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2026 Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

Boat Charter Tours

No Worries Boat Tour

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$300.00 - $600.00

description: Take a Fun Filled Day Trip to Bird Island On a Private Chartered Pontoon with Your Very Own Captain! ???? About Great for family fun day, birthday parties, anniversaries, Proposals, Bachelor & Bridal Parties, etc... Bring your...

Full Moon Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$45.00 - $55.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: 2 - 15 description: Discover the best place in the world to see the full moon. We’ll head out sunset to position ourselves in...

Private Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$329.00

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 9 max_age: 99 group_size: Maximum 14...

Private Charter - Delphinus

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$550.00 - $2,750.00

duration: 1-5 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $550 **Two Hour Charter:** $1100 **Three Hour Charter:** $1650 **Four Hour Charter:** $2200 **Five Hour Charter:** $2750 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are available for an additional...

Sunrise Guided Kayak Tour

Island Head- Hilton Head Harbor

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$40.00 - $75.00

meeting_point: 43 Jenkins Rd, Hilton Head, 29926, South Carolina description: This special sunrise kayak tour is only available in the summer season May through August. Come and paddle as the sunrises in the low country. This is the calmest part of...

The Charleston Stroll - A Walk with History Tour

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adults ages 13+**: $37 • **Child ages 4 - 12**: $27 • **Wee Ones under...

Private Inshore Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$500.00

duration: 4 Hours pricing: **Private Charter** - $500 *Charter price includes groups of 2. Each additional person is $75 more. Maximum fisherman per boat is 6* description: Private fishing charters for you and yours! Fish our tidal creeks and...

Private Sunset & Fireworks Cruise - 6p

meeting_point: Hilton Head, SC description: This 3+ hour private excursions departs from Shelter Cove Marina where your captain will give you a tour and educate you of the salt marsh ecosystem. Bring your camera and take in the sights of a...

Captain’s Tour: Exclusive Access and Insights to the Ship and Crew

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 min_age: 4 pricing: - **Yorktown Adult (Ages 12-61)**: $45 - **Yorktown Child (Ages...

Island Sunrise Adventure Tour

J & L Kayak Tours

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$60.00 - $110.00

duration: Approx. 3 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellation policy applies to reservations individually for each person. Please read our cancellation policy carefully. meeting_point: Cherry Grove Public Ramp min_age: 4 group_size: Minimum booking...

Strand Feeding Tour

Cross Island Cruises

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$299.00

description: Join your Captain on a private excursion in the back waters of the salt marsh as we look for dolphins strand feeding. Duration 2 Hours Rates **Private Charter:** $299 About Get up close and personal watching these...

Private Charter - Skiff

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$275.00 - $1,375.00

duration: 1-6 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $275 **Two Hour Charter:** $550 **Three Hour Charter:** $825 **Four Hour Charter:** $1100 **Five Hour Charter:** $1375 **Six Hour Charter:** $1650 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are...

Fireworks & Nature Boat Cruise

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: *Get the best seat in the house for the Shelter Cove Harbour Festival fireworks!* --- > Rates >- **Adults:** $65 >- **Children:** $45 (12 and under) >- **Small Children:** $40 (under 2) ...

Dolphin Nature Cruise

Island Time Charters

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$325.00 - $399.00

Duration 2 or 3 Hour This is our most popular cruise for a reason! About This Dolphin and Nature Cruise takes you on the waters surrounding Hilton Head Island which inhabit hundreds of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins along with, osprey, great...

Kayak Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$45.00

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; refunds available if canceled by that time. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 max_age: 99 pricing...

Afternoon SUP Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$45.00 - $55.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: 2 - 15 description: This 2-hour introductory paddle on the Edge of America will get you into the basics of SUP, all in the calm...

PB Freshwater Kayak Fishing

meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton description: *We have pioneered kayak fishing on the east coast!* ___________ About This is one of the fastest growing sports and is offered in the Inland Waterway Trails at Palmetto Bluff. The Hobie Pro...

PB Private Outback Excursion - 12 passenger

description: The Perfect Combination of Adventure and Fun! ___ Description This trip combines two of our most popular trips, The Dolphin Eco Tour and The Guided Kayak Tour, in an over the top remote location. A favorite of locals and visitors...

Sunset Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$600.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Relax and enjoy the Sunset from the cockpit of Windchaser, our spacious and most stunning 50 ft Luxury Sailing Yacht! Relax on our 3 hour evening sail and see the...

Blue Crabbing Excursion

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$15.00 - $65.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Come crabbing with us! (This activity is only offered from Memorial Day to Labor Day) We will venture on our shaded excursion vessel equipped with a restroom and beaching ramp to Capers Island preserve and crab the...

Private Sunset Cruise (Up to 14 Passengers)

Island Head- Hilton Head Harbor

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$549.00 - $699.00

meeting_point: 43 Jenkins Rd, Hilton Head, 29926, South Carolina description: The private sunset cruise is the perfect way to end a day on Hilton Head Island. There is nothing quite like a low country sunset, especially seeing one from the water...

Monkey Safari

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$369.00

Come see this magnificent fort, beaches and property from the air! Duration - **45 minutes** About - Along the way you will see old lighthouses, breath-taking coastal views of the Low Country, and small remote islands only few have ever...

Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

PB Private Kayak Tours & Instruction

meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff description: *Get on the water with one of our custom kayak tours & classes* About If you can dream it, we can do it! Outside Palmetto Bluff private kayak tours and instruction programs are designed around your...

Private Day Sail & Dolphin Watch
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$375.00 - $600.00

meeting_point: Folly Beach, SC description: See Folly Beach like Never Before! About Sail Folly sails daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm from the Folly River boat landing located on Center Street. During the two-hour sail, we often see dolphin...

Sunset & Fireworks Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$15.00 - $59.99

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 1 max_age: 99 group_size: Maximum 48...

Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$10.00 - $39.99

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours before the activity; no refunds within 48 hours. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina - 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 1 max_age: 99 group_size...

PB Private Freshwater Kayak Fishing

meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton description: *We have pioneered kayak fishing on the east coast!* ___________ About This is one of the fastest growing sports and is offered in the Inland Waterway Trails at Palmetto Bluff. The Hobie Pro...

Lighthouse Tour

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$369.00

duration: 40 Minutes cancellation_summary: Cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour. description: Come see this magnificent fort, beaches and property from the air! - Along the way you will see old lighthouses...

Mini Boat Disappearing Island Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$249.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 group_size: 2, 3 or 4 per mini...

Jet Ski

Lowcountry Watersports

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$159.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 6 description: Get ready for an exciting...

Gel Blaster Party

Black Ops Paintball Myrtle Beach

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$300.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: All payments are final. No rainchecks. One time complementary rebooking. meeting_point: 6650 HWY 707 Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 min_age: 4 max_age: 10 group_size: Minimum 7 Maximum 19 accessibility: Our...

Private Sunset Cruise
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$375.00

meeting_point: Folly Beach, SC description: Sunset Sail Details For up to 6 people. Enjoy a two-hour sail that begins an hour or so before the local sunset. The sun sets over the marsh in brilliant colors and the best way to see one is from the...

PB Palmetto Bluff Biking The Bluff

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton pricing: Starting at $70 per Guest description: *Palmetto Bluff is a bicyclists paradise!* Take a bike tour through Palmetto Bluff’s 20,000 acres, which include historic architecture...

Strong Women of the South History Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$35.00 - $280.00

Charleston's Premier Women's History Tour! Duration 2 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street. About The Strong Women of the...

Tubing and Dolphin - 12 max

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: Family Fun With Nature, Tubing and Exploring! --- Join us for a boating and tubing tour through the Lowcountry waters! Watch for birds and dolphin through the salt marsh ecosystem and get behind...

Family Ski Day

Outside

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$135.00 - $1,065.00

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: Get behind a boat with Outside Hilton Head for some high-intensity fun! --- Description Hilton Head’s waterways are perfect for getting all ages out on tubes, skis, wakeboards, and...

Small Groups - Charleston History, Alleyways & Storytelling Tour

Tour Charleston With Adam - History, Bars & Ghosts

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$17.00 - $27.00

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Small Groups, Small Alleys & Great Stories from History! Beautiful scenes and great stories! We will walk through the same city streets and alleyways as the British, American Patriots...

Weekly / Daily Surf Camp

Surf Dreams Surf Camp

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$80.00 - $299.00

meeting_point: the 13th Ave. South Beach Access in Surfside Beach, SC 29575 description: *LEARN TO SURF* ___________________________________ Rates - **Full Week (Mon-Thurs):** $299 - **Single Day:** $80 *Kids must able to handle a surfboard to...

PB Family Fishing - 6 Passenger
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$745.00 - $895.00

meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton description: Fishing Fun for the Whole Family! _____________ This trip includes everything you need: Bait and tackle U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and fishing guide Licensing Iced cooler ___ This trip...

Mini Boat Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$199.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours before the scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 max_age: 99 group_size: 2, 3 or 4 per mini...

Afternoon Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$550.00 - $1,150.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Enjoy your afternoon and all the sights Charleston has to offer from the water! Sail on Windchaser, our 50 ft. spacious luxury yacht on a private charter for your...

Morris Island Lighthouse Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$90.00 - $100.00

duration: 3 hours min_age: 10 description: Launch from Folly Beach and paddle through the surf zone in the SUP Mobile before crossing the mouth of the Folly River. Glide along the north side of Morris Island for close views of one of America’s...

Dolphin Discovery Sunset Cruise

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$15.00 - $55.00

duration: 2.5 hours description: Come with us and locate bottlenose dolphins and loggerhead sea turtles! Join our naturalist on a search and discovery mission on this 2.5 hour boat excursion to encounter the fascinating bottlenose dolphin and...

Morning Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$200.00 - $1,150.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Enjoy all the Morning sights Charleston has to offer from the water with Your Private Sailing Trip! Experience sea birds, dolphin, sea turtles and more! Relax on our...

Private Island Adventure Sunset Tour

Trailblaze Adventure Grand Strand LLC

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$65.00 - $130.00

description: Join us for a Private Island Adventure Tour Duration 3 Hours About This trip takes you to one of the last remaining undeveloped barrier islands in South Carolina preserved in its natural state. You will be in the heart of the...

Daufuskie Island History & Artisans Excursion

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: *Catch a glimpse into Lowcountry history!* --- Description This 4.5-hour Daufuskie Island trip provides a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history on the undeveloped side of...

PB Private Daufuskie Island Tour - 12 passenger

description: *Catch a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history* --- Description Tucked between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a real gem. This trip provides a glimpse into a...

Beach Bum

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$109.00

Duration - **20 MILES** About This tour takes you along the most active stretch of beaches to Coligny beach , Hilton Heads most popular beach park. Keep an eye out for marine life as we fly low along the beach and as you turn around you will...

Charleston's African American History and Heritage

It's been said that no other culture has contributed more to the heritage and history of the Lowcountry than that of West Africa. Join us to explore the influence and experience of African Americans in Charleston from the brutality of slavery...

Waties Island Twilight Adventure
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$60.00 - $110.00

duration: 3 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellation policy applies to reservations individually for each person. Please read our cancellation policy carefully. meeting_point: Cherry Grove Public Ramp min_age: 4 group_size: 2-10 Paddlers pricing...

Wrightsville Beach Park

The sunny Wrightsville Beach Park, conveniently located in the heart of town, is a fantastic destination for an outdoor adventure that doesn't necessarily entail a trip to the beach. Adjacent to the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation's main...

Long Leaf Park

Long Leaf Park is a centrally located public park that features a wealth of natural beauty and scenery, as well as plenty of activities to keep park-goers of all ages engaged. Located just south of the UNCW campus, and easy to reach for visitors...

Dixieland Speedway

Summertime Friday nights are hot in Elizabeth City, thanks mainly to the Dixieland Speedway, a 3/8th mile dirt track that attracts stock car, go-kart and motorcycle racers from all across the eastern North Carolina region. An exciting spot with a...

Downtown Waterfront Market

The seasonally open Downtown Waterfront Market is a great locale for shoppers, art aficionados, and foodies to come together in an outdoor, homegrown environment that features the very best products that Albemarle residents have to offer. An...

Driessen Beach Park

The postcard-worthy Driessen Beach Park is a little hard to find, and for most Hilton Head Island regulars, that's a very good thing. Seldom crowded, with plenty of parking spaces to go around, this relatively expansive park has plenty of room to...

Museum of the Albemarle

The Museum of the Albemarle is considered the showpiece of downtown Elizabeth City, and is a must-stop for any new explorer of North Carolina's "Inner Banks." Located along the waterfront within a sprawling and stately green-roofed complex, the...

Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts

Old Time Photos on the Outer Banks by Miss Kitty's are Fun, Affordable with a variety of costumes from infant to adult and custom-built sets, there is something for everyone. 

Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach fans may be surprised to learn that this shoreline has a quiet side, but visitors who want to soak up a natural coastal South Carolina landscape will find plenty of pristine and undeveloped room to roam at the Myrtle Beach State Park...

South Carolina Aquarium Charleston

The South Carolina Aquarium may be one of Charleston's newest local attractions, but it is certainly making waves as one of its most exciting and entertaining venues in an already packed southern destination.

Sunset Beach Park

Sunset Beach Park is a peaceful public space that captures the essence of coastal relaxation and small-town charm. Tucked along the Intracoastal Waterway just before the bridge to Sunset island, this scenic park provides visitors with a tranquil...

New Bern Firemans Museum

The New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Before there was the infamous Jersey Shore crew, or the Southern California surfing hang-outs, there was the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. A southern icon for beach vacationers of multiple generations, from biker gangs to young families, the boardwalk...

Isle of Palms County Park

Isle of Palms County Park is a welcoming and well-maintained coastal destination that offers everything visitors need for a perfect day at the beach. Managed by Charleston County Parks and Recreation, this popular beachfront park combines natural...

Colonial Park

Visitors to Edenton's Colonial Park will find a veritable world of local attractions and gorgeously scenic landscapes just minutes away from the expansive parking area. A postcard-perfect place to picnic, paddle, or just take off for a leisurely...

Myrtle Beach Skywheel

It's impossible for oceanfront beach-goers to miss Myrtle Beaches' literal top attraction, the Myrtle Beach Skywheel. The nearly 190' tall Ferris wheel is a relatively new beachside attraction, but is easily one of the Grand Strand's biggest and...

McLean Park

North Myrtle Beach locals who want to unwind and relax off the beach head to the gorgeous, centrally located McLean Park. Located in the heart of the city, just 2 blocks west of Ocean Boulevard between 1st and 3rd Avenues, this sprawling natural...

Port Discover

Kids of all ages can instantly become scientists, gardeners, doctors, and pilots, all just by walking through the unimposing downtown doors of Elizabeth City's Port Discover. This cool destination provides hours of fun for local and visiting little...

Coligny Beach Park

Coligny Beach Park is easily one of Hilton Head Island's top-rated beaches, and it won't take new visitors very long to discover why. From the extensive free parking to the kid-friendly splash pad, the park is remarkably accommodating, and simply...

The Circle at Atlantic Beach

Crystal Coast visitors who want an easy-going day on the seashore can head to one of the most convenient public beach accesses in the region, the Circle at Atlantic Beach. Known as the main “Town Beach” and located in the heart of the...

Fish Haul Beach Park

Fish Haul Beach Park is a serene and naturally rich destination that offers visitors a more peaceful and secluded beach experience compared to the island’s more commercialized oceanfront areas. Located on the northern end of Hilton Head near...

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

Mitchelville Freedom Park is a deeply meaningful and historically rich destination that offers both a scenic natural setting and a powerful connection to America’s past. Located on the northern end of the island near Port Royal Sound, this...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

East Bay Park

East Bay Park is located on the upper portion of a small peninsula that jets out into Sampit River and Winyah Bay, and as a result, visitors will admire distant water views from virtually any part of the park.

Coastal Discovery Museum

A fascinating find off the beach, the Coastal Discovery Museum is sure to engage Hilton Head visitors of all ages, with a world of indoor and outdoor exhibits, all found on the site of a rich coastal ecosystem. With a series of exhibits that are...

Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve

The Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve is a quiet and scenic refuge that offers a front-row seat to one of the most captivating natural environments along the Grand Strand. Situated beside the Cherry Grove Marsh, this small park provides a peaceful...

Charles Creek Park

The Charles Creek Park, located just a block away from the waterfront at most, is a favorite local destination on a warm summer day. Featuring a wide range of activities that can easily be tailored to all age levels and outdoor interests, this small...

Ferry Landing Park

Ferry Landing Park, nestled at the end of Shallotte Boulevard in Ocean Isle Beach, is a peaceful waterfront destination that offers visitors a glimpse of the area’s natural beauty and laid-back coastal charm. Located along the Intracoastal...

Fun Plaza

The Fun Plaza on Ocean Blvd. lives up to its name as one of the most entertaining North Myrtle Beach attractions inside and out. Located just steps away from the oceanfront, and easy to get to for both area resort guests and beach goers, the classic...