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Grand Strand Weekend

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Grand Strand Weekend: a 2-day plan with 7 stops, each with hours, costs and closed days copied from the operator's page. 0 list free entry and 0 are indoors. We give no drive times we cannot source; each day links a map route.

  • Days2plan, then adjust
  • Stops7each with a source
  • Free0as the operator states
  • Indoors0for a rainy slot

Trip Kit

Plan It With Your People

Pick a start date, then send the plan to your group chat, put every day in your calendar, or open each day as a route in Google Maps.

 
  1. Day 1 Boardwalk and the beachMyrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade Myrtle Beach SkyWheel Myrtle Beach State Park (pier Cherry Grove Pier Alligator AdventureRoute
  2. Day 2 Marsh and a state parkMurrells Inlet MarshWalk Huntington Beach State Park (Atalaya)Route
Whole Trip on One Map

Day 1 Boardwalk and The Beach

Park once and walk the boardwalk end to end.

  1. Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade

    City of Myrtle Beach: built in three sections (raised wooden boardwalk from 14th Avenue Pier to Plyler Park; entertainment section from Plyler Park to Eighth Avenue North; oceanfront promenade from Eighth Avenue North to First Avenue). Construction of the $6.5 million project finished in spring 2010; grand opening May 15, 2010. Initially the boardwalk stretched 1.2 miles. source

    Dogs
    Dogs and bicycles on the boardwalk only between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. from May 1 through Labor Day; any time from the day after Labor Day through April 30 (city).

  2. Myrtle Beach SkyWheel

    Operator describes a 200 foot observation wheel at the Boardwalk, a short walk from the beach. source

    Cost
    $20.99 per adult (other listed: $50.00 per purchase; $109.00 per 1 group up to 4 people – labels as printed on page)

  3. Myrtle Beach State Park (Pier, Admission)

    Oceanfront state park with a fishing pier; park page says it protects one of the last beachfront green spaces on the Grand Strand. All trails closed November through January for maintenance and construction. Parking first-come, first-served and limited. source

    Hours
    Park: daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m. March-Nov.; daily 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec.-Feb. Pier Store 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Office 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
    Cost
    $8 adults; $5/SC seniors (65+); $4/child 6-15; free for children 5 and younger. Additional charges for pier fishing, camping and certain programs.
    Dogs
    Pets allowed in most outdoor areas year round on a leash no longer than six feet; not allowed on the beaches 10am-5pm, 7 days a week, May 1 through Labor Day (Horry County ordinance); bikes also not allowed on the beach then.
    Where
    4401 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

  4. Cherry Grove Pier

    Operator-run fishing pier with tackle shop and restaurant. source

    Hours
    Pier daily 6AM-11PM; New Year's Day 8AM-5PM
    Cost
    Walking pass $3 (all persons on the pier must have an arm band). Fishing with own rod: $3 admission + $10 per rod. Rod rental $26 per day ($30 security deposit, admission and fishing pass included). King mackerel pass $30 per day. Crab nets $12.99 each. Season passes: walking $120 per person; 1 rod $330.
    Closed
    Christmas Day closed

  5. Alligator Adventure

    Operator's FAQ: a 15-acre self-guided reptile zoo with over 800 alligators and over 230 types of species; no tours, come any time during operating hours. source

    Where
    Hwy 17 at Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach (adjacent to Barefoot Landing)

Day 2 Marsh and a State Park

Head south on US 17 for the quieter side of the Strand.

  1. Murrells Inlet MarshWalk

    Murrells Inlet 2020 (local nonprofit) lists the Marshwalk among projects it championed to preserve public access to the marsh. No hours, cost or length found on an official page. source

  2. Huntington Beach State Park (Atalaya)

    Beach, marsh and Atalaya, the former Huntington residence. Nature Center Marsh Boardwalk closed for construction per page notice. Temporary closures may occur on weekends/holidays because of limited parking; arrive outside 10 a.m.-2 p.m. source

    Hours
    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. during Daylight Saving Time); may close for events. Office 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (to 6 p.m. in DST).
    Cost
    Park: $8/adult; $5/S.C. senior; $4/youth age 6-15; free for children 5 and younger. Atalaya admission: $2/person ages 6 and up; children 5 and under free.
    Dogs
    Dog friendly year round; leash no longer than six feet; dogs allowed on the south end of the beach; prohibited in buildings including Atalaya.
    Where
    16148 Ocean Hwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Good to Know

  • Myrtle Beach beach rules (City of Myrtle Beach). City page: alcohol is NOT allowed on the beach; glass containers and bottles NOT allowed; all fires including barbecues and bonfires prohibited; stay on boardwalks and marked paths across dunes. Beach setups may not be placed before 8:00 a.m. and must be removed by 7:00 p.m. daily. Memorial Day-Labor Day only circular umbrellas up to 7.5 feet diameter; after Labor Day tents/shades up to 12-by-12 feet. source

FAQ

How many days do I need?

This plan is built for 2 days. Stops are listed in a sensible order, not a promise that every one fits.

Are the hours current?

Hours and prices are copied from each operator’s page on October 26, 2026 and change by season. Use the source link before you go.

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.

  • an unofficial summary reported IAAM Tue-Sun 10-5 but that was not read on the page.
  • Falls Park on the Reedy (greenvillesc.gov): read pages were navigation shells with no hours, address or rules; stop omitted. Not read: hours, dog rule.
  • Battle of Camden date (August 1780): not stated on any official page; The Liberty Trail pages are run by American Battlefield Trust / SC Battleground Trust partners (nonprofits), not the operator; historiccamden.org (the operator) hours and ticket subpages were not readable, so Camden hours and prices are marked as per Liberty Trail and should be re-checked. Walnut Grove (Liberty Trail page) day-by-day hours and price labels were stripped in the fetch.
  • Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center opening hours and street address: not on text. Rice Museum admission price and address: not on page. Kaminski House closed days (Sunday inferred only from hours list).
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk current total length: city page says it 'initially' stretched 1.2 miles; later extension length not read on a page. SkyWheel hours and ride length: not on page. Murrells Inlet MarshWalk: no hours/length from an official page. Cherry Grove Pier street address: not read.
  • Myrtle Beach: dog/bicycle seasonal rule read from the city's Beach Conditions page (current text, May 1-Labor Day). A Sept 2, (2025) city news item confirms off-season rule; no 2026 change was seen.

Sources

  1. Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade
  2. Myrtle Beach SkyWheel
  3. Myrtle Beach State Park (pier, admission)
  4. Cherry Grove Pier
  5. Alligator Adventure
  6. Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
  7. Huntington Beach State Park (Atalaya)
  8. Myrtle Beach beach rules (City of Myrtle Beach)

Read on October 26, 2026. How we check: editorial standards; spot a mistake? Tell us.

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