offers you the opportunity to hold, feel, and compare different styles and brands of scuba gear. From BC’s to tanks, to spear guns and everything in between, they have the largest selection of dive gear in the Myrtle Beach area.
They are a PADI certified dive training facility. They offer training for the beginner or the advanced diver. The staff at Coastal Scuba are all experienced divers themselves. In most cases, they’ve worked around the world, in a variety of conditions, and with the single goal of serving you. Their dedication to customer service is a key differentiator.
They also offer a wide selection of charter options, from private vessels to open boats. Dive sites range from shallow 1/2 day excursions to gulf stream overnight adventures. Local sites include Civil War and WWII wrecks along with manmade dive reefs.
Their Main Office in North Myrtle Beach is open, and they are available by phone as usual at 843-361-3323. As a proactive local company, they take your safety seriously. Their vessels and equipment are sanitized after every trip. Additionally, everyone boarding the vessel will be required to sanitize their hands and they keep ample supplies onboard and available to everyone. Their trips are small group events, and are a perfect way to get you out on the water and away from the large crowds.
Little River Watersports
Little River Watersports is your one stop shop for fuel, Jet Ski rentals, seafood, fishing, frozen yogurt and many more. Experience Little River’s historic waterfront and all its surrounding areas filled with breathtaking scenery including islands, local fishing boats, and untamed wildlife such as dolphins.
They are proudly serving the Carolina from Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove, Little River, Atlantic Beach, Calabash, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle, and surrounding areas of The Grand Strand.
Little Rivers Watersports offers the lowest prices in the Myrtle Beach area.
Their jet ski rentals are conveniently located just a few miles from Myrtle Beach in the heart of Little River’s historic waterfront, next to Crab Catchers. They are the closest jet ski rental company to the ocean on the beach. This allows them to provide you with the maximum enjoyment and entertainment options that you deserve.
Captain Archies
Captain Archie’s popular menu choices include fried oyster salad, steamed clams, jumbo wings, PEI mussels, BLTs, corned beef reubens, club sandwiches, bacon cheeseburgers, seared ahi tuna, low country boil, snow crab legs, and for dessert, funnel cake and brownie bites.
Locals and tourists enjoy fantastic waterway dining experience at Captain Archie’s. This location is a hidden gem in North Myrtle Beach.
They are open for lunch, happy hour and dinner. They are always serving up and appetizing menu of American cuisine and seafood. Sit outside at their tiki bar or at one of their waterside tables.
The staff is very friendly and will make you feel welcome always.
Hawaiian Rumble – Miniature Golf
Rated the #1 Mini Golf course in the world, Hawaiian Rumble – Miniature Golf is centered around a tropical Hawaiian Garden with a massive 40-foot Volcano in the middle with the relaxing melodies from the best Hawaiian musicians.
This Miniature Golf Hawaiian Style is for family fun, date nights, or personal events. This North Myrtle Beach putt-putt track is considered hallowed grounds in the world of par 2’s.
With a few eruptions every house, the active 40-foot volcano is the main attraction here, and the course design adheres to a classic mini golf layout that lacks unnecessary obstacles like windmills and clown noses.
Several trained parrots greet players at the entrance, and waterfalls and Jimmy Buffet tunes fill the air with the tropical vibes you’d expect at a place called Hawaiian Rumble. If you are in Myrtle Beach for a vacation and fun, be sure to stop into Hawaiian Rumble.
Party Time Charters
Party Time Charter launches out of calabash offering a range of different trips, 4, 6, 8 hour as well as offshore gulf stream trips. Depending on the length of the trip and the season you will be catching sharks, sea bass, snapper, spanish mackerel, grouper, and amber jack as well as other species of fish depending on the season. Party Time Charters is U.S. Coast Guard Approved with experienced Boat Captains and is family friendly and welcomes anglers of all ages.
Big M Casino Boat
If you like to gamble, the Big M Casino Boat allows you to cruise the Atlantic while gambling on the only casino in Myrtle Beach. During parts of the year, you will find two luxury casino yachts offering different times of departure. Find your favorite table games; Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Let It Ride, and 3 Card Poker. The Big M claims to have newest and loosest slots. On the ride out and in, experience spectacular decks for sightseeing, and live entertainment. There are Buffet & a la carte options available for dining. Of course, they feature a full bar available during play and on the cruise to and from the boarding docks.
Be sure to check their website for departure times. Best of Luck to you! We hope you have a great time on the Big M Casino Boat.
Getaway Adventures
Getaway Adventures, with the leadership and knowledge of Captain Michelle Drake, takes pride in every aspect of the day-to-day operations, customer relations, reservations and most importantly making sure you and your family consider your trip aboard the Getaway the most memorable part of your vacation.
They offer Dolphin tours, sightseeing and excursions to Bird Island and Waites Island, as well as private cruises, memorial services, birthdays and more. Look for dolphins playing in their natural habitat, reluctant sea turtles, beautiful birds and other wildlife that frequent the uninhabited and pristine areas of the Carolina coast.
Private charters are offered year-round with advance notice.
The picnic lunch cruise is 10 a.m.-1 p.m., afternoon sightseeing is 2-5 p.m. and times vary for sunset cruises. Complimentary drinks provided on all cruises.
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Ron Jon Surf Shop has got you covered. They offer swimwear for the pool, skateboards for the sidewalk, skim boards for the beach, or surfboards and bodyboards for the surf, they have it all.
Ron Jon Surf Shop is all about having fun, riding waves, street skating, and spending time with family and friends on the beach.
For over 60 years, they have been providing those who love the beach with top-notch gear and awesome vibes. They are one of the world-famous shopping, dining and entertainment complexes on Highway 17 in North Myrtle Beach. The 9,000 square foot store offers the hottest surf, skate and beachwear for the entire family.
This famous surf shop can be found in two locations along the Grand Strand: Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing. Both locations are outdoor entertainment complexes that feature shops, restaurants, attractions, entertainment and tons of family fun.
Mayday Golf
Mayday Golf is a family-friendly mini golf filled with island adventure.
Imagine this: You and a group of friends have chartered a plane for a glorious golfing vacation in the tropics. Halfway through the flight, engine trouble! You’re going to crash! “Mayday! Mayday! We’re going in!” Captain Sparks radios. With every bit of strength and skill he has, Captain Sparks lands his chartered plane on an island, coming to rest at the top of a rocky mountain. A mini-golf attraction based on the premise of imminent disaster.
Their miniature golf courses are challenging, yet fun at the same time. They assure that your family hasn’t enjoyed an adventure golf course quite like Mayday Golf along the Grand Strand.
Mayday Golf also offers birthday party packages which include golf and an Icee for each player. “Happy Mayday Birthday” trophies or t-shirts can be added for an additional cost. Don’t forget to stop by the Mayday Golf Snack Shack for frosty ice cream treats, frozen tropical drinks, and icy bottled water. This miniature golf course is stroller-friendly and offers competitive prices.
Charleston Adventures
Charleston Tours & Events is the one-stop solution for the top-rated Charleston experiences through harbor cruises, historic tours, day trips and more.
Charleston Adventures makes it convenient for those who would like to check out the historic city of Charleston without the hassle of planning out the details. They will pick you up from a convenient meeting spot in Myrtle Beach, and they provide transportation as well as a sight-seeing agenda for you to enjoy.
Enjoy this Charleston history tour package from Dillard’s at Coastal Grand Mall. Take a scenic journey to one of America’s greatest historical treasures – Charleston, South Carolina, for a day of sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
You’ll begin the scenic two-hour trip to Charleston on their comfortable, air-conditioned motor coach. Once in Charleston, your all-day itinerary includes: Palmetto Carriage Works Tour, Charleston Harbor Tours, and Boone Hall Plantation Tour
Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens offers a selection of tours, programs, and exhibits for all ages every day. You may stroll through the gardens on a guided tour or explore the beautiful spaces on your own.
This beautiful landmark is a unique melding of art, nature, and history. This National Historic Site contains the country’s largest and most extensive sculpture collection of American Figurative Sculpture, much of it places in beautiful gardens. It is also a site for Lowcountry History and our Lowcountry Zoo, featuring animals native to their area.
Guests are able to see animals in scenic enclosures that respect the animals and the surrounding environment at the Lowcountry Zoo and Native Animal Habitat. The little ones will love the Butterfly House and the Peace Garden Room for Children along with the fountains, reflecting pools, and hidden pathways.
Brookgreen Gardens is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under ( Free )
Children 4-12 ( $10 ) Adults 13-64 ( $18 ) Seniors 65 & Over ( $16 )
The Great Christmas Light Show
The Great Christmas Light Show is a park-wide lighted celebration that is sure to capture the true spirit of the season. The drive through light show will feature over 2 million lights festively displayed along a 2-mile drive throughout the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. Over 500 magical light displays, some up to 55 feet tall, have been custom made for The Great Christmas Light Show. Visitors will experience 30 NEW enchanting, animated figures and holiday scenes where the lights will come to life.
2021 Dates and Hours
The Great Christmas Light Show, Drive Through Experience will be open November 22 through December 30. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, and Christmas Day, December 25.
Gates open 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Admission
$15 per Vehicle when Santa’s Village is Closed (up to 15 Guests)
$20 per Vehicle when Santa’s Village is Open (up to 15 Guests)
16 to 30 guests: $30 per Vehicle All Nights
31 or more guests: $60 per Vehicle
* There are no online ticket sales or advanced ticket sales. Purchase tickets at the entrance gate before entry.
* Attached pull behind trailers, boats, flatbeds are NOT allowed in the drive through light show.
Wampee Stables
Make memories with the family horseback riding on scenic trails
BFF Pink Ribbon Run
BFF Pink Ribbon Run offers a course full of fun and excitement to honor and celebrate those survivors in their life. Run/Walk with them and make a difference in the fight against Breast Cancer. They donate more to local breast cancer foundations than any other race in the Grand Strand area. 100% of your donation will be given directly to the 2 non-profits that benefit from this event: “Coping Together” & “Caring In Our Lifetime”. They are offering a 10K, 5K and Memorial 1 Miler plus the chance to run all 3 races for an additional Challenge medal for this year. These will be the schedule:
Saturday, September 25th, 2021
10K – ( 7:00am )
5K – ( 8:30am )
Memorial Miler – ( 9:30am )
Shark Wake Park
Shark Wake Park is the perfect destination for private parties, groups, schools, gyms, churches, team building events and everything in between.
Their unforgettable water park is home to a little bit of everything, from cable wakeboarding and knee boarding to a floating obstacle course with slides, climbing towers and more. They were committed to building and operating some of the best family-friendly cable water sports parks and aqua parks in the world. They want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy the awesome wake-culture and experience the freedom of being out on the water.
With a 5-tower full-size cable and 2-tower cable system via Alta Cable Ski, and complete with UNIT Parktech features, Shark Wake Park has one of the easiest systems to learn on while allowing advanced riders and pros to go as big as they like. No experience or equipment is necessary, and they have professional wakeboarders on site to teach beginners of all ages in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY 12pm-5pm
Sea Screamer
Enjoy a relaxing and educational cruise exploring the Intracoastal waterways and learning about the local ecosystems through The Sea Screamer.
It is a 65-foot 1993 Navigator tour boat powered by turbocharged Detroit Diesels, totaling 1500 horsepower. The Sea Screamer holds approximately 141 passengers.
Cruises are 1½ to 2 hours long. The tour encompasses 3 distinct experiences starting with a narrated cruise up the Intracoastal waterway. Then picking up speed and passing several uninhabited islands as well as the jetty heading out into the ocean. The second part of the tour is heading into the ocean to find and view the dolphins and the third part is picking up speed to view the beautiful coastline.
Inlet Point Plantation
Inlet Point Plantation is perfect for horse lovers, nature lovers, and history buffs.
Their mission is to make sure that you have a great time with one of their amazing, beautiful horses on a peaceful tour though the plantation. All of their horses are highly intelligent and well behaved, ensuring that your experiences with them will be both secure and memorable. Their qualified professionals are also on-hand to ensure that all of your specific needs are met. After all, your care and satisfaction are their highest priorities.
Riders of all experience levels can tour the historic plantation the old-fashioned way, take a relaxing trot on their private beach, or gallop through a trail beside the Intracoastal Waterway.
So if you’re looking for a family-friendly and unique activity during your Myrtle Beach vacation, check out the options at Inlet Point Plantation.
Hurricane Fleet Fishing Center
The Hurricane Fishing Fleet gives you more fishing time and less riding time because they are just located at the marina closest to the ocean. With over 60 years of experience fishing the Eastern Seaboard, they will put you on the best spots to catch the greatest number of fish. From the air-conditioned luxury of the large charter fishing boats to the real fishing atmosphere of sport fishing boats, all are skippered by experienced captain and crews who welcome you as a guest.
The finest in modern electronics for navigation, fish finding, and safety have been installed to make your trip both pleasant and safe. Hurricane Fishing Fleet offers head boat Gulf Stream fishing trips, along with private charter options, half day fishing excursions, and dolphin cruises out to their very own shrimp boat to view the dolphins feeding and examine a bucket of critters from the bottom of the ocean.
Their Main Office in North Myrtle Beach is open, and they are available by phone as usual at 843-249-3571. As a proactive local company, they take your safety seriously. Their vessels and equipment are sanitized after every trip. Additionally, everyone boarding the vessel will be required to sanitize their hands and they keep ample supplies onboard and available to everyone. Their trips are small group events, and are a perfect way to get you out on the water and away from the large crowds.
Myrtle Beach State Park
Myrtle Beach State Park is a quiet, and surprisingly green, escape from the otherwise bustling beach. The park provides educational opportunities, a nature trail and some of the best surf fishing South Carolina has to offer as well as stunning ocean views and another great fishing spot on Myrtle Beach pier. Iconic Myrtle Beach offers campsites, cabins, and day-use picnic areas reservations. The park has close to a mile of Grand Strand beach. You can stay for an afternoon or a week and find time to explore the park’s natural habitats, enjoy the sea breeze blowing through your camp while you sleep, or just relax. In addition to the beach and campground, Myrtle Beach State Park also has miles of hiking trails, a fishing pier, picnic facilities, and more.
HOURS
Daily 6am-10pm, March-Nov.; Daily 6am-8pm, Dec.-Feb.
Campers arriving after hours should contact the park office for the gate combination. Please call 843-238-5325 or email the park.
OFFICE
M-Fr 8am-5pm; Sat-Sun 11 am-5pm
ADMISSION
$8 adults; $5/SC seniors (age 65 & older);
$4/ child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.
Note: Additional charges apply for pier fishing, overnight camping and certain park programs. Please visit the corresponding pages on this website for specifics.
Horry County Fair
Location: Myrtle Beach Speedway
Food, Rides, Games, Petting Zoo, Pig Races and more..
*Due to Covid-19, The 2021 Horry County Fair has been Cancelled.
Filet’s Waterfront
Filet’s has been a local and tourist favorite for years.
With them, you can relax on the shore of the Intracoastal Waterway and enjoy some of the best steaks, seafood and sushi on the Grand Strand. It is the perfect place to celebrate any occasions whether it is date night, a birthday, anniversary or a special group outing.
They have Nightly happy hours and water views indoor or outdoors. Steaks and chops are what this place is known. Featuring hand-cut filets of prime beef, you’ll be tempted to go for the surf and turf even if your surroundings suggest seafood.
They are open 6 days a week beginning at 4pm and close time depends on business. Happy Hour daily begins at 4pm.
Go Ape Zip Line & Treetop Adventure
A 2-3 hour outdoor obstacle course through the forest canopy with zip lines for adults and they also offer a course for the juniors.
Crazy Sister Marina
Crazy Sister Marina offers public and private fishing charters, as well as fun-filled water activities such as dolphin watching, private sunset tours, and parasailing.
They also offer various rentals including skiffs, pontoons, kayaks, paddle boards, and jet skis. Crazy Sister Marina takes great pride in giving you fun adventures to create life-long memories with friends or family.
They offer a variety of fishing trips and water activities for people of all ages. They aim to provide each and every customer with an amazing experience they will never forget.
Radical Ropes Adventure Park
Radical Ropes Adventure Park in Myrtle Beach offers adrenaline-pumping action above and beyond anything else on the beach. Imagine soaring through the treetops of a five-acre forest while experiencing breathtaking views of the ocean. This aerial adventure park challenges visitors to a thrilling obstacle course through the trees at a lush 5-acre park area along the south end of Myrtle Beach.
The course includes obstacles like ropes, ladders, ziplining, rock wall climbing, and more. The park offers several courses and levels appropriate for guests of all ages.
Their ropes courses were designed and constructed by Experiential Systems, Inc., a full-service challenge course and aerial adventure park provider that has been building courses and providing staff training and annual inspections for over 32 years. The expert staff members are trained to ensure a fun and safe experience. Explore a different side of Myrtle Beach and take in the great outdoors at the Radical Ropes Adventure Park. Your safety is their main priority.
They are open Thursday-Sunday at 12pm. Due to the pandemic, Zip tours are currently unavailable. Gift cards are now available for the 2021 season.
Bob’s Watersports
Soar above the Atlantic Ocean while parasailing or enjoy racing over the waves on our banana boat ride. Bob’s Watersports is a member of the Professional association of Parasail Operators (PAPO) and has U.S. Coast Guard Approved, and experienced Boat Captains.
Thomas Outdoors Watersports
Thomas Outdoors Watersports is located on the waterway in North Myrtle Beach, nestled in between the small fishing village of Little River and Cherry Grove Beach. With over 25 years in the watersports industry we can confidently say that we offer the Grand Strand’s finest in watersports rentals. Our staff will make you feel safe and comfortable.
Diva Half Marathon and 5k Race
Diva Half Marathon and 5k Race is the most fun and glam women’s running series in the nation. This series is all about girl power. Get glam at one of their races while enjoying a great run in some of the country’s best vacation destinations.
While they are a for-profit company, they do support numerous volunteer groups in all of their locations. They are a small, family-owned, event production company.
Registration fees also go towards participant goodies (shirts, boa, tiara, finisher medals, drawstring bag, bibs, bubbly), race timing, entertainment, food, water, marketing, supplies, staffing, permits, road closures, site fees, course certification, law enforcement, medical staff, equipment rentals (barricades, port-a-potties, tables, tents, etc.) and so on.
They have a Health and Fitness Boutique that features over 20 exhibitors featuring free samples and showcasing the latest in women’s trends, designs, and advances in running shoes and apparel. The best thing about the boutique is that it is free and open to the public.
Captain Smiley Inshore Fishing Charters
Captain Smiley Inshore Fishing Charters, led by Captain Patrick Kelly, promised you a trip you won’t forget easily. Captain Patrick Kelly has decades of experience and has been a leader in his community in promoting fishing for the next generation.
No matter your age and experience level there is a fish out here with your name on it. Children over 3 are welcome on board and there are life vests for them. Experience light tackle inshore fishing at its finest aboard Captain Smiley’s Charters. Fish for redfish flounder and speckled sea trout.
Full and half day fishing charters offered daily. Tournament style charters are offered to large groups such as bachelor parties, corporate groups and other larger parties.
They also offer Summer Camp on the water programs for kids.
Fish Screamer Charters
Fish Screamer Charters offer charter fishing services for the areas of Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Little River, South Carolina, as well as the neighboring Calabash, North Carolina area.
They deliver action-packed inshore and offshore fishing charters and relaxing inland charters on a daily basis. Fish Screamer Charters and Captain Danny have been serving the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina region for over 35 years. They accommodate anglers of all skill levels and interests.
They take highly experienced anglers looking for hardcore deep-sea fishing to a beginning angler looking to try their hand at reeling in some fish. You’ll have a much better experience on one of our private fishing charters because you’ll be able to make your own agenda. Private fishing charters keep you from being stuck on a large boat with many other anglers that are trying to catch the same fish as you.
Fish Screamer Charters is family friendly and their captains enjoy teaching children how to catch fish.