Things to do in Myrtle Beach, SC

If you are planning a vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC, there are so many things to see and do.  Here are a few of my most favorite attractions and restaurants.

The first thing to do when planning a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC is to decide where to stay.  Depending on the type of vacation and who’s going with you, there are a number of ways to enjoy Myrtle Beach.  If your group consists of college-age folks who are ready to party, then the ideal place to stay is in Myrtle Beach.  If you are taking your family and you would like a quiet vacation, then North Myrtle Beach will be more your speed.

Stop by the Myrtle Beach visitor’s center on your way in to the beach and pick up a free map and some coupon books.  Drive towards the ocean until you find Highway 17.  This stretch of highway runs mostly parallel to the shoreline all the way from Myrtle Beach to North Myrtle Beach.  There is a 17 bypass that you will want to utilize if you are in a hurry to get from one beach to the other. If you want to cruise and show off your ride, stay on 17 business and take it slow.

When you get hungry, there are so many good restaurants to choose from.  If you want seafood, many people recommend the Calabash restaurants.  I enjoy a good rack of ribs and I find them every time at Damons Restaurant, which is located right on the beach.  You can eat your meal at Damons while you watch the waves crash into the shore.  Margarittaville Restaurant, which is owned by none other than Mr. Jimmy Buffett, will entertain you with your favorite Buffett tunes while you enjoy your meal and search for that lost shaker of salt. Speaking of Jimmy Buffett, if you are in the mood for an excellent burger, I highly recommend a little restaurant called “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”  For dinner and a show, you could visit “Dixie Stampede” or “Medieval Times.”

For entertainment, look no further than Broadway at the Beach.  This area includes restaurants, a movie theater, bars, dance clubs, and all sorts of fun things to do.  My favorite bar is a little Irish pub in North Myrtle Beach called Molly Darcy’s.  If you rent a condo at the Crescent Shores, it is right beside the pub, which means you have a short walk back to your room.  For the best shopping experience, I recommend either Barefoot Landing or the Tanger Outlets.  Don’t forget about golf and mini golf.  Myrtle Beach is a golf player’s dream.  There are so many courses to choose from, you could play a new one on every trip for years.  The mini golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area are top-notch and include a variety of different themes.