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Weekend Getaway to Myrtle Beach

10/14/2022

When you and the family need a quick break to reset and have fun, it’s time to plan a getaway to Myrtle Beach. Let a weekend trip to Myrtle Beach be the family vacation package you need to relax, let loose, eat well, and enjoy a little time off. With seemingly endless options for dining, activities, and entertainment in close proximity to us, filling your itinerary is a breeze. Since you’ll have only the weekend, we want you to maximize your visit to the Grand Strand. We’ve put together our top suggestions for the perfect family trip to Myrtle Beach that will keep you entertained all weekend long. We’ll try to make the weekend last as long as we can…but like they say, time flies when you’re having fun!

WHERE TO STAY ON YOUR MYRTLE BEACH WEEKEND GETAWAY 

Tower Oceanfront King Efficiency at Holiday Inn at the Pavilion

Look no further than *Holiday Inn “At The Pavilion” as your go-to getaway for a family-friendly weekend trip to Myrtle Beach. We cater to guests of all ages, with spacious oceanfront or ocean view rooms. Find efficiencies with full kitchens or king suites featuring plenty of room to stretch out and relax. 

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Rich with on-site amenities, our oceanfront boardwalk hotel provides a stacked fitness room, casual coffee café for snacks or on-the-go Joe, a business center, and an oceanside pool bar. Our five water features include indoor and outdoor pools plus an indoor lazy river so you and the kids can enjoy swimming and floating all year long.
As a preferred oceanfront resort located right on the famous Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, we’re within walking distance of dozens of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. We pride ourselves on being Myrtle Beach’s only AAA Three Diamond Resort located on the boardwalk. When you book your weekend stay with us, you’ll have access to everything we offer on the property and in our rooms. We make it our mission to have you planning your next vacation with us before this one is even over. Look for our special offers throughout the year to secure great deals on rooms or family vacation packages in Myrtle Beach.

WHERE TO EAT ON A WEEKEND GETAWAY IN MYRTLE BEACH

After a day on the beach or in the pools, you and your family will surely have worked up an appetite! We highly recommend strolling the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk to grab a bite at any of our favorite restaurants, including some with beautiful oceanfront views. A few of our top picks include Landshark Bar and Grill, Pier House Restaurant, and New York Pizza Kitchen. Be sure to get the scoop on Mad Myrtle’s Ice Cream for dessert! 

Located just a short, two-mile drive from our Myrtle Beach Resort, you’ll find the popular Broadway at the Beach, a fantastic family-friendly pavilion with restaurant options for even the pickiest eaters.

Here are some more of our favorite places to eat on your weekend getaway to Myrtle Beach: 

  • Breakfast: Myrtle Beach has a long reputation for some of the best mom-and-pop pancake and waffle houses around. Find plenty of delicious, diner-style breakfast spots just a few miles away, including Myrtle Beach landmarks Harry’s Breakfast Pancakes and Hot Stacks Pancake House on King’s Highway. The Grand Strand also includes more upscale options, like Drift or Croissants Bistro and Bakery, for families looking for more contemporary menus and atmospheres. 
  • Lunch: Hit the pause button and grab a bite along the boardwalk at one of the area’s top spots, ART Burger ᐧ Sushi ᐧ Bar. We also love noshing in front of the ocean at Moe Moons, and we recommend popping into Oceanfront Bar and Grill for one of their famous foot-long hot dogs.
  • Dinner: Day’s end also finds us at ART Burger ᐧ Sushi ᐧ Bar, a great choice if the kids want a cheeseburger but you’d prefer nigiri. If you have older kids, consider saddling up for satisfying bar food at Duffy’s at The Bowery (home of country band Alabama) or the lively 8th Avenue Tiki Bar. For a casual sit-down atmosphere at one of the most popular oceanfront restaurants in Myrtle Beach, choose Pier 14 for your big night out.

BEST ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR WEEKEND TRIP TO MYRTLE BEACH

Myrtle Beach hosts an abundance of entertainment options, especially on weekends. Finding activities for the entire family is easy enough in this coastal paradise. A playground for kids and adults, Myrtle Beach offers shows, music, games, museums, attractions, and a notable selection of oddities. You’ll find plenty to do on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk all year long, and its excitement is just a few short steps from our pool deck. We make sure you have all your questions answered about the Boardwalk before you arrive so you can hit all the spots you want in a weekend’s worth of time. And if you’re hanging out on a budget, we’ve got you covered with all the free things to do in Myrtle Beach!

DAYTIME ATTRACTIONS IN MYRTLE BEACH

Outside of the beach, which is its own attraction here, you’ll find adventures big and small for you and the kids. Explore the Boardwalk’s biggest attractions, including the crown jewel, The Sky Wheel. Enter (if you DARE!), Ripley’s Believe it or Not, or find out whether you’re still the top-scoring master at The Gay Dolphin Arcade. Along with its great eateries, Broadway at the Beach also offers age-appropriate entertainment options such as WonderWorks, Ripley’s Aquarium, TopGolf, Dino Park, Hollywood Wax Museum, and many others.

NIGHTTIME ATTRACTIONS IN MYRTLE BEACH FOR FAMILIES

Our list of Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Events includes family-friendly attractions at night grouped by seasons. If you’re making a weekend getaway to Myrtle Beach for holiday fun, be sure to visit Winter Wonderland at the Beach. During the summer months, nearby Family Kingdom Amusement Park remains a top choice for thrill-seeking families with kids of all ages. For even more excitement, head north to Barefoot Landing, open year-round, except for Christmas Day, with seasonal evening hours and plenty of opportunities to dine, shop, and find great entertainment.

BEST MYRTLE BEACH SHOPPING ON A WEEKEND TRIP

No Myrtle Beach weekend trip is complete without some shopping! The Grand Strand boasts many renowned shopping destinations and, luckily for you, most of these are close to the *Holiday Inn “At the Pavilion”. Stroll  the Boardwalk and quickly discover the exciting number of different shops it has to offer. Our favorites include IT’SUGAR and the historic Gay Dolphin Gift Shop. You won’t be surprised to learn that Broadway at the Beach also offers some of the best shopping from local makers to big beach brands. If you’re looking for a serious shopping excursion, we recommend a quick drive down to The Market Common. Only five miles south, The Market Common is a luxe outdoor shopping center with storefronts from Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, and Southern Living to Bijuju, Orvis, Uncommon Chocolatier, and others.

While you may not get to do everything you want in one weekend, the good news is you’ll have a solid reason to plan your next weekend getaway in Myrtle Beach. We look forward to seeing you and your family soon at *Holiday Inn “At the Pavilion”.