Myrtle Beach, SC
Points of Interest
In addition to the many things to do listed in our Entertainment
section and the Travel Article of our recent trip to Myrtle Beach, we've
included a quick overview below of what is in the main areas of the Grand Strand
and nearby areas. Don't forget to browse our Travelogues where others share
their thoughts on Myrtle Beach. We've arranged the following areas in order of
North to South.
Little River
 Just
north of North Myrtle beach near the North Carolina border lies this little area
of the Grand Strand. Just off route 90 lies the La Belle Ami winery for a taste
of South Carolina. This picturesque setting provides a quiet and peaceful
respite from the fast pace of Myrtle Beach. Right on route 17 is a somewhat
hidden treasure with a large marina and restaurants. Our perfect day ended with
a bountiful Italian dinner overlooking the marina lighthouse.
North Myrtle Beach
 While
Myrtle Beach is filled with large hotels, North Myrtle Beach is where you find
most of the private homes and condos. There is still plenty to do with an
abundance of amusement parks, Put-Put Golf courses, restaurants, shopping and
more. Within North Myrtle beach lies Barefoot Landing, the home of the Alabama
Theatre, House of Blues, Mad Boar Brew Pub and many shops and restaurants.
Myrtle Beach
The Grand Daddy of the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is filled with things to
do, places to eat and shop, stroll the beach, play arcades and on and on. The
Pavillion Amusement park marks the  southern
beginning of the business section with Ripley's Believe it or Not museum across
the street. Shops of every variety line the streets with ample selections of
restaurants mixed in. Our favorite restaurant was The Sea Captain on 30th Ave, a
can't miss.
A major new attraction in Myrtle Beach is Broadway on the Beach. It's not
really on the beach as it sits several miles inland at the intersection of route
17 and 21st Avenue. None the less this 400+ acre complex of restaurants and
shops has the feel of Disneyland where you wander through themed areas such as Charleston
Boardwalk, New England fishing villages and more. You could spend days here and
never be bored. The Celebrity Square area is where many of the big name Hot
Sports reside such as the Hard Rock Cafe.
Surfside Beach and Garden City
 Just
south of Myrtle Beach are the areas of Surfside Beach and Garden City. These
areas have the beachy feel of piers and cottages. We strolled the Surfside Beach
Pier and watched fisherman looking for Whiting and families trying their hand at
crabbing.
Murrells Inlet
Further South lies Murrells Inlet where there are many seafood restaurants
with picturesque marsh and inlet views. At the turn off of 17 on the way to
Murrells inlet is the southern office of the Myrtle beach area Chamber of
Commerce.
Georgetown
 Not
really part of the Grand Strand, but nearby lies the small historic town of
Georgetown. This fishing village is charming and caringly maintained. Lunch at
the River Room makes a perfect stop on a shopping or scenic tour.
Charleston
 Further
south, about 2 hours from the Grand Strand is historic Charleston.
We were a little surprised how often we saw tours to Charleston while we were in
Myrtle Beach, but on second thought Charleston has become our second home due to
it's southern charm. If you are planning a day trip to Charleston from Myrtle
Beach, be prepared for to leave early and spend the entire day, but it is well
worth it. Once you see Charleston, you will probably make it your next vacation
south.
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