When it’s a laid-back coastal getaway you’re after, there’s no place quite as inviting as South Carolina’s Pawleys Island. Here, you can indulge in beautiful natural surroundings, spend time enjoying sensational seafood options, or make the most of afternoons lying on the sand and soaking up the sun. Of course, if you’re heading this way with the entire family in tow, Pawleys Island has just as much to offer in the way of fun for all ages. If a little friendly competition would go a long way on your itinerary, be sure to add the following miniature golf stops to your must-visit list while you’re in town!
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Miniature Golf Pawleys Island
Enjoy Time at Runaway Bay Miniature Golf
You won’t have to go far to hone your short-game skills when you make time to enjoy a round of miniature golf at Runaway Bay. Located within the Tupelo Bay Golf Center in nearby Murrells Inlet, Runaway Bay Miniature Golf is a place you can drop by and enjoy a round with family and friends any day of the week between 10:00 am and 9:00 pm. This inviting 36-hole course is a family-friendly destination where you can enjoy miniature golf themed around Jamaican aesthetics. Along the way, you’ll encounter caves, lighthouses, and waterfalls to conquer as well as a replica of Dunns River Falls to try your hand at. Runaway Bay Miniature Golf is a popular place for birthday celebrations thanks to the on-site party room fit for 30 guests at a time that you can rent out when you have a lot to enjoy in good company. When all of that miniature golf has left you with an appetite, this destination serves up hand-dipped ice cream options on-site too.
Spend Quality Time at Inlet Adventure Mini Golf 
Yet another fantastic miniature golf stop near Pawleys Island to check out while you’re in the area is Inlet Adventure Mini Golf. Located at 3215 U-17 in Murrells Inlet, Inlet Adventure Mini Golf welcomes golfers to come and put their skills to the test Monday through Sunday from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm. When you head this way to enjoy a round or two, you’ll find yourself at the Grand Strand’s largest 18-hole miniature golf course. The setup here includes caves, impressive waterfalls, and rolling hills to navigate around that are equal parts challenging and fun. Don’t be surprised when you inevitably end up lingering longer than you planned.
Put Your Miniature Golf Skills to Work at Gilligan’s Island Funland
Make your way to 3009 US-17 in nearby Garden City when you’re up for a whimsical afternoon of miniature golfing fun. This is where you’ll find Gilligan’s Island Funland which is open to the mini-golfing public daily between 10:00 am and 9:00 pm. When you drop by Gilligan’s Island Funland, you’ll be treated to a desert island-themed course that showcases a thrilling array of water features throughout. On-site, there are two 18-hole courses for guests to try that wind around waterfalls, large rocks, bridges, and caves alike. The landscaping here is beautiful, and the course is as thrilling as it is challenging. This is a fun-for-all stop that you won’t want to miss.
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