Pawleys Island Activities

The Pawleys Island & Litchfield area is known for its laidback, casual atmosphere. But when you're in the mood for a little more activity than shelling, reading or sunning it's just a short drive to a vast array of diversions!

In Myrtle Beach the family fun abounds with amusement parks, water parks, and race parks. Putt Putt courses can be found on every other block and Ocean Boulevard boasts every kind of souvenir shop imaginable!

And the fun doesn't end when the sun sets! You'll be amazed by the quality entertainment to be found at one of many dinner theaters and celebrity theaters. Nightlife abounds at the several world-renowned restaurant/bars, as well as the charming locally owned establishments.

Air Activities

Action Aerial Sightseeing Tours
Grand Strand Airport,Myrtle Beach
(843) 340 - 2665
Local Airplane Rides & Sighseeing Tours.  Day or Night.  Call for an Appointment.

Parasailing
Capt. Dick's Marina,Murrells Inlet
(843) 651 - 3676
It's the GREATEST THRILL! Nothing else compares to the thrill and exhilaration of "flying"  above the Atlantic just off the Atlantic on the "Grand Strand". The view is spectacular.

Amusements

Air Boingo Bungee
311 8th Avenue North,Myrtle Beach
(843) 626 - 2863
Bungee Jumping.

All Stars Batting Range
108 Atlantic Avenue,Murrells Inlet
(843) 651 - 1763
Batthing Cages & More

Barefoot Landing Arcade
4910 Highway 17,Myrtle Beach
(843) 361 - 2932
Games & more!

NASCAR Speed Park
Highway 17 Bypass,Myrtle Beach
(843) 918 - 8725
It's Life in the Fast Lane at NASCAR® SpeedParkGrab the wheel for a full-throttle family fun with NASCAR SpeedPark's super custom car tracks and tons of fun for the little one's with the kid-sized rides in the Beginners Circle. Get revved up on The Qualifier of Young Champions track, then step up to the challenge of the Gatorade Family 500 and the slip-sliding Intimidator track!

Golf Courses

Arcadian Shores Golf Club
701 Hilton Road,Myrtle Beach
(843) 449 - 5217
Rees Jones, Architect

Arrowhead Country Club
1201 Burcale Road,Myrtle Beach
(843) 236 - 3243
Tom Jackson, Architect

Barefoot Resort & Golf Club
4890 46th Avenue, N.,Myrtle Beach
(843) 390 - 7999
Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Davis Love III & Greg Norman, Architects

Blackmoor Golf Club
SC 707,Murrells Inlet
(843) 650 - 5555
Gary Player, Architect

Burning Ridge Golf Club
US 501 West,Myrtle Beach
(843) 347 - 0538
Gene Hamm, Architect

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
369 Caledonia Drive,Pawleys Island
(843) 237 - 3675
Mike Strantz, Architect

DeBordieu Colony
Georgetown
(843) 527 - 6000
Pete Dye, Architect

Grande Dunes
1000 Grande Dunes Boulevard,Myrtle Beach
(843) 449 - 7070
Roger Rulewich, Architect

Heritage Club
Heritage Plantation,Pawleys Island
(843) 237 - 3424
Larry Young, Architect

Heron Point Golf Club
60 Blue Heron Boulevard,Myrtle Beach
(843) 650 - 6664
Willard Byrd, Architect

Indian Wells Golf Club
US 17 Bypass,Garden City
(843) 651 - 1505
Gene Hamm, Architect

Indigo Creek Golf Club
US 17 Bypass South,Garden City
(843) 650 - 1809
Willard Byrd, Architect

International Club of Myrtle Beach
Tournament Boulevard,Murrells Inlet
(843) 651 - 9995
Willard Byrd, Architect

International World Tour
US 501,Myrtle Beach
(843) 903 - 1202
Mel Graham & Mark Bennett, Architects

Litchfield Country Club
Country Club Drive,Pawleys Island
(800) 344 - 5590
Willard Byrd, Architect

Man O'War
US 501,Myrtle Beach
(843) 236 - 8000
Dan Maples, Architect

Myrtle Beach Natonal Golf Club
US 501,Myrtle Beach
(843) 448 - 2308
Frank Duane, Architect

Myrtlewood Golf Club
48th Avenue, North & 17 Bypass,Myrtle Beach
(843) 449 - 5134
Edmond Ault & Arthur Hills, Architects

Pawleys Plantation
US 17,Pawleys Island
(843) 237 - 6200
Jack Nicholas, Designer

Pine Lakes International Country Club
Woodside Drive,Myrtle Beach
(843) 449 - 6459
Robert White, Architect

Prestwick Club
Dick Pond Road,Surfside
(843) 293 - 4100
Pete & P. B. Dye, Architects

Quail Creek Golf Club
University Drive,Myrtle Beach
(843) 347 - 0549
Gene Hamm, architect

River Club
Cypress Drive,Pawleys Island
(843) 237 - 8758
Tom Jackson, Architect

River Oaks Golf Club
Oaks Drive,Myrtle Beach
(843) 236 - 2222
Gene Hamm, Architect

The Dunes Golf & Beach Club
9000 North Ocean Boulevard,Myrtle Beach
(843) 449 - 5914
Robert Trent Jones, Architect

The Founder's Club
US 17,Pawleys Island
(843) 44 - 5931
Totally renovated and ready for Spring Golfers in February 2008!

The Legends Club
US 501,Myrtle Beach
(843) 236 - 9318
Tom Doak, P. B. Dye & Legends Group, Architects

The Reserve Club
Willbrook Boulevard,Pawleys Island
(843) 235 - 0755
Greg Norman, Architect

The Tradition Club
1027 Willbrook Boulevard,Pawleys Island
(843) 237 - 5041
Ron Garl, Architect

The Wizard
US 501,Myrtle Beach
(843) 236 - 9393
Dan Maples, Architect

TPC of Myrtle Beach
SC 707,Murrells Inlet
(843) 357 - 3399
Tom Fazio & Lannie Wadkins, Architects

True Blue Plantation
Blue Stem Drive,Pawleys Island
(843) 235 - 0900
Mike Strantz, Architect

Wachesaw East
US 17,Murrells Inlet
(843) 357 - 1500
Clyde Johnson, Architect

Wachesaw Plantation Golf Club
Wachesaw Road,Murrells Inlet
(843) 357 - 1500
Tom Fazio, Architect

Waterway Hills Golf Club
US 17,Myrtle Beach
(843) 449 - 6488
Robert Trent Jones, Architect

Wedgefield Plantation Country Club
100 Manor Drive,Georgetown
(843) 448 - 2124
Porter Gibson & Bob Toski, Architects

Whispering Pines Golf Club
22nd Avenue South & US 17 Business,Myrtle Beach
(843) 918 - 2305
Joe Finger, Ken Dye & Baxter Spann, Architects

Wicked Stick Golf Links
US 17 Bypass, South,Surfside
(843) 215 - 2500
Clyde Johnson, Architect

Wild Wing Plantation
US 501,Myrtle Beach
(843) 347 - 9464
Willard Byrd, Jeff Brauer, Larry Nelson & Reese Jones, Architect

Willbrook Plantation
Willbrook Boulevard,Pawleys Island
(843) 237 - 4900
Dan Maples, Architect

Guided Tours

Carolina Safari Jeep Tours
Pick Up at Most Resorts,Myrtle Beach
(843) 497 - 5330
Get Wild about Wildlive!  Travel to exciting ecosystems:  the salt marsh, cypress swamp & fresh water.  See the egret, great blue heron, american bald eagle, osprey, wood stork & ibis.

Coastal Exploration
Huntington Beach State Park,Pawleys Island
(843) 237 - 4440
This series will give you  the opportunity to explore the mysteries of the Carolina coast as park naturalists lead you into the fascinating worlds of wildlife, ecology and history.  You can study the diverse ecology of a salt marsh, get an up-close look at an american alligator, use a seine net to collect some of the unusual sea creatures that inhabit the Atlantic Ocean or tour the Huntington's castle, Atalaya.

Dolphin Watch
Capt. Dicks,Murrells Inlet
(843) 651 - 3676
The dolphin watch goes aboard the "OSPREY" a high-speed rigid aluminum inflatable vessel well suited for dolphin watching. Tour emphasizes the ecology, wildlife, and beauty of the coast. The cruise host will talk to you about dolphins in the wild and explain the search methods while looking for other things such as Osprey, Egrets, Herons, and Eagles. Remember, this is a fun and adventure trip on the ocean for all ages, so sunscreen and sunglasses are a good idea. You could get wet from the wave spray so dress comfortably.

Island Shelling Adventure
Capt. Dick's,Murrells Inlet
(843) 651 - 3676
This is a one of a kind adventure to your own private palm covered beach. Enjoy a thrilling ride down the beautiful South Carolina coast to a pristine undeveloped beach. Then hop on our unique kayaks to take a short paddle to the beach for shell collecting, beach combing, or just kick'n back. Approximately 4 ½ hours with refreshments and all equipment included. NO OTHER TOUR GOES WHERE WE DO!

Lowcountry Plantation Tours
711 Front Street,Georgetown
(843) 477 - 0287
Plantation River Tours, Lighthouse & Shell Island Tour, & Ghost Story & Harbor Tours.

Ocean Sightseeing
Capt. Dick's,Murrells Inlet
(843) 651 - 3676
Departing from historic Murrells Inlet, passing through the tranquil natural beauty of a saltwater marsh, out into the majestic Atlantic Ocean. You will cruise up the shoreline of the Grand Strand, seeing the Myrtle Beach skyline from the ocean, watching the sunset at sea - returning with the sights of the lights from the shore. A memorable event for the entire family. Experience the extraordinary view of the grand strand from the ocean, it's piers, hotels, beach homes, and pavilions, from the decks of our modern cruise vessels. Departing from Murrells Inlet, "The Seafood Capital of South Carolina." Wave to all the Strand's visitors as you pass them by on your way to a glorious sunset at sea! Approximately 2 Hours.

Old South Carriage Tours
2 Anson Street in The Market,Charleston
(843) 723 - 9712
Tour the historic streets of Downtown Charleston by horse drawn carriage!

Saltwater Marsh Explorer
Capt. Dick's,McClellanville
(866) 557 - 3474
DISCOVER the amazing collection of plants, animals, birds and marine life that make up the best example in nature of a complete Ecosystem. Not an artificial environment like a zoo or aquarium, this is the real thing. Our discover tour is interactive. Various nets and dredges are employed to retrieve specimens from beneath the water. Specimens go into onboard touch-tanks where they can be seen, observed and when appropriate touched and held. All living specimens are returned to the water. There's also a fishing demonstration and a beach walk along a barrier island not accessible by car. An added bonus- not every trip, but frequently we encounter bottle nosed dolphins (FLIPPER) on our tours, a real treat. All Explorer vessels are rest room equipped.

SpiritLine Harbor Tour
205 King Street, Suite 204,Charleston
(843) 722 - 2628
Come discover the history, beauty and fun of cruising Charleston Harbor...perfect whether you're a history buff, or just want to enjoy the water!

Tours of Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony,Georgetown
(843) 546 - 4623
This three hour van tour requires little walking but includes highlights of Hobcaw's history. Once eleven plantations, the property was bought in 1905-07 by Bernard Baruch, native South Carolinian and Wall Street financier. At this winter retreat he and other millionaires hunted ducks, deer and wild turkeys throughout the 17,500 acres. The van stops for a tour inside his 1930 mansion that played host to politicians, generals and newspapermen as well as Winston Churchill and President Franklin Roosevelt.

Land Activities

Maze Mania
Business 17,Garden City
(843) 651 - 1641
Fun for the Whole Family!

Ocean Isle Super Track Go-Carts
6422 Beach Dr. Hwy 179,Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 579 - 1777
Family owned and operated Go-cart track.  2 tracks including one for the very young.

Movie Theaters

Carmike's Cinema 16
Broadway at the Beach,Myrtle Beach
(843) 445 - 1600
Movie buffs can take in first-run Hollywood flicks at Carmike's Broadway Cinema 16 with more screens than any other theater in the area.

IMAX Discovery Theater
Broadway at the Beach,Myrtle Beach
(843) 448 - 4629
Prepare to be amazed! With a movie screen 6 stories high, and a 12,000 watt 6-track digital surround sound system…You become a part of the action!

Regal Cinemas Inlet Square Cinemas
10122 Highway 17 Bypass,Murrells Inlet
(843) 651 - 5550
The Latest Releases.

Water Activities

Black River Expeditions
21 Garden Avenue,Georgetown
(843) 546 - 4840
Canoes & Kayaks Rentals, Sales & Tours

Capt. Dick's
Highway 17 Business,Murrells Inlet
(843) 651 - 3676
For fun and adventure on the water - deep sea fishing, sight-seeing, parasailing, jet skis and more!

Jolly Rover Tall Ship
Front Street,Georgetown
(843) 546 - 8822
Tour Winyah Bay in a Tall Ship

Surf the Earth
47 Da Gullah Way,Pawleys Island
(843) 235 - 3500
Canoe, kayak & surf board rentals & sales.  Surfing Lessons!

Wild Water & Race Theme Park
Highway 17, South,Surfside
(843) 238 - 3787
A Complete Water Park with Go Carts, Bumper Boats, Kiddie Rides & More!

Amusements

Alabama Theater
Barefoot Landing,Myrtle Beach
(843) 272 - 1111
iIn the year 1991 Country Music Stars Alabama had a desire to return to their musical roots-Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where they honed and nurtured their talent and impressive three-part harmonies while playing at a local night club for tips. Wanting to bring a unique perspective to the existing entertainment industry currently on the "Grand Strand", Alabama approached Gaylord Entertainment to collaborate with Alabama in writing, directing and producing a nightly production show incorporating all musical types and styles. Garylord Entertainment, then owner of the Grand OL' Opry, Opryland, Opryland Hotels, TNN & CMT to name a few, was no starnger to big time show business. It was a natural partnership between two legends of entertainment. tertainment to collaborate with Alabama in writing, directing and producing a nightly production show incorporating all musical types and styles. Garylord Entertainment, then owner of the Grand OL' Opry, Opryland, Opryland Hotels, TNN & CMT to name a few, was no starnger to big time show business. It was a natural partnership between two legends of entertainment.ree-part harmonies while playing at a local night club for tips. Wanting to bring a unique perspective to the existing entertainment industry currently on the "Grand Strand", Alabama approached Gaylord Entertainment to collaborate with Alabama in writing, directing and producing a nightly production show incorporating all musical types and styles. Garylord Entertainment, then owner of the Grand OL' Opry, Opryland, Opryland Hotels, TNN & CMT to name a few, was no starnger to big time show business. It was a natural partnership between two legends of entertainment.

Land Activities

The Carolina Opry
8901-A Business 17 North,Myrtle Beach
(800) 843 - 6779
The Carolina Opry: "An entertainment phenomenon" ~ Southern Living Magazine.

There  are two things that you have to see when you come to the Grand Strand: the ocean, and The Carolina Opry. It's that simple. The first variety show in  Myrtle Beach - and still the jewel in its crown, The Carolina Opry has for 21 years been thrilling the hundreds of thousands of visitors who pass through its doors each year. The New York Times calls it "A hit with visitors," The New York Post calls it "A Hot Ticket" and USA Today reports it "A Big Hit." "Talk about high energy! That's entertainment!" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution).

The award-winning show blends two hours of critically acclaimed music, comedy and dance - from  Broadway to country, from classic pop to rock'n roll, and gospel to bluegrass. Also featuring "All That" - the hotter-than-hot urban cloggers featured on the hit  NBC show "America's Got Talent."  Directed and produced by Calvin  Gilmore (performer on the Grand Ole Opry and winner of the Best Producer award  at IGCITA in Las Vegas) The Carolina Opry is the only show to receive every top tourism award, including the coveted Governor's Cup, and Most Outstanding Attraction, the only show that has been voted #1 show every year, and the only show to have an official day (Carolina Opry Day) proclaimed for the State of South Carolina by the Governor. If you only see one show while you're in Myrtle Beach, it must be the show that brought entertainment to Myrtle Beach - The Carolina Opry. From the moment you enter the stunning two-story marble lobby, you know you are in  for an extraordinary experience that your family will remember long after the tans have faded and the sand has been shaken from the shoes.

The Carolina Opry Theater is located at 8901 Highway 17 North in Myrtle Beach at Mile Marker 204.  Shows will sell out. Call (800) 843-6779 or (843) 913-4000, or purchase tickets online at www.TheCarolinaOpry.com.

Pawleys Island Activities


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