Ann’s guidebook
Food scene
So many restaurant options in the area. I’ve added a few of my favorites. If you’re looking for something specific let me know.
The absolute best restaurant with great service and a nice wine selection. The Gazebo has music in season for a more relaxed dinner overlooking the marsh. Be sure to make your reservations as you won’t want to miss it!
81 locals recommend
Hot Fish Club
4911 US-17 BUSThe absolute best restaurant with great service and a nice wine selection. The Gazebo has music in season for a more relaxed dinner overlooking the marsh. Be sure to make your reservations as you won’t want to miss it!
Love your pooch? Then you don’t want to miss a stop at the Dead Dog to see walls of memorials to our beloved pet dogs. Great food and nightly entertainment on the famous Marshwalk.
82 locals recommend
Dead Dog Saloon
4079 US-17 BUSLove your pooch? Then you don’t want to miss a stop at the Dead Dog to see walls of memorials to our beloved pet dogs. Great food and nightly entertainment on the famous Marshwalk.
Covered porch overlooking Garden City Beach or inside dining. Nice selection from burgers, steaks, fish tacos, conch fritters and grouper bites to name a few. About a 10 minute walk from condo.
37 locals recommend
Conch Cafe
1870 N Waccamaw DrCovered porch overlooking Garden City Beach or inside dining. Nice selection from burgers, steaks, fish tacos, conch fritters and grouper bites to name a few. About a 10 minute walk from condo.
Great food and atmosphere on the back deck. Plenty of parking.
19 locals recommend
Graham's Landing Restaurant
5225 US-17 BUSGreat food and atmosphere on the back deck. Plenty of parking.
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
2859 US-17 BUSChicago 7 and Nachos. Yummy!
Awesome seafood overlooking the Marsh. Sushi on Saturday.
25 locals recommend
Sara J's Seafood Restaurant
314 Atlantic AveAwesome seafood overlooking the Marsh. Sushi on Saturday.
The Goat Bar & Grill
11824 Frontage RdAwesome food and bartenders.
Oh the views! Food, bars and entertainment all in one hopping spot. During Holiday's they have great events such as Mardi Gras, St. Patty's Day, 4th of July, Halloween, and Christmas.
148 locals recommend
The Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk
4065 U.S. 17 BusinessOh the views! Food, bars and entertainment all in one hopping spot. During Holiday's they have great events such as Mardi Gras, St. Patty's Day, 4th of July, Halloween, and Christmas.
Gulfstream Café
1536 S Waccamaw DrAmazing sunsets be sure to reserve a late night dinner.
Best Italian restaurant around. You won’t be sorry you stopped.
17 locals recommend
The Original Valentino Italian Restaurant
323 US-17 BUSBest Italian restaurant around. You won’t be sorry you stopped.
Great food and atmosphere. Book ahead to get in; very popular.
20 locals recommend
Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant
815 Surfside DrGreat food and atmosphere. Book ahead to get in; very popular.
Great food and staff. Perfect spot for watching football.
34 locals recommend
Dagwood's Deli & Sports Bar
600 US-17 BUSGreat food and staff. Perfect spot for watching football.
A surprising breakfast spot that everyone will enjoy.
12 locals recommend
Johnny D's Waffles and Benedicts
1200 U.S. 17 BusinessA surprising breakfast spot that everyone will enjoy.
Who doesn’t love homemade biscuits? Great food and staff. Inside and outside seating but not many tables.
Millstone Biscuit Co
Who doesn’t love homemade biscuits? Great food and staff. Inside and outside seating but not many tables.
Good food, very busy on weekends but offers indoor and outdoor seating.
9 locals recommend
Eggs Up Grill Garden City
Good food, very busy on weekends but offers indoor and outdoor seating.
Outstanding food and right on the Marshwalk. Try the sampler. It’s fantastic and feeds two
people; unless you’re super hungry.
44 locals recommend
Drunken Jack's Restaurant & Lounge
4031 US-17 BUSOutstanding food and right on the Marshwalk. Try the sampler. It’s fantastic and feeds two
people; unless you’re super hungry.
Yes I live here but finally got to eat at Lee’s in June 2023 and I’m so glad I did! Food was amazing and staff so attentive. Highly recommend you give them a try. Many many items are made from scratch and their seafood choices are many. I had the blackened grouper with pimento grits; yummy!
20 locals recommend
Lee's Inlet Kitchen
4460 US-17 BUSYes I live here but finally got to eat at Lee’s in June 2023 and I’m so glad I did! Food was amazing and staff so attentive. Highly recommend you give them a try. Many many items are made from scratch and their seafood choices are many. I had the blackened grouper with pimento grits; yummy!
New sister restaurant to Neal and Pam's in Surfside. Nice marsh views with outside dining, good bands and fantastic food. *****
Neal's Creekhouse
New sister restaurant to Neal and Pam's in Surfside. Nice marsh views with outside dining, good bands and fantastic food. *****
Fire To Table
A real BBQ not from TX but it's fantastic!
Neighborhoods
Relaxed coastal vibe. Be sure to visit the Pier at Garden City and enjoy the fireworks each night on the beach courtesy of locals and vacationers.
24 locals recommend
Garden City Beach
Relaxed coastal vibe. Be sure to visit the Pier at Garden City and enjoy the fireworks each night on the beach courtesy of locals and vacationers.
Beautiful place on the Atlantic Ocean with many restaurants and bars along with fun for the entire family.
151 locals recommend
Murrells Inlet
Beautiful place on the Atlantic Ocean with many restaurants and bars along with fun for the entire family.
Pawleys Island
Nice shops and restaurants for you to enjoy!
Entertainment
Fun dueling pianos! Be sure to bring tips for your song selections.
35 locals recommend
Crocodile Rocks
1318 Celebrity CirFun dueling pianos! Be sure to bring tips for your song selections.
Neal & Pam's Bar and Grill
20 Ocean Blvd SFun karaoke nights! Great food.
Shops, restaurants, bars and family entertainment from speed boat rides to ferris wheel, Ridley’s Aquarium and Wonder Works.
746 locals recommend
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity CirShops, restaurants, bars and family entertainment from speed boat rides to ferris wheel, Ridley’s Aquarium and Wonder Works.
Myrtle Waves Water Park
3000 Mr. Joe White AveWater park and go carts. Fun for the whole family.
Hollywood Wax Museum
1808 21st Ave NWahoos Fish House
3993 US-17 BUSGreat bands and dancing spot.
Fishing, Watersports, Dolphin Cruises, Pirate Adventure, Boat and Kayak Rentals
34 locals recommend
Crazy Sister Marina
4123 US-17 BUSFishing, Watersports, Dolphin Cruises, Pirate Adventure, Boat and Kayak Rentals
Great fun for the whole family. Less expensive during week days. Get a hole in one for a free game!
Inlet Adventure
3215 US-17 BUSGreat fun for the whole family. Less expensive during week days. Get a hole in one for a free game!
Dinner on the Marshwalk then pedal it off with a BrewBoat tour. Bring your friends!
East Coast BrewBoat
4065 US-17 BUSDinner on the Marshwalk then pedal it off with a BrewBoat tour. Bring your friends!
Great deep sea or in shore fishing. Captain Will took us out on Wild Thang and made our trip very fun with a lot of fish for everyone. Highly recommended!
6 locals recommend
Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters
3993 US-17 BUSGreat deep sea or in shore fishing. Captain Will took us out on Wild Thang and made our trip very fun with a lot of fish for everyone. Highly recommended!
Fun place to go when it’s raining or you just love bowling. Small arcade area, cornhole, bar and food on site.
6 locals recommend
Surfside Bowl
510 US-17 BUSFun place to go when it’s raining or you just love bowling. Small arcade area, cornhole, bar and food on site.
A very popular biker bar. If you’re hear during spring or fall Bike Week you should check it out.
11 locals recommend
Suck Bang Blow
3393 US-17 BUSA very popular biker bar. If you’re hear during spring or fall Bike Week you should check it out.
Acme Bar and Grill
A fun local spot with bands typically on Friday but more during summer.
Bike, walk or run and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Waccamaw Neck Bikeway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, USA
Bike, walk or run and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Just completed a fantastic day with Captain Mike and First Mate Dalton. We caught some nice Amber Jack’s, King Mackerel and Spanish Mackeral. If the fish are biting they’ll put you on top of them. Highly recommended.
Aces Up Fishing Charters
Just completed a fantastic day with Captain Mike and First Mate Dalton. We caught some nice Amber Jack’s, King Mackerel and Spanish Mackeral. If the fish are biting they’ll put you on top of them. Highly recommended.
Looking to get in some River fishing on the Waccamaw? Wacca Wache rents boats and has a couple tours that start from the marina too.
Wacca Wache Marina
1950 Wachesaw RdLooking to get in some River fishing on the Waccamaw? Wacca Wache rents boats and has a couple tours that start from the marina too.
If you don't live here and want to see alligators check this place out. Very cool spot with many different animals, fun activities and a shop to take home your memories.
128 locals recommend
Alligator Adventure
4604 Highway 17 SouthIf you don't live here and want to see alligators check this place out. Very cool spot with many different animals, fun activities and a shop to take home your memories.
Fun for all involved and challenging to escape from your room. A few rooms to choose from. Don't let the timer run out!
Escapology Myrtle Beach
400 N Kings HwyFun for all involved and challenging to escape from your room. A few rooms to choose from. Don't let the timer run out!
Interactive family spot. Will keep you busy during your trip especially if it's raining.
90 locals recommend
WonderWorks Myrtle Beach
1313 Celebrity CirInteractive family spot. Will keep you busy during your trip especially if it's raining.
Sightseeing
There’s a lot to enjoy right here! Fishing, arcade, food, karaoke and bands all overlooking Garden City Beach and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.
83 locals recommend
The Pier at Garden City Beach
110 S Waccamaw DrThere’s a lot to enjoy right here! Fishing, arcade, food, karaoke and bands all overlooking Garden City Beach and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.
Beautiful gardens and sculptures. Something for everyone to enjoy.
329 locals recommend
BROOKGREEN GARDENS
Beautiful gardens and sculptures. Something for everyone to enjoy.
Nice beach with many locals. Fee to get in but you can explore the nature trails and castle.
256 locals recommend
Huntington Beach State Park
16148 Ocean HighwayNice beach with many locals. Fee to get in but you can explore the nature trails and castle.
Fantastic trip for couples or families. We enjoyed the nice boat ride, the unspoiled inland for finding shells, the dolphins and alligator on our trip back, and our tour guide Ellie was amazing with her knowledge and history of the area. 5 stars!
Shelling and Lighthouse Cruise
879 Front StFantastic trip for couples or families. We enjoyed the nice boat ride, the unspoiled inland for finding shells, the dolphins and alligator on our trip back, and our tour guide Ellie was amazing with her knowledge and history of the area. 5 stars!
Groceries
Kroger
2939 US-17 BUSClose to the condo.
Close to the condo with everything you need. One stop shopping!
94 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
545 Garden City ConClose to the condo with everything you need. One stop shopping!
Great selection and nice and clean. Get your draft beer while you shop at the Beer Den inside the supermarket.
8 locals recommend
Lowes Foods of Murrells Inlet
11903 SC-707Great selection and nice and clean. Get your draft beer while you shop at the Beer Den inside the supermarket.
Awesome deli with fantastic sandwiches and prepped food for your quick trip to the beach.
10 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Prince Creek Village Center
11920 SC-707Awesome deli with fantastic sandwiches and prepped food for your quick trip to the beach.
Food Lion
901 Garden City ConAnother nearby grocery store. Oh so many options!
Lee's Farmers Market
4883 Frontage RdCheck out the local selection of produce, cheeses and wines.
Shopping
Consignment shopping at its best!
Inlet Queens
4905 US-17Consignment shopping!
A quaint shop with beautiful gifts and home decorating ideas. Don't miss your stop here!
Southern Splendor
4640 US Highway 17 Bypass SouthA quaint shop with beautiful gifts and home decorating ideas. Don't miss your stop here!
Nicoles Consignment
5218 US Highway 17 Bypass SouthAnother fantastic consignment shop! Give yourself plenty of time to shop around.
The Market Common
4017 Deville StGreat shopping and restaurant district.
Great little shopping spot. Be sure to check out the winery for a nice tasting selection.
74 locals recommend
Hammock Shops Village
10880 Ocean HwyGreat little shopping spot. Be sure to check out the winery for a nice tasting selection.
Jaws Resortwear
3055 US-17 BUSNice local spot for beachwear and gifts. Don't forget to take your Jaws picture!
Tsunami Surf Shop T6
2921 U.S. 17 BusinessGreat place for beach supplies.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber, Lyft and Cab Service
Request a ride in advance during high travel times or popular dinner times.
Don't miss
Brookgreen Gardens Nights of a Thousand Candles
Enjoy the Holiday season from November to January and see over 2,800 hand-lit lights magically come to life while you stroll through the garden of sculptures and listen to Christmas music.
Ways to save
Early Bird Specials
Check out restaurants in advance as many offer Early Bird Specials before 5. Most offer their regular menu but at a discounted rate for being an EARLY BIRD!
What to pack
Beach Supplies
I’ve provided beach towels and a beach bag. You will also find beach chairs and sand toys. Don’t forget your swimsuits! You can also buy locally at several beach stores.
Useful phrases
The Grand Strand
60 miles of sand from North Carolina State Line to Georgetown, SC