The Myrtle Beach Sports Center is a 100,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art indoor sports facility that features eight basketball courts and 16 volleyball courts. the Myrtle Beach Sports Center also hosts court sports, wrestling, gymnastics, table tennis, and pickle ball.
If your team is traveling to Myrtle Beach to play in a tournament at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center, then finding activities to fill your downtime is as important as the games themselves. Here are some ideas to keep your team and families busy and well-fed during your visit to the Myrtle Beach Sports Center.
Things to Do
Alligator Adventure
If your kids love lizards, turtles, and snakes; but most of all, alligators; then Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach is the place to bring ’em. Located conveniently next to the Barefoot Landing complex of places to eat, shop, and be entertained, this amazing park also has exotic birds and tigers. It’s a complete zoo experience with impressive extra features.
Watch the alligator live feedings as these scary creatures leap out of the water to grab their prey. Be sure to catch Uton’s daily chicken dinner. He’s a 20-foot long crocodile who adds meaning to the word “massive.” Where else will your kids get to see albino alligators? Most never make it to adulthood because the color of their skin makes them such easy targets in the wild. For the extra squirmy, there’s always the snake handling. The black tufted marmosets from central Brazilian forests are worth the price of admission all by themselves. 4604 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Myrtle Beach State Park
You can’t visit Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Sports Center without stopping by Myrtle Beach State Park. Relax under the sun and enjoy some oceanfront views as you work on your tan and lounge around on the beach.
What makes this portion of the beach a gem is that it’s a bit less congested, so you and your team can spread out a bit more and have some room to run around. A nature trail resides in the park as well and is a great way to venture through the natural setting. 4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
Broadway at the Beach
Broadway at the Beach is the most popular tourist destination in the entire Myrtle Beach area. Here you will find over 70 stores, 30 restaurants and snack shops, 20 family-oriented attractions, and more, all surrounding Lake Broadway. This is a must-see stop for your team during your visit to the Myrtle Beach Sports Center. 1325 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
There are aquariums and then there’s the Believe-It-Or-Not-style of Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
Did you ever think you could sleep with the sharks? Yes, that’s right. You and your kids are invited to a sleepover with these ancient creatures in the Dangerous Reef. The night includes a dive show and scavenger hunt under the sharks’ ever-watchful eyes. Bring sleeping bags and pillows!
Live shows include octopus, shark, sea dragon, jellyfish, and lobster feeding. Set to music on the weekends are mermaids frolicking among stingrays and sharks. Dive with the sharks, coming face-to-face with sawfish, squirrelfish, and a green sea turtle. Get up close and personal with the spotted eagle and cownose stingrays! Behind-the-scenes tours include education on animal care and food preparation. 1110 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Family Kingdom Amusement Park
Your kids may not remember the old-time warmth of an amusement park by the sea, but you sure do. Myrtle Beach has one of the best of them in Family Kingdom Amusement Park with over 38 exciting rides.
The new Twist ‘n Shout steel roller coaster joins with the Jump Around Dune Buggies and Magic Bikes ride. They’ve still got the old favorites, like the Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster. You and your family can splash down on the Log Flume or free fall 110 feet in the Slingshot Drop Zone. Go completely old school on the bumper cars, or race around the go-kart tracks. Ride the electric antique cars. The Pistolero Round-Up made its international debut at Family Kingdom.
Best of all, there’s never an admission price for Family Kingdom. You and your kids can roam around enjoying all the exciting sights and sounds of the 13-acre amusement park without any charge! Right across the street is the Splashes Oceanfront Water Park. 300 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Broadway Grand Prix
Located directly across from Broadway at the Beach, the Broadway Grand Prix is the “Ultimate Family Attraction” in Myrtle Beach.
Race your family members on seven go-kart tracks. Channel your inner Tiger Woods on two 18-hole mini golf courses with the all new “prize spinners.” Challenge your kids to get the highest score in the 20,000 square foot Grand Prix arcade which has over 90 games. Send your little monkeys scaling up the rock climbing wall. Touch the sky with the Sky Coaster. Bump each other silly in the bumper cars. Get the All You Can Ride Wristband for unlimited mini golf, sky flights, and a free 32-ounce souvenir mug. 1820 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Places to Eat
Johnny D’s Waffles and Bakery
Easily the best breakfast spot in Myrtle Beach, Johnny D’s Waffles and Bakery is the absolute favorite for year-round residents and tourists alike.
Stop in before a game at the Myrtle Beach Sports Complex for breakfast, lunch, and freshly baked goods. Enjoy selections from an expansive chef-driven menu of new Southern takes on old classic meals, chock full of local, fresh ingredients. You’ll never run out of fresh options for a great family meal. 3301 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Loco Gecko Beach Shak
Want a casual dining experience with amazing burgers, chicken wings, and pizza? They have the healthy stuff too, like wraps and salads. Enjoy the outdoor deck with views of the ocean.
With two locations near the Myrtle Beach Sports Center, Loco Gecko Beach Shak is the place to take your family when you’re in Myrtle Beach. It’s everybody’s idea of the ultimate beach restaurant! 805 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Mama Mia Pizzeria
Jody and Gene met while they were working at a pizza parlor in Myrtle Beach and with over 44 years of combined experience between them they decided to open Mama Mia Pizzeria when they realized no one else was serving pizza with ice cream!
Once they brought pizza slices around to local bartenders and hotel desk clerks their business boomed. And for good reason: nobody else makes pizza, pasta, and subs; all served with ice cream; the way they do! Your team is sure to enjoy their wonderful kids menu. 1155 Robert M Grissom Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Nacho Hippo Cantina Maximo
If you want your family to dine at the “hippest place on the Grand Strand,” then head on over to the Nacho Hippo Cantina Maximo. It’s located at both the north and south end of The Strand so you’re never far away from some great eating near the Myrtle Beach Sports Center.
This family-friendly cantina serves up delicious drinks with super-fresh tacos, burritos, and nachos. Enjoy the fiesta happening every night at the Hippo! 1160 Farrow Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Your team will no doubt have a blast in Myrtle Beach, thanks to these and other activities that offer fun experiences a good time for all. No matter what you end up doing, as long as you’re doing it together, you’ll all come away a stronger team and have great memories of your trip to the Myrtle Beach Sports Center.