Myrtle Beach Itinerary: Traveling with Kids

Whether it is your first time in Myrtle Beach or you are a seasoned veteran, you may be looking for a travel itinerary that is right for your family. If you are traveling to Myrtle Beach with kids, you will want to plan ahead to make the most out of your vacation and make sure you fit in all of the attractions and activities that your family is most looking forward to. We’ve compiled an example schedule of what your family can do if you are traveling to Myrtle Beach with children for your vacation.

Sunday (Arrival):

Late afternoon: Start your vacation by checking-in to your resort in Myrtle Beach, unpack, get the kids settled, hang out by the pool and check out the beach
Dinner: Dinner at the resort
Evening: Relax on balcony then go to bed

Monday (Myrtle Beach Attraction: Broadway at the Beach):
Let the fun begin!

Breakfast: Eat at the resort
Late Morning: Head over to Broadway at the Beach and go to Wonderworks
Lunch: Hardrock Café
Afternoon: Ripley’s Aquarium
Late Afternoon: Mini Golf at Dragons Lair
Dinner: Planet Hollywood, Dessert at Ben & Jerry’s
Evening: Return to resort, relax for the evening

Tuesday (North Myrtle Beach Attraction: Barefoot Landing):

Breakfast: Bagels and peanut butter at your resort
Late Morning: Go swimming at the resort’s pool then head over to Barefoot Landing and feed the fish
Lunch: Fire Island Grille
Early Afternoon: Stroll around Barefoot Landing and do some shopping
Late Afternoon: Find your way through the Mirror Maze then ride on the Barefoot Carousel
Dinner: Dinner cruise on the Barefoot Princess Riverboat
Evening: Catch a show at the Alabama Theater then head back to the resort

Wednesday (Myrtle Beach Attraction: Boardwalk):

Breakfast: Head to the beach for a breakfast picnic with grapes, watermelon, orange juice and granola bars and spend the morning on the beach
Late Morning: Head down to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk for the day and stroll along the boardwalk
Lunch: Peaches Corner
Early Afternoon: Hop on the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel for amazing views then go over to the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum
Late Afternoon: Fly through the air at the Myrtle Beach Zipline Adventures, then head to the 2nd Avenue Pier and watch for dolphins
Dinner: Pier House Restaurant
Evening: Catch a show at the Palace Theater then return to the resort

Thursday (Various Attractions: Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk and Zoo):

Breakfast: At the resort
Morning: Waccatee Zoo
Lunch: Picnic lunch at the zoo
Mid-Afternoon: Leave the zoo and head south to the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk
Late Afternoon: Check out the gator at Lazy Gator then eat ice cream on one of their rocking chairs
Late Afternoon: Stroll down the Marsh Walk and watch the fishermen
Dinner: Creek Ratz
Evening: Head back to resort and swim in the pool

Friday (Fun Day):

Early Morning: Family beach photo session with Timeless Memories
Breakfast: Croissants Bistro and Bakery
Morning: Head over to Wild, Water and Wheels for the day
Lunch: At the concessions stand
Afternoon: Continue your day at Wild, Water and Wheels
Dinner: California Dreaming in Surfside Beach
Early Evening: Stroll along the beach and look for sea shells
Evening: Return to the resort

Saturday (check-out):

Breakfast: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for breakfast
Morning: Pack up the car
Late Morning: Check out of your resort in Myrtle Beach and hit the road

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