Myrtle Beach has so many attractions, restaurants, shopping centers & things to do for tourists — you may wonder where locals go in Myrtle Beach? Here are all of the locally-owned, cool spots to shop & dine – plus things to do you probably won’t see on a billboard.
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Myrtle Beach Dining
If there’s one advantage to living in a tourist town, it’s definitely the dining options! There are so many locally-owned restaurants in and around Myrtle Beach with great wine lists, exceptional menus, pretty views & fun atmospheres.
Dine like a local: In Photos
SEAFOOD | Where to find the best local Seafood in Myrtle Beach
BRUNCH | 8 of the Best Myrtle Beach Brunch Spots
BURGERS | Best Burgers in Myrtle Beach
THAI FOOD | The Best Thai in Town
BREWERIES | Cool Breweries in the Myrtle Beach area
ITALIAN | 6 of the best Myrtle Beach Italian Restaurants + the wine to order
MEXICAN | Your guide to the best Mexican in Myrtle Beach
Want more restaurant ideas + reviews? Read our top 20 must-try Myrtle Beach restaurants
Bummz Beach Café: Oceanfront Eats + Myrtle Beach Vibes
New YouTube Video | Ocean views, onion straws, and that salty air magic—just another day at Bummz.
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What We Sipped: Bravium Wines at a SeaBlue Lunch
New YouTube Video | Bravium Wines and SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar teamed up for a multi-course wine lunch that was nothing short of spectacular 🍷
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Gospel Brunch at House of Blues: A Myrtle Beach Must-Experience
The Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues is not just another touristy thing to do in Myrtle Beach… it is definitely worth adding to your brunch rotation!
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Mimosa’s Southern Kitchen and Bar: A Fresh Take on Brunch in Myrtle Beach
Instagram-worthy decor, a menu full of Southern favorites, and a bar that practically demands a mimosa flight
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Our Review of Flaming Fin in Carolina Forest – Trendy Sushi, Great Service, and a Must-Try Roll
this trendy sushi restaurant has quickly become one of our favorites!
Experience Brazilian Flavor at Boteco VIP
Boteco VIP delivers the vibe, the flavor, and the fun.
Myrtle Beach Shopping
Skip the outlets, and shop these exceptional locally-owned boutiques instead!
Buy a Cool Gift
📸: Studio 77
Ooh La La
Studio 77 Gifts & Accessories
Barbara’s Fine Gifts
Sara and Beth Gifts
Stox & Co.
Boutiques
📸: Pink & Red
Socialite Boutique
Mimi Seabrook
Pink and Red
Bijuju
Centro Shoes
Monkees at Barefoot Landing
Baby
📸: Beaufort Bonnet Company, available at Miss Masters
The Kangaroo Pouch
Miss Masters
Hannah B’s
The Pink Cabana
Joggling Board
For fabric + home decor
Rose Arbor
Knotting Hill Interiors
Hucks & Washington
Things to do off the beaten tourist path in Myrtle Beach
You’ve probably seen billboards for all of the attractions around town… those didn’t make the list. Here are some cool things to do that are off the beaten tourist past.
Best spots for Instagram shots
Hook & Barrel
Atalaya Castle
Brookgreen Gardens
By Season
Myrtle Beach in Winter
Fall Food + Wine Events in Myrtle Beach
Fall Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes in and around Myrtle Beach
Christmas Tree Farms in the Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach in October
Myrtle Beach in November
Seafood Market
Where locals go in Myrtle Beach: Seafood
Best spot for a local fresh catch: If you’re looking for local seafood in Myrtle Beach, drive straight to Seven Seas Seafood! They give great recommendations and will put it on ice for your drive home.
📸: Seven Seas Seafood in Murrells Inlet
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