Nightlife · Myrtle Beach · United States
Myrtle Beach nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Myrtle Beach, from early drinks to late nights.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach · Photo: Fk714, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Nightlife ranges from Boardwalk bars and Broadway at the Beach's clubs to beach-music shag clubs in North Myrtle Beach and live music on the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk. The main areas are The Boardwalk, Broadway at the Beach, Main Street, North Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet MarshWalk.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 4
- Stay near the action
- Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk
- Local drink
- Sweet tea
Plan a trip to Myrtle Beach
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Where to go out
The Boardwalk
Oceanfront bars and rooftop decks along the Boardwalk, busy on summer nights.
Broadway at the Beach
Bars, a dueling-piano club and nightclubs around Lake Broadway.
Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
Shag-dancing clubs and beach-music bars at Ocean Drive.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Open-air bars with live bands over the salt marsh.
Nightlife tips
- Use rideshares; DUI enforcement is strict, especially during rallies and holidays.
- Ocean Boulevard can get rowdy late on summer weekends and during motorcycle rallies.
- Many bars have live music only in season; check winter schedules.
Evening sights
Waterfront · Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade
Walk it early in the morning for quiet and sunrise over the ocean, or after dark when the SkyWheel lights up.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
Viewpoint · Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
Ride just before sunset for daylight views up the coast and the lights coming on below.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- After dark
Neighbourhood · Central Myrtle Beach
Broadway at the Beach
Park once and walk the loop around the lake; summer weeknight fireworks are free to watch from the boardwalks.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
Waterfront · Murrells Inlet and Garden City
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Arrive an hour before sunset, walk the full length, then pick a deck table for dinner.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Nature
Theme park · Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk
Family Kingdom Amusement Park
Buy a wristband if your children will ride more than a handful of times.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Iconic
Experience · Central Myrtle Beach
Mini golf on Kings Highway
Play after dinner in summer, when the courses are cooler and lit up; many offer a cheaper second round the same day.
- Time needed
- 1 hour per course
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Iconic
Experience · Grand Strand
Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre
Christmas shows from November are a local tradition and sell out early.
- Time needed
- 2–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- After dark
- Rainy day
What to drink
- Sweet tea — Iced black tea brewed strong and sweetened heavily while hot; it is the default drink in the South. Ask for 'unsweet' if you want it plain.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. July has the warmest evenings, with lows around 23°C (73°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 17:29 | 2°C (36°F) | 9 |
| April | About 19:46 | 11°C (52°F) | 7 |
| July | About 20:27 | 23°C (73°F) | 12 |
| October | About 18:42 | 13°C (55°F) | 6 |
Getting home late
- Ride-hailing — Uber and Lyft cover the main areas and are useful for evenings out, though waits can be long late at night in summer.
- Bus — Coast RTA runs local buses along the main corridors, but service is infrequent and of limited use for most visitors.
- Walking — Within central Myrtle Beach, the Boardwalk, Family Kingdom and many hotels are walkable along Ocean Boulevard.
Late-night bites
- Hushpuppies — Every seafood restaurant on the coast.
- Boiled peanuts — Roadside stands along US 17 and the highways inland, and gas stations.
Staying safe at night
The main risks are natural: rip currents (swim near lifeguards and follow posted flags), strong sun, summer lightning and hurricanes between June and November, when you should follow official evacuation instructions. Ocean Boulevard can be rowdy late at night in peak season, and you should not leave valuables in parked cars.
- Emergency number
- 911
Where to stay for nightlife
$$ · Best for first-timers, families, budget and nightlife
Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk
The stretch of Ocean Boulevard around the Boardwalk, between the 2nd Avenue and 14th Avenue piers, is the classic Myrtle Beach base. Hotels sit directly on the sand, and the SkyWheel, Family Kingdom amusement park, arcades and beachwear shops are within walking distance. It is the liveliest — and noisiest — part of the coast.
- Good
- Walk to the Boardwalk and attractions; Huge choice of oceanfront rooms; Good value outside summer
- Watch out
- Crowded and loud on summer weekends; Ocean Boulevard traffic crawls in season
- Nearby
- Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, SkyWheel, Family Kingdom, 2nd Avenue Pier
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Myrtle Beach?
The Boardwalk, Broadway at the Beach and Main Street, North Myrtle Beach. Oceanfront bars and rooftop decks along the Boardwalk, busy on summer nights.
+Which area of Myrtle Beach is best for nightlife?
Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk: Oceanfront hotels, arcades and the SkyWheel along Ocean Boulevard.