Activities, Amenities, and Attractions – Spring 2021

*Updated April 2021

There’s a lot going on at Grand Palms Resort and we don’t want you to miss a thing! Y’all, we're just getting warmed up around here, which is your cue to mark your calendars for all these fun and exciting events!

Enjoy these Fun Activities while Staying Safe

For each of these activities, we are following social distancing guidelines and CDC recommendations. Necessary precautions are being taken to provide you with a clean and fun experience! Occupancy limits are in place due to government restrictions.

What Activities are offered this Spring?

See our Welcome Magazine for a full calendar by clicking here.

MONDAY-FRIDAY

11:00am-1:00pm @ Activity Center

Each of these activities will be provided the whole time. Come to the Activity Center and choose which you’d like to enjoy!

Hand Scrub

Make all-natural, chemical-free hand scrubs. Choose from several different scents and ingredients. Decorate your jar using beautiful ribbon and tulle. $10 per jar

Kid's Craft

Assorted wood shapes including holiday themed pieces to paint. $3 each or 2 for $5

Decorative Glass Painting

Decorate wine glasses or chose from an array of glass shapes such as cruet bottles, vases and others. Go simple and easy or artsy and complex. $7 each

Totally Turtles

Bring your youngsters to make a turtle mosaic and learn about sea turtles! $5 mosaic or 2 for $8, plus a $2 donation appreciated (helps local sea turtle rescue).

Tie-Dye T-Shirts

Make your own creative Tie-Dye T-Shirt! Children's Shirts are $10, Adult $15.

EVERYDAY

5:00-9:00pm @ Indoor Pool Patio

S'mores at the Patio

Come warm up all month long at our new fire table and enjoy making s’mores with kits available for $4 at the Indoor Pool Front Desk. Happening all week long.

Amenities at Your Home-Away-from-Home

Below is a list of the updated changes we are using in our amenities to ensure you have the beach vacation you need while helping all involved stay safe.

MONDAY-FRIDAY

8:00-10:30 am @ Activity Center

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet! Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, grits and gravy, along with waffles and much more will be a served buffet for safety.

Welcome Magazine

Our Welcome Magazine will help you on your way to a wonderful vacation with information regarding the Resort and surrounding areas. The Welcome Magazine is fully available online so that you can plan ahead even before stepping foot in the new Front Desk.

Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, and Lazy River Area

The Outdoor Pool includes these amenities:

• Children's shallow Wade Pool

• Hot Tub

• VIP Services

The Lazy River includes these amenities:

• Wet Deck/Water Playground with Water Toys

• Zero-Entry Kiddie Pool

• Hot Tub

The Indoor Pool | Day Spa | Fitness Center

Weight Room / Fitness Center

Happy to equip you with a full range of universal and free weights plus the latest True and Life Fitness cardiovascular machines found in our Fitness Center. The Center is open everyday, 7 am-10 pm. The current capacity limit is 5 guests at a time.

Currently we are not offering fitness and water aerobics classes. These will be returning as soon as possible, filling our aerobics room and indoor pool will effort and smiles once more!

Mother Earth Day Spa

Need a little rest and relaxation? Mother Earth Day Spa has you covered with some luxurious, treat-your-self massages. Most treatments are available. With limited availability (yup, these time slots are extremely loved), call the Indoor Pool Office to reserve your massage ahead of time at 843-913-5060. More info can be found on their website here.

Indoor Pool | Day Spa | Fitness Center Front Office

Reserve a State Park Pass

You can check out a day state park pass at the Front Office or the Indoor Pool Office, but act fast! These are very popular and run out quickly. Distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Limited to 1 per reservation. These day passes must be returned to the proper office by 9pm to avoid any late fees.

Check out Beach Chairs and Board Games

Swing by the office to snag our lounging beach chair for your day in the sun. Or, just got home from the beach? Grab your favorite game to share with the family! Call the Indoor Pool Front Desk at 843-913-5060 or ext. 1400.

Shuttle Service

Our shuttles run guests to and from Surfside Beach daily providing easy transportation without the hassle of parking. To aid in safe social distancing, we must limit the number of people on the shuttle at a time and ask that you sit a chair apart from other guests/parties. Please contact the Indoor Pool Front Desk for more details, ext. 1400.

Activity Center and Arcade

The Arcade is now open with frequent cleanings and we welcome you and your family to enjoy the games. The Arcade is open every day, 8am – 10pm. *Children under 16 years old need to be accompanied by a parent.

Other Included Amenities

You will find more information regarding other amenities (printing, ice, trash and recycling, room amenities, etc.) in the "Resort Amenities" section of this article. Also, please call the Front Desk at 888-913-4477 or the Indoor Pool at 843-913-5060 if you have any questions. We are happy to help!

photo: instagram.com - Brookgreen Gardens

Local Attractions that will have you "Ooo"-ing and "Aaa"-ing

Be sure to call our Front Desk at 888-913-4477 before visiting the many local attractions of the area. We'd love to help you reserve tickets and times that best suit you.

Brookgreen Gardens

Set in the beautiful flora and fauna of South Carolina, visit the most significant collection of figurative sculptures in an outdoor setting by American artists in the world. See their website for special events they are hosting.

Ripley's Aquarium

Located at Broadway at the Beach, an entertainment and dining complex that features restaurants, rides, shops, and the 85,000 square-foot Ripley's Aquarium. Watch out for those shark teeth!

WonderWorks

Family fun awaits with more than 100 interactive exhibits! At WonderWorks, the unexplainable comes to life and the unusual is the norm in features such as a glow-in-the-dark ropes course, fast-paced Laser-Tag, and 6D Extreme Motion Ride XD Theater. See more details here.

Golfing and Putt-Putt

Receive a discount as a Grand Palms Resort guest at many beautiful golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area such as Indigo Creek Golf Club and Prestwick Country Club. To see the courses, visit the "Golf" section in our Welcome Magazine. Don't forget the fun of putt-putt! Runaway Bay Mini Golf, Jurassic Golf, and Shipwreck Adventure Golf are sure to give you a blast of a time. Purchase your tickets at the Front Desk for a Grand Palms Resort discount.

The Carolina Opry Theater

The Carolina Opry is ready to dazzle and amaze you with incredible voices, dances, and costumes in their shows. Limited seating is available so be sure to grab your seat! View more information at the Carolina Opry Theater website.

Legends in Concert

These live tribute shows are known for elaborate theatrical sets, magnificent costumes, and full array of incredible special effects. See these legendary performers who look and sound like iconic musicians while they dazzle you with the classics. For more info, see their website.

Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show

Ready to entertain, Pirate's Voyage will have you and your family cheering for the scalawags and mesmerized by the mermaids. For details on this show, visit here.

Duplin Winery

Enjoy wine tastings and sample at least ten preselected Duplin wines while they walk you through the flavors and history of each wine. Their $10.00 deluxe wine tasting includes a gourmet cheese dip, homemade gourmet crackers, and a glass of wine after the tasting has been completed. For more details, visit here.

Plenty of Smiles Coming Your Way

We are so excited for you to enjoy your stay at Grand Palms Resort and want to be sure your vacation is exactly as you wished. Whether it's a blast with the kids or some relaxing time away, we hope your vacation is memory-filled. If there is anything we can do to help you with your stay, please call one of our friendly staff at 888-913-4477. See you soon!