When you think about a North Myrtle Beach getaway, wine tasting may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But just a short drive from the beach, you’ll find vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms offering everything from locally grown muscadine wines to traditional varietals and fruit wines.
So, when you’re ready for a break from the beach, grab some friends and raise a glass to exploring something a little different!
La Belle Amie Vineyard – Little River
La Belle Amie Vineyard
Distance from Ocean Sands: Approximately 7 miles
For a true vineyard experience, it’s hard to beat La Belle Amie. Located on 40 acres in Little River, this family-owned vineyard sits on a former tobacco plantation and is home to the Twisted Sisters wine collection. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, browse the gift shop and relax on the shaded grounds. The vineyard also hosts music and special events throughout the year.
Duplin Winery – North Myrtle Beach
Duplin Winery
Distance from Ocean Sands: Approximately 5 miles
You don’t even have to leave North Myrtle Beach for this one. Located on Highway 17 near Barefoot Landing, Duplin Winery specializes in sweet, fruit-forward Muscadine wines. Its North Myrtle Beach location offers guided tastings, wine flights, snacks and a relaxed atmosphere that’s perfect for an afternoon away from the sand.
Carolina Vineyards Winery – Barefoot Landing
Carolina Vineyards Winery
Distance from Ocean Sands: Approximately 5 miles
Combine wine tasting with a little shopping and sightseeing at Barefoot Landing. Carolina Vineyards Winery has been located at Barefoot Landing since 2005 and produces a variety of wines, including traditional varietals and fruit wines made with South Carolina-grown fruits. It’s an easy stop to add to an afternoon of exploring.
Barn View Winery – Loris
Barn View Winery
Distance from Ocean Sands: Approximately 25 miles
Want to get out of town and into the countryside? Head toward Loris and you’ll find Barn View Winery, a newer winery set in a peaceful rural setting. It’s a good choice for those looking for a slower-paced afternoon with wine, scenic surroundings and a little country atmosphere.
Silver Coast Winery – Ocean Isle Beach
Silver Coast Winery
Distance from Ocean Sands: Approximately 35 miles
Cross the state line and make a day of it in Brunswick County. Silver Coast Winery, located near Ocean Isle Beach, offers wine tastings in a wooded coastal setting, along with a tasting room, gift shop, art and special events. It’s a fun option for guests who want to explore a little farther north during their beach vacation.
Make a Day of It
One of the best things about staying at the beach is having plenty of options when you’re ready to do something different. Spend the morning on the sand, head out for an afternoon of wine tasting, then come back to Ocean Sands and relax by the ocean.
After all, there’s no rule that says a beach vacation has to be all beach.
Cheers to exploring the Grand Strand—one glass at a time!