Guide to the ‘World’s Strongest Man’ Event
Get ready to watch the heaviest competition of the year: the World’s Strongest Man event. Held for the second time in Myrtle Beach, this event is coming to the Grand Strand from May 1st to the 5th of 2024. It will again take place at the Oceanfront at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place. Men from all around the globe including Australia, Canada, Great Britain, and more are competing to determine who is indeed the strongest of them all. The first two days will consist of qualifiers, while the last two days will be the finals. A few of this year's competitors are returning winners from previous years, so it’s sure to be an event with high competition that you won’t want to miss.
Ticket prices vary in price depending on which day you attend. A single-day pass for Wednesday or Thursday is $55, while a single-day pass for Saturday or Sunday is $95. Additionally, if you want to attend all four days, it will be a total of $300. However, if you still want to partake in the fun without having to pay for a ticket, you can hang out at the Fan Fest. This area has returned free of charge, located next to the competition site offering food and retail vendors, along with a jumbotron so you can watch the event without missing a thing!
To ensure you have an opportunity to watch this competition full of deadlifts, overhead presses, power stairs, and more, we have curated the closest hotels and restaurants to visit during your trip. These locations will make everything quick and accessible to the event being less than a ten-minute drive away.
Where to Stay
Only a seven-minute walk away with indoor and outdoor amenities including an onsite Starbucks.
Three minutes by car to the event, located directly on the ocean offering rooms with unparalleled views of the beach!
Located in front of one of Myrtle Beach’s River City Café’s, this hotel is also a short three-minute drive away.
Just a five-minute drive away, Captain’s Quarters is in front of the Family Kingdom Amusement Park, making it accessible for both the event and family fun!
Coral Beach Resort has direct beach access and is ready to serve visitors, being a five-minute drive from Burrough’s & Chapin.
One of the closest hotel destinations right on the boardwalk is the Holiday Pavilion, which is a three-minute walk away.
Located next to Captain’s Quarters Resort, this is another spot that is a convenient drive to the event and is situated next to other Myrtle Beach activities.
There’s nothing better than spending the day outdoors and then returning to your hotel to relax in the spa. Anderson is a five-minute drive away.
– Restaurants, tanning lawns, pools, a lazy river, and complimentary breakfast, it doesn’t get better than the Dayton House! Located four minutes away by car.
Situated next to a strip of various restaurants, Homewood Suites is only a convenient six-minute walk away from the event’s site.
Located 12 minutes away by foot, these towers are not only on the beach, but the rooms match the theme, so you feel like you’re always at the beach.
Last but not least, Sandy Beach Resort is a three-minute drive, and 20-minute walk from the event’s location, making it also accessible and easy to get to and from.
Where to Eat
seven-minute walk – Offering some of the best deli sandwiches in the city, Dagwoods is sure to have all your favorites!
seven-minute walk – Serving good food and awesome views, sit on RipTydz’s deck to enjoy the ocean and a drink simultaneously.
six-minute drive – A restaurant that was built nearly a century ago has loads of history and good seafood to share with its guests.
four-minute drive – Newly opened and ready to serve, Whisky Roots has all your drink necessities and is the perfect spot for happy hour.
one-minute walk – The Bowery, a Myrtle Beach classic, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year and always has live music and good, country food to share.
two-minute walk – Directly on the boardwalk, Ocean Front Bar is a family-owned restaurant that’s been passed down for decades. They are said to have some of the best chili around.
three-minute walk – This is the boardwalk's place for a good time! If you’re looking for a quick meal or a famous fishbowl, this is the place to be.
– five-minute walk – Located next to the SkyWheel, LandShark has all your land and sea favorites with a nice, fully equipped bar for drinks on the deck.
seven-minute walk – At the Beach House you’ll find mouth-watering burgers and over 20 different kinds of fishbowls. Be careful about going out after hitting this stop!
– two-minute walk – Bringing together art, burgers, and sushi, you don’t want to miss this spot that names all its dishes after famous art pieces.
five-minute walk – Known for its frozen drinks and fresh seafood, Sharkey’s has all the classics like fish tacos, crab legs, coconut shrimp, and more.
seven-minute walk – Serving various dishes, Bombay offers traditional Indian food that will lead you on a search for Naan bread the next time you’re at the grocery store.
We hope this guide will help you while planning your visit to Myrtle Beach during the ‘World’s Strongest Man’ event!
