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When you are looking to get out and enjoy Myrtle Beach for the afternoon, head to the popular Boardwalk area of Downtown to take advantage of all of the exciting attractions and the oceanfront scenery. The best part about the downtown area is that it is close to all of the MyrtleBeach-Resorts.com properties, so you won’t have to travel far, and it offers a diverse array of dining options, making it easy to refuel after a long day. Check out some of the top restaurants along the Boardwalk and check out a few during your stay in Myrtle Beach:

Banditos Restaurant & Cantina

Try a taste south of the border at Banditos Restaurant & Cantina. This oceanfront eatery boasts an eclectic menu full of Mexican favorites and an expansive outdoor eating area that is ideal for enjoying the Atlantic vistas. Start with an order of their addictive Seafood Spinach Dip and then indulge in one of their popular burrito, quesadilla, taco, or fajita offerings. Their menu also includes several succulent “signature dishes” like the macadamia crusted trout, mojo chicken, and fire cracker pasta. From the creative cocktails and cuisine and the oceanfront views, Banditos everything you need to refuel after a busy day downtown. Call (843) 808-9800 for more information.

LandShark Bar & Grill

Located on the popular newly renovated Myrtle Beach boardwalk, this casual Jimmy Buffet inspired restaurant is quickly becoming a boardwalk staple. The walk-off-the-beach atmosphere, diverse menu, and friendly service make LandShark a family favorite. Tackle your hunger with an order of the Chips & Queso or with their popular Peel & Eat Shrimp to start with and then dive in to one of their handmade burgers or a jumbo hot dog. Lighter fare, like sandwiches and salads are also available. At night, LandShark shifts into night mode with live music and drink specials. Call (843) 788-0001 for more information.

Pier House Restaurant

Unwind after a long day of beach bumming or attraction hopping at Pier House Restaurant. This eatery is located at the Second Avenue Pier and offers two unique dining options. Dine indoors for a slightly more formal atmosphere and a decadent menu that highlights local seafood. The indoor menu consists of items like Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Calabash Crab Cakes, Broiled Scallops, and a wide array of fresh fish and steak offerings. There is also an Open Air Bar that offers a more casual atmosphere and lighter fare, like sandwiches, appetizers, and seafood baskets. Both dining areas, however, provide spectacular views of the coastline. Call (843) 445-7437 for more information.

Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar & Grill

Oysters aren’t the only thing cooking at this popular Boardwalk restaurant! Dirty Don’t Oyster Bar & Grill offers a wide array of cuisine, perfect for pleasing even the pickiest palettes. Get the crowd started with ad order of the Shrimp Fritters, Blackened Oysters, or Crispy Fried Pickles. For the main event, choose from a wide array of succulent Seafood Baskets, Homemade Burgers, or plenty of unique Oyster preparations. Dirty Don’s also features an extensive drink list for the adults. Call (843) 213-1632 for more information.

Dagwoods Deli

Sometimes you crave a hearty sandwich and Dagwood’s Deli is just the place to satisfy that craving! Located just a few steps from the busy Boardwalk area, Dagwood’s serves up the beach’s best deli food. Try their signature Dagwood’s Dipper or the Hail Mary for something with a local flare or try a Philly Cheesesteak or Meatball sub for something traditional. Additional offerings include hearty salads, sandwiches, burgers, and baskets. Be sure to stop by on a Wednesday to take advantage of “Free Cookie Day”! Call (843) 448-0100 for more information.

Enjoy a day away from the crowds of Myrtle Beach and head south for day of relaxing fun in Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island. Enjoy the laid back pace and take in the quaint shops and local restaurants. A trip to the south end is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of Myrtle Beach while still enjoying all of the seaside perks.

Murrells Inlet’s Marsh Walk

Enjoy the famous Inlet views while enjoying some of the area’s best seafood. The Marsh Walk is connected by a boardwalk right along the water making it easy to go from one place to another without ever getting back into your car. Most of the restaurants offer outdoor seating so you can take in the spectacular views and seaside breeze. The Marsh Walk is a great place to get drinks at night and enjoy live music. Popular spots include: Wicked Tuna, Wahoo’s Fish House, and Captain Dave’s Dockside Restaurant, but these are just a few of what the Marsh Walk has to offer.

While you’re enjoying the Marsh Walk head to Crazy Sister Marina where you can rent a boat or Jet Ski and have some fun in the water. Visitors can also paddle around in a kayak or paddleboat – a great way to enjoy a little friendly competition with the family. For something different, try your hand at catching dinner aboard the Inlet Princess where they offer inshore and offshore fishing. You can also go on a pirate ship cruise or a dolphin tour and see these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Brookgreen Gardens

Enjoy 15 square miles of the beautifully landscaped gardens that any nature enthusiast would love. Located south of Murrells Inlet, these gardens are decorated with handcrafted sculptures. While you’re there, visit the Lowcounty Zoo and see local animals in their habitats or step inside the Butterfly Gardens and see these amazing insets land right on you as you walk through.

Hammock Shops in Pawleys Island

Visit the Hammock Shops in Pawleys Island for a great local shopping experience. The Hammock Shops have been in business for over 75 years and welcome local artisans with their handcrafted clothes, accessories, and gourmet food items. The venue is famous for handcrafted hammocks as well. Shop in this unique setting and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

Heading south is the perfect way to spend the day away from the crowds and fast pace of Myrtle Beach. Make the most out of your relaxing vacation in Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island.

Barefoot Landing is the perfect place to come spend a day or even a few hours. There is plenty to see and do, from shops and boutiques to restaurants and entertainment. Located on the south end of North Myrtle Beach, Barefoot Landing is just a short drive away. Spend some time here, and your whole family will be entertained.

Enjoy great restaurants, many along the Intracoastal Waterway, at Barefoot Landing for any palette or budget. Enjoy great Mexican-American at Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina or a delicious burger from River City Café. For a more upscale experience, go to Greg Norman’s Australian Grill for delicious steaks. Flying Fish Market and Joe’s Crab Shack offer fresh seafood. There is even a California Pizza. These are just some of the great restaurant’s Barefoot Landing has to offer. With such a variety, you’ll find the perfect place for your family to eat.

Food isn’t the only great thing about Barefoot Landing. They have plenty of things to do to keep you and your family entertained. Ride the Barefoot Carousel, or cruise on the Waterway in Barefoot Princess boat. Get up close with alligators at Alligator Adventure or see tiger cubs at TIGERS Preservation Station. See a show at Alabama Theater or House of Blues. The options are endless.

The shops at Barefoot Landing are plentiful. You’ll find many different shops sprinkled throughout from everything to well-known retailers such as Francesca’s Collection and Chico’s to boutiques like Roxbury and Dixie Outfitters. They even have specialty shops such as Tumbler Bay and Carolina Vineyards Winery. Shop great accessories at Bou’ Tiki or Southern Pearls. You’ll find everything you need.

Barefoot Landing is the perfect place to keep everyone in your family entertained whether its for a few hours or all day. Shop, eat, and be entertained at Barefoot Landing. This is one destination you don’t want to miss when playing your vacation

The Grand Strand is filled with beautiful places and great restaurants. If you play your dining cards right, you can experience both at the same time.
From oceanfront bars and grills to restaurants overlooking the scenic salt marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, the Strand is like one big all-you-can-eat-and-see buffet. Here are five hot spots with awesome food and views:

• Bandito’s: This large oceanfront cantina offers the flavors of Mexico and the Caribbean with views to match. Located at the north end of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, this sprawling, 3,000-foot restaurant also features a huge back porch that is just steps away from the beach. Enjoy fish tacos and frozen drinks while watching the waves roll ashore just feet away.

• Dead Dog Saloon: Really, any of the dozen or so restaurants on the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk offer similar views, but the Dead Dog may be the coziest. Featuring comfy seats and even a hammock on the patio deck, the Dead Dog features great views of fishing boats bringing home the day’s catch. Much of it ends up on the Dead Dog menu, like the shrimp tacos and blackened grouper sandwich.

• Gulfstream Café: Located just across Murrells Inlet on the Garden City Beach peninsula, Gulfstream offers ocean views on one side of the restaurant and a beautiful vista of the inlet on the other. A large patio deck allows for a rare western view of sunset over the water, and the fresh seafood that comes into the adjoining marina is on the menu. Try the shrimp and grits and the crab cakes.

• Sea Captain’s House: This historic establishment has been serving fresh local seafood to locals and visitors for more than 60 years. The food is award-winning, and so is the view. Large pane-glass windows give guests a nice angle of the ocean and the screened-in patio porch is jut steps away from the beach. Southern cooking and creative seafood dishes complete the experience.

• Anchor Cafe: Located on the Intracoastal Waterway at one of the Strand’s most exclusive resorts, the Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, the Marina Inn features a large outdoor deck surrounded by yachts and other watercraft. The sun sets over the Waterway and provides the perfect backdrop as boats pass by. It’s a great place for a romantic date or happy hour dinks and appetizers with friends. If you’re lucky enough to have a boat, tie up and party down.

Thrill seekers of all kinds will find plenty to do in Myrtle Beach. Whether its being propelled 300 feet in the air, or soaring high above the ocean, your vactation is sure to be a thrilling one. 

Sling Shot
Prepare for the adrenaline rush of your life, as you and a friend are propelled more than 300 feet in the air reaching speeds of up to 100 mph! The ride then proceeds to oscillate until you are finally brought back down. Want to watch your reaction? There’s an onboard camera filming it all.  This thrill is located on the corner or 12th Ave N and Ocean Blvd.

SkyWheel
Soar 20 stories high on this giant ferris wheel-esque ride. Get in one of the climate-controlled gondolas and prepare for picture perfect views of the ocean and downtown Myrtle Beach. Even the outside is a sight to see, covered in LED lights it puts on a breathtaking show. The SkyWheel is located on the boardwalk next to Landshark Bar and Grill.

Family Kingdom
Family Kingdom was thrills fit for the whole family. With over 35 rides including roller coasters, there is no shortage of fun here. Soar in a pirate ship as the Galleon takes up high into the air or experience the drop of your life on the Sling Shot. Bring the whole family to 3rd Ave S and Ocean Blvd for the time of their life.

Myrtle Waves Water Park
Rush down at 50 feet per second on the Turbo Twisters or fly into the air on the Riptide Rockets or fly through the dark twists and turns of the Night Flight. These are just a couple of the thrilling slides at Myrtle Waves Water Park. Get your share of water and fun at South Carolina’s largest water park located on highway 17 across from Broadway at the Beach.

Jetpack Adventures
Want to fly above the water? At Jetpack Adventures you can do just that. Strap on a jetpack and shoot out of the water and into the sky for the ultimate thrill. No need to have any experience, you will have a qualified instructor with you at all times. So experience the exhilaration and weightlessness of flying! Jetpack Adventures is 2915 (29th Ave S) Ocean Blvd, beside Damon’s Oceanfront Restaurant.

Zipline Adventures
Zip 600ft in the air at speeds up to 40 mph then free fall from a 60-foot tower for this beachside adventure. Race against others with the 6 side-by-side ziplines for guaranteed fun. Zipline Adventures is located on 9th Ave S by the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.

Myrtle Beach Water Sports
Ride through the surf on a banana boat then soar high above the ocean as you get 360 degree views of Myrtle Beach. Fly with a friend or two and enjoy this relaxing ride. Parasailing combines thrills of acceleration and altitude as you sit back and take in the breathtaking views. Bounce around on the banana boat as it takes you to the parasailing boat, and jump through the surf and experience the thrill of a jetski with a little more padding. Myrtle Beach Water Sports is located on 4th Ave S, past Family Kingdom.

With so many choices, you are sure to find the thrill that is right for you and your family.

Did you know the best family-friendly evening party in Myrtle Beach happens nightly—and it’s totally free? If not, then you haven’t heard about the Myrtle Beach Hot Summer Nights on the boardwalk, which takes place just a few minutes walk from Holiday Pavilion Resort.

During the day, the boardwalk has all the shopping, people watching and dining you could want, along with great views and ocean breezes. But at night, the boardwalk and nearby Plyler Park and really heats up with free events every night during the summer with Hot Summer Nights, which run every night from June 2 to September 29. The action takes place at Plyler Park, part of the boardwalk on the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Mr. Joe White Avenue.

Here are a few highlights of what’s in store at the nightly Hot Summer Nights events:

• Look for a whole lotta shakin’ from a roving Elvis impersonator performing in Plyler Park and even down to 9th Ave.
• Monday nights June through September, the boardwalk will be outfitted for a kids’ carnival in the park replete with bouncy inflatables, games, street performers and face painting.
• Live music, featuring both local and touring bands from the region, will light up the stage Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights from 7 to 11 p.m. The schedule hasn’t been set yet, but last year’s lineup included reggae, country rock and beach music bands.
• Wednesday nights the sky will explode with the best fireworks show at the beach off the 2nd Avenue Pier, and look for live music on the 9th Avenue stage from 7 to 11 p.m. Expect extra special fireworks extravaganzas for July 4 and Labor Day.
• Friday nights from 7 to 11 p.m., visitors can enjoy the jaunty tunes from a strolling Dixieland trio along the boardwalk.

The Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade, while three years old, is a delightfully old-school beach experience, and it’s one of the top-ranked boardwalks in the U.S. The northern section is a classic wooden boardwalk, and along with the middle, carnival-like commercial section and the southern park-like section, the boardwalk traverses nearly 1.5 miles of beach from the 2nd Avenue to 14th Avenue piers. 

Hot Summer Nights on the boardwalk has become one of the best-kept secrets for free family fun in Myrtle Beach, but the secret is starting to get out! Make your plans to visit Holiday Pavilion Resort on the Boardwalk in Myrtle Beach now, and be sure to add Hot Summer Nights to your agenda.

As Myrtle Beach’s Oceanfront  Boardwalk enters its third full year, it continues to be a favorite destination with vacationers and locals alike.

In fact, National Geographic Travel named the Myrtle Beach boardwalk the third best boardwalk in the nation, behind only Atlantic City and Coney Island! “The launch of the Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk & Promenade in summer 2010 breathed new life into the Grand Strand beachfront. From souvenir shops and arcades to an oceanfront park near the 2nd Avenue Pier, the 1.2 mile walkway is now the town’s hub of activity.” We couldn’t agree more!

The boardwalk runs up the beach from the 2nd Avenue to the 14th Avenue piers. There are three distinct areas of boardwalk, each with a slightly different feel, so there’s plenty of variety to be enjoyed.

The north end of the boardwalk from Pier 15 to Plyler Park is the classic, old-school raised wooden deck boardwalk. This is where you can come enjoy free entertainment with Hot Summer Nights, from live music to Elvis impersonators and even a kids’ carnival on Monday nights and free fireworks on Wednesdays and holidays during the summer. Hot Summer Nights run every night from June through September and on most weekend nights in the spring and summer.

The middle section of the boardwalk from Plyler Park to the former site of the Myrtle Beach Pavilion has a carnival-like atmosphere and is filled with shopping, restaurants and bars, plus gift shops where you can load up on all the souvenirs you promised your friends back home.

The southern section is the promenade, and it runs from the pavilion down to the 2nd Avenue Pier. This is where you’ll find a more park-like atmosphere, with beautiful landscaping and benches to sit and soak up the gorgeous scenery.

Of course, all of this is located just steps from Holiday Pavilion Resort on the Boardwalk, which makes it easy to enjoy this don’t-miss destination the next time you visit Myrtle Beach.