Festive Myrtle Beach Holiday Itineraries: Unforgettable Family Adventures and Getaways

The holiday season is the perfect time to escape to Myrtle Beach or gift a memorable beach getaway to your loved ones. These curated itineraries offer inspiring ideas to spark joy, create lasting memories, and make everyone’s holidays brighter.

Myrtle Beach Holiday Fun

• Marvel at over 55 stunning Christmas trees at Ripley’s Aquarium Festival of Trees, while exploring exhibits like the engaging Penguin Playhouse.
• Shop endlessly at Tanger Outlets, Gay Dolphin, beach stores, malls, boutique shops, Barefoot Landing, Broadway at the Beach, and more.
• Enjoy captivating holiday shows at top theaters: Carolina Opry’s Christmas Show of the South, Alabama Theatre’s Grandest Christmas Show, Pirates Voyage Christmas show, and GTS Theatre.
• Join tree lightings, community Christmas parades, and festive local events.
• Wander through the magical lights at Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles display.
• Lodging recommendation: North Beach Resort, featuring luxury accommodations, beach houses, and extensive amenities.

Family-Friendly Pirate Adventure

• Experience the swashbuckling live dinner show at Pirates Voyage, complete with hearty pirate meals.
• Challenge mini golf at Captain Hook’s Adventure Golf, featuring a spooky skull cave and Tinker Bell rescue.
• Fish, hike or bike trails, or embark on a scavenger hunt at Myrtle Beach State Park.
• Get panoramic views from the SkyWheel’s crow’s nest.
• Lodging recommendation: Pirateland Family Camping Resort, with campsites, cabins, onsite waterpark, mini golf, and more. For extra pirate fun, check out our blog. 

Relaxing Girlfriends’ Getaway: Mermaid Vibes

• Glide on a private eco-kayak tour with Black River Outdoors, discovering local wildlife along the inlet.
• Savor wines, including local Muscadine, at Duplin Winery in North Myrtle Beach.
• Shop and dine at The Market Common, home to Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, Chico’s, Orvis, and more.
• Unwind with a 1-hour Vinyasa yoga class at Shanti Yoga Studio, suitable for all levels.
• Lodging recommendation: Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes, offering ocean views and the luxurious Hibiscus Spa.

Romantic Beach Escape: ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’

• Explore Brookgreen Gardens’ sculpture gardens and ancient live oaks, or attend the enchanting Nights of a Thousand Candles.
• Catch live performances at premier venues like The Carolina Opry, Alabama Theatre, or GTS Theatre.
• Indulge in a couples’ massage at beachfront spas, such as Awakening Spa at Anderson Ocean Club and Spa.
• Bond over golf at one of 100+ courses, like World Tour Golf Club with global replica layouts.
• Lodging recommendation: Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, providing luxury along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Educational Family Outings for Homeschoolers

• Immerse in 1950s rural South Carolina life at L.W. Paul Living History Farm.
• Discover marine life at Ripley’s Aquarium: swim with stingrays or meet penguins at the new Penguin Playhouse.
• Visit Huntington Beach State Park’s Nature Center and spot over 300 bird species.
• Engage with interactive exhibits at EdVenture Children’s Museum in The Market Common.
• Lodging recommendation: Island Vista, with multi-bedroom suites, full kitchens, and in-room laundry—ideal for families.

Digital Detox: Reconnect in Nature (Adults & Friends)

• Unplug with Black River Outdoors’ 2-hour eco-kayak tour of the salt marsh ecosystem, plus birding or kayak fishing options.
• Ride horses along 60 miles of coastline or wooded trails at Inlet Point Plantation, from sunset beach gallops to Intracoastal paths.
• Relive childhood at Myrtle Beach’s 35+ themed mini-golf courses, the “miniature golf capital of the world.”
• Lodging recommendation: Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, a serene Pawleys Island retreat amid live oaks and marshes.

Explore the Holiday Vacation Guide for more festive Myrtle Beach ideas!