Things to do/Grand Strand/Checked Sunday, Nov. 1
Things to do on the Grand Strand today
Every beach, park, museum and attraction in our local guides, rated for today's weather and checked against official closings.
As of 1:20 pm Sunday, Nov. 1, 50 of 65 places in our Grand Strand guides look good today, 8 call for caution and 6 are not a good idea; 1 is closed or out of season. Ratings come from National Weather Service, NOAA and USGS data that we check every 3 hours. Best bets: Bald Head Island, Oak Island, and Holden Beach.
50look good today
8call for caution
1closed or out of season
2events this weekend
3indoor attractions open today
Best bets today
Every place, with today's conditions
Brunswick County
Towns & shopping · SouthportSouthport Historic District and Waterfrontthings to do in downtown Southport NCGood day today Good day to goBeach Romance Reads ›
On the water · SouthportSouthport-Fort Fisher FerrySouthport to Fort Fisher ferry schedule and wait time?Good day today Good day to goFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Holden BeachHolden Beach PierIs Holden Beach Pier open and what is the fishing like?Pier reported closed: check firstFishing seasons & spots ›
On the waterIntracoastal Waterway and Brunswick Paddle TrailBest kayak launches along the Brunswick Islands ICW?Good day today Good day to goFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Oak IslandOak Island PierIs Oak Island Pier open and what is the fishing like?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Oak IslandOcean Crest PierIs Ocean Crest Pier open and what is the fishing like?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Ocean Isle BeachOcean Isle Beach PierIs Ocean Isle Beach Pier open and what is the fishing like?Good day today Good day to goFishing seasons & spots ›
Georgetown County
Towns & shopping · Pawleys IslandHistoric Pawleys IslandPawleys Island SC things to doGood day today Good day to goBeach Romance Reads ›
Towns & shopping · Murrells InletMurrells Inlet MarshWalkMurrells Inlet MarshWalk restaurants live musicGood day today Good day to goFishing seasons & spots ›
Towns & shopping · GeorgetownGeorgetown Historic Districtthings to do in downtown Georgetown SCGood day today Good day to goBeach Romance Reads ›
Towns & shopping · GeorgetownGeorgetown HarborwalkWhere is the Georgetown SC Harborwalk and what is nearby?Good day today Good day to goBeach Romance Reads ›
On the water · GeorgetownWinyah BayWinyah Bay fishing and boating conditions?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
Parks & nature · AndrewsBlack River Paddle TrailBlack River SC kayak put-in and take-out points?Good day today Good day to goFishing seasons & spots ›
On the waterGeorgetown ReefWhere is Georgetown Reef and how deep is it?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the waterParadise ReefWhere is Paradise Reef and how deep is it?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
Horry County
Parks & nature · Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach State ParkIs Myrtle Beach State Park open and can I camp or fish from the pier?Use caution today Go, but check conditions firstFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Myrtle Beach2nd Avenue PierCan you fish at 2nd Avenue Pier in Myrtle Beach?Use caution today Go, but check conditions firstFishing seasons & spots ›
Towns & shopping · Myrtle BeachBroadway at the BeachWhat is there to do at Broadway at the Beach?Good day today Good day to goBeach Romance Reads ›
On the water · Surfside BeachSurfside Beach Fishing PierHow much does it cost to fish at Surfside Beach Pier?Good day today Good day to goFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Myrtle BeachApache PierHow long is Apache Pier and what can you catch?Use caution today Go, but check conditions firstFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · North Myrtle BeachCherry Grove PierIs Cherry Grove Pier open and how much is fishing?Use caution today Go, but check conditions firstFishing seasons & spots ›
Towns & shopping · Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach Boardwalk and PromenadeWhat is on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk?Good day today Good day to goBeach Romance Reads ›
On the water · Myrtle BeachSpringmaid PierWhat are the tide and fishing conditions at Springmaid Pier?Use caution today Go, but check conditions firstFishing seasons & spots ›
Towns & shopping · North Myrtle BeachBarefoot LandingWhat is at Barefoot Landing?Good day today Good day to goBeach Romance Reads ›
On the waterKingfisher PierIs Kingfisher Pier in Garden City open today?Good day today Good day to goFishing seasons & spots ›
Towns & shopping · Myrtle BeachThe Market CommonWhat is there to do at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach?Good day today Good day to goBeach Romance Reads ›
Table: all places
| Place | Type | Town | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Head Island | Beaches | Brunswick County | Good day |
| Oak Island | Beaches | Oak Island | Good day |
| Holden Beach | Beaches | Holden Beach | Good day |
| Ocean Isle Beach | Beaches | Ocean Isle Beach | Good day |
| Southport Historic District and Waterfront | Towns & shopping | Southport | Good day |
| Sunset Beach | Beaches | Sunset Beach | Good day |
| Bird Island Reserve | Parks & nature | Sunset Beach | Good day |
| Caswell Beach | Beaches | Brunswick County | Good day |
| Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum of History | Museums & indoor | Brunswick County | Good day |
| Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry | On the water | Southport | Good day |
| Kindred Spirit Mailbox | Parks & nature | Sunset Beach | Good day |
| Holden Beach Pier | On the water | Holden Beach | Pier reported closed: check first |
| Intracoastal Waterway and Brunswick Paddle Trail | On the water | Brunswick County | Good day |
| North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport | Museums & indoor | Southport | Good day |
| Oak Island Pier | On the water | Oak Island | Not today |
| Ocean Crest Pier | On the water | Oak Island | Not today |
| Ocean Isle Beach Pier | On the water | Ocean Isle Beach | Good day |
| Sunset Beach Pier | On the water | Sunset Beach | Good day |
| Odell Williamson Auditorium | Museums & indoor | Bolivia | Good day |
| Sea Turtle Watch | Parks & nature | Oak Island | Use caution |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Museums & indoor | Murrells Inlet | Good day |
| Historic Pawleys Island | Towns & shopping | Pawleys Island | Good day |
| Murrells Inlet MarshWalk | Towns & shopping | Murrells Inlet | Good day |
| Georgetown Historic District | Towns & shopping | Georgetown | Good day |
| Atalaya | Museums & indoor | Murrells Inlet | Good day |
| Caledonia Golf & Fish Club | Golf & sports | Pawleys Island | Good day |
| True Blue Golf Club | Golf & sports | Pawleys Island | Good day |
| Georgetown Harborwalk | Towns & shopping | Georgetown | Good day |
| Hobcaw Barony | Museums & indoor | Georgetown | Good day |
| Winyah Bay | On the water | Georgetown | Not today |
| Black River Paddle Trail | Parks & nature | Andrews | Good day |
| Georgetown Reef | On the water | Georgetown County | Not today |
| Paradise Reef | On the water | Georgetown County | Not today |
| Pawleys Island Reef | On the water | Georgetown County | Not today |
| Rice Museum | Museums & indoor | Georgetown | Good day |
| Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge | Parks & nature | Georgetown | Good day |
| Litchfield Beach | Beaches | Georgetown County | Good day |
| Waccamaw Neck Bikeway | Parks & nature | Georgetown County | Good day |
| Myrtle Beach | Beaches | Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| North Myrtle Beach | Beaches | North Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Myrtle Beach State Park | Parks & nature | Myrtle Beach | Use caution |
| 2nd Avenue Pier | On the water | Myrtle Beach | Use caution |
| Broadway at the Beach | Towns & shopping | Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach | Museums & indoor | Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Surfside Beach Fishing Pier | On the water | Surfside Beach | Good day |
| Apache Pier | On the water | Myrtle Beach | Use caution |
| Cherry Grove Pier | On the water | North Myrtle Beach | Use caution |
| Garden City Beach | Beaches | Horry County | Good day |
| Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade | Towns & shopping | Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| SkyWheel Myrtle Beach | Towns & shopping | Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Springmaid Pier | On the water | Myrtle Beach | Use caution |
| The Carolina Opry | Museums & indoor | Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Pelicans Ballpark) | Museums & indoor | Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Myrtle Waves Water Park | Towns & shopping | Myrtle Beach | Use caution |
| Alligator Adventure | Museums & indoor | North Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Barefoot Landing | Towns & shopping | North Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Kingfisher Pier | On the water | Horry County | Good day |
| The Market Common | Towns & shopping | Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| WonderWorks Myrtle Beach | Museums & indoor | Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Atlantic Beach | Beaches | Horry County | Good day |
| Cherry Grove Park and Boat Ramp | On the water | North Myrtle Beach | Use caution |
| House of Blues Myrtle Beach | Museums & indoor | North Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Legends in Concert | Museums & indoor | Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (Myrtle Beach) | Museums & indoor | Myrtle Beach | Good day |
| Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve Canoe Trail | Parks & nature | Horry County | Good day |
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Questions about things to do on the Grand Strand
What is good to do today on the Grand Strand?
Places that look good today by our reading of official forecasts: Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Southport Historic District and Waterfront, Sunset Beach, Brookgreen Gardens, and Historic Pawleys Island. Each guide explains why and shows the next days.
What is closed or out of season right now?
Holden Beach Pier: Pier reported closed: check first.
How are the green, yellow and red ratings decided?
They are our own calculation, without AI, from National Weather Service forecasts and alerts, NOAA tides and surf forecasts and USGS river gauges. Wind, storms, rip currents and alerts can turn a place yellow or red. A place that is closed or out of season is never shown as good to go. Ratings update every 3 hours and we hide them if the data is more than 12 hours old.
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