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Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk Area Guide and Local Links


Nightlife

Enjoy live music nightly all along our one-half mile marsh-front boardwalk. Dine and dance to everything from rock to piano, country to jazz, and alternative to shag. Check each restaurant for an entertainment schedule and list of special events.

Shopping

Just across from the MarshWalk lies The Lazy Gator, with over 15,000 square feet of unique gifts and Christmas treasures. Rest a spell on the cool summer porch in old-fashioned rocking chairs or shop 'til your heart's content! They have nautical and coastal home décor, kitchen and bath accessories, garden décor and jewelry. You'll also find greeting cards, stationary and truly treasured souvenirs. Don't miss the homemade fudge! At the Lazy Gator, it's Christmas year round with a beautiful selection of Dept. 56, Buyers Choice, Possible Dreams and so much more! www.lazygatorgifts.com

Water Sports

Express Water Sports offers an upclose and personal way to experience the beautiful and historic Murrells Inlet marshes. This saltwater estuary is home to many aquatic life and waterfowl and you can see it all! Go kayaking, SCUBA diving or parasailing. Book a tour for the "Ocean Sightseeing" or "Dolphin Watch." You'll see dolphin, sea turtles and so much more. Every trip is an adventure! They also offer dive training and pool parties in their on-site pool. www.expresswatersports.com

For boat rentals, jet skis, parasailing and inlet excursions Capt. Dick's offers plenty of choices. www.captdicks.com

Fishing Charters

Book half-day or full-day fishing excursions with some of the best local captains around. Some offer near-shore, in-shore or inlet fishing along with bottom fishing and shark fishing. Check with the captains, find out what's biting and book your trip!

  • The Possee - David Roper, USCG/Captain, 843-651-1150 or (843) 385-0605
  • Southern Exposure - Tom Beckham, USCG/Captain, (843) 241-2376
  • Capt. Shannon's Inshore Fishing - Shannon Currie, specializing in family-oriented, kid friendly fishing fun (843) 450-1430 www.catch-1familyfun.com
  • Capt. Dick's - (843) 651-3676

Marina Services

Visit the MarshWalk by boat. You'll find plenty of places to dock for lunch and dinner or just a casual stroll. And at the Crazy Sister Marina you'll find boat side fueling, deep water slips and a marina store stocked with supplies and gifts.

Lowcountry History & Wildlife Preserve

Less than five miles from the waterfront MarshWalk you'll discover Brookgreen Gardens. Brookgreen is a National Historic Landmark with one of the largest collections of figurative sculpture in an outdoor setting by American artists in the world. The thousands of acres in Brookgreen's Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve are rich with evidence of the native plants and animals of the South Carolina Lowcountry as well as the great rice plantations of the 1800's. The land is a mix of forested swamps, salt marsh, sandy ridges and fresh tidal swamps. Don't miss this magnificent look into the past! www.brookgreen.org

Huntington Beach State Park

Nearby Huntington State Park boasts a sweeping Grand Strand beach, pristine and wide open, sea-breeze camping and fishing from a jetty or in the surf, and some of the finest bird-watching on the East Coast. Don't miss the chance to see loggerhead turtles and other endangered plant and animal species up close. The park's freshwater lake is a sure-fire place to see alligators and sometimes even a mink or two. www.southcarolinaparks.com

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