We love the shade, the convenience of having facilities available (most of our northern parks…read moredidn't have that), and the lovely swinging benches we could spend all day in! :) https://youtu.be/H02XJv0F5u0

Great shady park! Nothing too crazy just typical park equipment, but also not a lot of kids!read more

Beautiful views along the water. There's a lot of parking along highway 17, some paid lots, and…read morefree lots of you're eating at that restaurant. Holiday time the restaurants are decked out in colorful lights with a holiday tree set up at the end of the dock. Can book a sunset cruise boat ride or pirate ship ride. Flat, paved or deck - wheelchair and stroller accessible.

The space is much written about. It amounts to a boardwalk into the marsh and along the water's…read moreedge, along which various boat launches and restaurants are evident. The marsh is characteristically majestic. The businesses aren't much. It's always nice to get a bit of that fresh sea air, but compared to, say, the similar Shem Creek boardwalk in the Charleston suburbs, this one is nothing to write home about. Parking was a tad confusing but out on the street appeared to be free. I'm sure that eating on the water is nice, but food options are better elsewhere in my experience.

A must if you are in the area and the ticket is valid for an entire week which means if you come in…read moreand do not feel like doing the entire thing, then you can always come back on a different day. Aside from the usual blooms you can expect from a garden, Brookgreens also have some orchids and other air plants, a lot of trees, a zoo with a new wolf sanctuary, and beautiful sculptures. This was our second visit and I'm glad it was beautiful that day and we were able to take in the scenery more. The live oak alley is still my favrotire! The new conservatory was open during our visit which houses an impressive orchid wall. It is quite beautiful! The zoo area has some otters and bird sanctuary, goats, alligators, horses and many more! I love how beautiful everything is. Even when you're at the zoo, you will still find touches of the garden and a few sculptures here and there.

I've visited BrookGreen gardens in the summer which was a beautiful experience, nice escape. For…read moreyears, I've wanted to visit for night of a thousand candles and it was sold out each year. It seems after much frustration, they did something different this year and had openings so I booked over thanksgiving. I planned to leave a bit earlier but we decided to leave closer to 5 and what would normally be a 30-40 min drive was about an hour and a half. The traffic was backed up, which is no surprise but there is likely improvements that can be done here-- like checking tickets at gates rather than another option. We also had a handicap decal but no one directed where it would be, I guess we had to ask or notify sooner. Once we got through the gates, we were moving. Parking was quite a bit away which was challenging for my mom who has some hip issues. We got in, no issue and I was concerned about making it all the way through but there's plenty of time to slow down and enjoy. The had hot chocolate which was the perfect touch of a freeezing night, as well as alcoholic options. The indoor train exhibition is also a must see! Overall, I would highly recommend, it was absolutely beautiful and an experience to ring in the holidays. Get there early to enjoy and make sure to check for tickets and follow for when they go on sale!

This park is in a great location. I am joy that it was next to a library and a gave my son a lot to…read moredo. The structure is great for all ages and there was plenty of room for kids to run around.

One of our favorite parks! It's on the back of the library, so there's lots for littles to do. It's…read morea short walk in one direction to some lovely shops and eateries in Surfside center, and in the other direction it's a 10 minute walk to the beach and more restaurants. A gem! https://youtu.be/-ZtK_TmmjuY

Good value if you have the South Carolina state park pass (bring the main body of the hang tag for…read morefree admit for 4) as it is a free activity and time pass if you are in the area. It is otherwise $2 per person (for some of the more skeptical people in my party, they thought it wouldn't have been worth it if we paid). Well preserved and scenic. I have also seen family and wedding events and photoshoots here. It is the shell/frame of what is left of a wealthy NY family home. This land (also the Brookgreen Gardens across the street from Huntington beach State Park) used to be owned by the Huntington Family. Map given at the admission site. Self guided tour.

This is, quite possibly, the dumbest thing ever. It has actually become a family joke for a…read morecomplete waste of time and total idiocy. " Oh look, this used to be a bedroom...but you can't tell bc there's nothing in here...but take my word for it!" It's an old empty shell of what "used to be" something but isn't anymore. There is nothing interesting to look at. It is nothing...literally. Then, to add insult to injury, they want you to pay for it. Good grief! Once was MORE than enough. 1-star was the lowest I could go..however I would have given it a zero if I could have.

My family had an amazing time on the 2 hour kayak tour. It was so fun seeing the swamp up close. We…read morerented two tandem kayaks with our kids and it worked out great. Highly recommend.

First of all, this fantastic young man, Matt, was our guide. He was patient, knowledgeable,…read morethoughtful and kind! Black River Outdoors hopefully knows the gem they have in him. Second, 9am kayak trip was breathtaking! We saw so much wildlife and learned about many fish, mollusks, birds. Finally, great value! I would 100% recommend a kayak tour!!

Food is good, view is fabulous, folks are kind and friendly. Love it here!Breakfast was…read moreyummy..Great chef. LUPPER Hamburger was meaty. Such nice ladies prepared it.. Definitely a to do list item. Fishing was great!! Blues, Flounder, Spanish, Greenies... caught.

Great experience! Enjoyed the entertainment on pier kids enjoyed the fishing and sharks they could…read moresee off of pier and arcade

Beautiful beach located about 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach with fewer people and more of a family…read morevibe. Public access entryways are located about every half mile or so and can be found all the way down until the inlet ends. Only the main pier access has parking and a shower head and spicket to rinse the sand away. The rest are just entryways. Parking can be quite difficult at times so be patient. The public access stair rails are well taken care of and help protect the dunes. The sand from the dunes is further back and has overtaken some of the walkways so be careful when you are trying to access the beach. The further south you go from the pier, the more beach space you will have for your group or to engage in an activity like spikeball, baseball, frisbee, etc. The sand is very nice and makes for great sand castles. We've spotted dolphins and fish from time to time. There are no lifeguards but the local law enforment does patrol to ensure attendees are behaving.

Get rid of the beach service and chair/umbrella rentals. They set up so close together that those…read morethat don't rent have trouble getting access to the beach. We tried setting up at 6 am to get a spot and the jerk actually went out of line in front of us and put to sets of umbrellas with 4 chairs each up so we couldn't walk to the beach without walking at least 30 yard out of our way on either side. Best part - nobody had reservations on them; they were for rent. And we're not rented all day.