The Grand Strand Gym Guide: 32 Gyms That Welcome Visitors (2026)
Every gym on the Grand Strand that welcomes visitors — day passes, week passes, prices, hours, and amenities, from Myrtle Beach to Conway.
Category: guide | Published: 2026-09-30
The Grand Strand Gym Guide: 32 Gyms That Welcome Visitors (2026)
Vacation doesn't have to mean falling off your routine. Whether you're in town for a week, snowbirding through the winter, or you live here and just never found your gym home, this is every gym on the Grand Strand that'll let you walk in the door without signing a membership first.
Every listing below welcomes visitors — day passes, week passes, free trials, or guest policies. We called out exactly what each one offers and what's inside, so you can pick your spot before you pack your gym bag.
A quick note before you go: day-pass prices change, and some gyms only sell visitor passes during staffed hours. When in doubt, call ahead. It takes thirty seconds and saves you a wasted trip.
Nearby lines use the closest active listings in Myrtle Beach Unlocked's existing local directories. Mileage is a straight-line estimate, so an actual walking route can be longer.
The best visitor deals at a glance
- Edison's Smart Fitness (North Myrtle Beach) — $10 day, $40 week, $90 ten-visit card. Best documented deal on the north end.
- North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center — $15 day, $58 week, and that includes the pool, track, courts, and classes. A snowbird bargain.
- MegaFitness Gym (Myrtle Beach North End) — a full visitor ladder: $15 day, $35 for 3 days, $40 week, $45 two weeks.
- Iron Legacy Gym (Myrtle Beach Central) — $10 day, $25 week at the Strand's beloved old-school iron gym.
- Carolina Fitness 544 (Socastee) — $12 day, $30 week, $45 month, straight off their official site.
- Anytime Fitness Murrells Inlet — $15 day, $50 week with 24/7 access on the week pass.
Myrtle Beach Central
Iron Legacy Gym
951 Jason Blvd, Myrtle Beach | (843) 448-3939 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Thu 5a–11p; Fri 5a–7p; Sat 6a–7p; Sun 8a–2p Visitor access: Day pass $10, week pass $25, 3-month summer visitor pass $100.
This is the one the lifters talk about. Iron Legacy is an old-school iron paradise — classic BodyMaster machines, plate-loaded everything, rock on the speakers, family-run, and a gym dog roaming the floor. If you train serious back home, this is your vacation gym.
Amenities: Les Mills group classes, personal training, pro shop, supplements and drinks bar.
Closest nearby (tap a name for directions): Social Coffee Shop — about 1.1 miles away; Bubba's Fish Camp & Smokehouse — about 1.2 miles away; Joe's Crab Shack — about 1.2 miles away.
Photo: Iron Legacy Gym
Crunch Fitness — Myrtle Beach
2400 Coastal Grand Cir (Coastal Grand Mall), Myrtle Beach | (854) 854-9800 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Fri 5a–11p; Sat–Sun 6a–8p Visitor access: Free 1-day trial; members can bring a friend free.
Big-box energy with a no-judgments attitude, right at the mall. Good pick if you want classes with your workout.
Amenities: HIITZone functional training, full group class schedule (Zumba, cycling, yoga, HIIT), sauna, HydroMassage, tanning and spray tanning, Kids Crunch babysitting, personal training, Olympic lifting platforms, boxing area, dumbbells to 120 lbs.
Closest nearby (tap a name for directions): Joe's Diner by the Airport — about 1.3 miles away; Magoo's Sports & Spirits — about 1.3 miles away; The Tequila House — about 1.6 miles away.
Photo: Crunch Fitness
Planet Fitness — Myrtle Beach
1145 Seaboard St, Myrtle Beach | (843) 444-4335 · Get Directions Hours: Mon 5a–12a; Tue–Thu 24 hours; Fri 12a–10p; Sat–Sun 6a–9p Visitor access: No day pass sold. Your way in is as a Black Card member's guest — Black Card works at any PF in the country, so if you hold one back home, you're set here.
Budget-friendly, judgment-free, casual crowd. No group classes, but plenty of cardio and strength equipment, free fitness training, and lockers. Black Card extras include tanning, HydroMassage, and massage chairs.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Social Coffee Shop — about a 20-minute walk; Bubba's Fish Camp & Smokehouse — about a 20-minute walk; Joe's Crab Shack — about a 20-minute walk.
CrossFit Up Dog
1141 Robert M Grissom Pkwy, Myrtle Beach | (843) 839-2673 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Thu 5a–9p; Fri 5a–7p; Sat 8a–3p; Sun 9a–2p Visitor access: Travelers welcome for drop-in classes — email or call ahead for the drop-in rate.
Myrtle Beach's hometown CrossFit box. Community vibe, visiting athletes welcome.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Social Coffee Shop — about a 15-minute walk; Bubba's Fish Camp & Smokehouse — about a 15-minute walk; Joe's Crab Shack — about a 15-minute walk.
Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA
5000 Claire Chapin Epps Dr, Myrtle Beach | (843) 449-9622 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Thu 5a–9p; Fri 5a–8p; Sat 7a–3p; Sun 1p–5p Visitor access: Day and week passes sold at the front desk. Heads up: this Y is not part of the national YMCA reciprocity program, so out-of-town Y members still pay the visitor rate.
A welcoming family club with an indoor pool and sauna, Les Mills classes, group fitness, and youth programs — plus a dog park and walking trails next door.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Jimmagan's Pub — about a 20-minute walk; Foster's Cafe & Bar — about 1.0 miles away; Big Chill Island House — about 1.1 miles away.
Photo: BeachScene
Myrtle Beach North End
MegaFitness Gym
9676 N Kings Hwy (Restaurant Row), Myrtle Beach | (843) 449-0877 · Get Directions Hours: Members 24/7; visitors during staffed hours — Mon–Thu 8:30a–8p, Fri 8:30a–5p, Sat–Sun 9a–2p Visitor access: Day $15, 3-day $35, 1-week $40, 2-week $45; member guests $10/day.
An old-school neighborhood gym where your neighbors work out — and reviewers consistently call it a great vacation gym. The pass ladder makes it easy to cover any length of stay.
Amenities: Life Fitness cardio, Hammer Strength equipment, free weights, daily aerobics classes, personal training, bootcamps.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Breakfast By The Sea — about a 5-minute walk; Theo's Pancake House — about a 20-minute walk; Le Bon Cafe & Bakery — about a 20-minute walk.
Photo: MegaFitness Gym via loc8nearme.com
78 Fitness (Kingston Plantation)
108 High Cir, Myrtle Beach | (843) 497-2444 · Get Directions Hours: Call ahead — hours aren't published. Visitor access: Day passes sold to visitors.
Tucked inside Kingston Plantation, this one's a hidden gem — an upscale resort fitness club with the whole resort amenity package behind it: pool, sauna, pickleball and tennis courts, golf simulators, and spa.
Photo: 78 Fitness / Kingston Resorts
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Breakfast By The Sea — about a 15-minute walk; Croakers at Apache Pier — about a 15-minute walk; Ocean Breeze Café — about a 20-minute walk.
Orangetheory Fitness — Myrtle Beach
7753 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach | (843) 353-0008 · Get Directions Visitor access: First-timers typically get a free intro class — confirm with the studio.
Coached heart-rate-based HIIT, nothing but the workout. If you already do OTF back home, you'll know exactly what you're walking into.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Blueberry's Grill — about a 5-minute walk; Carolina Pancake House — about a 10-minute walk; Croissants Bistro & Bakery — about a 10-minute walk.
Myrtle Beach South End
Anytime Fitness — Myrtle Beach
3856 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach | (843) 238-3488 · Get Directions Hours: 24/7 for members Visitor access: Free trial offered — stop in and ask.
A compact 24/7 convenience gym that reviewers call the cleanest, friendliest gym in MB. Cardio, strength, and functional training gear, tanning, free classes, and personal training.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Captain Jack's Seafood Buffet — about a 5-minute walk; Lad's Sports Bar & Grill — about a 15-minute walk; DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront — about a 20-minute walk.
Photo: Anytime Fitness Myrtle Beach
Carolina Forest
X Gym Sports Mall
568 George Bishop Pkwy, Myrtle Beach | (843) 236-0009 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Fri 6a–11p; Sat 8a–10p; Sun 9a–10p Visitor access: Day passes sold — call for current pricing.
A big open-concept warehouse gym that mixes serious old-school iron equipment with a family sports-mall atmosphere: weight room, cardio, indoor turf fields, basketball and volleyball courts, group classes, massage, and tanning.
Closest nearby (tap a name for directions): The Tequila House — about 1.8 miles away; 7 Brew Coffee — about 1.8 miles away; Magoo's Sports & Spirits — about 2.1 miles away.
Fitness Edge Inc
3881 Renee Dr, Myrtle Beach | (843) 903-3488 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Thu 5a–11p; Fri 5a–9p; Sat 7a–7p; Sun 10a–6p Visitor access: Call for visitor options.
A full-service big-box family club that's also bodybuilding-friendly — reviewers call it one of the best gyms on the Grand Strand. Pool, sauna, hot tub, extensive free weights, and group classes from yoga to dance.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Handley's Pub & Grub — about a 5-minute walk; Murphy's Law Carolina Forest — about a 5-minute walk; Scrambled Kitchen & Coffee — about a 5-minute walk.
Sweat Republic
4999 Carolina Forest Blvd #26, Myrtle Beach | (843) 620-3555 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Thu 5a–1p and 4p–6:30p; Fri 5a–1p; Sat 7a–9:30a; Sun closed Visitor access: $21 for 20 days intro offer, plus a 3-day free trial for newcomers.
Boutique high-energy group training — 50-minute coach-led small-group strength and conditioning sessions, 25+ a week. Classes only, no open gym floor, so know that going in.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Handley's Pub & Grub — about a 5-minute walk; Scrambled Kitchen & Coffee — about a 5-minute walk; Tavern in the Forest — about a 5-minute walk.
Photo: Sweat Republic via ClassPass
Socastee
Carolina Fitness 544
4125 Dick Pond Rd, Myrtle Beach | (843) 748-0395 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Fri 5a–9p; Sat 7a–7p; Sun 9a–5p Visitor access: Day $12, week $30, month $45, member guest $5 — plus a free week trial.
Family-friendly full-service club that reviewers call the best gym on the beach. Group classes, childcare, tanning, saunas, a golf simulator, a CrossFit area, and a full Life Fitness line. Hard to beat at these prices.
Closest nearby (tap a name for directions): Danny Lee's Place — about 1.5 miles away; Socastee Station — about 1.5 miles away; Jake's Dive Bar — about 1.6 miles away.
Photo: Carolina Fitness 544
All In Training — Socastee
4961 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach | (843) 443-7799 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Thu 5a–7p; Fri 5a–11a; Sat 7a–10a; Sun closed Visitor access: 7-day free trial for newcomers.
Community-driven group training studio — HIIT and strength classes, 1-on-1 personal training, kids fitness, and nutrition coaching. Nonjudgmental and coaching-heavy.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Score's (Skores) Sports Bar — about a 5-minute walk; Veterans Cafe and Grill (VWHRC Cafe & Museum) — about a 5-minute walk; Oscar's Food & Spirits — about a 5-minute walk.
Photo: All In Training
Crabtree Memorial Gym
1004 Crabtree Ln, Myrtle Beach | (843) 918-2355 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Fri 6a–7p; Sat 8:30a–4p; Sun closed Visitor access: Inexpensive day passes sold — call for current pricing.
A city-run community rec-style gym: clean, friendly staff, fitness equipment, group classes, pickleball, and dance classes. Easy on the wallet.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Grand Strand Coffee — about a 10-minute walk; Tidal Creek Brewhouse — about a 10-minute walk; Bagel Factory — about a 15-minute walk.
Murrells Inlet / Garden City
Anytime Fitness — Murrells Inlet
736 Mink Ave, Murrells Inlet | (843) 459-2270 · Get Directions Hours: Members 24/7; visitor passes during staffed hours (call ahead) Visitor access: Day $15, week $50 (with 24/7 access), 3-month $199.
A modern 24/7 club opened in late 2024 with strong reviews for cleanliness. The week pass with round-the-clock access is a solid snowbird play.
Amenities: 24/7 keycard access, big turf training area, red light therapy bed, cardio and strength equipment, group classes, personal training.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Creek Ratz — about a 10-minute walk; Bubba's Love Shak — about a 15-minute walk; Bovine's Wood Fired Specialties — about a 15-minute walk.
Photo: Anytime Fitness Murrells Inlet
American Fitness 24/7
3334 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet | (843) 651-1111 · Get Directions Hours: 24/7 keycard; front desk Mon–Thu 8a–8p, Fri 8a–5p, Sat 8a–3p, Sun 10a–3p Visitor access: Welcomes visitors — call for current pricing.
The largest privately-owned gym on the Grand Strand, going 25+ years. 28,000 square feet, ten tons of free weights, group classes, a women-only workout room, tanning, sauna, and a juice bar.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Big T's Saloon — about a 5-minute walk; Inlet Crab House & Raw Bar — about a 5-minute walk; Gator Zone Sports Bar & Grille — about a 10-minute walk.
Photo: American Fitness 24/7
Vivamus CrossFit
11792 Frontage Rd, Murrells Inlet · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Thu 5a–9:30a and 3:30p–7p; Fri 5a–9:30a and 3:30p–5:30p; Sat 8a–10:30a; Sun closed Visitor access: Drop-in friendly for visiting athletes — call ahead for the drop-in rate.
A family-focused CrossFit box that welcomes vacationers summer after summer. Prior CrossFit experience expected for drop-ins, standard box policy.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Inlet Crab House & Raw Bar — about a 10-minute walk; Big T's Saloon — about a 10-minute walk; Gator Zone Sports Bar & Grille — about a 10-minute walk.
ISI Elite Training — Garden City
2737 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet | (843) 299-0555 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Thu 4:30a–10:30a and 3:30p–7p; Fri 4:30a–10:30a and 3:30p–5:30p; Sat 6:30a–9a; Sun 6:30a–9:30a Visitor access: First session always free.
Boutique athletic performance training — 50-minute coach-led sessions, structured and fast-paced.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Big T's Saloon — about a 5-minute walk; Inlet Crab House & Raw Bar — about a 5-minute walk; Gator Zone Sports Bar & Grille — about a 10-minute walk.
Photo: ISI Elite Training
Pawleys Island
Anytime Fitness — Pawleys Island
113 Willbrook Blvd Unit A, Pawleys Island | (843) 314-0260 · Get Directions Hours: 24/7 for members (keycard) Visitor access: Day and week passes available — coordinate with staff during staffed hours.
A small, cozy, well-kept neighborhood club with strong member reviews. 24/7 access, cardio, free weights, machines, group fitness, and TRX.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Lowcountry Bites Charcuterie & Cafe — about a 5-minute walk; The Bagel Cafe of Litchfield — about a 5-minute walk; Applewood House of Pancakes — about a 5-minute walk.
Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA
12965 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island | (843) 237-2205 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30a–8p; Sat 7a–3p; Sun 12p–5p Visitor access: Day and week passes sold to the public (photo ID required). Not part of the national YMCA network.
The biggest amenity set in Pawleys Island: 40,000 square feet with an indoor lap pool, therapy whirlpool, sauna, spin room, basketball and racquetball courts, group classes, an indoor track, childcare, and a spa.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Frank's Restaurant & Frank's Outback — about a 20-minute walk; 7 Brew Coffee — about a 20-minute walk; Pawleys Island Tavern (The PIT) — about 1.1 miles away.
Photo: Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA
North Myrtle Beach
Miller Fitness
3302 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach | (843) 780-1794 · Get Directions Hours: 24/7 for members (keycard); guests during staffed hours — Mon–Thu 8a–6p, Fri 8a–4p, Sat 9a–1p, Sun closed Visitor access: Guests welcome during staffed hours — call for pricing.
A classic iron gym: Matrix and Rogue strength stations, squat racks, turf with sleds and ropes. Powerlifting and bodybuilding friendly, never overcrowded.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): The Knot at Windy Hill — about a 10-minute walk; Calhoon's 19th Hole Saloon — about a 15-minute walk; The Kitchen Table — about a 20-minute walk.
Photo: Miller Fitness
The Gym 24
1009 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach | (843) 272-1995 · Get Directions Hours: 24/7 for members; staffed Mon–Fri 8a–5p, Sat 8a–12p Visitor access: Daily and weekly visitor passes sold during staffed hours — call for pricing.
Old-school iron gym with a fun, friendly atmosphere, locally owned. The club advertises some of the lowest visitor rates in the area.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): 7 Brew Coffee — about a 5-minute walk; Clark's Seafood and Chop House — about a 5-minute walk; Honey Barrel Breakfast & Steakhouse — about a 15-minute walk.
North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center
1100 2nd Ave S, North Myrtle Beach | (843) 281-3737 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Thu 5a–9p; Fri 5a–8p; Sat 7a–6p; Sun 10a–5p Visitor access: Daily $15, weekly $58 — official city rates.
The city-run 64,000-square-foot flagship: indoor lap pool and whirlpool, indoor track, racquetball and basketball courts, cardio and weight rooms, group classes, smoothie bar, and child watch. At $58 for a full week of everything, it's the best value on this list.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Sam's Place — about a 5-minute walk; Plantation Pancake House — about a 10-minute walk; The Clubhouse NMB — about a 10-minute walk.
Photo: North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center
Edison's Smart Fitness
1424 Hwy 17 N Unit 1, North Myrtle Beach | (843) 273-0021 · Get Directions Hours: 24/7 for members; visitor passes during staffed hours Visitor access: Day $10, week $40, 10-visit card $90.
A spotless, well-equipped neighborhood 24/7 gym that vacationers rave about — "my vacation go-to gym" comes up again and again in reviews. Cybex everything, free weights, plate-loaded machines, power rack, TRX, heavy and speed bags, yoga and circuit classes, and SilverSneakers partnerships for the snowbird crowd.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Krave Bagel Bistro — about a 5-minute walk; 7 Brew Coffee — about a 15-minute walk; The Shack — about a 20-minute walk.
Photo: Edison's Smart Fitness
Little River
Planet Fitness — Little River
3379 Hwy 9 E, Little River | (843) 380-6270 · Get Directions Hours: Mon 5a–12a; Tue–Thu 24 hours; Fri 12a–10p; Sat–Sun 6a–9p Visitor access: No day pass sold. Black Card members may bring one guest free per visit.
Same deal as the Myrtle Beach club: beginner-friendly, judgment-free, and your only way in without a membership is as a Black Card guest. Full cardio and strength floor, free small-group training, HydroMassage, massage chairs, and tanning.
Closest nearby (tap a name for directions): Be Known Coffee Company — about 1.1 miles away; Mama Jean's Restaurant — about 1.4 miles away; Sunny Side Up Grill — about 2.0 miles away.
Photo: Planet Fitness Little River
The Fitness Zone
304 Highway 90 E, Little River | (843) 663-3900 · Get Directions Hours: Front desk Mon–Fri 8a–6p, Sat 9a–1p, Sun closed; 24/7 gym access available Visitor access: Day and week passes advertised — call for pricing.
A different kind of fitness center: medical-fitness, science and PT driven, family-friendly. Cardio zone, strength machines, a hardcore free-weight zone with sleds and battle ropes, group classes, personal training, nutrition counseling, recovery sessions, dry needling — and a physical therapy clinic attached.
Closest nearby (tap a name for directions): Be Known Coffee Company — about 2.2 miles away; Mama Jean's Restaurant — about 2.6 miles away; Krave Bagel Bistro — about 3.1 miles away.
Photo: The Fitness Zone
Conway
Planet Fitness — Conway
2300 Church St, Conway | (843) 365-5550 · Get Directions Hours: Mon 5a–12a; Tue–Thu 24 hours; Fri 12a–10p; Sat–Sun 6a–9p Visitor access: No day pass sold. Black Card members may bring one guest free per visit.
The Conway outpost of the purple-and-yellow giant. Same package: cardio and strength floor, free training, HydroMassage, massage chairs, tanning.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): Scooter's Coffee — about a 15-minute walk; C3 Coffee Co. — about a 15-minute walk; Stalvey's Watering Hole — about 2.0 miles away.
Rivertown Fitness Center
2416 N Main St, Conway | (843) 488-5425 · Get Directions Hours: 24/7 Visitor access: Call about guest and day passes.
No frills, back to basics — a private gym that limits memberships on purpose so it never gets crowded. Personal training, group classes, and even a cheer and tumbling program for the kids.
Closest nearby (tap a name for directions): C3 Coffee Co. — about 1.1 miles away; Scooter's Coffee — about 1.2 miles away; The Trestle Bakery & Cafe — about 1.8 miles away.
Photo: Rivertown Fitness Center
East Coast Barbell Club
3051 Bashor Rd, Conway | (843) 455-5796 · Get Directions Hours: 24/7 member access Visitor access: Call first — visitor details unconfirmed.
Hardcore powerlifting and bodybuilding gym, owner-operated, never crowded. Hammer Strength and Life Fitness machines, kilo plates, lifting platforms. If you compete, you'll feel at home.
Closest nearby (tap a name for directions): The Trestle Bakery & Cafe — about 1.6 miles away; A Cup Full Cafe — about 1.6 miles away; Stalvey's Watering Hole — about 2.1 miles away.
Photo: East Coast Barbell Club via Wheree
Coastal Functional Fitness
1909 Sessions St, Conway | (843) 476-3274 · Get Directions Hours: Coach-led classes Mon–Fri plus Sat 9a; Sunday open gym; 24-hour open gym for members Visitor access: Call for drop-in details.
CrossFit-style functional training community with coached classes and 24-hour open gym for members.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): C3 Coffee Co. — about a 20-minute walk; Scooter's Coffee — about a 20-minute walk; The Trestle Bakery & Cafe — about 1.5 miles away.
Photo: Coastal Functional Fitness
Conway Sports and Fitness Center
1515 Mill Pond Rd, Conway | (843) 248-1740 · Get Directions Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30a–8p; Sat 8a–6p Visitor access: Daily admission expected — call to confirm pricing.
The city of Conway's recreation center. Inexpensive, municipal, no pretense.
Nearby (tap a name for directions): C3 Coffee Co. — about a 10-minute walk; Scooter's Coffee — about a 10-minute walk; Stalvey's Watering Hole — about 1.2 miles away.
Photo: Conway Sports and Fitness Center via Loc8NearMe
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