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11 Photo Ops in the Myrtle Beach Area

No filter needed at these photo ops in Myrtle Beach that are perfect for sharing vacation fun with family and friends back home. From oceanfront sunrises to a nearly century-old castle by the sea and vibrant outdoor murals, below are our favorite Instagram-worthy photo opportunities in the Myrtle Beach area to capture on your next vacation.

Sunset from Ocean Creek Resort

Guests staying at Ocean Creek Resort will get a front-row seat to some of the best sunset views from the beach that Myrtle Beach has to offer. We recommend setting up just a few feet north of the creek that runs from the property and onto the beach with a camera in hand for the best pictures or book a Southern View Three Bedroom Condo, perfect for sunset views.

Get more information about the best places in Myrtle Beach to watch a sunrise or sunset.

Sunrise from your Oceanfront Room or Suite

There’s nothing quite like waking up early in the morning to watch a beach sunrise from the private oceanfront balcony of your room or suite. And while you’re at it, grab your phone or camera and snap some spectacular pictures that will leave friends and family impressed. Just be sure to book your stay in an oceanfront room at one of these Myrtle Beach resorts!

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

Address: 1110 North Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach

Get some of the best views and one of the best photo ops in Myrtle Beach on SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Riders will soar hundreds of feet above the waves on this oceanfront attraction that overlooks the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and seaside skyline. Just below SkyWheel Myrtle Beach is Plyler Park, where you can take a selfie or pics with friends and families with a backdrop of one of the largest observation wheels on the east coast.

Lulu’s Cafe Mural

Address: 1903 Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach

Surf’s up! This 61-foot long outdoor mural captures the true essence of Myrtle Beach thanks to the painting’s beach scene of surfing and sandcastles on a sunny day at the beach. The vibrant colors and detail make this wall Instagram-worthy. You can easily grab a picture from the Lulu’s Cafe parking lot or simply walk from the beach to grab a picture.

Whaling Wall

Address: 2101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach

This 240-foot long, 50-foot high outdoor mural of a pod of life-sized Right Whales, bottlenose dolphins, and loggerhead sea turtles is located at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center and is a true wonder to behold. The mural is easy to spot from the north side of the building and anyone entering the convention center from the main parking lot will have the opportunity to get a picture.

Myrtle Beach Area Piers

Capture gorgeous shots of the sun, sky, and sea at any one of the many beach piers in the Myrtle Beach area. Piers are great for capturing sunrise shots, expansive ocean pics, and land, sea, and sky photos. We recommend checking out the following piers for some of the best photo ops in Myrtle Beach:

North Myrtle Beach:

• Cherry Grove Pier

Myrtle Beach:

• 2nd Avenue Pier
• Pier 14
• Apache Pier
• Myrtle Beach State Park Pier
• Springmaid Pier

Surfside Beach/Garden City:

• Pier at Garden City
• Surfside Pier

Conway Riverwalk

Address: 2nd Avenue, Conway

Take a detour 20 minutes inland to historic downtown Conway and make a stop at the Conway Riverwalk. Chances are you’ll likely find locals and visitors alike strolling this serene waterfront boardwalk enjoying the views and taking pictures among the old oak trees, Spanish moss, and the peaceful Waccamaw River.

Brookgreen Gardens

Where: 1931 Brookgreen Garden Drive, Myrtle Beach

With miles of walking paths surrounded by centuries old Live Oak trees, beautifully manicured gardens with flowers blooming, and hundreds of incredible sculptures that range in all sizes, Brookgreen Gardens is a day’s worth of photo opportunities any time of the year. Located in Murrells Inlet, this sculpture garden and wildlife preserve is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as a National Historic Landmark.

The Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet

Address: 4025 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet

The best time to get a picture at the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is, well, anytime. There are always picturesque views of the serene saltwater marsh, and iconic local landmarks like Goat Island, that will have you snapping and sharing plenty of photos with friends and family. The boardwalk that runs along the saltwater marsh offers plenty of opportunities for fabulous landscape, selfie, and portrait pics.

Huntington Beach State Park

Address: 16148 Ocean Highway, Murrells Inlet

Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet is a popular spot for family and couples portraits and you can capture the same pics by making the journey yourself. Best of all, just about everything that makes Huntington Beach State Park so popular among photophiles is within walking distance, from the beach to the dunes to the palm trees to the one-hundred-year-old Atalaya Castle. So you won’t have to walk too far to get the best pictures.

Teal Alley

Address: 1020 3rd Avenue, Conway

Named for Coastal Carolina University’s bright colors, Teal Alley is a section of historic downtown Conway that bleeds team spirit and was painted by Coastal Carolina University students. The illustrations make for some colorful backgrounds for selfies and portraits, complete with teal-colored field turf.

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