14 Free Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, SC, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

While I spend half of my time in Nepal, I spend the other half in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with my family. Last year, we were so busy moving and getting settled in, there wasn’t much time to explore. But over the last year I have gotten to check out a lot of great places. Traveling in the U.S. always costs a lot more than I pay to travel in Asia, so I’m very budget conscious most of the time. Translation: I’m super cheap. Here’s a list of free things to do in Myrtle Beach that are fun for grown-ups and kids! I’ll make sure to add to the list as I find more.

While my mom’s house was being built, we ended up staying right on the beach in one of the hotels. The state park beaches are generally nicer, but Myrtle Beach is free to enter. We took a walk on the beach at least once or twice a day and I loved it. They keep it well maintained and even run a rake over the sand each morning to clear away sharp shells. It’s also great for shark tooth hunting. There’s even a section that allows fishing, and we’ve seen a few people get small catches.

I was under the impression that the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk was just a small pier over the water. I was pleasantly surprised when we walked down from our hotel to find a long stretch of boardwalk with shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. There’s a small square called Plyler Park with a statue in the middle, and there’s a small amusement park nearby. The Skywheel is there as well, which is a giant Ferris wheel kind of like The London Eye. I really enjoyed being there in the morning before it got busy, but most stores and attractions open after 11am. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).