Location: Murrells Inlet
Top Things to do in Murrells Inlet
10 Things to Do in Murrells Inlet That You Shouldn't Miss
Murrells Inlet is an unincorporated area and census-designated place straddling the line between Horry and Georgetown Counties in South Carolina, United States. The population was 7,547 at the 2010 census. The community was once primarily a fishing village, but has grown substantially in modern time, along with the rest of the Grand Strand, into a popular tourist and retirement location. It is most known for the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, a ⁄2-mile-long (0.8 km) boardwalk overlooking a salt marsh and which houses many restaurants.
Restaurants in Murrells Inlet
1. Brookgreen Gardens
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
A beautiful 9,170-acre green park located 16 miles south of Myrtle Beach.
Reviewed By S D
Awe inspiring sculptures and gardens! This is a must see place. I recommend arriving early before the heat and when the crowds were thin. I think the price is reasonable IF you plan to take advantage of your ability to use it over 7 days. But it would have been nice to have the option of paying for a 1 day visit, as we were leaving the following day. Still it was worth the $18 cost.
2. Litchfield Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 473 reviews
Reviewed By twapeewee - Pawleys Island, South Carolina
I love my Pawleys Island beach, so tranquil, undeveloped & just plain beautiful..The older I get I have found that Litchfield Beach has been my destination all summer long. I like going there for the change... Makes me remember All of my tourist years. Lol
3. The Pier at Garden City Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 385 reviews
Reviewed By Tan-girl1
Garden city pier is great for people watching ...
there are 2 bars in high season ... U can watch locals fishing ... listen to bands and enjoy cocktails while listening to to the ocean ..plenty of chairs to sit and enjoy your evening ..
during the day you can see sea life ... schools of fish and sea turtles swimming by along with sharks that hang around the fish cleaning stations....
plenty of parking you walk through an arcade to get out to the pier .. clean bathrooms and they sell bait and fishing stuff if you're there to fish
4. Huntington Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By julie6114 - Valparaiso, Indiana
Took a day while on spring break and hiked the trails in the park. Great viewing of wild life and staff was informative to let you know the best spot to see gators. They also offer camping for those looking for camping spots. Spacious sites which looked like electric and water hook ups. We hiked one trail which was a little over a mile one way..my only complaint would be trails are not marked very clearly and maps were a little hard to read but our overall experience was a great time had by all in our group of 18 people all on spring break together.
5. Carolina Escape Games
Overall Ratings
5 based on 47 reviews
Escaping our fascinating "rooms" is the most popular fun activity to do in the area. Great challenge, and even greater excitement/fun for the whole family, friends and coworkers at almost any age. Recommended for anyone over 8 years old.
Reviewed By Sarah B - Morgantown, West Virginia
We love playing escape rooms and took our 6 yr old daughter (who also loves escape rooms) with us so there were 3 total. We played Island Dungeon Escape and had a great time. We thought there were clever puzzles throughout and a lot to solve. Also we loved how some of the rooms opened.
Only reason we didn't give 5 stars is because it's actually part of the game that the game master comes into the room to give clues and we feel that interferes with the immersion element. Also, the game master came into the room to try to retrieve something we dropped down where it didn't belong (but no longer needed) and that was just distracting when she should have just tried after we left. Overall though, really fun game! Great for beginners and experienced alike.
6. Tupelo Bay Golf Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By VaAlleyCat - Ashburn, VA
We stopped by just to visit the driving range. We purchased a large bucket of balls and proceeded outside. We were hoping to use the covered bays, but the other golfers were set up in front of the covered bays (in the non-covered area), so we couldn't hit there. It was a HOT day, so we took turns driving, then sitting under the covered bay area to cool off. It was a nice range.
They have clubs you can borrow (for free) inside, but you need to bring your own tees. You can purchase tees, apparel, drinks, etc in the clubhouse.
7. Murrells Inlet Marshwalk Waterfront Dining
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Lilly1278 - Jackson, Wisconsin
This is more for adults than kids. It's mostly bars and restaurants along the inlet marsh. Great for listening to live music and relaxing. No chain restaurants, all local.
8. MarshWalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 936 reviews
Reviewed By BossQueenEJ - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The marshwalk is better in off season, I think, just b/c there are fewer people. It is located on the water, behind the restaurants. You can see Goat Island, a great view of the inlet, the boats, and of course, the restaurants. At one end is the pier for the marina; it is worth walking out as well. You can stroll & stop or you can walk in a hurry up and back, although why you would want to hurry is beyond me. It is a free thing to do. In the past, during season, there have been crafts fairs but I don't know if they have them any longer. You can hear the music from the restaurants if you are on the marshwalk, which is a treat.
9. Gilligan's Island Funland
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Great fun for the entire family, we have two 18 hole mini golf courses. You will be putting through the courses around the water and through the cave. Come on out and play them both!!
Reviewed By maddie1064 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Clean and updated. We did the difficult course and thoroughly enjoyed it even though it was challenging. Will return again to do the other course. Highly recommended for all ages.
10. Maze Mania & Arcade
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Amazing fun for the whole family! Maze Mania is a large, outdoor fence maze that changes daily. You race against the clock to beat your friends and family and maybe even make our wall of fame! When you've mastered the maze, head to the observation deck and cheer on the lost souls still trying to escape this impressive labyrinth. Now under new management the maze will now be hosting special events through out the year including a haunted maze this October and much much more. We have a new web site now with some great information and videos. Also check us out on Facebook and twitter!! There is now a new party room off the back deck that is perfect for birthday parties or for family and friends to get together!! Call us for our party room packages!! Prices are the same with the exception of an all day package for two dollars more!!
Reviewed By JFisher312 - Roanoke, Virginia
I never knew this place existed before our stay in Garden City Beach, SC this year. We have always stayed in North Myrtle Beach until this year. It peaked my curiousity so I went to Trip Advisor to check and see if anybody had reviewed it. After seeing good reviews I knew it was a must that I talke my kids before the week was up. The kids were skeptical at first especially my 15 year old thinking it wasn't going to be fun. So we went one night after dinner and they had a blast and even did it multiple times, my younger kids were throwing a fit that we had to leave but they close at 11:00. It's cheaper than Putt Putt or at least the one next door to Maze Mania. If you are in the area and have never taken your kids to do anything like this you need to go and experience it. I even walked the maze a couple of times and I had a ball too.
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