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10 things to do in Myrtle Beach with children, each with what kids pay and any age or stroller rule the operator publishes. Of these, none are free.
- Places10on this page
- Regions1Grand Strand
- Free0as the operator states
- CheckedOct 262026
The Short Answer
- Both Grand Strand state parks charge $4 for youth 6-15 and are free for children 5 and younger. source
- Myrtle Beach flags: double red means the water is closed and no swimming is allowed. source
- Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is stroller and stroller-wagon friendly and rents strollers for $3. source
- EdVenture Myrtle Beach charges $12 for children and adults; children under 2 are free. source
Every Place on Our List
| Name | Where | What | When | Cost | Good to know | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway at the Beach | Myrtle Beach Grand Strand | Entertainment complex whose Play page lists attractions including Ripley's Aquarium, WonderWorks, Broadway Grand Prix, Pavilion Park, Dino Park, Myrtle Waves Water Park, paddle boats and the Broadway Carousel. | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | source |
| EdVenture Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach Grand Strand | Hands-on children's museum (4005 Howard Avenue) with exhibits designed for ages 0-10. | Open year-round Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun noon-6 p.m. | $12 for children and adults; $11 first responders, military and seniors with ID; free for children under 2. | Kids: Free under 2. Adults must have a child with them to enter. Children must stay under adult supervision; shoes must stay on. | source |
| Family Kingdom Amusement Park | Myrtle Beach Grand Strand | Seaside amusement park; home page reads 'Thank you for an awesome 2026 season' and advertises a season pass sale. | 2026 season has ended (per home page on 2026-10-26). | Not listed | Not listed | source |
| Huntington Beach State Park | Murrells Inlet Grand Strand | State park beach with the historic Atalaya house. | Open year-round Park 6 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time). Atalaya 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (to 5 p.m. in DST); may close for events. | $8/adult; $5/S.C. Senior; $4/youth age 6-15; free for children 5 and younger. Atalaya: $2/person ages 6 and up. | Kids: Children 5 and under free (park and Atalaya). Parking: Limited parking; temporary closures may occur on weekends and holidays. Arrive outside 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | source |
| Myrtle Beach Boardwalk | Myrtle Beach Grand Strand | City-owned oceanfront boardwalk; the SkyWheel sits on it. | Summer limits May 1-Labor Day. | Not listed | Kids: Personal electronic devices (PEDs) are not allowed on any city-owned property, including the boardwalk. | source |
| Myrtle Beach Pelicans | Myrtle Beach Grand Strand | Minor league baseball team (Chicago Cubs affiliate) playing at Pelicans Ballpark. | Box office off-season hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Not listed | Kids: Kids activities and Kids Club pages are listed, but kid ticket rules were not readable. | source |
| Myrtle Beach SkyWheel | Myrtle Beach Grand Strand | 200-foot observation wheel on the Boardwalk; a ride is 4 revolutions in a private gondola. | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | $20.99 per adult; Fly & Dine combo $50.00 (two tickets); VIP package $109.00 per group up to 4. | Kids: Child price and age rules not shown on the home page. | source |
| Myrtle Beach State Park | Myrtle Beach Grand Strand | Oceanfront state park with a fishing pier and a nature center. | Open year-round Park 6 a.m.-10 p.m. March-Nov; 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec-Feb. Nature Center 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tue-Sun. Pier store 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | $8 adults; $5 SC seniors (65+); $4 child age 6-15; free for children 5 and younger. Pier fishing and camping cost extra. | Kids: Children 5 and under free. | source |
| Myrtle Beach city beach rules for families | Myrtle Beach Grand Strand | City rules for the public beach: flag warnings from lifeguard stands, digging limits and swimming limits near piers. | Summer dog and bike limits May 1-Labor Day. | Not listed | Kids: Double red flag: water closed, no swimming. Single red: hazardous waves or currents. Yellow: medium hazard. Green: generally good. Blue: dangerous marine life such as jellyfish. No swimming within 75 yards of a pier. Holes no deeper than two feet and must be filled; no metal shovels. No glass or alcohol on the beach. | source |
| Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach Grand Strand | Aquarium at Broadway at the Beach (1110 Celebrity Circle) with daily experiences and sensory-friendly events. | Open year-round Today's hours shown on 2026-10-26: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. | General admission price not shown in page text. Group rate (10 or more): Adult (12+) $32; Child (6-11) $20; Child (2-5) $10. | Kids: Stroller and stroller-wagon friendly; strollers rent at Guest Services for $3. Sensory-friendly events: ages 12+ $15 + tax, ages 6-11 $12 + tax, ages 3-5 $6.99 + tax. Breakfast with a Mermaid: Child (6-11) $39.99 + tax, Child (2-5) $29.99 + tax, Child (1 and under) $12.99 + tax. Access: Wheelchair friendly with wider corridors and ramps; Certified Autism Center with quiet spaces. | source |
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Hours, dates and prices are copied from each operator’s own page on the date shown; check before you go.
Beach Flags and Rules
- Aquatic activity (swimming, surfing) is not allowed within 75 yards of a pier. source
- Digging holes deeper than two feet is prohibited; all holes must be filled before leaving. source
- Glass containers and alcohol are not allowed on the beach. source
Dogs on The Beach
- City of Myrtle Beach: May 1-Labor Day, dogs and bikes on the beach only before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. source
- Myrtle Beach State Park: pets not allowed on beaches 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 1 through Labor Day (Horry County ordinance). source
- Huntington Beach State Park: dogs allowed on the south end of the beach; not on the north end. source
FAQ
Are kids free at Myrtle Beach State Park?
Children 5 and younger are free; ages 6-15 are $4. source
Can I rent a stroller at Ripley's Aquarium?
Yes, strollers rent at Guest Services for $3, and stroller wagons are allowed. source
What does a double red flag mean in Myrtle Beach?
The water is closed to the public; no swimming is allowed. source
What We Could Not Confirm
Not confirmed: we looked for these on official pages and did not find them. Check with the town or operator before you rely on them.
- Brookgreen Gardens and its Lowcountry Zoo: brookgreen.org did not load for us to every fetch; child price and zoo hours not confirmed from the page. Left out of items.
- Ripley's Aquarium general admission prices: not in page text; only group, event and sensory prices are shown.
- SkyWheel child prices and age rules: not on skywheelmb.com home page.
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans kid ticket rules and 2026 schedule: milb.com kids page did not load for us.
- Family Kingdom 2026 dates, ride height rules and prices: site only shows the season-over message.
- Myrtle Beach lifeguard hours: city page says flags fly from lifeguard stands but lifeguard season/hours not read.
Sources
- https://southcarolinaparks.com/myrtle-beach
- https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/i_want_to/learn_about/beach_conditions.php
- https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aquarium-of-myrtle-beach
- https://www.edventure.org/visit/
- Myrtle Beach SkyWheel
- Huntington Beach State Park
- Broadway at the Beach
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Family Kingdom Amusement Park
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