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Real Estate in Murrells Inlet, SC
The Seafood Capital of South Carolina, a half-mile boardwalk over the marsh, and Brookgreen Gardens and Huntington Beach State Park nearby.
Living in Murrells Inlet
Local to Coastal Realty works Murrells Inlet, known as the Seafood Capital of South Carolina. It sits on the southern end of the Grand Strand, south of Myrtle Beach.
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The MarshWalk
The MarshWalk is a half-mile wooden boardwalk over a natural saltwater estuary, lined with seafood restaurants, with live music and views of the marsh. From the MarshWalk you can step into a kayak tour, a pontoon rental, or a fishing charter.
Brookgreen Gardens and Huntington Beach
Brookgreen Gardens holds the largest collection of American figurative sculpture displayed outdoors anywhere in the world, in a garden setting. Huntington Beach State Park, in Murrells Inlet, is home to Atalaya, the Moorish-style winter home of the philanthropist Archer Huntington and the sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington.
History, Gardens, and Wildlife
The community is most likely named for John Morrall, an English colonist who settled here in 1731, and the post office officially named the town Murrells Inlet in 1913. Brookgreen Gardens was incorporated on July 13, 1931, by Archer Huntington and the sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington.
Huntington Beach State Park covers 2,500 acres, and more than 300 species of birds have been spotted there. The park's freshwater lake is a reliable place to see alligators.
Where to Eat and Drink
Here are places worth knowing on the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, drawn from the area's official local guides. Menus, hours, and ownership change, so check before you go.
- Bovine's (MarshWalk). Wood-fired steaks, seafood, and pizza.
- Wahoo's Fish House (MarshWalk). Southern classics, open deck, and the Tuna Shak bar.
- Drunken Jack's (MarshWalk). Pirate-themed with fresh local seafood.
- Creek Ratz (MarshWalk). Live music; known for fried shrimp.
- Dead Dog Saloon (MarshWalk). Live music almost every day.
- The Claw House (MarshWalk). Live lobster and oysters; 90-plus beers at the Inlet Beer Garden.
- Wicked Tuna (MarshWalk). Fish brought in by boats; Tuna Shak bar at Crazy Sister Marina.
- Neptune Bistro & Raw Bar (MarshWalk). Formerly Mojo's; live music stage.
For more places to eat and drink, browse the MarshWalk dining guide.
Buying or Selling in Murrells Inlet
Whether you are buying a home in Murrells Inlet or selling one, get in touch. Waterfront and marsh-front properties carry their own questions about flood zone and insurance, and I raise them early. Compare it with North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach, or read how buying in the Carolinas works.
Sources
The local facts above come from these sources, checked in October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk?
A half-mile wooden boardwalk over a saltwater estuary, lined with seafood restaurants and known for live music.
What is Atalaya?
The Moorish-style winter home of Archer Huntington and Anna Hyatt Huntington, located in Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet.
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