Murrells Inlet Live Cam

Welcome to the "Village of Murrells Inlet". Tucked away just 10 miles south of Myrtle Beach on South Carolina's Grand Strand, Murrells Inlet is a fisherman and nature lover's paradise.

Fishermen hook the freshest grouper, flounder, and tarpon and harvest the most flavorful clams, oysters, and crabs to be served in the more than 30 village restaurants dotting the creek side among live oak trees and Summer retreat cottages. The "Seafood Capital of South Carolina" earns its name from that tasty seafood usually washed down by Southern sweet iced tea. Below you'll find some of the tastiest recipies from our featured Restaurants.

Marinas dot the marsh offering the experience of offshore fishing. A warm day, the right bait, and patience are all that's needed to dish up dinner. Fishing tips and information are provided below from our local experts.

In less than four years, this non-profit community revitalization group has won national and state awards, created an atmosphere for more than 150 million dollars in commercial investments, built boardwalks over the marsh, and set aside public green space, parks, and a bikeway... all done by mothers, managers, renegades, and retirees!

In this small fishing village of Murrells Inlet, residents and businesses have determined that preservation of the water quality of the creek is the number one priority in order to maintain the lifestyle of fishing, shellfish harvesting, and enjoying water-based recreation. In 1997, several civic groups joined together in strategic planning, identifying the top five:

Preservation of the creek and the fishing village image; Landscaping, litter control, pedestrian-friendly paths and green spaces; Boardwalking of a public access area adjacent to the creek; Community-wide welcome and directional signs and Maintenance dredging of the inlet.

Each winter, Murrells Inlet 2007 holds a "Chowder Talk" where inlet clam chowder is served, an environmental discussion is held, and volunteers are encouraged to be good stewards of the creek (check out Marsh Ecology for tips on keeping our waterways clean).

Other volunteers beautify the area's entrances, parks, and the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk by replenishing the old live oak trees, planting flowers, and disposing litter. Still others are involved in overseeing design of new buildings, and constructing bike lanes to make the inlet more pedestrian and bike friendly.

The "Village" is also alive with activities such as the 4th of July Boat Parade - a flotilla of themed boats of all sizes! The Inlet is truly a neighborhood where water & wonder meet.

Vacation Information Headquarters

Great vacations begin with a visit to the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, a trusted center for business and tourism information for more than 60 years. At each of three chamber offices, you'll find maps, coupons, event calendars, and promotional brochures from hundreds of chamber members dedicated to serving your needs during your stay in the Myrtle Beach area.

Each year, more than 200,000 visitors are served by the chamber's three offices, which are strategically located throughout the Grand Strand. The new Official Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand Welcome Center is on U.S. 501 in Aynor, just west of the intersection of U.S. 501 and S.C. 22. The 7,000-square-foot full-service facility is situated on a 6.5-acre site, providing easy access for automobiles, recreational vehicles, and motorcoaches. It is open seven days a week (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day).

Visitors to the Myrtle Beach area place a high premium on convenience, and rightfully so. Vacation time is valuable. It's meant to be spent doing things one enjoys, whether it's lounging on the beach, sightseeing, shopping, or playing 18 holes of golf. Mindful of this, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is always on the lookout for ways to serve visitors in the most efficient way possible. On top of providing literature, maps, and coupons, booking accommodations, and answering questions, the chamber works diligently to ensure that visitors get the help they need quickly so they can get on with their vacations (let the fun begin!).

This objective was at the forefront in planning the chamber's new Official Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand Welcome Center, which opened in January of 2003 in western Horry County. Visitors approaching the Grand Strand on U.S. 501 will encounter a full-service visitor center well before they reach their vacation destination. The center is located west of the intersection of U.S. 501 and S.C. 22 (Veterans Highway), on a stretch that has been designated a corridor for future Interstate 73.

The facility is more than 6,000 square feet in size and includes a lobby of approximately 2,000 square feet and a workroom that can double as a communications center in the event of an area emergency. Visitors to the center are able to obtain information about every community on the Grand Strand, including maps and directions. A spacious 6.5-acre tract allows motorists to move into and out of the facility's parking lot with ease, and ample parking is available for recreational vehicles and motorcoaches.

Architectural and engineering design services for the new center were provided by Pegram Associates, Inc., designer for The Carolina Opry, Dixie Stampede, Alabama Theatre, and Broadway at the Beach, as well as numerous other projects in North and South Carolina. Land planning, site work design, and landscape architecture were provided by DDC Engineers, Inc., and its subsidiary, The LandArt Company. DDC performed the site engineering work for the chamber's Oak Street office and recently was honored for its role in maintaining the environmental integrity of the land developed at Barefoot Resort.

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has a total of three visitor centers. The new Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand Welcome Center replaces the one on U.S. 501 at Horry-Georgetown Technical College.