Weather dampen your beach day? 15 rainy day things to do for spring break in Myrtle Beach

Terri Richardson
·4 min read
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It’s true that much of what the Myrtle Beach area is known for happens outside. There are the miles of sandy beaches, boating, fishing and of course, golfing.

And while we all wish there will be continuous sunny days, the weather can be at times unpredictable, which means there will be rainy days.

If you’re coming to the Myrtle Beach area for vacation, don’t be surprised if at least one of those days is stormy.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, is calling for heavy rain and possible thunderstorms Friday and into early Saturday. But the sun will come back on Sunday and Monday with cooler temps in the 60s.

But there are many things to do on those not so great beach days.

Here’s a guide to some of them:

Places for the whole family

  • Stars and Strikes. Located at the Coastal Grand Mall, 600 Coastal Grand Circle, the entertainment center boasts 24 bowling lanes, large arcade, multi-story laser tag arena and axe throwing. There’s also a restaurant and bar.

  • 810 Billiards and Bowling. With three locations along the Grand Strand, this entertainment center offers a little something for everyone from bowling, billiard tables, corn hole, ping pong, darts and mini golf. With a restaurant as well, you could spend the entire day here.

  • Ripley’s Aquarium. See many different animals, including a tunnel that allows you to walk under a tank of sharks, penguins, touch a stingray, slow down with the sloths or have breakfast with a mermaid. The aquarium, 110 Celebrity Circle, allows you to experience ocean animals as well as other creatures.

  • Hollywood Wax Museum. The museum, 1808 21st Ave. N., gives visitors a chance to get up close with their favorite stars. And while they are the wax versions, the likeness is just like standing next to the real person. Stars include everyone from Beyonce, to Elvis, to Bruno Mars, to getting beamed up aboard the USS Enterprise with “Star Trek’s” Spock. There are also props to help make things more interactive and fun. Bring your cameras for those selfies.

Shows

  • Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show. Watch pirates battle on land and in water aboard ships, mermaids and acrobatic feats while you enjoy a four-course meal. 8907 N. Kings Highway.

  • Alabama Theatre. The theatre, 4750 Highway 17 S. in North Myrtle Beach, offers several variety shows that include everything from country, comedy and guest artists, such as The Oak Ridge Boys and The Beach Boys.

  • House of Blues. This North Myrtle Beach music venue, 4640 Highway 17 S., offers a variety of concerts and shows throughout the year. You can make it a night by grabbing dinner at the restaurant and bar.

  • The Carolina Opry Theater. The theater was the first live theater to open in Myrtle Beach and offers up a variety of shows and concerts at its location at 8901 N. Kings Highway. There are also guest artists, including country singer Clint Black, magician Lance Burton and several tribute artist shows.

For the kids (and big kids)

  • Big Air Trampoline Park. If your children or adults are bouncing off the walls, then you can help them burn off that energy at this indoor trampoline park at 3820 S. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. The trampoline park offers jumping dodgeball courts, slam dunk courts, ninja-warrior courses, foam pits and a climbing wall.

  • SkyZone. Another indoor trampoline park at 2200 N. Oak St. in Myrtle Beach offers visitors a place to jump and activities. It is also offering spring break passes.

  • WonderWorks. A science-focused indoor amusement park that combines education with entertainment at 1313 Celebrity Circle in Myrtle Beach. It has more than 100 hands-on exhibits, including the Hurricane Shack, a Bubble Lab and the Astronaut Training Gyro that lets you experience zero gravity.

  • Boardwalk Arcade. For those who have been coming to Myrtle Beach for some time, there’s a great chance that you have visited this nostalgic arcade at 912 N. Ocean Blvd. that has been in business since the 1930s. Located along the Boardwalk downtown, it offers up old-timey games, as well as newer games.

Adults

  • The Bowery. Dubbed the “8th Wonder of the World,” which has been trademarked we’re told, this iconic bar and restaurant located at 110 9th Ave. N., is just steps from the ocean and is where the country group Alabama got its start. Thousands come to party and enjoy music and food. It’s been open since 1944.

  • Player 1 Up. It’s Horry County’s only arcade bar and restaurant that features classic pinball machines, video games, pool and skeeball. After 9 p.m., the location at 3264 US 17 Business in Murrells Inlet is for ages 21 and older.

Souvenirs

  • Gay Dolphin Gift Cove. Another long-standing and iconic Myrtle Beach landmark is the Gay Dolphin at 916 N. Ocean Blvd. It is the premiere place to get a vacation souvenir to bring back home. You could spend hours in this shop, which is one of the most visited attractions in the Grand Strand and has been in business for more than 70 years.