Great Date Night Ideas in the Myrtle Beach Area

Myrtle Beach may be famous for family fun, but when the kids are out of earshot, this place knows how to turn on the charm. From playful, laid-back nights to dress-it-up date vibes, there’s no shortage of ways for couples to do a night out right.

Here’s a mix of date night ideas made for flirting, laughing, and lingering a little longer than planned.

Fancy Date Night Ideas

Restaurants

Glam it up a bit in something other than T-shirts and flip-flops, and visit any of these upscale restaurants (out of the many others) on the Grand Strand we recommend for dinner reservations at an intimate table:

The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro in Little River, a historic Victorian home dating back to the early 1900s, now transformed into an award-winning restaurant serving French fare. Or The Parson’s Table, a heavenly destination serving fine foods in a converted church parsonage. And in Pawleys Island, Frank’s & Frank’s Outback, offers magical indoor and outdoor dining options, and Gios Italian Kitchen, serving upscale Italian creations.

Activities

You and your lovebird could take a sunset ride around the sleek, towering SkyWheel, offering the best bird’s eye view of the Myrtle Beach coastline.

If you prefer a view of the sunset by water or a dolphin cruise, Crazy Sister Dolphin Tours & Cruises in Murrells Inlet offers sunset cruises, as well as kayak rentals and fishing charters, for you and your loved one.

Tiptoe together through the beautiful, internationally known Brookgreen Gardens for some peaceful one-on-one time with nature. Brookgreen is glorious any time of year, including the winter season, when they plant thousands of light strings and candles along every square foot and in the sky above.

Shows & Entertainment

After dinner, you two can sit down and enjoy a live show at one of our theatres that offer up some of the best musical performances and entertainment this side of Broadway, including Alabama Theatre, Carolina Opry, and more. Want to put some pep in your dance steps as a pair? Show off your moves to your partner and sign up for ballroom or Latin dance lessons at one of our area studios, like By the Sea Ballroom & Latin Studio in Myrtle Beach.

Cuddle up with a glass (or bottle) of wine at any of our local vineyards that host live acoustic entertainment, and pour and cork muscadine vinos. Try La Belle Amie Vineyard or Duplin Winery in North Myrtle Beach.

Fun Date Night Ideas

Active Adventures

If you’re feeling high on love, take it to the sky with a tandem parasailing ride at one of the many parasail companies that offer services at many beach accesses on the Strand.

Explore any of our marshes, rivers, and inlets together by way of paddleboard, a great way to seek adventure, and witness marine life, and is an exercise of balance. There are oodles of SUP rentals available. 

Get any aggressions out that you may have with a fun date at Jack Axe Throwing in North Myrtle Beach. 

A driving range on steroids, Top Golf is a cool place to let your hair down and take a swing at golf at any skill level. The golf high-rise also offers food, drinks, and good vibes.

Food & Drinks

For couples who prefer fun over formal, the Grand Strand delivers big-time date night dining energy. 

Start along the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, where hopping from place to place is half the fun. Grab dinner at Drunken Jack’s, a longtime favorite with tropical cocktails and waterfront views, then wander the boardwalk to catch live bands spilling out from nearby spots like Dead Dog Saloon or Tuna Shak. It’s lively, a little chaotic, and perfect for a date that doesn’t want to sit still all night.

If color, flavor, and atmosphere are your love language, there’s plenty more to explore. Bohemian Bull brings bold murals, craft brews, and elevated bar bites. RipTydz dials things up with rooftop oceanfront views, great people-watching, and a party-ready menu. Black Drum Brewing blends Carolina craft beers with legit barbecue, making it easy to settle in or kick off a longer night out. 

The Grand Strand has tapped into the brewery culture, so pour a pint and pull up a chair at these breweries that offer live music, games, grub, and more: Grand Strand Brewing Company, Crooked Hammock Brewery, Tidal Creek Brewhouse, and New South Brewery.

And because no date night should end without dessert, finish strong at Sugar Life Ice Cream Bar for a sweet, nostalgic treat or go all-in at The Crazy Mason, where the shakes are massive, inventive, and practically a shared experience on their own.

Things To Do

Take your date out to the ball game at Pelicans Ballpark, home of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, a Chicago Cubs minor league team.

You both probably need a laugh, so take a seat at the Comedy Cabana in Myrtle Beach, which hosts some of the best comedy acts in the country on stage or check out the Wonders Theater where world-renown magician Charles Bach takes center stage.

For an evening adventure where you'd put your teamwork skills to the test, check out The Escape Game, new to Broadway at the Beach this year. You can choose from a variety of game options and receive as many hints as you'd like, making it low-stakes for a date night! 

And, lastly, stroll hand in hand through any of these mega entertainment complexes: Barefoot Landing, Broadway at the Beach or The Market Common. You’ll be able to bar hop, shop, dine, and dance the night away.