Costs span a wide range, from a free pier stroll at golden hour to a splurge dinner at 21 Main Prime Steakhouse, and the price matters less than how much planning each option asks of you.
Pick by how you want the trip to feel: a beachfront resort stay or a sunset cruise keeps logistics low, while a cozy coastal cottage gives you porch coffee and your own schedule.
1. Sunset Cruise
Sunset on the water gives a honeymoon its easiest evening: no reservation to hold, no dress code to fret over, and nothing to do except stand at the rail together.
Pick the departure that lines up with sunset on your date, because a cruise that leaves an hour early only gets you daylight and a late one misses the color.
Bring a light layer, because wind on the water cools fast once the sun drops.
I would pick this for the first or last night of the trip. It costs little in effort and leaves you something to remember.
2. Spa Treatments for Couples
Side-by-side massages are the version I recommend over booking 2 separate appointments, because you share the room and the quiet instead of waiting in a lobby for each other.
Ask for a couples room when you reserve, and say it is your honeymoon so the spa can set it up for two.
Schedule it early in the trip, ideally the day after the wedding, when the planning tension is still sitting in your shoulders. Prices vary by spa and treatment length, so check the menu before you commit.
Skip anything on the schedule right afterward. Slow is the point.
3. Stroll Through Brookgreen Gardens
Live oaks draped in Spanish moss make Brookgreen Gardens a setting where a slow walk feels like the whole plan. Follow the paths instead of a checklist, and shade can set your pace.
Wear comfortable shoes, since a garden stroll adds up in miles faster than you expect. Take a selfie under the biggest oak you find, then put the phone away for the rest of the visit.
A quiet, low-cost day between bigger splurges is what this walk gives a couple on a budget. Check the garden’s current hours and admission before you go, because both can change.
4. Romantic Oceanfront Pier Stroll
A wooden pier at golden hour does more for a honeymoon photo than most staged shoots, and the walk is free. Dress up a little, even if it is only for dinner afterward, so the pictures look like an occasion.
Pick a time when the light is low and the boards are less crowded; early evening usually works. Flat shoes beat heels here, since gaps between planks catch narrow heels.
I like pairing it with dinner nearby, so the stroll becomes part of one easy evening. Keep it short, because the view is the whole attraction.
5. Cozy Coastal Cottage Stay
2 rocking chairs on a front porch say more about a quiet honeymoon than any resort lobby can. A cottage gives you a kitchen, privacy and mornings that start on your own schedule.
Read the listing closely for porch details, bedding and distance to the beach, and ask the owner anything the photos leave out. Rentals vary a lot, so compare a few listings first and read the recent reviews.
Service is where a cottage costs you: no front desk and no daily housekeeping, so the small chores fall to the two of you.
For couples who would rather have coffee on the porch than a pool bar, I would choose this every time.
6. Beachfront Resort Stay
A private balcony above the pool, palm trees and a pier at sunset is what I would pay extra for at a beachfront resort.
When you book, request an ocean-facing room on a higher floor, and confirm the balcony is included before you pay.
You get the beach steps away and the sunset from your own chair, which makes it the easiest honeymoon to relax into. Expect to pay more than for a room without a view.
This suits couples who want to spend little energy on logistics. If budget is tight, a short stay in a view room beats a longer one without a view.
7. Beach Bonfire at Dusk
Lounge chairs set in a loose ring around a fire pit give a honeymoon its quietest night: no band, no crowd, just flames and surf.
Plan it for dusk, when the sky is still holding color and the fire starts to read against the dark.
Check local beach rules and your resort’s policy before you count on a fire, since many stretches of sand restrict them. If a private pit isn’t possible, ask whether your resort runs a shared one.
Pack a blanket and a drink for the chairs. I would keep the evening unscheduled and let it run as long as you like.
8. Illuminated Garden Night Walk
Strings of white lights hanging from mossy trees turn an ordinary paved path into the most flattering after-dark stroll a couple can take. Go once the sky is fully dark, because the glow only works against black.
Flat, comfortable shoes suit a long walk on pavement. Confirm the opening hours and any ticket needed for evening visits before you go, since night lighting is often seasonal or limited to certain dates.
Keep dinner before or after rather than in the middle. A slow lap beneath the canopy is the whole plan, and I would save it for a night with nothing else booked.
9. Wine Tasting
Rows of grapevines with a glass in hand make a winery visit the easiest daytime outing on a honeymoon. Choose a local winery that offers tastings, and call ahead to ask about reservations and the cost of a flight.
Pace yourselves: sip, share, and eat something first. Name a designated driver or book a ride, since a few tastings add up quickly.
I like a late-morning slot, when you are fresh and the afternoon is still open. If one of you prefers beer or cocktails, a single winery stop still works as a short, low-pressure outing.
10. SkyWheel Ride
Riding the SkyWheel above the Myrtle Beach coastline gives you the shoreline, the pier and the ocean in one slow loop. Go close to sunset so you ride through changing color, with the wheel lit up as the sky darkens.
Ticket prices and operating hours shift with the season, so confirm both on the SkyWheel’s website before you plan a evening around it. Waiting lines can build at dusk, so arriving a little early helps.
It is short, so treat it as a highlight within an evening rather than the whole evening. Pair it with a pier stroll or dinner nearby, and bring your camera for the top of the ride.
Dining Recommendations
Reserve dinner first and plan the rest of the night around it, since the restaurants worth a honeymoon table fill up fast.
For the big celebration dinner, my pick is 21 Main Prime Steakhouse. It hosts weddings and receptions, so the staff are used to couples marking an occasion, and the kitchen gives the classic steakhouse menu a creative twist.
In Pawleys Island, Frank’s Outback has a romantic courtyard, and Chive Blossom serves outdoor meals a little off the main path.
If the budget is tight, spend on one big dinner and keep the other nights simpler. Aspen Grille has been a local favorite for years, and the room is dressy and stylish.
Relaxation Options
Look at each menu and book the one that fits your budget.
Free relaxation is also close by.
If you want a resort that handles the downtime, Dayton House Resort is a three-star oceanfront option from USD 124.
The free hot breakfast and the short trip to Broadway at the Beach make it a practical pick for a modest budget.
Activities for Couples
Some resorts bundle romance into couples packages, and these can save you planning time. Read what each package includes and compare it against booking the pieces yourself before paying.
Myrtle Beach covers both kinds of honeymoon. If one of you wants adventure and the other wants calm, split the days: one active outing, then one slow one.
Pick two or three things you both want and leave the rest of the schedule open. Overbooking a short trip is the most common way a honeymoon turns into another to-do list.
The honeymoon is the grand finale on a bride and groom’s wedding checklist. And, as a honeymoon destination, Myrtle Beach is the perfect ending to your dream wedding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some fun things to do in Myrtle Beach with couples?
A sunset cruise, a beach bonfire at dusk and a winery tasting are 3 easy picks, and a slow walk through Brookgreen Gardens works well too.
When your tastes split, with one of you wanting adventure and the other wanting quiet, pair a busy day with a lazy one so each of you gets a turn.
Are honeymoon suites still a thing?
Yes, many resorts still offer honeymoon suites with special amenities. Some resorts also bundle romance into couples packages, so compare what each one includes against booking the pieces yourself.
