What to do and see in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina (SC): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

January 16, 2022 Marlin Saiz

Murrells Inlet is an unincorporated area and census-designated place straddling the line between Horry and Georgetown Counties in South Carolina, United States. The population was 7,547 at the 2010 census. The community was once primarily a fishing village, but has grown substantially in modern time, along with the rest of the Grand Strand, into a popular tourist and retirement location. It is most known for the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, a ⁄2-mile-long (0.8 km) boardwalk overlooking a salt marsh and which houses many restaurants.
Restaurants in Murrells Inlet

1. Brookgreen Gardens

1931 Brookgreen Dr U.S. Hwy 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5072 +1 843-235-6000 [email protected] http://www.brookgreen.org
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5.0 based on 3,890 reviews

Brookgreen Gardens

This National Historic Site contains the country's largest and most extensive sculpture collection of American Figurative Sculpture, much of it places in beautiful gardens. Also a site for Lowcountry History and our Lowcountry Zoo, featuring animals native to our area.

Reviewed By 93Trombo - North Carolina, United States

The largest sculpture garden in the world - 350 acres!!! Gorgeous gardens, impeccable landscapes, a wide variety of sculpture in varying places (indoors and out). If you visit Myrtle Beach, this garden is an incredible surprise and well worth visiting for a few hours. They also have a small zoo, an explorer bus ride and also a pontoon ride thru the canals of the old rice plantations.

2. Beach House Boat Rentals

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5.0 based on 283 reviews

Beach House Boat Rentals

Boat rentals in Murrells Inlet and the Intra-coastal waterway..Take a boat out for the day, or If your vacation home has a dock you can keep the boat there for your whole stay. Half day, Full day and multi day boat rentals. Pontoons, Center Console, Jet boats, and Runabouts. Two great locations Wacca Wache Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway. 1950 Wachesaw Rd.Murrells Inlet, and on the Marshwalk behind the Dead Dog Saloon Restaurant 4079 US 17 Business Murrells Inlet. Now offering Kayak Rentals ,and paddle board rentals.

3. Jet Boat Ride

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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Jet Boat Ride

Jet Boat Ride, Myrtle Beach areas best jet boat thrill ride combined with a exciting echo tour of the Murrells Inlet salt marsh. Jet Boat Ride is a roller coaster on water that offers an amazing adrenaline pumping jet boat thrill ride exploring the salt marsh, all while enjoying the surrounding wildlife and natural beauty of Murrells Inlet . This will be the ultimate highlight of your visit to Myrtle Beach.

4. Huntington Beach State Park

16148 Ocean Hwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5064 +1 843-237-4440 http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/1020.aspx
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4.5 based on 2,037 reviews

Huntington Beach State Park

Reviewed By 26phillipg - Florence, United States

might be the best water bird photo spot in the region 100s of different breeds of birds. 2 great beach access spots and the very small entry fee makes it a bit less crowded

5. Lazy Gator

3986 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-6189 +1 843-651-4244 [email protected] http://www.lazygator.com/
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4.5 based on 145 reviews

Lazy Gator

The Grand Strands most Unique Gift Store. Huge selection of gifts, collectibles, apparel, souvenirs, fudge and so much more. Voted best gift shop on the Grand Strand 5 years in a row! SUMMER HOURS UNTIL 10PM Coastal Decor & Nautical Collectibles • Art • Garden Adornments • Kitchen & Bath Accessories • Jewelry • Greeting Cards • Lazy Gator Homemade Fudge & Gourmet • Children's Toys • Christmas Decorations • Vera Bradley • T-Shirts General Information: Open year round! We are located in the heart of Murrells Inlet, along 17 Business, across from the restaurants Bovines and Wahoo's Fish House. We provide complimentary parking for the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk. Check out our Facebook Page "Lazy Gator" for current events, photos, hours of operation and contact info.Take a step back in time and relax in our rocking chairs on the porch. We look forward to your visit!

Reviewed By RDuncan3 - Myrtle Beach, United States

Centered near the seafood capital of SC The MarshWalk containing gift, kitchen, craft and jewelry items for souvenirs or unique gifts. The location next the fresh ice cream parlor and the colorful rocking chairs on the porch make for relaxing in a southern state of mind. Look for the craft shows under the oaks

6. Marshwalk Water Sports

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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Marshwalk Water Sports

Marshwalk Water Sports offers the absolute best way to explore the waters of Murrells Inlet! Whether you want to paddle the creeks in one of our kayaks, cruise the ocean on one of our brand new Yamaha VX Deluxe Waverunners or check out the dolphins and sea life on our dolphin tour, we have the equipment, staff and the know how to show you a great time. We also offer pedal boat rentals! We will ALWAYS offer our BEST PRICE GUARENTEE!! Located directly behind the Dead Dog Saloon on the Marshwalk.

7. Waccamaw Neck Bikeway

Murrells Inlet, SC
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Waccamaw Neck Bikeway

Reviewed By S1849DHmichaelf - Myrtle Beach, United States

This bike/ walking path goes for miles and miles beside the marsh, into the wooded areas, and beside Highway 17. It is very safe and a great way to bike from Murrells Inlet to Huntington Beach State Park.

8. Plantation River Tours

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4.0 based on 298 reviews

Plantation River Tours

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