Myrtle Beach Boardwalk FAQs: Hours, Parking & Things To Do

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is 1.2 miles long and runs along the oceanfront from the Second Avenue Pier to the 14th Avenue North Pier in downtown Myrtle Beach, SC.

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for visitors to enjoy year-round.

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is located on the downtown Myrtle Beach, SC, oceanfront just off of Ocean Boulevard between 14th Avenue Pier and Second Avenue Pier.

Yes, there are several streets with parking meters and various parking lots available for public parking within walking distance of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.

Free and paid parking is available near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk during the offseason, with pay-to-park options available in the area throughout the peak season. 

Metered Parking

On-street parking is free in metered spaces between November 1 and the end of February. From March 1 to October 31, parking meters require payments (rates vary by location) and are monitored from 9 a.m. to midnight each day. Parking meters are located on streets throughout downtown Myrtle Beach along the full length of the Boardwalk.

Parking Lots

There are several pay-to-park lots near the Boardwalk:

• Behind Mammy’s Kitchen on 10th Avenue North
• Next to the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel
• Off Withers Drive and Withers Alley
• Pavilion Parking Garage (between 9th and 10th Avenues North)

There is no charge for admission to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk—visiting the oceanfront walkway is free. Costs vary to enjoy the attractions, rides, and restaurants located along the length of the Boardwalk.

The top attractions and things to do at and near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk include:

• The Myrtle Beach SkyWheel
• Pier 14
• The Second Avenue Pier
• Ripley’s Moving Theater
• Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
• Free Fall Thrill Park
• Plyler Park

The Boardwalk also offers arcades, restaurants, gift shops, and—especially during the summer months—regular events, festivals, and live performances. Check out our guide to top Myrtle Beach Boardwalk activities and attractions for more information about things to do.

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk offers a wide selection of beachwear, souvenir, and candy shops for visitors to peruse, including:

• The Gay Dolphin Gift Cove
• Tsunami Surf Shop
• Boardwalk Beachwear
• Surf’s Up Beach Shop
• I LOVE SUGAR

Our Myrtle Beach Boardwalk shopping guide provides more details about these and other shops.

Dining options on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk range from pizza and wings to burgers and fries, plus plenty of delicious seafood baskets. Popular Boardwalk restaurants include:

• LandShark Bar & Grill
• Pier 14 Seafood Restaurant
• RipTydz Oceanfront Bar & Grill
• Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar
• 8th Avenue Tiki Bar & Grill
• Wicked Tuna

Yes, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk offers a wide selection of rides, including a few thrill rides that are not for the faint-hearted. Here’s a quick list of some of the top rides found on and around the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk: 

• The Myrtle Beach SkyWheel
• Free Fall Thrill Park: Sling Shot, Skyscraper, Air Strike, Sun Dance, and Screaming Swing
• Family Kingdom Amusement Park (located just off the Boardwalk): the Swamp Fox roller coaster, a log flume, bumper cars, and a carousel

A great option for your stay on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is at the Holiday Pavilion Resort on the Boardwalk. Our hotel offers:

• Spacious and comfortable oceanfront and oceanview rooms
• Easy access to the bustling Boardwalk
• A beautiful white-sand beach in the backyard
• A wide selection of stay-enhancing amenities, including a tropical beach bar and indoor and outdoor pools

Construction of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk was completed in May 2010.

Dogs are allowed on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk throughout the year, but seasonal restrictions limit the times of day they can be there:

• From May 1 to Labor Day, dogs are only allowed on the Boardwalk from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• After Labor Day and through April 30, dogs can be on the Boardwalk at any time of day. 

Owners are required to clean up after their pets, and dogs must be kept under control at all times on a leash of no longer than 7 feet.

Bicycles are allowed on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk at any time of day between Labor Day and April 30. During the peak season (May 1 through Labor Day), bikes are only allowed on the Boardwalk from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Dogs are allowed on the boardwalk with a leash 7 feet or shorter at any time after Labor Day and before April 30. From May 1 to Labor Day, dogs are only allowed on the boardwalk from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Bicycles are allowed on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk at any time of day between Labor Day and April 30. During the peak season (May 1 through Labor Day), bikes are only allowed on the Boardwalk from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Skateboards, roller skates, and roller blades are prohibited on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.

Learn more about the Boardwalk with our Myrtle Beach Boardwalk guide.

Yes. There are several streets with parking meters and various parking lots within walking distance of the boardwalk available for public parking.

• Parking meters are in effect from May 1 to October 31 and are monitored from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Parking meters are located between 31st Avenue N. and 29th Avenue S.

There are also several pay-to-park lots near the boardwalk, including:

• Boardwalk Parking, located behind Mammy’s Kitchen on 10th Avenue N.
• Parking next to the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel
• Several other lots off of Withers Drive and Withers Alley

The Pavilion Parking Garage, located between 9th and 10th Avenues N., is also within walking distance to the boardwalk.