Festivals & Events
Guide to Myrtle Beach Bike Week – 2026 Spring Rally
If you’re thinking about coming to the 2026 Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally, we have all the information you need. This event is for those who love motorcycles and bikes, whether you ride or just like to hear the roar of the engine. It’s a time to come together with those who share your values and passions, in a fun and exciting beach atmosphere. Visitors return year after year to meet up with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy a vacation centered around this favorite hobby.
Myrtle Beach hosts two annual bike weeks, one in the spring and one in the fall, welcoming motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts to enjoy several days of fraternization and festivities in the Grand Strand. The Spring Rally draws 300,000 – 500,000 bikers and visitors each year, with over 200 bikes participating in the annual Veteran Ride that takes place during the week. Because there is so much to do and see in the Grand Strand, we’ve put together a complete guide, including event details, where to stay, and where to eat during the week. Get ready to rumble and ride.
Event Details
Spring Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2026 will take place May 8th – May 17th. There is no specific location —this event takes place throughout the Grand Strand from North Myrtle beach all the way down to Georgetown, South Carolina. Bikers can ride and rev to their heart’s content from Highway 31 in the north to Highway 544 in the south, and spectators can watch the parade of motorcycles as they pass by.
Rules and Regulations
- Visitors must be at least 21 years old to consume alcoholic beverages
- No open containers of alcohol allowed in vehicles or in public areas
- Under SC law, all bike operators and passengers under 21 must wear a helmet
- Speeding and seatbelt laws are strictly enforced
- No littering
What To See at the Spring Beach Rally
There is much to see and do during the spring in Myrtle Beach, and Bike Week is a wonderful time to experience all the Grand Strand has to offer. Most restaurants and entertainment venues welcome bikers and visitors with open arms and daily specials. Many of the shops and businesses in Myrtle Beach offer deals and discounts on stock specialty items and accessories during the rally. Myrtle Beach is filled with attractions and things to do and there’s no shortage of dining and shopping options to fill your vacation. But the biggest attraction is the thousands of motorcycles that parade through the streets during the week, stirring up an air of excitement.
Annual Motorcycle Ride
All motorcycles and cars are invited to participate in Crude’s Famous Veteran Ride that will take place during the rally. The date for 2026 is TBA. Past rides have seen over 250 participants! Rain or shine, all riders will meet for breakfast at Golden Egg in Surfside Beach starting at 8 a.m., and then head out at 10:30 a.m. on a 75-mile ride south to Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant in Moncks Corner, SC. The total round trip ride is 150 miles, with gas stops along the way and a final stop and evening event at Garden City Beach Bar in Garden City, SC. Participation in this event is free; no registration is required.
Where To Stay
There are many great places to stay throughout Myrtle Beach for Spring Bike Week. These are just a few of our favorite bike-friendly hotels and resorts along the Grand Strand.
Captain’s Quarters Resort Myrtle Beach
901 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
This amenities-filled Myrtle Beach resort is ideal for families, kids, and couples. Accommodations range from standard king or queen rooms up to 2-bedroom efficiencies with a kitchen. Rooms here vary in price, but include plenty of budget-friendly options. On-site fun includes outdoor and indoor pools, a kids’ waterpark, hot tubs, a lazy river, and a fitness center. And if all of that isn’t enough, it’s right up the block from Family Kingdom Amusement Park.
Beach Cove Resort North Myrtle Beach
4800 S Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
All four pools and hot tubs at this oceanfront resort are open year round for fun and relaxation. Bask on the pool deck or float in the lazy river to relax after a long day of socializing. The suites are well-appointed, with amenities from oceanfront balconies to a full kitchen so you’ll feel right at home on your Grand Strand vacation.
Lakewood Camping Resort
5901 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
If you plan on bringing the entire family in an RV, or even a few buddies and a tent, you’ll find the accommodations at Lakewood Camping Resort are ideal for the 2026 Bike Week. From large, 50-foot full hook-up sites to smaller tent sites, there are options for a crew of any size. Guests here have access to mini golf, stocked freshwater lakes, indoor and outdoor pools with poolside cabanas, a full waterpark, and so much more. On-site dining options include a complete menu at the Trading Post and a coffee house that serves Starbucks.
The Caravelle Resort Myrtle Beach
6900 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Family fun is the name of the game at Caravelle Resort, featuring a poolscape that includes a lazy river, wild water pool, Jacuzzis, an aquatic playground, and a heated outdoor pool. From standard suites to three-bedroom condos, you’ll find the accommodations you need for a fun week at the Myrtle Beach Spring Rally. Broadway at the Beach is only a short drive from this Grand Strand resort, so there’s always something fun to do.
Crown Reef Resort and Waterpark
2913 South Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
A highlight of the Myrtle Beach area, Crown Reef is a waterpark hotel with amenities for everyone, including a spacious sundeck, a lazy river, hot tubs, pools, easy beach access, and an on-site ice cream shop. A standard room includes a coffee maker, microwave, and mini-fridge, while the spacious suites and efficiencies come with a fully equipped kitchen. Popular destinations near Crown reef include the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Entertainment District and The Market Common.
Where To Eat
There are plenty of places to eat along the Grand Strand, but these restaurants are some of the best venues for bikers during the spring rally.
The Bowery
110 9th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
This 1940s-style honky-tonk biker bar and restaurant offers classic apps: nachos, fries, chicken wings, jalapeño poppers, and pizza rolls. But you’ll also find Angus burgers piled with every topping imaginable, specialty sandwiches from grilled cheese to BLTs, and even fresh salads for those who prefer lighter fare. You’re sure to find your libation of choice from the full bar menu.
Angus Steakhouse and Seafood
2011 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Feast on surf, turf, and more at Angus Steakhouse and Seafood. Aside from top USDA Choice steaks cut in-house, and locally sourced seafood, you’ll also find chicken, pork, soup, salad, and a varied menu for kids. Angus is designed in Western-themed décor complete with taxidermy animals, and features a laid-back atmosphere.
Crabby George’s Calabash Seafood Buffet
7904 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
This Grand Strand favorite is a must-visit destination. Indulge in a prime rib buffet, unlimited snow crab legs, and all-you-can-eat fried, grilled, and baked seafood and Southern-style dishes. Standard menu items include whole Maine lobster and hand-cut steaks. And don’t forget dessert to cap off your meal—Crabby George’s offers cakes, pies, cookies, and good old-fashioned bread and banana puddings.
