Myrtle Beach State Parks

Myrtle Beach State Park is located at 4401 South Kings Hwy. just north of Myrtle Beach Resort. Take a picnic lunch and spend the day! Fishing pier, small store, cabins, picnic tables, hiking trails, and camping 843-238-5325 ($3. adults)

Huntington Beach State Park is one of the finest best bird-watching sites on the East Coast. It is also the site of the historic castle "Atalaya" which is listed as a National Historic Landmark. A prestigious juried arts and crafts festival attracts thousands of visitors to the park each September. The wide sandy beach offers lots of opportunities for shelling. Located 3 miles south of Murrells Inlet on US Highway 17, across from Brookgreen Garden. 843-237-4440 ($5. adults)