The Myrtle Beach area really sparkles during the holiday season! From North Myrtle Beach to Murrells Inlet, our winter visitors have a lot to look forward to when it comes to Christmas lights. Whether you’re looking for an impressive drive through light show or an indoor display to spark holiday joy, here are a few of our favorite Christmas lights experiences along the Grand Strand: Winter Wonderland at The Beach Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place / 812 North Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach Friday, November 26, 2021 - Sunday, January 2, 2022…

There are so many wonderful ways to make the holidays memorable in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From festive parades to light shows to theater performances and more, we’ve rounded up our favorite ways to celebrate 12 Days of Christmas at The Beach: Day 1: The Great Christmas Light Show in North Myrtle Beach This fun Christmas event always kicks off the holiday season for our family. It features well over 2 million lights creatively displayed along a 2-mile drive through the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex at 150 Citizens Circle in…

This year, more than ever before, it is important to support small businesses in your local community, and in other communities you love – like The Beach! We have broken down our list between shopping and dining so to help support both areas. This year Small Business Saturday is November 27, but let’s support and celebrate our small businesses every day. Here is a list of some of our small business shops and restaurants – however, this list is not comprehensive. There’s so much more to explore! Shopping Conway Blown Glass | 708 12th Ave,…

Welcome to Winter Wonderland at The Beach! This inaugural event is taking over the Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Park, transforming it into a magical wonderland filled with walkthrough holiday light displays and a real ice rink, sponsored by Southwest Airlines. The light displays are the perfect backdrop for holiday photos with your entire family and certain to bring holiday cheer. ‘Tis the season for twinkling lights! There will be a mix of classic holiday themed lights as well as beach themed to enjoy. Then, test your balance on the real ice…

The holiday season is all about making memories with the people who mean the most to you – and make making new memories each year! We visited the cast at Alabama Theatre to ask what they love about the Grand Strand during the holidays --their favorite Myrtle Beach holiday memory – watch their responses below: Here are some of our favorite things to do during the holidays at The Beach that can become new traditions for you and your family: Take a walk on the beach on Christmas Day Here at The Beach, the weather is usually nice and warm even…

The day you get engaged is a day you will remember for the rest of your life - and planning the perfect engagement is easy at The Beach! We’ve picked out some of the best locations around the Grand Strand to get engaged that offer romantic settings and picture worthy views for that coveted social media picture. Brookgreen Gardens Brookgreen Gardens, is not only the largest sculpture garden in the country, but an iconic engagement and wedding location in the Grand Strand. With expansive sculpture gardens, fountains and stone paths, and beautiful…

The holidays are a wonderful time to live or visit the Grand Strand and there is no shortage of fun things to do with your entire family! From sparkling light shows and petting zoos to parades and Winter Wonderlands – you’re sure to find something to do each night of the week. Here’s a quick peek at some of the fun (and affordable) Christmas events going on around Myrtle Beach this holiday season. Winter Wonderland at The Beach 205 9 th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC For the first time ever the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place will be…

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is well-known as a destination for fun and memorable shopping opportunities. Our visitors have the chance to take full advantage of our unique blend of outlet malls, specialty boutiques, national retail stores, and more, year round—but Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend shoppers get to experience the steep discounts and early shopping hours this holiday weekend brings. Many families make Black Friday shopping an annual tradition here, and I love watching the energy and excitement of those shoppers making the…

Myrtle Beach has a lot to offer when it comes to seafood and drinks. Yet, people rarely seek out the bakeries that are hidden along the Grand Strand. Each one of these places will have you hooked after the first bite, and who knows, maybe they’ll be your new incentive to come back and visit Myrtle Beach. Benjamin’s Bakery, Café and Coffee Roasters 810 3 rd Ave. South, Surfside Beach, SC Benjamin’s Café is a local’s favorite that has been established on the Grand Strand for over 25 years. It is a little beach bakery that serves a variety of…

As the Grand Strand covers over 60 miles of coastline, we have our fair share of Christmas tree lightings and celebrations as we head into the holidays! These Christmas Tree Lighting events are the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and spread come cheer! There is something magical about the twinkling lights on the Christmas Tree amidst all the ornaments and ribbons. Here is a look at what to expect for Myrtle Beach area Christmas tree lightings in 2021: Saturday, November 13, 2021 27th Annual Tree Lighting at Broadway at the Beach 6 to…