A Grand Strand Winter Itinerary

Friday

5 pm • MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights

Have a Merry MarshWalk Christmas! Stroll through the light displays along the MarshWalk with plenty of photo ops including a Gingerbread House and Candy Cane Arch. Santa’s Village with children’s activities will be open Fridays-Sundays 5pm-9pm until December 23rd (except 12/10 for the Santa Crawl.)

6:30 pm • Dine at Drunken Jack’s 

No visit to the MarshWalk is complete without a seafood dinner! Drunken Jack’s is a locally-owned spot with excellent seafood and friendly service. It also made our list of best local seafood spots. Fresh catch of the day, flounder, crab cakes, hushpuppies, fantail shrimp… it’s all delightful. And if you’re not in the mood for seafood, you have plenty of char-grilled choices like Jack’s famous slow-roasted prime rib and the porterhouse pork chop. 

8 pm • Ice cream at Twisters

Stop at this roadside soft-serve ice cream spot on your way home!

Saturday

wake up • Read the blog

Catch up on the latest Lowcounty picks on the Good Taste Guide – a cozy Chardonnay for winter, restaurant reviews, and preppy holiday picks

10 am • World Cup at Grand Strand Brewing Company
Order a breakfast sandwich and/or a $3 Goooooalden Ale, then watch the USA take on the Netherlands in the World Cup! From now until Dec. 18th, Grand Strand Brewing Company opens at 10am and will have the games playing.

12 pm • Lunch at Winna’s Kitchen

Walk down the street to Winna’s Kitchen. Try the Fall’s Call Quesadilla with butternut squash, shredded chicken caramelized onions, black beans, kale, & mozzarella cheese in a toasted wheat tortilla from the fall seasonal menu. 

2 pm • Shop Local

Check out Ooh La La, Barbara’s Fine Gifts, Rose Arbor, LaFaye’s, Pink + Red, and Studio 77 for unique gifts for everyone on your list 🎁

5 pm • Happy Hour at Jem Social 

Enjoy a post-shopping libation at the trendy Jem Social, which features fancy bar snacks and cocktails. 

7 pm • Dinner at Gio’s Italian Kitchen

A superb wine list + menu makes this one of the best local Italian restaurants. Try the Scallops Provencial with sautéed onions, tomatoes, garlic, lemon basil sauce, over linguini and the Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay. It’s divine! 

Sunday

11 am • Brunch at Blueberry’s Grille 

Have a seat in the bright and airy farmhouse chic dining room at Blueberry’s Grille for one of the best brunches in the Grand Strand. Try the stone barn pork belly Benedict or the cinnamon roll French toast if you’re feeling decadent. If you want something a little lighter, the healthy corner of the menu offers chobani and granola, steel cut oats, and healthy omelet options.

12:30 pm • Shop the Barefoot Shops

Especially Monkees of Myrtle Beach, the cutest boutique at Barefoot! 

3 pm • Barefoot Landing Golf Cart Parade

Check out decked-out golf carts at Barefoot! Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.