Trip style
Couple
South Carolina
Myrtle Beach
A boardwalk-and-beach trip with easy family logistics, casual seafood, mini golf, and wide-open Grand Strand downtime.
Guide by Guided Voyager Destination DeskEdited by Guided Voyager Travel EditorsLast updated June 18, 2026
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Live itinerary
5-Day Myrtle Beach plan
Built live from the strongest things to do for Myrtle Beach, using 10 available activityies prioritized for couple travel and spread across the trip length before anything repeats. Recommended stay: Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes.
Average stay
3 to 5 days
Best season
April to October
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Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
Live itinerary
Suggested itinerary
Day 1
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Arrival and easy first stops
- Check into Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes after arrival and take time to get settled before heading back out.
- Start with Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. The classic first-stop strip for ocean views, snacks, and easy tourist energy without much planning.
- Pair it with SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. A classic boardwalk attraction that works best as a quick add-on rather than the whole plan.
- Keep the night simple with one good dinner and an early reset so the trip starts smoothly for a couple.
Day 2
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Family Kingdom Amusement Park day
- Start the morning with breakfast at Sea Captain's House.
- Make Family Kingdom Amusement Park. A classic Myrtle Beach family attraction built around seaside rides, boardwalk-style energy, and one of the Grand Strand's clearest amusement-park landmarks apart from Broadway at the Beach.
- Pair it with Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach. A real family-friendly indoor attraction that works well for weather pivots or a break from full beach time.
- If you still have energy, add Broadway at the Beach. A practical all-ages cluster for shopping, attractions, and backup plans when everyone wants something different.
- Leave anything beyond these stops optional so the day still feels comfortable.
- Plan lunch at Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge and dinner at Hook & Barrel.
Day 3
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Murrells Inlet MarshWalk day
- Start the morning with breakfast at Sea Captain's House.
- Make Murrells Inlet MarshWalk. A distinct Grand Strand waterfront outing built around the MarshWalk's dockside restaurants, salt-marsh views, and one of the area's clearest Lowcountry boardwalk settings away from the main beach strip.
- Pair it with Myrtle Beach State Park. A useful calmer counterweight to the more built-up parts of town.
- If you still have energy, add Brookgreen Gardens. A top-tier Myrtle Beach-area cultural outing built around sculpture-lined garden paths, live oaks, and one of the Grand Strand's clearest refined landscape attractions beyond the beach.
- Leave anything beyond these stops optional so the day still feels comfortable.
- Plan lunch at River City Cafe and dinner at Hook & Barrel.
Day 4
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Barefoot Landing day
- Start the morning with breakfast at Sea Captain's House.
- Make Barefoot Landing. Use a day for shopping, dining, and one attraction farther north.
- Pair it with Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show. A major Myrtle Beach family entertainment attraction built around the waterfront pirate-show setting, themed architecture, and one of the area's clearest all-ages evening experiences beyond rides and beach time.
- Keep the evening open for whatever has felt strongest so far on the trip.
- Plan lunch at Art Burger Sushi Bar and dinner at Bimini's Oyster Bar.
Day 5
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Final morning and departure
- Start the morning with breakfast at Sea Captain's House.
- Use the final morning for one light outing, a coffee stop, or one last easy stretch in Myrtle Beach.
- Check out of Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes before heading to the airport or next stop.
- Leave a little margin for bags, traffic, and one last unhurried moment.
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Destination details
Top experiences
Start with Myrtle Beach Boardwalk; it usually gives the clearest feel for why people choose Myrtle Beach in the first place.
Weather
Expect warm coastal weather, bright sun, and the occasional quick shower, especially when the trip leans beach-heavy.
Getting around
Fly into MYR and plan on a car or selective rideshares for the smoother version of the trip, especially if beaches, parks, or spread-out meal stops are part of the plan.
Travel tips
Let beach time or waterfront time anchor the trip instead of trying to turn every day into a full outing.
Extra day ideas
Barefoot Landing Day
Use a day for shopping, dining, and one attraction farther north.
Golf and Pool Day
A practical Myrtle add-on if part of the group wants more than beach time.
Rainy-Day Attraction Swap
Shift to aquarium, shopping, arcade, or a long lunch if beach weather turns.
South Strand Reset
Take a quieter day away from the heaviest boardwalk energy.
Places to stay
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Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
A quieter upscale choice that works well for couples or groups who want to be near Myrtle but not in the busiest stretch.
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Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
A stronger premium beach-resort option when you want amenities and a more polished oceanfront base.
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Holiday Inn At the Pavilion
Best for travelers who want to walk everywhere and stay in the middle of the action.
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Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort
A practical base when the trip is more about time on the sand than about hotel amenities.
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North Beach Resort & Villas
A stronger pick for travelers who want a little more space and a calmer setting.
Things to do
Showing the full curated top things to do for Myrtle Beach. Your live itinerary uses the strongest fit from this list based on trip length and travel style.
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Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
The classic first-stop strip for ocean views, snacks, and easy tourist energy without much planning.
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Family Kingdom Amusement Park
A classic Myrtle Beach family attraction built around seaside rides, boardwalk-style energy, and one of the Grand Strand's clearest amusement-park landmarks apart from Broadway at the Beach.
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Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
A distinct Grand Strand waterfront outing built around the MarshWalk's dockside restaurants, salt-marsh views, and one of the area's clearest Lowcountry boardwalk settings away from the main beach strip.
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Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
A real family-friendly indoor attraction that works well for weather pivots or a break from full beach time.
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SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
A classic boardwalk attraction that works best as a quick add-on rather than the whole plan.
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Barefoot Landing
Use a day for shopping, dining, and one attraction farther north.
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Broadway at the Beach
A practical all-ages cluster for shopping, attractions, and backup plans when everyone wants something different.
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Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
A major Myrtle Beach family entertainment attraction built around the waterfront pirate-show setting, themed architecture, and one of the area's clearest all-ages evening experiences beyond rides and beach time.
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Myrtle Beach State Park
A useful calmer counterweight to the more built-up parts of town.
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Brookgreen Gardens
A top-tier Myrtle Beach-area cultural outing built around sculpture-lined garden paths, live oaks, and one of the Grand Strand's clearest refined landscape attractions beyond the beach.
Restaurants
Breakfast
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Croissants Bistro & Bakery
Croissants Bistro & Bakery is a real local option known for bakery, breakfast, and brunch.
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Johnny D's Waffles and Benedicts
A real Myrtle Beach breakfast favorite for waffles, pancakes, and a more substantial start to the day.
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Sea Captain's House
An oceanfront Myrtle Beach staple for seafood, brunch, and the kind of classic coastal meal that feels built into the trip.
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42nd Street Bar & Grill
42nd Street Bar & Grill is a real local option known for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
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Johnny D's Waffles and Bakery
Johnny D's Waffles and Bakery is a real local option known for breakfast, brunch, and dessert.
Lunch
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Croissants Bistro & Bakery
Croissants Bistro & Bakery is a real local option known for bakery, breakfast, and brunch.
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Johnny D's Waffles and Benedicts
A real Myrtle Beach breakfast favorite for waffles, pancakes, and a more substantial start to the day.
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Carolina Roadhouse
Carolina Roadhouse is a real local option known for lunch, dinner, and casual.
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Bimini's Oyster Bar
Bimini's Oyster Bar is a real local option known for oysters, lunch, and dinner.
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Sea Captain's House
An oceanfront Myrtle Beach staple for seafood, brunch, and the kind of classic coastal meal that feels built into the trip.
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42nd Street Bar & Grill
42nd Street Bar & Grill is a real local option known for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
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Art Burger Sushi Bar
Art Burger Sushi Bar is a real local option known for sushi, lunch, and dinner.
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Flying Fish Public Market & Grill
A real Barefoot Landing-area dinner option for seafood and a marina-adjacent setting.
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Johnny D's Waffles and Bakery
Johnny D's Waffles and Bakery is a real local option known for breakfast, brunch, and dessert.
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Kirk's 1890 Ice Cream Parlor
A real dessert stop for ice cream and sweets when the evening calls for something lighter than another sit-down meal.
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Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge
A boardwalk-adjacent seafood stop that fits neatly into a classic Myrtle Beach stroll-and-lunch block.
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River City Cafe
River City Cafe is a real local option known for burgers, lunch, and dinner.
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Simply Southern Smokehouse
Simply Southern Smokehouse is a real local option known for southern, lunch, and dinner.
Dinner
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Hook & Barrel
A more polished dinner choice for seafood and Lowcountry-style plates when you want one upgraded Myrtle Beach meal.
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The Library Restaurant
The Library Restaurant is a real local option known for dinner, classic, and premium.
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Carolina Roadhouse
Carolina Roadhouse is a real local option known for lunch, dinner, and casual.
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Bimini's Oyster Bar
Bimini's Oyster Bar is a real local option known for oysters, lunch, and dinner.
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Sea Captain's House
An oceanfront Myrtle Beach staple for seafood, brunch, and the kind of classic coastal meal that feels built into the trip.
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42nd Street Bar & Grill
42nd Street Bar & Grill is a real local option known for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
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Art Burger Sushi Bar
Art Burger Sushi Bar is a real local option known for sushi, lunch, and dinner.
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Aspen Grille
Aspen Grille is a real local option known for dinner, polished, and premium.
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Chesapeake House
Chesapeake House is a real local option known for seafood, dinner, and classic.
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Flying Fish Public Market & Grill
A real Barefoot Landing-area dinner option for seafood and a marina-adjacent setting.
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Gulfstream Cafe
Gulfstream Cafe is a real local option known for seafood, dinner, and sunset.
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Kirk's 1890 Ice Cream Parlor
A real dessert stop for ice cream and sweets when the evening calls for something lighter than another sit-down meal.
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Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge
A boardwalk-adjacent seafood stop that fits neatly into a classic Myrtle Beach stroll-and-lunch block.
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River City Cafe
River City Cafe is a real local option known for burgers, lunch, and dinner.
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SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar
SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar is a real local option known for seafood, dinner, and premium.
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Simply Southern Smokehouse
Simply Southern Smokehouse is a real local option known for southern, lunch, and dinner.
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