I grew up in the Carolina’s. As a kid we went to Myrtle Beach regularly, so you can imagine how shocked I was to return as an adult and discover there’s a whole other side of Myrtle Beach! I was blown away by Myrtle Beach this time around as a stunning beach destination with cute streets, vibey cafes, and pristine beaches.
I stayed in the Surfside area which was SO cute and felt very local compared to central Myrtle Beach, and its only a 15 minute drive from the main sites.
What To Do
Myrtle Beach is an ideal beach spot for somewhere you can relax on the beach, but also have options for activities in the evenings or on rainy days. It’s known as the mini-golf capital of the world for a reason!! No matter what you do you’ve gotta make time for a round of putt-putt. You can go to themed places like the TikTok famous Mt Atlanticus Minotaur, or the more modern Popstroke!
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- Popstroke Mini Golf
- Mt Atlanticus Minotaur Mini Golf
- Shop the Market Common
- Surfside Beach
- Surfside Pier
- Drippy’s Ice Cream
- Brookegreen Gardens
- Huntington Beach State Park
- Atalaya Castle
- Grand Strand Brewing
- Myrtle Beach SkyWheel
- Walk Broadway at the Beach
- Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk
- DIY Brewery Tour
- DIY Mini Golf Tour
Where to Stay
There’s TONS of hotel options in Myrtle Beach. You can find large family friendly resorts with lazy rivers (this was my favorite thing here as a kid!) or smaller more relaxed hotels on the southern and northern areas. Where you stay totally depends on the vibe you’re looking for, but it’s totally reasonable to find great places for <$100/night!
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Surfside Beach Hotel (I stayed here & loved it!)
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Where To Eat
There’s so much good food (& beer!) in the Myrtle Beach area. My favorites are the healthy eats at Zardin and the best bagel of my entire life at Benjamin’s – I went 2 days in a row!! River City Cafe also has awesomeeee fried pickles with views of the water.
Coffee/Breakfast:
- Grand Strand Coffee
- Brown Fox Coffee Box
- Milk & Honey Coffee Cafe
- Benjamin’s Bakery & Cafe
- Smooth Seas
- Johnny D’s Waffles & Benedicts
Lunch/Dinner:
- Atmosphera Cafe
- Zardin
- Pizza Hyena
- River City Cafe
- Eats
- Kindbelly Cafe
- Rustic Table
- Chive Blossom
- Hippie Hen House
- Drunken Jacks
I hope you have the best time!!