Location: North Myrtle Beach
Top Things to do in North Myrtle Beach
Top 9 Nature & Parks in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (SC)
Golf, sunbathing and fishing entice resort-minded vacationers to North Myrtle Beach, which hugs the South Carolina coast at the northern end of its famous Grand Strand strip. In the home of "the shag," the infectious 1930s dance that still swings through the local clubs, a family-friendly vibe prevails. Explore a nature trail filled with migratory birds, go for thrills at one of the local amusement parks or take in live theater. The mild subtropical climate means that outdoor activities are an option year-round.
Restaurants in North Myrtle Beach
1. Alligator Adventure
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,774 reviews
Reviewed By jensmith5617 - Fort Oglethorpe, United States
This was a great place for all ages! My husband and I went with three children (12,10 and 2) and my parents. We all had a blast. The kids loved watching them feed the alligators and seeing all the different animals. We will definitely be going back! And an added bonus they had VERY CLEAN restrooms! Great experience!
2. T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 709 reviews
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station is quite possibly the country's only FREE living tiger museum. Located inside Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, SC, it offers families the opportunity to see tigers up close, through glass, absolutely free of charge. For those interested in meeting a tiger or an ape in person, we offer (for a fee)the opportunity to pose with one of the animal ambassadors for a photo. The animals spend only a couple hours per day, in the late afternoon, at T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station and funding generated from our photos and gift shop sales help support various wildlife conservation projects we conduct worldwide through our Rare Species Fund. We are open from mid-March to mid-October and hours of operation can be found by calling our listed telephone number.
Reviewed By Boyz4Us - Westminster, United States
Though expensive for pictures, it really is a once in a lifetime experience to handle/hold/feed baby tigers and baby gibbon. My boys, both teens enjoyed the chance to hold and bottle feed a baby tiger, a bit older tiger and gibbon. The gibbon was just the cutest sporting a diaper, blanket and sucked it's thumb. We enjoyed the experience with them, thought they were only ones with pictures. It was expensive, but worth the pictures. It was vacation, after all.
3. Cherry Grove Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 881 reviews
Reviewed By 326dannyg - Walkertown, United States
We vacation here a couple of times a year. It is a family friendly beach that is close enough to Myrtle Beach if you want more action.
4. Ocean Drive Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By 840gregk - Jeffersonville, United States
We came to this beach as soon as we arrived in North Mytrle Beach. Had some time before our condo was ready. The Beach is clean, nice and family friendly. We enjoyed or stan and will go back before we leave. The grandkids had a fantastic time.
5. Crescent Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By DMK32 - Collingwood, Canada
This beach is pristine with soft lovely sand. You can walk for miles! You can also ride your bike during low tide with compact sand to ride on. In November it is quieter on the beach but still beautiful and can be warm enough to go in the ocean. It gets busier closer to Thanksgiving when families go out for beach walks and sometimes toss footballs and frisbees. One of the best beaches in the universe.
6. Windy Hill Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By saraahfitz - Hollywood, United States
The Windy Hill area is a nice quiet area, mainly residential. The beach isn't crazy busy but is nice and clean, very few shells and rocks. Public parking near by.
7. Heritage Shores Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By AnneAndrews - Durham, United States
Go at sunset!! It was beautiful!! It's not far at all to walk - but great to stroll and enjoy the end of the day. Nature note - lots of holes in the pathway which turned out to be little crabs...and we saw a small snake slither across the path. But worth it for the views!
8. McLean Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 277cynthiav - North Myrtle Beach, United States
perfect to have a family get together see the turtles and big fish in the water play on the playgrounds or even play tennis
9. Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By UPNorthguy41990 - Beulah, United States
Short little boardwalk that has water access. Restroom available. Nice spot for birdwatchers or if you need to access the inter coastal.
