Things to Do in North Myrtle Beach, SC: Costs and Hours

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Things to do in North Myrtle Beach: 11 picks, from the town's and each operator's own pages, with hours, costs as published, and notes for kids, dogs and rainy days. 2 list free entry.

Picks11each with a source
Free Entry2as the operator states
Rainy Day2indoors
Kids or Dogs Noted4 / 4only where stated

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Quick Picks

Rainy Day
North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center
indoors
Free
Ocean Drive and Main Street (OD Pavilion, Shag clubs), North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum
free entry
With Kids
North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum, Alligator Adventure, Barefoot Landing and 1 more
kid notes from the operator

Historic Sites

Ocean Drive and Main Street (OD Pavilion, Shag Clubs)
Free
The Ocean Drive area has the OD Pavilion with an open-air dance floor, Fat Harold's Beach Club and Hoskins Restaurant (Main Street, serving since 1948); the destination page lists Music on Main, a free Thursday concert series from June through September at the Main Street Horseshoe. source
Cost
Music on Main listed as free
Where
Main Street, Ocean Drive

Museums

North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum
FreeIndoors
Exhibits on local history, local wildlife with a sea turtle life cycle exhibit, a shag dance exhibit with a jukebox, a seashell display with a scavenger hunt, and Vanna White memorabilia. source
Hours
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost
Free; donations appreciated
Where
Address not given on the page read
Kids
Seashell scavenger hunt and interactive activities listed

Parks

North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex Dog Park
A city dog park with separate fenced areas for dogs under 25 pounds and for large dogs. source
Hours
Dog Park Hours: 6:30 am to 8 pm
Cost
No fees listed
Where
150 Citizens Circle, Little River, SC 29566
Kids
Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times
Dogs
Proof of current rabies vaccination required; sick, aggressive and in-heat dogs not allowed

Beaches

North Myrtle Beach Beaches
Nine miles of public beach with designated accesses and boardwalks; city Beach Services runs umbrella and chair sales and beach wheelchair rental. source
Where
Beach accesses citywide; Beach Services warehouse 1024 6th Avenue S
Dogs
See beaches section
Beach Wheelchairs (City Beach Services)
Free beach-going wheelchairs, reserved by phone, available Monday through Friday; delivery or pickup is $25 per service in summer. source
Hours
Monday-Friday
Cost
Free to use; $25 delivery/pickup per service in the Summer season
Where
Beach Services Warehouse (page gives no address); city lists 1024 6th Avenue S for the warehouse

Tours

Waites Island / Horseback and Water Sports (Destination Site Listings)
The destination site lists beach horseback riding at Waites Island, parasailing, jet skiing, kayaking and Intracoastal Waterway wildlife boat tours; provider details are on separate pages not read. source

Attractions

Cherry Grove Pier
A fishing pier at Cherry Grove with a restaurant on site (Driftwood). source
Hours
Pier open daily 6 AM to 11 PM; Driftwood Restaurant 11 AM to 9 PM
Cost
Rod rentals $26 (full fishing price list not on the page read)
Where
3502 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC
Dogs
The destination site's an unofficial summary says dogs are not allowed on the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier (not confirmed on the operator page)
Alligator Adventure
A wildlife park the operator calls one of the largest facilities for reptile life in the world; also capybaras, llamas, flamingos, lemurs, mountain lions and live animal shows. source
Hours
Not on the page read
Cost
Not on the page read
Where
Hwy 17 at Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Kids
Page mentions live shows where visitors can interact with animals
Barefoot Landing
A waterfront shopping and dining center on the Intracoastal Waterway with Alabama Theatre, House of Blues, a carousel, kiddie rides, a playground and seasonal events (BooFest!, SummerFest!). source
Hours
Not on the page read
Cost
No admission cost stated
Where
Street address not on the page read
Kids
Carousel, Barefoot Amusements kiddie rides and playground listed
Dogs
Each restaurant and shop has its own pet policy (destination dog guide)
Sandhills Bank Amphitheater
A city-listed amphitheater facility at the Park & Sports Complex. source
Where
150 Citizens Circle, Little River, SC 29566
North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center
Indoors
City-run aquatic and fitness facility; the city says it hosts free weekly swim clinics February through May. source
Where
1100 2nd Ave S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

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Coming Up Near North Myrtle Beach

Nov 2 – Dec 31The Carolina Opry Christmas SpecialMyrtle Beach · about 13 mi
Nov 7Flavors of Fall (North Myrtle Beach)North Myrtle Beach · about 1 mi
Nov 11Veteran's Day Program at the Veterans Memorial at the MeadowNorth Myrtle Beach · about 1 mi
Nov 12–15Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals (Myrtle Beach)Myrtle Beach · about 13 mi
Nov 14Tree Lighting Fireworks Extravaganza at Broadway at the BeachMyrtle Beach · about 13 mi
Nov 20–21Dashing Through The Glow (2-mile family walk/run)North Myrtle Beach · about 1 mi

21 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 North Myrtle Beach on a rainy day?

North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center are indoors.

What is free to do in North Myrtle Beach?

Ocean Drive and Main Street (OD Pavilion, Shag clubs), North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum list free entry on their own pages.

What are the dog rules on the North Myrtle Beach beach?

Per the city's Beach Ordinances page, no dogs are allowed on the beach 10 AM to 4 PM from May 15 through Labor Day; leash law is in effect at all times with a 7-foot maximum. source

How much is parking at North Myrtle Beach beach accesses?

$4.00 per hour (Seaview Lot $2.00), enforced 9 AM to 5 PM daily March 1 through October 31. Free outside those hours and November through February at public beach accesses. source

Can I park overnight?

No. The city says there is no parking from midnight to 5:00 AM. 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 hours conflict: city Beach Ordinances page = 10 AM-4 PM May 15-Labor Day; destination site and an older city news item = 9 AM-5 PM. Used the city ordinance page. Re-check before publishing.
Parking rate: the city's FAQ page is dated (an unofficial summary said about 600 days old), but the 'How to Pay for Parking' page (read today) shows $4/hour and Seaview $2 (not confirmed on the official page).
Lifeguard daily hours and exact season dates not published on pages read; city says season May-September in an older FAQ (not read).
Cherry Grove Pier: fishing fees, length and dog rule not confirmed on the operator page; pier dog ban is text of the destination site. (not confirmed on the official page)
Alligator Adventure, Barefoot Landing: hours and admission prices not found (operator page lacks them; barefootlanding.com refused connection).
North Myrtle Beach historical museum street address not on the page read (page lists the Visitor Information Center address only).
Incorporation year: sources state the May 1968 merger; no separate incorporation date found.
Atlantic Beach is a separate town; its own rules/parking not covered here.

Sources

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Things to Do in North Myrtle Beach, SC