10 Ways to Unwind After Your Meeting in Myrtle Beach

With 350 acres of restaurants, attractions, shopping and nightlife, Broadway at the Beach makes post-meeting plans easy. Your group can arrive together, split up according to interests and reconnect later without coordinating transportation across town.

Challenge your coworkers at Dave and Busters or put your collective problem-solving skills to work at The Escape Game. Groups can also explore Ripley’s Aquarium, grab dinner and dance on tables at The Hangout or settle in for a more casual meal at The Grumpy Monk. There's also "The Avenue" a place to grab a few drinks, catch a show or sing the night away at a dueling piano bar.

It’s a particularly good option when attendees want choices—or when nobody can agree on what “something fun after the meeting” actually means.

After a day spent inside, a little fresh air and an Atlantic Ocean view can perform minor miracles.

The 1.2-mile Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade runs through the heart of the oceanfront district, surrounded by restaurants, shops and classic Myrtle Beach attractions. Plan a casual group walk, stop for an oceanfront happy hour or give attendees time to explore before meeting back up for dinner.

For a bird’s-eye view of The Beach, take a ride aboard the 187-foot-tall SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Its enclosed gondolas make it an easy group experience—and provide a considerably better photo opportunity than another lineup in front of a sponsor wall.

Set along the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing offers a relaxed, walkable setting for groups ready to slow things down without calling it a night.

Start with dinner and waterfront views at LuLu’s, gather around the fire pits with a locally brewed beer at Crooked Hammock Brewery or enjoy an upscale meal at Greg Norman Australian Grille. Attendees can browse shops, sample local flavors at Duplin Winery or simply enjoy the scenery at their own pace.

Groups looking to extend the evening can catch a concert at House of Blues or a performance at Alabama Theatre. With dining, nightlife and entertainment in one destination, Barefoot Landing allows planners to provide direction without planning every minute.

Not every post-meeting gathering needs flashing lights, scoreboards or someone shouting over a microphone. Sometimes, everyone just needs a little room to breathe.

Located 20 minutes south of Myrtle Beach, Brookgreen Gardens combines botanical gardens, American sculpture, Lowcountry history and centuries-old live oaks in one remarkable setting. It’s an ideal change of pace after a day of presentations and packed agendas.

Depending on the season and schedule, attendees can explore the gardens, join a guided experience or attend one of Brookgreen’s special evening programs. The property can also provide an unforgettable setting for receptions and private events, allowing groups to connect amid art and nature rather than ballroom carpeting.

For fresh seafood, waterfront views and live music with a distinctly local personality, head to the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk.

This half-mile wooden boardwalk overlooks a natural saltwater estuary in the heart of Murrells Inlet, a historic fishing village known as the "Seafood Capital of South Carolina". Restaurants and live-music venues line the waterfront, making it easy to create an evening that feels organized without becoming another scheduled event.

Reserve dinner for the entire group, plan a progressive evening with drinks and appetizers at several stops or let attendees explore independently. From seafood and inlet views at Drunken Jack’s and Wicked Tuna to live music and a laid-back atmosphere throughout the MarshWalk, it’s an easy place to trade business cards for boat views and cold drinks.

Some attendees want dinner. Others want drinks, shopping or entertainment. At The Market Common, they can do all of it within a few walkable blocks.

Begin with a group meal at Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, keep things casual at Nacho Hippo or meet for happy hour before letting everyone choose what comes next. Attendees can bowl, shoot pool or play games at 810 Billiards & Bowling, catch a movie, browse locally owned boutiques or continue the conversation over dessert and drinks at Tidal Creek Brewhouse.

The neighborhood’s parks, public spaces and tree-lined streets make the experience feel more like an evening out than an official group function—which, after eight hours of name badges, may be exactly what everyone needs.

Leave the conference room on dry land and experience a different side of Myrtle Beach with an afternoon or sunset adventure on the water.

Groups can watch for dolphins along the coast, cruise through scenic waterways or paddle through quiet salt marshes. Blue Wave Adventures, Crazy Sister Marina and Express Watersports are among the local operators offering excursions that can accommodate a range of interests and comfort levels.

A dolphin cruise or sunset sail creates an easygoing environment for attendees to continue connecting, while kayaking and paddleboarding add a little more activity. Explore more watersports and aquatic adventures in Myrtle Beach to find an option that fits your group’s size and schedule.

The only slide deck involved here is the one you use to get off the boat.

A little competition can quickly turn coworkers into teammates—or reveal who has been quietly waiting all year to dominate everyone at miniature golf.

Visit Topgolf for a social, beginner-friendly golf experience with food and drinks delivered directly to your hitting bay. At PopStroke, teams can compete on professionally designed putting courses before gathering for dinner or cocktails. Groups can also embrace a true Myrtle Beach tradition by creating their own miniature golf tournament at one of the area’s elaborately themed courses.

For attendees with more time, the Golf Capital of the World offers nearly 80 championship golf courses for a full outing. Whichever format you choose, mix departments, offer a few prizes and prepare for some highly creative scorekeeping.

After spending the day listening to speakers, let someone else take the stage.

Myrtle Beach’s live entertainment lineup includes music, comedy, acrobatics and interactive dinner shows, giving groups options for almost any audience. Experience decades of musical variety at The Carolina Opry, enjoy an evening performance at Alabama Theatre or travel through music history at Legends in Concert.

For dinner and entertainment in one stop, groups can cheer on competing knights at Medieval Times or experience the acrobatics, animals and swashbuckling action of Pirates Voyage.

Many theaters offer group seating and assistance with larger parties, making a show one of the simplest ways to give attendees a memorable shared experience. 

Not every open hour needs another reservation. Sometimes the best post-meeting plan is also the simplest: walk outside and enjoy The Beach.

With 60 miles of coastline, there is plenty of room for attendees to decompress beside the Atlantic. Plan an oceanfront reception, organize a sunset walk or simply leave some space in the schedule for people to relax, look for seashells and shark teeth or catch up with colleagues away from the meeting room.

The beach can also become part of the program through sunrise yoga, a casual picnic or a wellness break between scheduled activities. But it doesn’t need an elaborate agenda to be worthwhile. Ocean, sand, shoes optional. Done.