Grand Strand Bachelorette Activities

Marsh-side sunsets, boat days, brunch tables, and beach-town nights across Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, and Surfside Beach.

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Bachelorette activities, nightlife, and boat charters

Everything in one place, ordered from the quiet south end toward the lights. Each card is labeled with its town, or Whole Grand Strand if it covers all of them.

Price ranges

Each card shows a typical price per person: Free, $ (under $25), $$ ($25 to $60), $$$ ($60 to $120), and $$$$ (over $120). These are estimates that change with the season, so confirm current prices with each business.

Express Watersports

Express Watersports

Whole Grand Strand Watersports and charters

$–$$$$ About $20 to $150 per person, depending on the activity. Pontoon rentals are priced per boat.

Parasailing, jet skis, dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, banana boat rides, catamaran cruises, and kayak, paddleboard, and pontoon rentals. Family-owned since 1997 with USCG-certified captains, based on the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet, and runs trips for guests staying up and down the Grand Strand.

Hammock Shops Village

Hammock Shops Village

Pawleys Island Shopping

Free Free to browse. Shopping and food cost extra.

Boutiques, galleries, and cafes tucked under live oaks. A relaxed first afternoon before the weekend gets loud.

Pawleys Island Beach and Historic District

Pawleys Island Beach and Historic District

Pawleys Island Beach day

Free Free to visit.

One of the oldest seaside resorts in America, and locals call the island's style arrogantly shabby. Quiet sand, marsh views, and room to lay out for a slow beach morning.

Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens

Pawleys Island Gardens

$$ About $25 per adult, good for 7 consecutive days.

Sculpture gardens and live oak paths just north of the island. A photo-heavy morning and the calmest hour of the trip.

Brookgreen Gardens

Michael At Your Place

Whole Grand Strand Entertainment

$$ 300$, tips not mandatory

Book a show with a live performer at your location. Booking early is encouraged and be ready to pay a $200 deposit. This is a interactive dance off full of crazy fun and thrill for all.

Georgetown Harborwalk

Pawleys Island Day trip

Free Free to walk. Shops and meals cost extra.

Historic waterfront boardwalk with shops, galleries, and restaurants, a short drive south for a slow afternoon.

Whiskey Moon Cafe and Coffee Room

Pawleys Island Coffee and gifts

$ Typically under $15 for coffee and a pastry.

Coffee, baked goods, and a retail corner of local gifts and decor for the maid of honor's last-minute shopping.

Parlor Doughnuts

Pawleys Island Sweet stop

$ Typically under $25 for a box for the group.

Creative, indulgent doughnuts. Order a box for the morning after.

Waccamaw River paddling

Pawleys Island Kayak tour

$$ Typically about $40 to $75 per person for a guided paddle.

Guided paddles on the calm Waccamaw River, a quiet, wildlife-heavy morning for the group.

Creek fishing and crabbing

Pawleys Island Fishing

$ Typically under $25 for basic gear and bait.

Pawleys locals fish and crab in the surrounding creeks, a laid-back activity for a small group.

Frank's Outback

Pawleys Island Nightlife, dinner and drinks

$$ Typically about $25 to $50 per person for dinner and drinks.

A casual seafood spot that works for a toast before an early night. Pawleys keeps evenings low-key.

Murrells Inlet MarshWalk

Murrells Inlet Boardwalk

Free Free to walk, and live music on the MarshWalk is free. Food and drinks cost extra.

A half-mile creekside boardwalk lined with seafood restaurants and live music most nights. Sunset here is the main event of the weekend.

Sunset party boat cruise

Murrells Inlet Boat charter

$$ From about $37 per person. Bring your own drinks.

Group sunset cruises out of the inlet. Bring your own drinks and food, ice is onboard, and guests 21 and up need a photo ID. Boats hold groups of up to about 20.

Marsh kayak and paddleboard tours

Murrells Inlet Outdoors

$$ Typically about $40 to $75 per person.

Beginner-friendly paddles through the salt marsh with a good chance of spotting birds and dolphins.

Huntington Beach State Park and Atalaya Castle

Murrells Inlet Beach and photos

$ $8 per adult for park entry, plus $2 for Atalaya.

A wilder stretch of beach, marsh views, and Atalaya, a 1930s coastal mansion that makes a strong group photo backdrop.

McKinley Charters

Murrells Inlet Boat charter

$$–$$$ Private charter priced per boat, so ask for a quote. Split among a group, it typically works out to about $40 to $75 each.

Private two-to-three-hour inlet and waterway cruises, with the route tailored to your group.

Dead Dog Saloon

Murrells Inlet Nightlife, live music

$$ Live music is free. Typically about $20 to $45 per person for food and drinks.

The live music anchor of the MarshWalk, with frozen cocktails and a patio over the water.

Drunken Jack's

Murrells Inlet Nightlife, lounge

$$ Typically about $25 to $60 per person for dinner and drinks.

Pirate-themed, with a downstairs lounge and live music on select nights.

Wahoo's Fish House

Murrells Inlet Nightlife, live music

$$ Typically about $20 to $45 per person for food and drinks.

A spacious deck over the inlet with live bands and fish tacos.

Creek Ratz

Murrells Inlet Nightlife, dancing

$–$$ Typically about $15 to $35 per person for food and drinks.

Indoor and outdoor bars with live music on select nights.

Wicked Tuna and the Tuna Shak

Murrells Inlet Nightlife, dockside bar

$$–$$$ Typically about $25 to $70 per person. The Tuna Shak bar is the cheaper option.

Walk out back to the Tuna Shak for a casual bar with live music on the marina.

The Claw House Inlet Beer Garden

Murrells Inlet Nightlife, craft beer

$–$$ Drafts typically run about $6 to $10 each. Crab legs and the raw bar cost more.

Around 90 drafts for the friend who wants a flight instead of a cocktail.

Surfside Beach Fishing Pier and Pier Village

Surfside Beach Pier

Free Walking the pier has been free. Fishing, ice cream, and meals cost extra.

The rebuilt pier anchors the town. Walk it at sunrise, then hit Drippy's Ice Cream for the ice cream nachos.

Shoreline Watersports

Surfside Beach Watersports

$$–$$$ Typically about $30 to $100 per person, depending on the activity.

Banana boat rides and parasailing right off Surfside Beach.

Tupelo Bay Golf Center

Surfside Beach Games

$ Typically about $10 to $25 per person.

Executive and par-3 courses plus soccer golf and disc golf for a team-versus-team afternoon.

Hudson's Surfside Flea Market

Surfside Beach Shopping

Free Free to browse. Bring cash for shopping.

A covered flea market that has operated since 1975. A dependable rainy-day plan.

Fun Warehouse

Surfside Beach Indoor fun

$–$$ Priced by activity. Typically about $20 to $45 per person for a mix of games and rides.

Skating rink, go-karts, arcade, and laser tag for a rain plan or a competitive group activity.

Redline Simcade

Surfside Beach Indoor fun

$–$$ Typically about $20 to $40 per person for a session.

Virtual racing simulators for the friend who wants a trophy.

Perry's Bait and Tackle

Surfside Beach Pier fishing

$ Typically under $25 for bait and tackle.

Bait and tackle on the Surfside pier for a casual fishing hour.

Neal and Pam's

Surfside Beach Nightlife, karaoke

$–$$ Typically about $15 to $40 per person for drinks and food.

A local institution for over 40 years, known for live music, karaoke, and an easy party vibe.

Scotty's Beach Bar

Surfside Beach Nightlife, oceanfront bar

$–$$ Cocktails typically run about $10 to $16 each.

A relaxed oceanfront bar for sunset drinks with a sea breeze.

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Free Free to walk. Rides, games, and food cost extra.

A 1.2-mile oceanfront boardwalk from Pier 14 to the Second Avenue Pier with shops, attractions, and street performers, and it stays lively after dark.

Myrtle Beach SkyWheel

Myrtle Beach Photo op

$ Adult tickets are about $18 to $20.

A 187-foot observation wheel with climate-controlled gondolas that seat up to six, lit up at night.

Broadway at the Beach

Myrtle Beach Entertainment complex

Free–$$ Free to walk in. Attractions such as Topgolf, WonderWorks, and Ripley's Aquarium are priced separately.

Shopping, dining, dance venues, and attractions in one place, including Topgolf, WonderWorks, and Ripley's Aquarium.

Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show

Myrtle Beach Dinner show

$$$ From about $70 per adult, including a four-course dinner.

A stunt-filled pirate show served with a four-course dinner.

Family Kingdom Amusement Park

Myrtle Beach Rides

Free–$$ Free entry. All-day ride wristbands typically run about $30 to $45.

Seaside amusement park on Ocean Boulevard with dozens of rides for a nostalgic group afternoon.

Pier 14

Myrtle Beach Fishing pier

$ Typically under $25 for pier access and fishing.

Oceanfront pier at the north end of the boardwalk for fishing and sunset views.

Tin Roof

Myrtle Beach Nightlife, live music

$–$$ Typically about $20 to $45 per person for drinks and food.

Live music venue on Ocean Boulevard.

House of Blues at Barefoot Landing

Myrtle Beach Nightlife, concerts

$$–$$$ Ticket prices vary by show. Many concerts typically run about $25 to $75.

One of the area's larger concert venues, in North Myrtle Beach.

Plan your rides

Pawleys evenings are quiet, so head to Murrells Inlet for dancing and live bands. Line up a rideshare or a designated driver before the first round, and check each town's alcohol and glass rules before you pack a cooler for the beach.

Book boats early

Sunset cruises, parasailing, and private charters fill up first on summer weekends. Confirm group size limits and the alcohol policy when you book.

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Best time to visit

Pick the season first, then build the weekend around it.

Season Typical months What to expect Best for
Spring March to May Comfortable days and cooler evenings. The ocean is still chilly early on, and crowds are lighter. Brunch crawls, gardens, shopping, patio evenings
Early summer Late May to June Warm water, boats running full schedules, and the first big weekend crowds. Beach days, parasailing, sunset cruises
Peak summer July to August Hot, humid, busiest, and priciest. Afternoon storms are common. Pool-and-beach weekends. Book everything early.
Fall September to October Warm water lingers and crowds thin, which makes it a sweet spot for boat days. Dolphin cruises, MarshWalk nights, easier reservations
Winter November to February Cool and quiet. Some seasonal businesses cut back and the MarshWalk is calmer. Low-key brunch and house-based weekends. Skip the boat day.

Book early

Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends fill beach houses and boat cruises first. Reserve the house and the boat before you plan the rest.

Hurricane season

It runs June 1 through November 30. Choose flexible cancellation terms and check the forecast the week before you go.

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Best brunch and restaurants

Brunch tables and group-friendly dinners in every town, with hours worth confirming before you go.

Pawleys Island

Weekend brunch and easy seafood dinners

  • Rustic Table Brunch

    A Pawleys brunch favorite on Ocean Highway with omelets, chicken and waffles, and mimosas.

  • Applewood House of Pancakes Breakfast

    Big breakfast plates and pancakes for a full group on a slow morning.

  • Eggs Up Grill Breakfast

    Reliable breakfast and brunch served until early afternoon.

  • Frank's Outback Seafood dinner

    Seafood in a relaxed setting for the first-night group dinner.

  • Chive Blossom Cafe Local ingredients

    Fresh dishes built around local sourcing.

Murrells Inlet

Waterfront seafood and Sunday brunch

  • Gulfstream Cafe Sunset views

    Deck views over the water, seafood classics, and a Sunday brunch.

  • Dead Dog Saloon Breakfast and brunch

    Breakfast tacos, shrimp and grits, and lobster home fries before the live music starts.

  • Fire to Table Sunday brunch

    A second-floor restaurant with creative sweet and savory brunch dishes on Sundays.

  • Wicked Tuna Seafood dinner

    Dockside seafood with fish brought in by local boats, plus sushi rolls.

  • The Claw House Raw bar

    Oysters, crab legs, and about 90 beers on tap in the Inlet Beer Garden.

  • Creek Ratz Casual seafood

    Fried shrimp, burgers, pizza, and a raw bar right on the MarshWalk.

Surfside Beach

Pier Village dining steps from the sand

  • Gracious Pig Smokehouse Brunch and BBQ

    Indulgent breakfast and brunch plates alongside the smokehouse barbecue.

  • River City Cafe Burgers

    Messy burgers with a view toward the ocean.

  • Pizza Hyena Pizza

    Creative wood-fired pies and smoked wings.

  • Chimichanga Llama Mexican-inspired

    A colorful, fresh take on Mexican-inspired favorites.

  • Bubba's Fish Shack Seafood

    Casual seafood in Surfside's entertainment district.

  • Benjamin's Bakery Coffee and pastries

    Beachside pastries, coffee, and bagel breakfast sandwiches to go.

Myrtle Beach

More brunch options up the coast

  • Lulu's Cafe Breakfast

    Specialty omelets, crab cakes, and a Bloody Mary and mimosa list.

  • Crepe Creations Brunch

    Crepes, Belgian waffles, and tropical sangria in the Market Common area.

  • Toasty Brunch

    Pancakes, gourmet sandwiches, and cocktails for a relaxed group table.

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Where to stay

Three kinds of stays in each town, including Airbnb options.

Renting with a group

Airbnb rentals give a bridal party shared space, a kitchen, and one place to get ready. Before you book, confirm the guest limit, quiet hours, and the host's house rules. Short-term rental rules vary by town.

Pawleys Island

Quiet, character-filled stays for a brunch-and-beach weekend.

Historic island cottages

Best for a slow, scenic weekend

Older beach cottages and larger multi-bedroom houses on the island itself, close to the beach and the marsh.

Search Airbnb in Pawleys Island

Litchfield Beach hotels and condos

Best for easy, oceanfront logistics

Just north of Pawleys, with oceanfront options such as the Litchfield Inn and plenty of condos and homes to rent.

Search Airbnb in Litchfield Beach

Mainland houses and villas

Best for space and parking

Larger homes back from the beach along Ocean Highway, often with more room for the group and simpler parking.

Search Airbnb near Pawleys Island

Murrells Inlet

Stay near the boardwalk, the boats, and the live music.

Marsh-view homes near the MarshWalk

Best for walking to dinner

Houses and condos close to the restaurants, so the night out starts and ends without a long drive.

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Waterfront homes with docks

Best for private sunset drinks

Inlet-side houses with decks and docks for a getting-ready-and-cocktails base.

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Garden City Beach condos and houses

Best for beach plus boardwalk

Oceanfront stays next door to Murrells Inlet, a few minutes from the MarshWalk.

Search Airbnb in Garden City

Surfside Beach

A beach-town base with the pier and Pier Village nearby.

Beach houses near Pier Village

Best for walking to the pier

Homes close to the pier, ice cream, bars, and restaurants so the group can skip the car.

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Oceanfront condos

Best for pools and ocean views

Condo stays with balcony views and resort-style amenities, a good fit for smaller groups.

Search oceanfront Airbnbs

Group homes a few blocks back

Best for value per person

Larger houses set back from the beach, often with a pool, at a lower cost per guest.

Search group-size homes

Myrtle Beach

The last option for groups that want a bigger scene.

Boardwalk oceanfront condos

Best for walking to the SkyWheel

High-rise condos steps from the boardwalk, shops, and oceanfront attractions.

Search Airbnb on the oceanfront

Near Broadway at the Beach

Best for dining and nightlife

Stays close to Topgolf, restaurants, and evening entertainment.

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Market Common area

Best for a walkable village feel

A village-style district with restaurants, shops, and a calmer pace than the oceanfront.

Search Airbnb near Market Common

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