Seafood Capital of South Carolina
Murrells InletSouth Carolina
Marsh grass at sunset, shrimp-boat mornings, waterfront seafood, Huntington Beach birds, Brookgreen shade, and fishing water that keeps the inlet from feeling like just another beach town.
First choices
Murrells Inlet travel guide
Murrells Inlet sits between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, where tidal creeks meet a working fishing village. Start with the MarshWalk, charter fleet, Huntington Beach State Park, or Brookgreen Gardens.
Four ways into Murrells Inlet
Marsh creeks, fishing boats, Atlantic sand, and sculpture gardens
A good Murrells Inlet weekend usually starts with one coastal moment: MarshWalk sunset, a fishing boat, Huntington and Brookgreen, or a quiet Lowcountry stay close enough for seafood after dark.
First inlet night
MarshWalk sunset, seafood, and a second rail-side walk
Best for first-timers: arrive before the decks fill, walk the rail in marsh light, let shrimp boats and herons set the mood, then leave room for music or one quiet sunset pass.
Plan the MarshWalk →Fishing morning
Charter first, seafood later
Choose an inshore half-day for redfish and flounder or commit to an offshore run. After the boat docks, return to Business 17 for she-crab soup, oysters, or a shrimp basket.
Compare fishing options →Beach-and-garden day
Huntington Beach plus Brookgreen Gardens
Best for a slower coastal day: beach birds, boardwalks, sculptures, oak shade, then inlet seafood before the evening turns into a Myrtle Beach commute.
Choose the day trip →Lowcountry stay
Stay by inlet energy, beach access, or quiet edges
Stay near the MarshWalk for easy dinners, in Garden City or Surfside for Atlantic sand, or around Litchfield and Pawleys Island for quieter nights south of the inlet.
Pick where to stay →Summer 2026: Peak season June–September — waterfront tables fill fast, book your Marsh Walk dining and lodging early.
A fishing village between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island
Murrells Inlet sits between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, but its tidal creeks, charter docks, and seafood houses give it a different identity from both. Dubbed the "Seafood Capital of South Carolina," this tidal fishing village has been serving up fresh-caught shrimp, oysters, and flounder since before anyone was counting. The legendary Marsh Walk lines the inlet's edge with a string of waterfront restaurants, bars, and docks where pelicans outnumber tourists on a good day.
The inlet can fill an evening, while the surrounding coast supports a full weekend. Just minutes away, Brookgreen Gardens — the world's largest outdoor sculpture garden — and Huntington Beach State Park offer world-class experiences without the crowds of the Grand Strand.
Top Attractions
The Marsh Walk
Half a mile of waterfront restaurants, bars, and live music along the tidal marsh. Best at sunset with a cold drink and a shrimp basket in hand.
Marsh Walk Guide →
Brookgreen Gardens
The world's largest outdoor sculpture garden, spread across a former rice plantation draped in Spanish moss and live oaks. A true South Carolina treasure.
Things To Do →Huntington Beach State Park
Called the best beach in South Carolina. Undeveloped, pristine, and uncrowded — a rare gem on the Grand Strand just minutes from the Marsh Walk.
Plan Your Visit →Compare Murrells Inlet lodging areas
Walk to dinner near the MarshWalk, wake beside the Atlantic in Garden City, or trade a short drive for quieter Litchfield and Pawleys Island nights.
