Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, SC: Costs, Hours, Kids, Dogs

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Things to do in Myrtle Beach: 12 picks, from the town's and each operator's own pages, with hours, costs as published, and notes for kids, dogs and rainy days. 1 list free entry.

Picks12each with a source
Free Entry1as the operator states
Rainy Day2indoors
Kids or Dogs Noted3 / 4only where stated

Pick by Your Situation

Quick Picks

Rainy Day
Gay Dolphin Gift Cove, Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
indoors
Free
Broadway at the Beach
free entry
With Kids
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, The Market Common, Myrtle Beach Pelicans stadium (TicketReturn.com Field)
kid notes from the operator

Historic Sites

Warbird Park and Wall of Service
Static displays of three types of U.S. planes once stationed at the air base, plus a granite Wall of Service honoring people who served at the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. source
Hours
Park hours not published on pages read (restrooms 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. per a May 2025 city notice, not read)
Cost
No visiting fee mentioned; a nameplate is a $35 donation
Where
150 Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC

Parks

Plyler Park
A green space on the Boardwalk with the Goddess of the Sea statue (a 12-foot bronze mermaid with two dolphins), year-round events and summer concerts per Visit Myrtle Beach. source
Where
1000 North Ocean Boulevard (city list); Visit Myrtle Beach lists 1100 North Ocean Blvd
Grand Park
City open space with recreation fields, a large lake, and walking and biking trails; the city lists Grand Park Lake and a Storywalk outdoor path at 1119 Farrow Parkway. source
Where
Grand Park Lake and Storywalk: 1119 Farrow Parkway
Myrtle Beach State Park
A state park with 1 mile of undeveloped beach, a fishing pier, 278 campsites, six CCC-built cabins and a nature center. source Official site
Hours
Park daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m. (March-Nov.), 6 a.m.-8 p.m. (Dec.-Feb.); Nature Center Tue-Sun 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost
Adults $8; SC seniors (65+) $5; children 6-15 $4; children 5 and under free. Pier fishing and camping cost extra.
Where
4401 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
Dogs
Pets allowed in most outdoor areas year-round on a leash no longer than six feet; not on beaches 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily May 1 through Labor Day (Horry County ordinance); not in cabins or cabin areas.
City Dog Parks (Bark Parks)
Three city dog parks: Bark Park North, Bark Park South and New Town Bark Park. source
Where
Bark Park North 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Drive; Bark Park South 3909 Center South Drive; New Town Bark Park 200 Collins Street
Dogs
Dog park rules not on the page read

Beaches

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade
About 1.2 miles of oceanfront boardwalk between the 14th Avenue North pier and the 2nd Avenue pier, recently resurfaced with recycled plastic boards in nine colors. The city says later extensions bring it to 1.3 miles (to 16th Avenue North). source Official site
Hours
Open around the clock
Cost
No admission cost stated on the page
Where
Ocean Boulevard, 14th Avenue North to 2nd Avenue
Dogs
May 1 through Labor Day: dogs and bikes only 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Day after Labor Day through April 30: any time. Leash 7 feet or shorter; pick up waste.

Attractions

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
An observation wheel on the Boardwalk. The operator calls it a 200 foot wheel (Visit Myrtle Beach says 187 feet); a ticket is 4 revolutions in a private gondola. source
Hours
11 AM – 9 PM (as published, no date range shown)
Cost
Wheel ticket $20.99 per adult; Fly & Dine $50.00 per purchase including two tickets; V.I.P. Package $109.00 per group of up to 4
Where
1110 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Gay Dolphin Gift Cove
Indoors
A multi-story gift shop on the Boardwalk that Visit Myrtle Beach says dates to the 1940s. source
Where
916 North Ocean Blvd
Broadway at The Beach
Free
An entertainment and shopping complex; the operator's site lists amusements, a Ferris wheel, mini golf, Dave & Buster's, WonderWorks, theater shows, restaurants and shops. source
Hours
Retail hours by date range; current block on the page: Oct 31-Nov 1, Sun-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm; Nov 25-27 Sun-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm. Restaurants, attractions and nightlife set their own hours.
Cost
Admission is free; only the attractions charge fees
Where
1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Dogs
Pets allowed only for those needing assistance
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Indoors
An aquarium; visitors walk through tunnels under sharks and see sawfish, reef fish and rays (per the attraction's page). source Official site
Hours
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the day read (other days not shown)
Cost
Prices not on the page read; ticket link ripleys.com/tickets/myrtle-beach
Where
1110 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Kids
Page mentions hands-on exhibits for kids and a play area
The Market Common
A town-center district with shops, dining, GTC Cinema (14 screens), 810 Billiards & Bowling, Escape Vault, EdVenture Children's Museum, fountains and a playground. source
Hours
Store hours not on the page; free luggage storage Monday-Friday 8am-5pm at the Management Office with valid ID
Where
4017 Deville St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Kids
Playground and EdVenture Children's Museum listed
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Stadium (TicketReturn.com Field)
The city lists the ballpark with a playground. Visit Myrtle Beach says fireworks follow select home games. source
Where
1251 21st Avenue North
Kids
Playground listed

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Nov 2 – Dec 31The Carolina Opry Christmas SpecialMyrtle Beach · about 1 mi
Nov 3 – Dec 15Surfside Beach Farmers MarketSurfside Beach · about 9 mi
Nov 7Coastal Carolina football vs. Old Dominion (Black Out and Homecoming)Conway · about 13 mi
Nov 7Flavors of Fall (North Myrtle Beach)North Myrtle Beach · about 13 mi
Nov 7Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast (22nd annual)Murrells Inlet · about 14 mi

48 more on the full events calendar.

Events within 15 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.

FAQ

What is there to do in Myrtle Beach on a rainy day?

Gay Dolphin Gift Cove, Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach are indoors.

What is free to do in Myrtle Beach?

Broadway at the Beach list free entry on their own pages.

Can I bring my dog on the Myrtle Beach beach in summer?

From May 1 through Labor Day, dogs are allowed on the beach only before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., on a leash of seven feet or shorter. After Labor Day through April 30 they are allowed at any time. source

When are dogs and bikes allowed on the Boardwalk?

May 1 through Labor Day, only 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; the rest of the year at any time. source

How much does beach parking cost in Myrtle Beach?

At beach accesses and street ends it is $3.00 per hour or $15.00 all day; in the Core Business District it is $2.00 per hour; in the secondary zone $2.00 per hour or $10 all day. Paid hours are 9:00 a.m. to midnight, March 1 through September 30. source

What We Could Not Confirm

Not confirmed: we looked for these on official pages and did not find them. Check with the town or operator before you rely on them.

Dog rules in 2026: a WISTV 2026 article and a Horry News piece surfaced in search suggested the summer restrictions might have been changed or suspended; the city's own beach conditions page (read 2026-10-26) still shows the May 1 to Labor Day 10 a.m./5 p.m. rule. Not confirmed on a city notice; builder should re-check the page before publishing.
Parking: the city page says free period 'begins October 1, 2026 under Ordinance 2025-32' – confirm no later amendment.
SkyWheel height: operator says 200 foot, Visit Myrtle Beach says 187 feet; hours and prices are undated on the operator page.
Broadway at the Beach: parking cost not on pages read; address-by-highway statement came, not a read page. (not confirmed on the official page)
Family Kingdom, Myrtle Waves, WonderWorks, EdVenture: official hours/prices not read (Family Kingdom site returned a certificate error; others only named on Visit Myrtle Beach listings).
Warbird Park / Grand Park hours: no official hours found. Warbird address 150 Farrow Parkway vs memorial listed at 564 Farrow Parkway on the city facilities page.
Lifeguard season dates for the city beach not stated beyond 'peak season' on the city page.
Boardwalk length: Visit Myrtle Beach says 1.2 miles; city anniversary article says extended to 1.3 miles.
Myrtle Beach airport address is on its FAQ page; airline count differs across Visit Myrtle Beach (9 or 10) and the airport page (inconsistent), so no count is given.

Sources

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Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, SC