South Carolina's 60-mile long waterfront, the Grand Strand, is a smorgasbord of family fun. The clean beaches are the main draw to the Grand Strand, but there's more to her than miles of brown sand. One of the best East Coast family vacation destinations, the Grand Strand boasts hundreds of golf courses, restaurants for every budget, shopping & attractions for all ages! From year-round festivals to entertaining dinner shows to thrilling amusement parks & challenging miniature golf - there’s no better playground!

In North Myrtle Beach, visit Barefoot Landing & stroll through this beautifully landscaped complex for shopping, dining, attractions & more! Seasonal firework shows over the lagoons & don’t forget to feed the fish – an inexpensive experience that brings smiles to young & old! With over 70 beach stores, specialty shops, jewelry stores, handbags, clothing, ice cream, restaurants, bars, etc. there is so much to choose from!

Barefoot Landing is also home to the Alabama Theater with live productions nothing short of Broadway; and The House of Blues, with a great breakfast buffet, lunch & dinners, along with seasonal live concerts and a Murder Mystery dinner theater!

Alligator Adventure will thrill kids of all ages, with alligator feeding times, hands on reptile shows & 11 acres of wildlife viewing. When you purchase your ticket, you can receive a 2nd Day Free Pass that is valid for a return admission within 7 days – no additional cost!

Now open - the Duplin Winery on Highway 17 near Barefoot Landing. From the rural vineyards of Rose Hill NC, visitors can sample a wide variety of their award winning wines. A casual fun filled atmosphere where folks can come & drink wine after a day at the beach. Flip flops are welcomed!

There are sports & recreation options at the new North Myrtle Beach Parks & Sports Complex – located off Highway 31 & Robert Edge Parkway. The new area includes 7 picnic shelters, 3 playgrounds, walking/biking trails, 25 acre lake & 10 acre meadow. "Go Ape" & experience a zip line or one of their tree top adventures!

If golf is your game, greater Myrtle Beach Area has over 120 courses! You will receive a free MYGOLF card which will discount your foursome and give you nice discounts on over 60 restaurants in our area.

Live theater productions include the Carolina Opry & Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage & Medieval Times – all great family oriented shows!

A short drive north, you can visit the Cherry Grove area. A large draw to this area is the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier – there is a bar/restaurant on the pier & the tourists & fishermen alike love this location! Walk the pier or fish using your own rod (rentals also available!). Shopping in Cherry Grove means hitting the mom-and-pop shops like Boulineau's IGA & other locally owned stores.

With the fishing villages of Little River & Calabash, NC located just across the waterway, there's no shortage of fresh fish, shrimp & crabs to choose from. If casinos peak your interest, head to Little River & take a cruise on the Big M Casino – a floating casino that heads out into the ocean for some gambling fun! La Belle Amie vineyard is a short drive across the Intracoastal Waterway! And in Calabash, NC - Callahan's Nautical gifts is your "one stop gift shop" including all things Christmas!

Located about 15 miles south, in Myrtle Beach, is Broadway at the Beach – offering great places to shop, eat, celebrate & play! A consolidation of hundreds of stores, shops restaurants & attractions including Ripley's Aquarium, Zip Line rides, Wonder Works (hands on science museum) & many more to choose from! The night comes alive in Celebrity Square with dance clubs such as Froggy Bottoms & Club Boca, Revolutions, Fat Tuesday & the dueling pianos at Crocodile Rocks! Entertainment for everyone!!

Myrtle Beach continues to grow the downtown area – now including the board walk & promenade, 200’ Ferris Wheel (enclosed, air conditioned cars), gift shops, arcades & attractions in the old Pavilion area. You can get lost in all the Gay Dolphin has to offer – a souvenir shop packed full of all types of gifts on several floors!! A beach must visit while you’re in town.

The Market Common is a place where you can experience exceptional shopping & dining in a beautifully-designed village setting. The center includes some of the nation’s most celebrated names in retail, ice cream & pizza for the kids; one-of-a-kind restaurants & the Grand 14 movie theater.

Popular destinations on the south end of the Grand Strand are Huntington Beach State Park, Brookgreen Gardens & Atalaya Castle. If you venture this far south, don't miss the Marsh Walk - a very cool boardwalk of restaurants along the shores of Murrells Inlet.

THE GRAND STRAND HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!