Fishing Village of Murrells Inlet, SC!

Located just 10 miles south of fast paced Myrtle Beach, we invite you to visit the historic fishing village of Murrells Inlet. In days long past, Murrells Inlet was the home of Native American tribes, 16th century Spanish explorers, and English colonists during the 17th century. Rich rice plantations, marked the area. Even Blackbeard the Pirate made a stop to bury plundered rum.

There are very few hotels and motels, but the beachfront is stocked with beach homes for rent and offer spectacular views of the ocean and marsh.

The great salt marsh is a breathtaking sight to behold and is rich with fresh seafood for all. There are dozen of restaurants to sample the fresh catch of the day, as well as many other type of cuisines.

To keep you busy, there are several golf courses, mini golf courses, parasailing, fishing charters, and tours to fill the day. Two main features for recreation are the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens, and Huntington State Park, located on the border with Pawleys Island. You'll marvel at Brookgreen Gardens. This 9,200-acre property is home to many animal habitats, sculptures, and gardens of both plants and water. Huntington State Park remains a getaway from development with is untouched beach, freshwater lagoon, saltmarsh, and the national historic landmark, "Atalaya" castle.

You'll find plenty of shopping in the area from malls, beachwear, and antiques. Development is exploding in Real Estate so you can easily stake a claim to some land for a second home, or to make Murrells Inlet your primary abode. One thing is for sure. We suggest Murrells Inlet as a definite area to explore when visiting the Grand Strand.

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