Tourism News
What’s Open in Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is open for business.
Hotels and Vacation Rentals Are Open
Hotels are open, and many are offering flexible cancellation policies and vacation deals for worry-free trip planning. Increased sanitation and cleaning protocols are in place at most hotels, which may affect check-in procedures and housekeeping frequency. Check with your specific hotel for information regarding changes as well as mask requirements on property.
Campgrounds, vacation rentals, and condos are all open.
Some amenities may be unavailable at this time, so check with your specific property regarding open amenities.
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Beaches Are Open
All area public beach accesses are open. Click here for the locations of public beach accesses throughout the area. Masks are not required outdoors, including on the beach. Social distancing is encouraged.
State Parks Are Open
Both Myrtle Beach State Park and Huntington Beach State Park are open to day visitors and overnight campers.
Restaurants Are Open
Myrtle Beach restaurants are open for dine-in service. Some restaurants require staff and patrons to wear masks when not seated at a table. Check with individual restaurants on their mask policies.
Outdoor dining and takeout options are available at many area restaurants, as well. Check with your specific restaurant for more details.
Seafood buffets are open
Many readers have emailed us to ask specifically about seafood buffets. Seafood buffets are open. Check with your specific buffet for hours of operations and safety protocols.
Crabby Mike’s, Captain George’s, Bennett’s Calabash Seafood, Seafood World, and The Original Benjamin’s Calabash Seafood are among the buffets open.
Attractions are open
Attractions such as zoos, museums, and aquariums are open. Many have enhanced cleaning protocols and may limit capacity to allow for social distancing. Some attractions may require the use of masks and face coverings indoors.
Open attractions include:
- Barefoot Landing
- Broadway at the Beach
- Broadway Grand Prix
- Brookgreen Gardens
- Myrtle Waves Waterpark
- Ripley’s Aquarium
- Rockin’ Jump
Check out our list of 102 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach! Check with individual attractions for information on current operating hours or restrictions.
Retail Stores Are Open
Retail stores such as clothing stores, beachwear stores, and shoe stores are open. Big box stores such as Target, Walmart, and Lowe’s Home Improvement are all also open.
Some restrictions are in place on the number of shoppers who may be in a store at one time, so guests may be asked to wait outside if the stores are too crowded. Social distancing measures are in place, and many stores are either requiring or encouraging guests and employees to wear face masks or facial coverings.
Check with individual stores for current hours and rules for shopping.
Close-contact Providers Open
Close-contact providers such as hair salons, gyms, and tattoo parlors are open with enhanced safety measures in place. Masks may be required.
