Area Information
Welcome to Myrtle Beach, home to over 1,500 restaurants, hundreds of attractions and countless memories, both nostalgic and yet to be made. Start your vacation here with a list of the best attractions, nightlife, restaurants, events and more. There are always new and exciting things happening around the area, so check back often–the fun is always changing!
Myrtle Beach Area Things To Do
There’s so much to do in and around Myrtle Beach, all just a short distance from the Compass Cove Resort.
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- Tennis
- Water Sports
21 Main Prime Steak House
21 Main Prime Steak House features the exceptional 28 Day Dry-Aged Meats and offers the finest in fresh seafood. Our guests claim we have the best raw bars on the Grand Strand. Come in and see for yourself! Private banquet rooms are available for any event. Join 21 Main for your next evening out, or allow us to cater your elegant affair. 21 Main Steak House will be a dining experience you will not forget. Call (843) 315-3000 for reservations.
[read more about 21 Main Prime Steak House]Ripley’s Aquarium
This 85,000-square-foot indoor aquarium wonderland has over 10,000 exotic sea creatures comprised of more than 350 individual species. Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach at Broadway at the Beach, the family will be in awe exploring the secrets of the deep blue sea. Take a tour of the aquarium and explore the Rio Amazon exhibits, come face to face with the dangers of the ocean reef, pet stingrays, jellyfish and horseshoe crabs, learn about the systems that run the aquarium and watch live mermaid and scuba diving shows.
[read more about Ripley’s Aquarium]Sea Captain’s House
A Myrtle Beach staple since 1962, the Sea Captain's House Restaurant serves delicious local fare with breathtaking ocean views. The Sea Captain's House has won more awards than any other restaurant in Myrtle Beach. Southern Living Magazine named it Best Seafood Restaurant four years in a row. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it offers a wonderful variety of unique seafood dishes as well as poultry, steak, pork and daily lunch specials.
[read more about Sea Captain’s House]Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen
Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen truly brings the vibrancy and nuances of the coastal low country. The newly designed space boast a rustic yet modern feel and takes a "farm to shaker" approach which is the true inspiration for the cocktail menu. With a fluid small plate menu, Strong Waters highlights the southern favorites with a twist to accompany the ever evolving draft beer selection.
[read more about Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen]The Market Common Myrtle Beach
The Market Common is far more than an array of elegant retail stores. Enjoy splendid shopping, delicious dining and luxurious living in Myrtle Beach's brand new, beautifully-designed village. You will find everything you need in one gorgeous location packed with the most celebrated names in retail and dining.
[read more about The Market Common Myrtle Beach]Captain Brant’s Fishing Adventures
Captain Brant is proud to offer you two identical World Cat 33 TE boats for your fishing comfort and pleasure. These boats feature huge fishing and lounging areas with an overall length of 33 feet and 11-foot beam. They are smooth, dry, fast and offer the conveniences of a larger boat (cabin/bathroom) and the fishability of a small boat (360-degree walk around fishing). We truly believe these are the best all-around boats on offer. Join us aboard the OIFC World Cat or Carolina Cat for great fishing adventures.
[read more about Captain Brant’s Fishing Adventures]Cinemark Theatre
An international leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, Cinemark is the third largest theatre circuit in the U.S. with 495 theatres and 4,457 screens in 40 states as of 2013. The Myrtle Beach location features include All Stadium Seating, RealD 3D and an arcade game room on the premises.
[read more about Cinemark Theatre]Crazy Sister Marina - Deep Sea Fishing and Water Sports
We offer fishing charters, equipment rentals and much more. Crazy Sister Marina is located in South Strand, approximately 10 miles south of the center of Myrtle Beach on the Waterfront in Murrells Inlet. Crazy Sister Marina shares the same building with the Wicked Tuna restaurant. We do not require reservations, but always recommend them.
[read more about Crazy Sister Marina - Deep Sea Fishing and Water Sports]Grand 14 Market Commons
Myrtle Beach's newest movie complex located in the Market Common. Enjoy the comforts of plush leather seating and the latest in digital screen and surround sound as you take in one of Hollywood's latest releases.
[read more about Grand 14 Market Commons]Grande Dunes Tennis Club
A 6,000-square-foot, five-star facility perfect for sanctioned tournament, match play, clinics and camps. Enjoy unlimited tennis and complete access to the fitness center for only $15 a day. Youth summer camps are also offered all summer long for 10 and under and beginner/intermediate camps for ages 10-16.
[read more about Grande Dunes Tennis Club]Hobcaw Barony
A 16,000-acre wildlife refuge preserved in time to showcase nature and the days when it served as a rice plantation. Comprised of both historical and modern structures scattered throughout the property, this is a historical preserve that the whole family will enjoy learning about.
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A historical gem preserved in time and just minutes from the Grand Strand. Built in 1753 to serve as a Lowcountry rice plantation, Hopsewee Plantation is now a National Historical Landmark located near Georgetown, South Carolina. Enjoy guided tours of the plantation house, sign up for sweetgrass basket making classes or enjoy afternoon tea in the charming Tea Room Cottage. Learn the history of the families that called this home for over 40 years before the Revolutionary War.
[read more about Hopsewee Plantation]Hudson’s Surfside Flea Market
This is the Grand Strand's largest open-air flea market. Originally built in 1975, Hudson's Flea Market has hosted millions of visitors looking to make a deal. Come dust off your bargaining skills and shake out a piece of Myrtle Beach history.
[read more about Hudson’s Surfside Flea Market]Huntington State Park
A state park and coastal preserve located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Enjoy large white sandy beaches with few beach-goers and explore the nature center, which features historical displays and live animals, Atalaya Castle and numerous wild bird watching areas.
[read more about Huntington State Park]Inlet Square Mall
A 425,000-square-foot, single level regional shopping center in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Packed with stores such as Bath & Body Works, Belk and Books-A-Million.
[read more about Inlet Square Mall]Marlin Quay Marina - Sport Fishing and Parasailing
We specialize in sport fishing and are located in Garden City, South Carolina. On an average day, you will have an opportunity to catch almost anything including tuna, snapper, wahoo, cobia, marlin, mahi-mahi, amberjack, sharks and much more. We offer several fishing trips. Whatever your needs may be, we will work to satisfy you before, during and after your trip.
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Discover the thrill of an unforgettable open-water adventure that the entire family can enjoy. Our ideal location at Cricket Cove Marina puts you right in the heart of it all. Explore private islands, beautiful beaches, breathtaking inlets and miles of scenic waterways. Myrtle Beach Jet Ski Rental is a locally owned water sports company, offering the newest state-of-the-art equipment; ensuring our customers have the best experience possible and create memories that last a lifetime.
[read more about Myrtle Beach Jet Ski Rental]Myrtle Beach Safari T.I.G.E.R.S
Myrtle Beach Safari is a "must" experience when visiting the Grand Strand. An exquisite fifty-acre tropical garden located in North Myrtle Beach, this preservation puts you face to face with some of the world's most majestic creatures. Interact with Bubbles the elephant, tigers, chimpanzees, monkeys, eagles and many more endangered species.
[read more about Myrtle Beach Safari T.I.G.E.R.S]Nacho Hippo - Market Common
The hippest cantina on the Grand Strand, Nacho Hippo’s iconic huge nachos and margaritas are voted ‘Best of the Beach’ each year! Enjoy hand crafted tacos, nachos piled high with deliciously fresh ingredients, sloppy burritos stuffed full of your favorite mixin’s, and more while you kick back with a fresh signature margarita and listen to some of the best live music on the beach. Choose your hip experience with two locations on each end of Myrtle Beach, each featuring different live music acts, TVs for sports action, and open air atmospheres. Find our entertainment schedule online!
[read more about Nacho Hippo - Market Common]Papa’s Restaurant
The Breakers Resort gives you dining and entertainment choices to please the whole family. Breakfast is served daily at Papa's—featuring a full, hearty buffet.
[read more about Papa’s Restaurant]River City Cafe Central
Voted ‘Best of the Beach’ burger year after year, River City Cafe’s signature burger and ultra-casual beach shack dining style makes these cafes favorites with both the locals and visitors! USA Today even calls it ‘one of the best places in the nation to feed the kids’. Visit one of our 7 locations for one of a kind burgers, hand-cut style fries, enormous hand-dipped onion rings, plenty of our iconic roasted peanuts, and so much more!
[read more about River City Cafe Central]Rockin’ Jump
The ultimate Trampoline Park in Myrtle Beach for kids and adults alike. Book your next kids’ party, take a fitness class or just enjoy time laughing and jumping around with friends. Their great attractions feature the Vertical Ops Course, Dodgeball Arena, Challenge Course, X-Beam Area, Foam Pit Arena and Open Jump Arena. This is the perfect attraction to check out rain or shine.
[read more about Rockin’ Jump]Tanger Outlet - Highway 17
Enjoy your favorite names in retail at the most unbeatable prices, all in one place. From Coach to Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas to Rack Room Shoes and Yankee Candle to Le Gourmet Chef, Tanger Outlets does shopping right. Conveniently located off Highway 17 across from the Myrtle Beach Mall.
[read more about Tanger Outlet - Highway 17]Tanger Outlets - Highway 501
Enjoy your favorite names in retail at the most unbeatable prices. From Coach to Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas to Rack Room Shoes and Yankee Candle to Le Gourmet Chef, Tanger Outlets does shopping right. Conveniently located off Highway 501 just minutes from Coastal Grand Mall and Coastal Carolina University.
[read more about Tanger Outlets - Highway 501]The Ripken Experience
The Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach opened its doors in June 2006. The complex consists of nine fields—four regulation-sized diamonds and five youth diamonds. The fields are designed after historic ballparks from baseball history that include: Griffith Field, Navin Field and The Polo Grounds. At The Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, each baseball field features a popular synthetic playing surface used by professional and collegiate teams worldwide. Consistent play, elimination of rain outs and the reduction of the risk for injuries are among the many benefits of this synthetic playing surface. It’s not just kids who can get in on the fun. Coaches can make calls from big league dugouts and glance over at the professional scoreboards.
[read more about The Ripken Experience]UCP Game Zone
The perfect place for families and kids of all ages, including the adults with a little bit of kid left in them. Enjoy our high energy and interactive games, then settle down for some of the best gourmet pizza the beach has to offer. Adults can also enjoy our ULTIMATE SPORTS BAR where we have great drink specials while you watch your favorite team play on over 30 flat-screen TVs! THE ULTIMATE SPORTS FOOD AND FUN PACKAGE!
[read more about UCP Game Zone]Ultimate California Pizza Market Common
Voted ‘Best of the Beach’ year after year, Ultimate California Pizza crafts handmade gourmet pizzas from only the freshest ingredients with a huge selection of high-quality toppings! Pizzas may be our specialty, but we also offer more homemade items like appetizers the whole family will love, hot-pressed paninis and tasty sandwiches, and garden fresh salads. UCP is now proudly offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menu items. *Please be aware that we do not recommend our gluten-free items to patrons with medical restrictions for gluten, only those choosing to do so for dietary lifestyles.
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