Your North Myrtle Beach 7 Day Itinerary, Planned
A full week here is plenty of time. This 7 day itinerary for North Myrtle Beach spreads beach mornings, a trip to Barefoot Landing, a round of golf, and downtime across the week. An oceanfront condo makes it feel like home.
What Does a Full Week Look Like?
A week at Ocean Drive lets you slow down: beach mornings, a show, a golf day, a couple of outings, and time to actually relax in the condo. The plan below paces things so you are not driving somewhere every day. It is built around the building at 603 South Ocean Boulevard, with the beach and pools as your default whenever a day is open.
Days 1 and 2: Settle In and Beach
Arrive after the 3 PM check-in, stock the kitchen from Publix or Walmart, and let the first two days be simple: beach out front, the outdoor pool and lazy river, and easy dinners on Main Street or in the condo. This is the part of a week that a shorter trip never allows, so resist the urge to schedule it. Watch a sunrise from the balcony if you are an early riser.
Day 3: Barefoot Landing and a Show
Give a full day to Barefoot Landing, ten minutes south. Browse the boardwalk shops, take the kids to Alligator Adventure, and have a waterfront lunch at Flying Fish or Tidewater Grill. In the evening, book a show at the Alabama Theatre or a concert at the House of Blues, and time dinner for sunset over the lake. On a summer Monday, stay for the SummerFest fireworks.
Day 4: A Golf or Cherry Grove Day
Split the group by interest. Golfers can play one of the Barefoot courses or Tidewater, while everyone else heads north to Cherry Grove Pier for crabbing and a quieter beach, or paddles the salt marsh behind it. Regroup for a casual dinner at Duffy Street Seafood Shack or oysters at Buoys on the Boulevard. A mini golf round at Hawaiian Rumble makes a fun nightcap.
Days 5 and 6: Day Trips and Dining
Now branch out. One day, drive north to Calabash, just over the North Carolina line, for its famous fried seafood, with a stop at the Tanger Outlets on the way back. The next, keep it local with a long beach day and a nicer dinner at Greg Norman’s Australian Grille or SeaBlue Restaurant and Wine Bar. Cooking a seafood dinner in the condo one night is a good change of pace too.
Day 7: A Slow Last Morning
End the week gently. Take a final beach walk, pack at an easy pace, and aim for the 10 AM checkout. A week is enough to feel unhurried without running out of things to do. The things to do guide, the barefoot landing guide, and the golf guide fill in the details, and the blue haven oceanfront condo page shows your home for the week.
7-Day Itinerary: Common Questions
Is a week too long for North Myrtle Beach?
Not at all. A week lets you mix beach days, a Barefoot Landing evening, a golf day, and a day trip to Calabash without feeling rushed.
What is a good seven-day plan?
Settle in and beach for two days, give day three to Barefoot Landing and a show, golf or Cherry Grove on day four, then day trips and dining before a slow finish.
What can we do on a rainy day in the week?
Use the covered indoor pool, shop and see a show at Barefoot Landing, or drive to Calabash for a long seafood lunch out of the weather.
What day trips are worth it?
Calabash for fried seafood is the classic, paired with the Tanger Outlets. Paddling the Cherry Grove salt marsh is another easy half-day.
Should we cook in or eat out?
A week is long enough to do both. The full kitchen makes breakfasts and one seafood dinner easy, with nights out at Barefoot Landing and on Main Street.
Is a week good for families?
Yes. The pacing suits kids, with the beach and pools as a daily default and outings like mini golf and Alligator Adventure spread across the week.