Things to Do in North Myrtle Beach

A relaxing escape awaits you in North Myrtle Beach. With its 9 miles of serene beaches, recreation along the Intracoastal Waterway, world-class golfing, fresh seafood, shopping, and family-friendly attractions, North Myrtle Beach offers opportunities to reconnect with yourself and loved ones.

Get Out on the Water

North Myrtle Beach offers wide, quiet beaches that are popular with beachcombers. Our coastline is known for an abundance of seashells and proximity to dining and attractions. 

Are you looking for excitement? Try some water sports or boating. You can glide high above the ocean on a parasail or ride over the waves on a jet ski, cruise the Intracoastal Waterway by boat, or explore the marshes on a paddleboard or kayak.

North Myrtle Beach also offers excellent fishing for anglers of all ages. You can charter a deep-sea or offshore fishing trip, try surf fishing, or join the longstanding tradition of fishing from the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier.

Entertainment for All

Attractions in North Myrtle Beach range from family-friendly adventures to entertaining extravaganzas. At Barefoot Landing, a hub of shopping, dining, and activities, delight in live performances at the Alabama Theatre and House of Blues, or get up close with wildlife at Alligator Adventure, one of the largest reptile zoos in the world.

Just a short drive from North Myrtle Beach you’ll find Broadway at the Beach, a 350-acre shopping, dining, and entertainment attraction complete with outdoor play areas, concerts, and even a ballpark, home of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans! Ripley’s Aquarium and Broadway Grand Prix are also here, giving you the option to watch a sand tiger shark swim around you or race on one of the Grand Prix’s seven go-kart tracks.

Did you know the ultimate beach dance, the Shag, was created here? If you’re unfamiliar, don’t worry because the folks at Fat Harold’s Beach Club on Main Street offer shag lessons and nightly shag dancing. And that’s just one option for nightlife and live entertainment in North Myrtle Beach, you’ll also find bars, music, live theater, and much more to do once the sun goes down.

Revel in Nature

Enjoy the balmy South Carolina weather with outdoor activities that allow you to bask in nature. Hop on a guided horseback tour of the beach with Inlet Point Plantation Stables, and you can also explore the grounds of their historic property. Encourage the kids to play to their hearts’ content at one of the local parks like the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex complete with three playgrounds, a dog park, walking and biking trails, sports fields, and Shark Wake Park for cable wakeboarding and floating obstacle courses.

Golfers will love the award-winning golf courses that twist and wind around salt marshes, with many nestled between the salt air of the Atlantic Ocean and the brackish waters of the Intracoastal Waterway. Famed golfers and designers Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Davis Love III, and Greg Norman have each designed one of the four Barefoot Resort & Golf courses, where you can stay and play for the ultimate golf-filled vacation of your dreams. Beyond that, you’ll find six other courses that provide opportunities to hit the links.

Relax Your Way

If retail therapy is your relaxation method of choice, you’re in luck. Shopping in North Myrtle Beach offers everything from unique gift and souvenir shops to shopping centers and specialty stores where you’ll find items ranging from keepsakes to practical must-haves. 

If you’re looking to relax via a spa or gym experience, we’ve got that too. Go for a massage or a full-day spa outing, or simply hit the gym to burn some calories.

It’s always a beautiful time to explore the many things to do in North Myrtle Beach.