Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach

🌴 Top Things to Do (for Adults & Kids alike)

Murrells Inlet — Hammock Coast official attractions guide: Murrells Inlet & activities South Carolina's Hammock Coast
MarshWalk (waterfront boardwalk, dining, live music) marshwalk.com
“Things to Do” section for Murrells Inlet on VisitMyrtleBeach.com (kayaking, deep sea fishing, Brookgreen, etc.) Visit Myrtle Beach
Murrells Inlet on TripAdvisor — top attractions list (Brookgreen, Huntington Beach State Park, MarshWalk, etc.) Tripadvisor
Atlas Obscura’s “unusual things to do” in Murrells Inlet (Atalaya, live oak allée, hidden spots) Atlas Obscura
Crazy Sister Marina’s guide to sightseeing in Murrells Inlet (water adventures, ghost walk, etc.) Crazy Sister Marina

VisitMyrtleBeach.com — main “Things to Do” page (amusements, entertainment, water sports, golf) Visit Myrtle Beach
VisitMyrtleBeach.com — “Attractions & Entertainment” page (theaters, museums, parks, etc.) Visit Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk / Promenade info page Visit Myrtle Beach
Broadway at the Beach — shops, restaurants, events, entertainment hub Broadway At The Beach
Myrtle Beach State Park — nature, trails, pier & camping South Carolina Parks
“Events Calendar” for Myrtle Beach (concerts, festivals, local happenings) Visit Myrtle Beach

“On-season” = warm months, high tourist flow / “Off-season” = cooler months, quieter times

Season	Murrells Inlet / Hammock Coast	Myrtle Beach Area
Peak / On-Season	• Gulfstream Café — waterfront seafood, rooftop views, seasonal oyster roasts OpenTable • Drunken Jack’s — great mix of seafood, steaks, family friendly drunkenjacks.com • Nance’s Creek Front Restaurant — oyster roasts during season; local harvests nancescreekfront.com • Lee’s Inlet Kitchen — a local favorite for relaxed, good food Facebook+1	• Tupelo Honey (Myrtle Beach) — Southern classics done well OpenTable • California Dreaming (Surfside Beach) — scratch meals, great for families OpenTable • P.F. Chang’s (Myrtle Beach) — dependable option in the offseason too OpenTable • Local favorites: Boardwalk Billy’s, Carolina Roadhouse, Malibu’s of Surfside, Parson’s Table, Aspen Grille, Bistro 90 Reddit
Off-Season / Quieter Months	• Gulfstream Café — still open, scenic & cozy sunset dinners OpenTable • Dead Dog Saloon — open year-round; breakfast, lunch, dinner with family vibe deaddogsaloon.com • Wicked Tuna (Murrells Inlet location) — boat-to-table seafood even off-peak itsshanaka.com • Inlet Prohibition Company (IPC) — changing menu, fun ambiance OpenTable	• Many boardwalk / beachside restaurants scale back, but mainstays like Tupelo Honey and others in central Myrtle remain open • Try local diners, seafood joints, or casual spots that locals favor (check weekly operation hours)

Tips for Dining:

In summer, reservations are smart (especially waterfront or rooftop spots).
In off-season, check whether a restaurant is open on your travel date — some close midweek or for part of the year.
For groups with kids, look for places offering kids’ menus, outdoor seating, or less formal vibes.

Spring / Summer (High Season)

Perfect for water sports, marsh kayaking, boat tours, dolphin cruises
Concerts, festivals, outdoor music on MarshWalk & boardwalk
Evening strolls along MarshWalk or boardwalk with ice cream or live bands
Night events like “Summer Light” evenings at Brookgreen Gardens (art + light installations)

Fall / Winter (Off Season)

Quiet beaches, more space to roam
“Nights of a Thousand Candles” at Brookgreen — gardens lit by thousands of candles with live holiday music Southern Living+1
Cozy dinners, less wait, more relaxed pace
Bird migration, serene marsh & trails

For Kids

For Adults / Mixed Groups