Tiki boats, waterfront burgers, and hidden gem coffee shops—this is how to weekend in The Grand Strand
Myrtle Beach isn’t just a place—it’s a whole mood. If you like your weekends with a side of waterfront dining, just the right amount of adventure, and a few spots that’ll make you feel like a local, then you’ve found your new favorite getaway. Here’s how to do 48 hours in Myrtle Beach the right way.
Friday: Sunset & Secret Sips
3:00 PM – Check-in at a boutique stay
You could stay in a generic hotel, but why would you do that when you can check in at The Inlet Sports Lodge or a cozy Airbnb that’s practically begging for a porch-sitting session? Whether you’re after a waterfront balcony or something tucked under Spanish moss, your weekend upgrade starts here.
5:00 PM – Sunset tiki boat tour
This is not a drill: you can hop on a floating tiki bar and cruise through the inlet with Island Adventure Watersports. You bring the drinks, they bring the vibes. It’s sunset, but make it fun.
7:00 PM – Burgers by the water
Listen, sometimes you just need a messy, unapologetically stacked burger, and River City Café understands that. Whether you go classic or dare to try the Peanut Butter Burger, one thing’s for sure: this is the good kind of food coma.
9:00 PM – Nightcap at Hot Fish
At Hot Fish, the drinks are cold, the live music is loud, and the atmosphere is so effortlessly locals-only that you’ll swear you’ve been coming here for years.
Saturday: Adventure & Off-the-Beaten-Path Eats
9:00 AM – Coffee with a view
Your caffeine fix comes with prime MarshWalk views at Brown Fox Coffee. Order a latte, watch the boats roll in, and enjoy that fleeting moment of peace before you pack the rest of your day with activities.
10:00 AM – Explore Huntington Beach State Park
Nothing says vacation mode like a slow stroll through Huntington Beach State Park. Expect gator sightings, postcard-worthy marsh views, and a solid excuse to get your steps in before lunch.
12:00 PM – Oceanfront lunch at Conch Café
If eating fresh seafood while literally staring at the ocean isn’t your thing, we need to talk. Conch Café has views, breeze, and next-level blackened fish tacos that might just change your life.
2:00 PM – Mini-golf at Adventure Falls
Because no trip to the Myrtle Beach area is complete without an unnecessarily competitive round of mini-golf. Bragging rights are on the line at Adventure Falls Golf.
5:00 PM – Dinner at Bohemian Bull
Southern comfort food, but make it trendy. Bohemian Bull serves up pimento cheese burgers and smoked wings in a backyard-style setting that feels like your cool friend’s cookout—if your cool friend also had an insane craft beer selection.
7:30 PM – Soft-serve at Twisters
Do yourself a favor and order a dipped cone at Twisters. Extra points if you go for the butterscotch dip!
Sunday: Coastal Chill & Local Markets
7:30 AM – Sunrise at Surfside Beach
No alarm clock needed. Just roll out of bed and catch the sunrise at Surfside Beach, where the only sound you’ll hear is waves and maybe a few early-morning seagulls plotting against an unsuspecting tourist’s breakfast.
9:00 AM – Coffee and a neighborhood stroll
Your Sunday morning vibe: Benjamin’s Bakery, a fresh cup of coffee, and a slow walk through the quiet streets. This is peak main character energy.
10:30 AM – Brunch at Tupelo Honey
Brunch at Tupelo Honey is not a meal—it’s an event. Expect sweet potato pancakes that taste like a hug, honey-dusted fried chicken that you’ll dream about later, and an atmosphere that makes lingering way too easy.
12:30 PM – Market Common for a stroll and last-minute finds
Before you head out, take a spin through Market Common. It’s part shopping, part scenic stroll, and all-around a good way to soft launch your transition back to reality.
Ready to Plan Your Weekend?
Myrtle Beach is one of those places that sneaks up on you—the kind of spot where one weekend somehow turns into an annual tradition. Whether you’re chasing sunset drinks, digging into unreal seafood, or just soaking up the coastal charm, consider your itinerary handled.
