06/05/2025Independence Day is a great time to visit the Grand Strand. 4th of July at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk brings big fun with fireworks, events like Salute From the Shore, and food from iconic spots like Peaches Corner.
The 4th of July fireworks at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk are launched from the 2nd Avenue Pier, and they are best watched from spots up and down the Boardwalk, including oceanfront locations such as Holiday Pavilion Resort. The Boardwalk’s Independence Day fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. and will light up the night skies over the Grand Strand coastline.
In addition to the famed fireworks show, some of the top events set for the 4th of July at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk this year include:
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We’re starting on the north end of the Boardwalk and are working our way south to give you highlights of all the 4th of July fun you can enjoy at this Grand Strand must-visit. Here are some of the top places to eat and explore on the Boardwalk this Independence Day:
Just north of Holiday Pavilion Resort on the Boardwalk, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Promenade starts at the 14 Avenue Pier. Here you will find Pier 14, one of our favorite restaurants on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk for the 4th of July or any other time. The pier is also home to a gift shop and tackle store. Grab a delectable bite, enjoy local live music, pick up a few souvenirs, or fish for a big catch! On the 4th of July, Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge will be open for lunch and dinner, feature live entertainment by the house musician, and close at 9:30 p.m.
Past Pier 14 is one of the newest restaurants on the Boardwalk, RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar. RipTydz has a spacious dining area, an oceanfront deck, and a rooftop full of fun. The restaurant hosts weekly live music, corn hole tournaments, and more on their sandy front lawn. On the 4th of July, RipTydz will be open for lunch and dinner, closing at 11 p.m.
Holiday Pavilion Resort is located just south of RipTydz, and we offer amazing amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, a tropical beach bar, and a coffee shop. Check out our oceanfront accommodations with private balconies and in-room kitchens, and book your room now to be right in the middle of all the 4th of July fireworks, events, and food at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk this summer!
Just south of our oceanfront resort is Free Fall Thrill Park, and you can’t miss its towering rides on Ocean Boulevard. Thrill-seekers can launch hundreds of feet in the air, spin around and around, or soar to new heights on rides including the Sling Shot, Air Strike, Sun Dance, and Screaming Swing. Free Fall Thrill Park will open on July 4th at noon. For ticket prices, call (843) 444-8255.
For more relaxed thrills, catch a ride on SkyWheel Myrtle Beach, one of the Boardwalk’s top attractions. This high-flying ride features 42 glass-enclosed, climate-controlled gondolas. Want to make your ride really special? Hop on the SkyWheel during the fireworks show! The SkyWheel is open until midnight on the 4th of July.
Another great restaurant for 4th of July food is Landshark Bar & Grill, located adjacent to the SkyWheel on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Landshark is part of the Margaritaville family, so you are sure to find delicious margaritas in a relaxed atmosphere. Landshark will be open for lunch and dinner on the 4th of July, closing at midnight.
Plyler Park is located along Mr. Joe White Avenue. This open-air green space is the perfect spot to watch Salute From the Shore, one of the top 4th of July events at Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and the surrounding area. Around 1 p.m., turn your gaze to the sky to see this annual South Carolina 4th of July tradition. Several military and vintage aircraft fly over the shore as beachgoers wave, salute, and proudly fly their American flags. Be sure to take photos of your salutes and waves to post on social media with #salutefromtheshore.
Nearby, you’ll find Moe Moon’s, a relaxed beach bar grill and chill. The menu has been described as beachside burgers and beers, but it also offers delicious tacos and seafood. Moe Moon’s is best known for its FishBowl cocktails, which are served in a 64-ounce fishbowl! The restaurant will open for lunch and dinner on the 4th of July, closing at 11 p.m.
The legendary Gay Dolphin Gift Cove is just a few steps down from Moe Moon’s. The Gay Dolphin has been part of the Myrtle Beach community since the 1930s, providing locals and visitors with unique seaside gifts. Today, the shop sells souvenirs including shark’s teeth necklaces, seashell décor, and stylish beachwear. Stop by to experience a slice of Myrtle Beach history. The Gay Dolphin Gift Cove will be open until 10:30 p.m. on July 4th.
As you continue your stroll down the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, there are two restaurants you won’t want to miss. Hurricane’s Daiquiri Bar & Grill boasts some of the best burgers and frozen daiquiris on the Boardwalk. Enjoy a Fruit Loop (red, white, and blue) daiquiri with a Hurricane burger while soaking in the cool beach vibes. Hurricane’s will be open for lunch and dinner on the 4th, closing at 10 p.m.
Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar & Grill is next, and it serves up fresh seafood, battered and fried to perfection. The menu also offers raw oysters, seafood nachos, and bacon-wrapped scallops, just to name a few. Dirty Don’s has weekly drink specials, live music, and happy hour deals. Swing by for lunch or dinner on July 4th, when Dirty Don’s will be open until 10 p.m.
In the 1930s, two new eateries opened on 9th Avenue North: Ocean Front Tavern and Peaches Corner. Johnny Burroughs purchased both establishments in the 1940s, and the rest is history. After almost a century, Peaches Corner still serves some of the best hot dogs and chili in town from the corner of 9th Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard. Ocean Front Bar & Grill, formerly known as Ocean Front Tavern, proudly sits on the corner of 9th Avenue North and the Boardwalk, offering fresh seafood and ice-cold brews with an ocean view. On the 4th of July, you can grab a bite at Peaches until 12:30 a.m., and Ocean Front doesn’t stop serving until the doors close at 10 p.m.
Sandwiched between these two historic restaurants lies the infamous entertainment venue The Bowery, which opened in 1944. Best known for its 70s house band, Alabama, The Bowery still serves a side of live music with every drink. You never know what up-and-coming country star you’ll see on stage! Stop by until 2 a.m. on the 4th of July.
Between 8th and 9th Avenues North on the Boardwalk is a green space known as the Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place. It is used for many festivals and events throughout the year, including Myrtle Beach’s Food Truck Festival and the Carolina Country Music Fest. As you stroll this stretch on the 4th of July, don’t miss the American flags flying high.
Turn your head south and you’ll see 8th Ave Tiki Bar & Grill, visible from Pavilion Place. Here, you can enjoy a cold drink, delicious burger, and panoramic ocean view, all in one spot. This local favorite has live music and karaoke weekly. You can celebrate our nation’s independence on the 4th of July at 8th Ave. Tiki Bar until 1:30 a.m.
Just a few doors down, you’ll find ART Burger · Sushi · Bar. ART serves craft cocktails, hand-rolled sushi, mouthwatering burgers, and ice-cold beer at their oceanfront location seven days a week. Swing by for lunch or dinner on the 4th of July until 10 p.m.
Head farther south to check out Sharkey’s Oceanfront Restaurant. You’ll feel like a local in no time, thanks to the oceanfront deck, fresh seafood, and lively spirits. Sharkey’s is open for lunch and dinner on the 4th of July, closing at 9 p.m.
As you approach the southern terminus of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Promenade, you’ll see the expansive 2nd Avenue Pier, home to the newest Wicked Tuna location. This local restaurant boasts a “hook-to-plate” philosophy for all of its sushi and seafood dishes. Check Wicked Tuna out for lunch or dinner on the 4th of July, when it will be open until 9 p.m. No matter where you choose to dine or celebrate this 4th of July at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, we’re sure you and your travel companions will have a blast! To make this red, white, and blue holiday even more explosive, check out the special offers available at Holiday Pavilion Resort on the Boardwalk. Book your 4th of July getaway in Myrtle Beach today!
