Sight guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Visiting Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
The aquarium's highlight is Dangerous Reef, an underwater tunnel with a moving walkway where sand tiger sharks, sawfish and sea turtles pass overhead.
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Quick answer
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is an aquarium in Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach. Allow 2 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Area
- Broadway at the Beach
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, rainy day and nature
- Best months
- April–May and October
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About Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
The aquarium's highlight is Dangerous Reef, an underwater tunnel with a moving walkway where sand tiger sharks, sawfish and sea turtles pass overhead. Other galleries include a stingray touch pool and a penguin habitat.
Tip: Go on a rainy beach day as early as possible; that is when everyone else has the same idea.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Broadway at the Beach.
Best time to visit Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach 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 Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach on day 3, together with Brookgreen Gardens and Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre.
- No. 6 of the 15 sights in our Myrtle Beach things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Myrtle Beach.
- A family favourite in Myrtle Beach with kids.
If you like Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
- Huntington Beach State Park and Atalaya — Murrells Inlet and Garden City, Half a day
- Myrtle Beach State Park — Market Common, 2–3 hours
- Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre — Grand Strand, 2–2.5 hours
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach?
Plan 2 hours.
+Is Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach?
April–May and October for the most comfortable weather. Go on a rainy beach day as early as possible; that is when everyone else has the same idea.
+Do I need to book Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach is built for family holidays: gentle beaches with lifeguards in season, oceanfront hotels with lazy rivers, mini golf on every corner and attractions from aquariums to old-fashioned amusement parks.