Seafood Capital of South Carolina

Murrells InletSouth Carolina

Fresh-off-the-boat seafood. The legendary Marsh Walk.
Pristine beaches and world-class fishing.

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Murrells Inlet, South Carolina travel guide

Murrells Inlet, SC — the Seafood Capital of South Carolina. Explore the Marsh Walk, Brookgreen Gardens, Huntington Beach State Park, and the freshest coastal dining. From there, let stays, meals, views, and arrival choices support the place instead of crowding it.

Marsh WalkMarsh Walk gives the trip its first texture: the view, walk, water, street, or local ritual that makes the place distinct.Hotels & StaysChoose the stay by the morning outside the door, the meal after dark, and the walk you will repeat twice.Things To DoFollow the walks, views, rooms, seasons, and local stops that give the day its shape.Getting HereArrive with enough room for the first good scene: water, main street, trailhead, dinner, or a quieter last mile.

Summer 2026: Peak season June–September — waterfront tables fill fast, book your Marsh Walk dining and lodging early.

The Marsh Walk

Dining & live music

Fishing

Charters & inshore trips

Where To Stay

Hotels, rentals & more

Restaurants

Fresh shrimp & oysters

South Carolina's Best-Kept Coastal Secret

Murrells Inlet sits quietly between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island — and that's exactly how locals like it. Dubbed the "Seafood Capital of South Carolina," this tidal fishing village has been serving up fresh-caught shrimp, oysters, and flounder since before anyone was counting. The legendary Marsh Walk lines the inlet's edge with a string of waterfront restaurants, bars, and docks where pelicans outnumber tourists on a good day.

Day-trippers come for the seafood and stay for the vibe. Just minutes away, Brookgreen Gardens — the world's largest outdoor sculpture garden — and Huntington Beach State Park offer world-class experiences without the crowds of the Grand Strand.

Top Attractions

Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk at golden hour

The Marsh Walk

Half a mile of waterfront restaurants, bars, and live music along the tidal marsh. Best at sunset with a cold drink and a shrimp basket in hand.

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Brookgreen Gardens

The world's largest outdoor sculpture garden, spread across a former rice plantation draped in Spanish moss and live oaks. A true South Carolina treasure.

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