Things To Do
Reasons to Visit Myrtle Beach in November

Spend your Thanksgiving in Myrtle Beach this year! Of course, you can always cook Thanksgiving dinner in your accommodation if you have the tools and room to do so, or you can treat yourself to a Thanksgiving feast at a local restaurant. There are tons of places in the area that offer Thanksgiving dinner specials, so that you don’t have to worry about cooking while you’re on vacation. 

While many other states are experiencing winter-like temperatures during the month of November, the weather in Myrtle Beach is quite mild. The average air temperature in November in Myrtle Beach is around 69º, which is warm enough for outdoor activities, and a stroll on the beach. You may have to wear a light jacket, but you won’t be freezing here!

Since the month of November isn’t peak tourist season in Myrtle Beach, it’s easier to find a good hotel rate. The average hotel occupancy rate during November is about 34%, and the average daily room rate is around $65, making it easy to find a great deal at your favorite properties. You can also find good rates on our hotel deals page here.  

Local theaters usually end their normal variety shows at the end of October and begin their holiday-themed shows at the beginning of November. While you’re in town, we suggest trying to book tickets to see one (or more) of the award-winning holiday shows across the Grand Strand.

•The South’s Grandest Christmas Show at Alabama Theatre

• The Carolina Opry Christmas Special- The Christmas Show of the South

After Thanksgiving, many places in Myrtle Beach celebrate Black Friday by hosting tons of great sales. So, this is a great time to try to get holiday shopping out of the way! But if you don’t feel like fighting crowds to score a good deal, you can also do some holiday shopping on a different day. From malls to gift shops, here are some great places to shop in Myrtle Beach. 

Myrtle Beach is a great place to get into the Christmas spirit with many holiday events kicking off in November. 

•Dickens Christmas Show and Festival:  November 11-14 | Get into the holiday spirit with the 40th annual Dickens Christmas Show, a celebration of all things Christmas! The Victorian Holiday Market is full of shopping and entertainment with vendors wearing traditional period costumes. 

A Very Broadway Christmas Tree Lighting: Nov. 13 | Broadway at the Beach, a massive shopping and dining complex in the heart of Myrtle Beach, kicks off the holiday season with a Tree Lighting Ceremony that includes live entertainment and special guests. A fireworks show over Lake Broadway caps off the event. Don’t forget to explore the specialty shops to get a jump on your holiday shopping. 

Lighting of the Landing: Nov. 20 | Come out to Barefoot Landing for the annual Lighting of the Landing to kick off the holiday season in North Myrtle Beach. Shops and restaurants throughout the complex will be open, and a fireworks show will light up the sky. 

•Great Christmas Light Show: Nightly beginning Nov. 22 | This drive-through light show features nearly 2 million lights and plenty of holiday cheer. Santa’s workshop is open on select nights for photo ops, hot chocolate, and more. 

•Nights of a Thousand Candles: Weekends beginning Nov. 26 | Brookgreen Gardens starts its annual Nights of a Thousand Candles event on the Friday after Thanksgiving. More than 2,700 candles and thousands of lights illuminate the beautiful gardens for a truly one-of-a-kind event. 

•Winter Wonderland at the Beach: Nightly beginning Nov. 26 | The former Pavilion site in downtown Myrtle Beach will transform into a winter wonderland complete with ice skating, light exhibits, walk-through shows and live entertainment. 

•Intracoastal Christmas Regatta: November 27 | The Saturday after Thanksgiving, local boaters light up the waterway with their annual Intracoastal Christmas Regatta. The flotilla, which benefits Yachts for Tots, starts at the Little River Inlet and ends at Dock Holidays Marina with viewing areas along the route. 

Since the temperatures in Myrtle Beach are pretty mild in November, visitors can still enjoy outdoor activities. Walk around Broadway at the Beach, check out Brookgreen Gardens, take a stroll on the beach, play a round of golf, and much more!