Sight guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Visiting Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
A wooden boardwalk of about 800 metres runs along the salt marsh of Murrells Inlet, connecting a string of seafood restaurants and open-air bars, many with live music.
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Quick answer
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is a waterfront in Murrells Inlet and Garden City, Myrtle Beach. Allow 2–3 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Waterfront
- Area
- Murrells Inlet and Garden City
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- food, free, after dark and couples
- Best months
- April–May and October
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About Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
A wooden boardwalk of about 800 metres runs along the salt marsh of Murrells Inlet, connecting a string of seafood restaurants and open-air bars, many with live music. Herons, egrets and ospreys feed in the marsh, and fishing boats head out through the inlet.
Tip: Arrive an hour before sunset, walk the full length, then pick a deck table for dinner.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not needed; you can simply turn up.
- Where: Murrells Inlet and Garden City, fishing village restaurants on a salt-marsh boardwalk, with a beach town next door.
Best time to visit Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- October: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- May: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Myrtle Beach itinerary visits Murrells Inlet MarshWalk on day 2, together with Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach State Park and The Market Common.
- No. 10 of the 15 sights in our Myrtle Beach things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Myrtle Beach.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Myrtle Beach.
Near Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Also in Murrells Inlet and Garden City, so you can walk between them:
- Huntington Beach State Park and Atalaya — half a day, low cost
- Brookgreen Gardens — half a day, mid-priced
If you like Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
- Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade — Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk, 1–2 hours
- SkyWheel Myrtle Beach — Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk, 30 minutes
- Broadway at the Beach — Central Myrtle Beach, Half a day
- Cherry Grove Pier and Marsh — North Myrtle Beach, 1–2 hours
Staying near Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Stay in Murrells Inlet and Garden City ($$) to walk here: fishing village restaurants on a salt-marsh boardwalk, with a beach town next door. All areas to stay in Myrtle Beach.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Murrells Inlet MarshWalk?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Huntington Beach State Park and Atalaya nearby, it fits a half-day in Murrells Inlet and Garden City.
+Is Murrells Inlet MarshWalk free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Murrells Inlet MarshWalk?
April–May and October for the most comfortable weather. Arrive an hour before sunset, walk the full length, then pick a deck table for dinner.
+Do I need to book Murrells Inlet MarshWalk in advance?
No: it is free to visit, so you can decide on the day.