Things to do in Little River
Little River is the northernmost town on the Grand Strand, a working waterfront on the Intracoastal Waterway just over the North Carolina line. Charter boats, dolphin tours and jet skis leave from its docks, and the town has a sports park, a pickleball and golf venue, and a mini golf course.
It sits next to North Myrtle Beach, so many visitors pair a morning on the water here with an afternoon on the beach.
14 places, grouped by type.
Mini golf 1
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Tribal Island Tiki Adventure Golf
Mini golf · Tiki / Tropical Volcano
Two 18-hole putt-putt courses, Tiki Bay and Volcano Valley, wind past volcanoes, caverns, lakes and waterfalls at the Harbour View Golf Complex. It's the northernmost mini-golf stop on the Strand and an easy pick if you're staying in Little River or Cherry Grove.
Breweries & wineries 1
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La Belle Amie Vineyard
Breweries & wineries · Little River vineyard
A small Little River vineyard just north of Myrtle Beach, away from the Highway 17 traffic. Call or check online for current tasting hours before you drive out.
Thrill & action 3
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Myrtle Beach Jet Ski Rental
Thrill & action · Jet ski
A family-run company at Cricket Cove Marina in Little River offering jet ski rentals, guided dolphin sightseeing tours, 2-hour ocean rides and island and waterway tours through the Intracoastal and inlets. Pontoon boats seat up to 15. Beginner rides and guides make it friendly for first-timers and families.
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Shark Wake Park
Thrill & action · Cable / wake park
Wakeboard, kneeboard or water-ski behind a cable instead of a boat, no gear or experience needed, or bounce around a floating inflatable obstacle course. It's on the lake at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex.
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Southern Shores Cruises
Thrill & action · Jet boat / cruises
Southern Shores Cruises offers a two-hour catamaran island and dolphin cruise, the one-hour Thrill Seeker jet boat ride, a 90-minute Need 4 Speed offshore boating experience, private charters, and jet ski rentals and dolphin tours for drivers 18 and older. Guests should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled time.
Family & indoor fun 1
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Pin Point Indoor Pickleball & Golf
Family & indoor fun · Sports & games
Pin Point is an indoor sports venue in Little River with nine pickleball courts and seven TrackMan golf simulators, so a rainy day does not cancel the game. A full bar and kitchen are on site, which makes it an easy stop for a group that wants to play and then stay a while.
Nature & eco 6
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Getaway Adventures Dolphin Tour
Nature & eco · Dolphin tour
Narrated sightseeing and dolphin cruises from Little River on the Intracoastal Waterway, with marine life and local history along the way. Choose a dolphin tour of about 1.5 to 2 hours, or a longer trip with a stop at Waties Island for shelling and swimming (not offered on weekends or holidays).
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North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex
Nature & eco · Park
This 160-acre park in Little River has baseball, softball and soccer fields, freshwater ponds, walking trails, two playgrounds, picnic shelters and the Cypress Nook disc golf course. It hosts youth tournaments and team events, and is a free place to stretch your legs, play a round or let the kids run.
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PonTiki Myrtle Beach
Nature & eco · Scenic cruise
PonTiki runs daily party boat cruises on the Intracoastal Waterway with music, dancing and drinks included. Public cruises last two hours, private cruises run two to eight hours, and the largest boat holds up to 47 passengers. Outside drinks are not allowed. Guests should be of drinking age.
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Sea Racer Tours
Nature & eco · Dolphin tour
Sea Racer runs dolphin-watching cruises from the Big M Casino boat dock in Little River on a 70-foot boat with a 360-degree viewing area and room for up to 128 passengers. Tours last about 1.5 to 2 hours along the Little River and Myrtle Beach coastline. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.
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Sea Thunder and Sea Screamer
Nature & eco · Dolphin tour
Fast, narrated dolphin cruises of 1.5 to 2 hours from Little River. The boats run up the Intracoastal Waterway, past barrier islands and out through the jetty into the Atlantic to look for wild bottlenose dolphins. Sea Thunder boards at 1522 Watson Ave and Sea Screamer at 4499 Mineola Ave. The company offers a dolphin sighting guarantee; check its terms.
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Vereen Memorial Gardens
Nature & eco · Nature reserve
Vereen Memorial Gardens is an Horry County park on the waterfront in Little River with about three miles of nature trails and boardwalks. It is a quiet, free spot for a walk, bird watching and views over the marsh and waterway. Beach wheelchairs can be reserved through the county.
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Fine Catch Fishing Charters
Fishing & piers · Fishing charter
Captain Chris Ossmann has guided 4-, 5- and 7-hour fishing charters out of Little River since 2015 on a 25-foot boat. Trips range from easygoing family outings to full-on fishing days for anglers of all ages. A Captain for Hire option lets him show you the ropes on your own boat.
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Little River Fishing Fleet
Fishing & piers · Fishing charter
Little River Fishing Fleet runs headboat trips from Little River Landing: an 11-hour Gulf Stream trip 35 to 50 miles offshore and a four-hour half-day trip. It also offers inshore charters, specialty and private charters, and scuba dives. The main office is at 1901 Hwy 17 S, but boats do not leave from there.
