Best places for family photos in Myrtle Beach
Planning family photos in Myrtle Beach? These are the spots worth shortlisting, chosen for the light, the backdrop, and how easily a session comes together.
12 places to shoot family photos & videos in Myrtle Beach
Brookgreen Gardens
The oak allees and formal gardens give kids a long paved stretch to run that never crosses a road or a parking lot. Visit on a weekday and the sculpture gardens sit close to empty, leaving the whole path to the group.
For family photos: room for the whole group to spread out.
Huntington Beach State Park
Dunes, marsh boardwalk, and open beach give a family three different places to spread out, one kid chasing crabs while another sticks close to the sand. The park thins out fast once summer weekends pass, so the Atalaya Castle grounds rarely have anyone else wandering through.
For family photos: an easygoing setting that keeps kids engaged.
Myrtle Beach State Park
Forest trails open straight onto an uncrowded beach, so kids can run loose under the oaks while parents set up gear closer to the pier. Early on a weekday, the sand stays thin on people, which matters more here than any single backdrop.
For family photos: a backdrop that still feels like home year after year.
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade
The 1.2-mile boardwalk gives a family room to fan out along the rail with the SkyWheel and the neon signs doing the backdrop work. It fills fast after dark, so getting there before the evening rush keeps most of the frame free of strangers.
For family photos: space to run without wandering out of frame.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
The half-mile boardwalk runs wide enough for kids to range ahead toward the fishing boats while the rest of the group catches up at its own pace. Sunset draws a crowd here, so an earlier golden hour leaves long stretches of rail with no one else in the shot.
For family photos: somewhere the grandparents can reach and sit comfortably.
The Market Common
Flat sidewalks and open plazas give younger kids room to wander a few steps without losing sight of the group, fountains included. Check the market schedule first, since a vendor day can fill the same plazas with shoppers who would otherwise end up in the background.
For family photos: a spot that holds a large group without a crowd behind them.
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Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens
Dirt trails and marsh boardwalks wind wide enough that kids can range ahead and circle back without anyone losing them. Foot traffic here peaks on weekends, so a morning visit under the oak canopy usually means the preserve to yourselves.
For family photos: enough going on to keep toddlers cheerful between frames.
Second Avenue Pier
The pier decking runs flat and wide enough for kids to move freely between the rail and the open water view. Mornings keep both the pier and the sand beneath it quiet, so a family rarely waits for strangers to clear a shot.
For family photos: open ground for the classic everyone-together shot.
Warbird Park
Open lawns around the vintage aircraft give kids room to run that a landmark backdrop usually will not allow. It sits just off the busier Market Common streets, so the park itself stays roomy enough for a big family group to spread out.
For family photos: corners for the smaller, quieter groupings.
Springmaid Pier
The quieter south end of the beach gives a family plenty of open sand to spread towels and gear without crowding a neighbor. Tide and timing matter more than the day of the week, but an early start still means kids can run ahead with little chance of a stranger in frame.
For family photos: a setting that suits repeat visits as the family grows.
Grand Park at The Market Common
Flat paved trails and open lawn beside the lake give kids room to run ahead while the rest of the family keeps a slower pace. It is roomy enough for a large group, though checking the market schedule first avoids the days the park fills with outside foot traffic.
For family photos: forgiving light for a group with mixed heights.
Coastal Carolina University
Open quads and shaded walkways give younger kids room to move between the brick halls without a single tight frame boxing them in. Once classes clear out for the weekend, the campus sits close to empty, leaving the greens mostly to one family.
For family photos: a backdrop that reads as your city, not anywhere.
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It depends on the spot. Public streets and sidewalks usually don't, while many parks, gardens, and landmarks require a permit for professional sessions. Each location above notes what we found on permits — confirm the current rules and any fee with the venue or city before you book.
Golden hour — the hour after sunrise or before sunset — flatters almost every location, and each spot above lists the light that works best there. Early morning also means thinner crowds at the popular ones.
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