Travel Guide » Around the Area

Camelot by the Sea places guests in the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach, easily accessible to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center and some of the area's most popular attractions, restaurants, events and more. Check out some of the best places to eat, play, and shop below!

Buffalo Wings

Bummz Beach Cafe

Located directly next door to Camelot by the Sea sits Bummz Beach Cafe, a Myrtle Beach mainstay for oceanfront food, drinks and entertainment. Featuring an outdoor patio bar, the good times are always rolling at Bummz. You can expect everything from burgers and salads to yummy seafood options like crab cakes, flounder, shrimp, and much more when you visit. 

Website: bummzcafe.com

Round of Drinks

Riptydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar

Located on the popular Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Riptydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar serves up mouth-watering meals with a gorgeous oceanfront view. Part restaurant and part beach fare bar, Riptydz offers a unique experience to its visitors with a plethora of fresh seafood, prime steaks, local favorites, nightly music, and TVs to watch the big game.

Website: riptydz.com

Soft Tacos

Gordo's Tacos & Tequila

Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes with international flair at Gordo’s Tacos & Tequila. Located near the popular Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Gordo’s features mouth-watering Mexico City-style tacos, fajitas, burritos, and skillets.

Website: gordospgh.com

Chili Hot Dog

Peaches Corner

Serving oceanfront Myrtle Beach for more than 75 years is Peaches Corner, a true Myrtle Beach landmark. This great beachfront eatery serves World footlong hot dogs, burgers, breakfast, sandwiches, and many more appetizing options. If you’re hungry for great oceanfront food, just look for the giant peach!

Website: peachescorner.com

Gourmet Burger

Ocean Front Bar & Grill

Since 1948, Ocean Front Bar & Grill has served Myrtle Beach’s oceanfront community with savory food and refreshing drinks. From mouth-watering burgers to seafood and hot dogs, Ocean Front Bar & Grill has something for everyone to enjoy, and best of all, you can enjoy your meal with a wonderful oceanfront view!

Website: oceanfrontgrill.com

Chicken & Waffles

Johnny D's Waffles and Bakery

Serving up an expansive menu of breakfast and lunch options, Johnny D’s Waffles and Bakery is a popular spot for locals and visitors. The folks at Johnny D’s have revolutionized Southern classics using local, fresh ingredients and a chef-driven menu, including homemade Belgian waffles, skillets, and pancakes. And don’t forget their fresh and delicious selection of desserts and breads, baked daily in-house.

Website: johnnydswafflesandbakery.com

Shrimp & Grits

Sea Captain's House

Continuously voted as a Best of the Beach destination, Sea Captain’s House is as much of a historical Myrtle Beach restaurant venue as it is a fresh seafood haven. For more than 50 years, this former cottage has provided locals and visitors delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, while providing guests with a beautiful oceanfront view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Website: seacaptains.com

Arcade Games

Ultimate California Pizza

Ultimate California Pizza is where it’s at for good vibes and delicious food. With over 25 specialty pizza options, this Pacific coast themed pizza parlor also serves stacked sandwiches and paninis, appetizers, and salads. With six locations across the Grand Strand (including the UCP Gamezone), you won’t need to go far to enjoy a slice!

Website: ultimatecaliforniapizza.com

Myrtle Beach SkyWheel

Myrtle Beach SkyWheel

Glide 200 feet above Ocean Boulevard and Myrtle Beach’s downtown attractions when you board the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, the largest Ferris wheel east of the Mississippi River. When you take a ride on this towering attraction, you’ll get a unique view of Myrtle Beach and the beautiful oceanfront. Open both day and night, this ride is a can’t miss when visiting the beach.

Website: skywheelmb.com

Aquarium

Ripley's Aquarium

If you’re looking for Myrtle Beach family activities, Ripley’s Aquarium is an unforgettable experience. Dive with sharks, touch a stingray, take a journey through the underwater tunnel, and much more when you visit this family-fun attraction. 

Website: ripleyaquariums.com

Rollercoaster

Family Kingdom Amusement Park

Take a dive on the Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster, or free-fall over 100 feet on the Slingshot Drop Zone at Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach’s only oceanfront amusement park. With more than 30 exciting rides, Family Kingdom offers plenty of family-fun activities for everyone.

Website: familykingdomfun.com

Ocean Pier

Second Avenue Pier

Second Avenue Pier is a popular Myrtle Beach area attraction and features beautiful views, delicious dining options, and fishing opportunities for everyone. Located on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Second Avenue Pier has been a Myrtle Beach staple for more than 70 years. The pier includes a bait and tackle shop, offering frozen bait and fishing rod rentals, Pier View, an open-air bar, and the Pier House Restaurant.

Space Suit

WonderWorks Museum

Let your imagination run wild as you explore this “edu-tainment” center featuring over 100 hands-on exhibits that combine entertainment and education. You can also climb and soar 50 feet above the water on the outdoor Zipline & Ropes Course.

Website: wonderworksonline.com

Posing Celebrity

Hollywood Wax Museum

Take a picture with your favorite celebrity or rockstar at the Hollywood Wax Museum in Myrtle Beach. Located next to Broadway Grand Prix, you can stand face-to-face with life-like figures of stars like Johnny Cash, Robert Downey Jr., and Julia Roberts. And after you visit your favorite stars, escape a zombie apocalypse in Outbreak or search your way through hundreds of mirrors at Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors, both located at Hollywood Wax Museum.

Website: hollywoodwaxentertainment.com

Woman Shops

Coastal Grand Mall

Score big with the latest deals and trends when you shop at Coastal Grand Mall, South Carolina’s second largest shopping mall. Enjoy name-brand stores, yummy refreshments, and Cinemark, where you can watch the biggest and best movies in recliner seating.

Website: coastalgrand.com

Sale

Tanger Outlets Hwy. 501

Enjoy name-brand shopping at budget-friendly prices when you visit Tanger Outlets on Hwy. 501. Shop at stores like Banana Republic Factory, Gap Factory, Forever 21, and much more, all at low prices and outstanding deals.

Website: tangeroutlet.com

Happy Shopping

Gay Dolphin

Visit the Gay Dolphin, a Myrtle Beach staple since 1946 for collectibles and souvenirs. Located on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, the Gay Dolphin offers over 70,000 items, from shells and alligator heads to sharks’ teeth and dragons. This Myrtle Beach boardwalk shop is always a hot spot for shopping!

Website: gaydolphin.com

Shopping

The Market Common

Boutique and name-brand stores line the streets of The Market Common, located on the south-end of Myrtle Beach. This unique outdoor shopping destination features more than 30 stores and boutiques, a variety of dining options, and a movie theater.

Website: marketcommonmb.com

Mini Golf

Broadway at the Beach

A visit to Myrtle Beach isn’t complete without a trip to Broadway at the Beach, a true Myrtle Beach landmark when it comes to shopping, dining, attractions, and events. Be sure to check their calendar of events when planning your trip. 

Website: broadwayatthebeach.com