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Myrtle Beach, SC

Updated: March 13th, 2021

Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine.  If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find.  You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.

​In the info below, the yellow cost number is just an estimated amount at the time I checked their website; over time, the amount could change.  With the cost of a hotel room, I'm pricing a queen bed for two people for a night on the weekend, and the amount shown is before taxes.  These figures are just a rough estimate of what places could cost, so if incorrect, I apologize.

Breakfast

- Johnny D's Waffles and Benedicts

3301 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

The red velvet waffle drizzled with cream cheese icing was named the best waffle in South Carolina by the Food Network.

- Dino's House of Pancakes

2120 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Classic Pancake Diner

- Peace, Love and Little Donuts

3020 Nevers St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Made to Order Donuts that are smaller than typical size donuts. My two picks, apple pie, and fruity pebbles flavored donuts.

- Duck Donuts

117 Maryport Dr Unit #1, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

Made to order concept, fried the cake-based doughnut on the spot, and add the toppings afterward creating a fresh donut experience. I would get the Blueberry Pancake or Peanut Butter Paradise donut.

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Activities

- Pelicans Baseball

1251 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Watch Pelicans Game during the summer, a Class A affiliate team of the Chicago Cubs. They won the Carolina League championship back in 2016. If you are 21 over, the best night to go would be Thirsty Thursday when the beer is at a bargain.

2021 Season: May 4 to September 19

- Skywheel

1110 North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

An observation wheel in the heart of Myrtle Beach with a fantastic view of the coastline of the Atlantic ocean makes for an opportunity to take great photos.

4 Revolutions that last about 12 minutes - Adult: $14.00

- Brookgreen Gardens

1931 Brookgreen Garden Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Brookgreen Gardens is in the list of top ten gardens in the United States. Nights of a Thousand Candles is a must-see event during Christmas time in the Myrtle Beach area.

Daily General Admission for Adult: $18

- Hawaiian Rumble Golf

3210 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 2958

Myrtle Beach is known to be the mini-golf capital of the world; this 18-hole course with a 40-foot active volcano is the granddaddy of them all. Hawaiian Rumble has been rated #1 mini-golf course in the world by PGA of Mini Golf, Golf Magazine, and Travel Channel.

One Round of Mini Golf Day/Night: $9.30/$10.24

- Wheels of Yesteryear

413 Hospitality Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

A classic car museum, they usually display approximately 50 cars at one time and rotate new cars in every January to freshen up the museum.

Adult: $10.92

- Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

1110 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

The main attraction at Broadway at the Beach, an outdoor entertainment complex with shopping and restaurants. The best part of the aquarium is Dangerous Reef, a 340-foot long moving sidewalk inside a transparent tunnel surrounding by water, giant stingrays, and sharks. New for 2020, Penguins Playhouse, their biggest expansion, with eight new tanks and world-class penguin habitat.

Adult Admission: $34.99

- Horry County Bike and Run Park aka Hulk

33.75202, -78.85181

The Hulk is a 7-mile single-track mountain bike trail near the Intracoastal Waterway. It was voted as #8 mountain bike trail in South Carolina by singletracks.com.

Admission: Free

- Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum

607 27th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum has over 25 pinball machines. The admission is $12 per hour, and the pinball machines are set on "Free Play." The 3 pinball machines I want to play here are Star Wars, Munsters, and Ghostbusters.

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Lunch/Dinner

- River City Cafe

404 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

One of the best hamburger places in the Myrtle Beach area. My burger would be the "Fried Mac & Cheese Burger," which is a burger with melted American cheese topped with a breaded cake of fried mac & cheese. Other notables - Peanut Butter Banana Burger and Cheetos Burger.

- Fenway Grille & Ice Cream

206 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

One of the best hotdog places in the North Myrtle Beach area. I always order at least two dogs; my hotdog pick would be "Frito Pickle Dog," which is a beef frank, pickle spear, corn Fritos and chili. The other hotdog would be "Pig Pickin Dog," which is a bacon dog with sweet BBQ sauce, baked beans, and slaw. I would also order a side of chili cheese fries to go along with the hotdog.

- The Main Slice

209 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Best pizza places in the North Myrtle Beach area. They were voted best pizza along the Grand Strand by the readers of the local paper. My pizza pick would be "Lasagna Pizza," which is marinara base topped with ground beef, ricotta, parmesan, basil, and oregano.

- Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show

8907 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Pirates Voyage is a show about two groups of pirates fighting on a ship that is harbored in a lagoon while you eat a four-course dinner. It is the show that makes it a "must visit" while vacationing in Myrtle Beach.

- Brisket

1501 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

A good solid BBQ place in the Grand Strand area. I want to bring along a couple of friends for the "Feed Bag" menu item, which is a wide assortment of food on a big tray.

- Melt

204 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Melt was named "Best Ice Cream in South Carolina" by Food & Wine in 2019.

- Crazy Mason

1220 Moser Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

A milkshake bar that opened June 2020 at 810 Market Common Bowling Complex that creates "No way you can finish that" type of milkshakes to a long line of people since their opening. The demands have been high; I have been hearing about 45 minute wait times with all happy customers. My pick would be the "All American" shake - vanilla ice cream in a mason jar rimmed with vanilla frosting and cinnamon toast crunch, topped with whipped cream, a slice of apple pie with caramel apples and throw some sprinkle on for some fun.

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Places to Stay

- Avista Resort

300 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

The location of the resort played a main role in picking Avista Resort over other hotels in the Grand Strand area. In my opinion, I feel more safe walking around North Myrtle Beach in the evening than Myrtle Beach. Also, the beaches are not as crowded when compared to Myrtle Beach too. A few places on my list are within walking distance of Avista Resort-like Main Line Pizza and Melt.

Average cost a night on a weekend in April: $200

- Ocean Lakes Family Campground

6001 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

At 310 acres, it is the largest campground on the east coast and one of the largest in the United States. It located right at the beach, wake up in the morning, you step outside your camper, and you are only a few feet from the ocean. Ocean Lakes Family Campground Named 2017 “Mega Park of the Year” by the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds, which they won this award six times.

Varies Based on Stay Experience, Check Their Website for More Info

- North Beach Plantation

100 North Beach Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

The best feature of the resort is the almost 3 acres of Caribbean themed pool real estate. The swim-up pool bar was rank #1 in the United States by TripAdvisor, so no need to leave the pool for a frozen margarita. North Beach Plantation has an award-winning steakhouse on the property, 21 Main

Average cost a night on a weekend in April: $252

- Waikiki Village Retro Hotel

1500 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Average cost a night on a weekend in April: $119

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21 and Up Fun

- Twelve 33 Distillery

593 SC-90 E, Little River, SC 29566

Twelve 33 Distillery produces different vodka, rum, whiskey, and gin, all ingredients sourced from local farms. The theme of the distillery is heavy on the prohibition era, which was an exciting time. They offer behind the scene tours of the distillery that ends with a tasting. Two interesting flavors I would try, Carolina Peach Vodka and the other being 3 Pepper Vodka so I can see how much heat carried from the Carolina Reaper to the vodka.

- New South Brewing

1109 Campbell St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

New South Brewing is the second-oldest brewery in South Carolina, and the brewery started back in 1998. The taproom is open every day except on Monday. My pick for top two beers to try, Drink A Peach (white ale with peach purée) and Dark Star Porter (winter seasonal black ale).

- Duplin Winery

4650 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Duplin Winery is the oldest and largest winery in the South. Their second location is in Rose Hill, North Carolina. Many different varieties of wine, one of my favorites, is the Blackberry Wine (100% pure North Carolina blackberries). Most relaxing to listen to live music on the patio while enjoying a glass of wine after your initial wine tasting.

- Crooked Hammock Brewery

4924 S Hwy 17, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

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Out of Bounds

- The Swamp Park

5550 Watts Rd SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

The Swamp Park has plenty of activities to choose from - zipline canopy course, guided ATV tours, swamp boat tours, and an ariel adventure park. The Cypress Canopy Tour, ten zip lines course, which makes it the longest tour on the east coast. When watching their video on the Swamp Park website, you can tell that this place is a unique experience.

36 miles from Myrtle Beach

- Darlington Raceway

1301 Harry Byrd Hwy, Darlington, SC 29532

78 miles from Myrtle Beach

 Again these are my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location.  I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information.  Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn

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