Myrtle Beach, S.C., is full of fun, relaxing water activities such as sunbathing, swimming and para-sailing. A wide range of other health and fitness events and activities abound in the area. Whether it's kayaking through marshes or satisfying your appetite with fresh blue crabs, Myrtle Beach has all the attractions many fit and active individuals crave in a vacation destination.
Water Sports
Plenty of options are available when it comes to water sports in Myrtle Beach. Aside from sunbathing and relaxing on the sand, you can also enjoy scuba diving, surfing, ocean and bay kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and parasailing. Explore the waters by ocean kayaking or view wildlife in the back bays of North Myrtle Beach. You can also paddle through the historic marshes at Murrells Inlet. Bring your boards and surf on the 29th Avenue Beach for its south swells. The best time for surfing is during late summer and early fall.
Fishing
Fishing is a popular recreation in Myrtle Beach. The area has both saltwater and inland freshwater fishing opportunities, allowing anglers to fish for a variety of species. Numerous channels and creeks are frequented by local saltwater anglers with the use of pyramid-shaped sinker lures. Bait and tackle shops in the area rent fishing rods, reels and any other equipments you may need. Guided deep-sea fishing trips are also offered. If you prefer freshwater, cast your line in inland fishing grounds such as the Intracoastal Waterway and the Waccamaw River.
Fitness Events
Sign up for the Myrtle Beach Marathon and attend the weekend race expo event at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Choose from a 5K, family fun run, half marathon or marathon. This event is held each February and benefits the South Carolina Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Horry County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The course features scenic views of the beach.
Food
Go to Murrells Inlet, a historic fishing village known for its fresh seafood, local fishing, seafood markets and seafood restaurants. Come early and make reservations, as restaurants tend to fill up fast, especially during summer. Try fresh and healthy dishes such as Calabash-style fish and oyster roasts, fresh clams, shrimp, crabs and scallops. Instead of choosing a dish or two, you can also stop by one of the many seafood buffets in the area.
Festival
Attend the Annual Little River Blue Crab Festival along the historic waterfront of Little River, 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach. Try some of the freshest blue crabs caught right from the area and peruse the event's many booths featuring local food items, arts and crafts, games and live entertainment.
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