Can you be on the beach at night in Myrtle Beach?

The accesses for Myrtle Beach public beaches are open every day and never completely close, but no personal items may be set up on the beach before 8:00 a.m. and everything must be removed from the shore by 7:00 p.m. Visitors age 17 and under must also abide by the city's curfew rules and may not be on the beach after ...



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The accesses for Myrtle Beach public beaches are open every day and never completely close, but no personal items may be set up on the beach before 8:00 a.m. and everything must be removed from the shore by 7:00 p.m. Visitors age 17 and under must also abide by the city's curfew rules and may not be on the beach after ...

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Beach Rules & Regulations No vehicles are allowed on the beach. No glass allowed on the beach. No sleeping on the beach or beach accesses from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.

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Glass containers and bottles are NOT allowed on the beach. It is illegal to disturb or damage the dunes, the sand fencing or the sea grass oats. Stay on the boardwalks and marked paths! Aquatic activity (swimming, surfing, etc.) is not allowed within 75 yards of a pier.

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No glass or alcohol is allowed on the beach or at beach accesses. Swimmers must stay within 50 yards of the shore and may not swim in water more than chest deep. Swimmers must obey lifeguard flags at all times. Thong bathing suits are prohibited.

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The City of Myrtle Beach enforces a juvenile curfew. Juveniles (age 17 and under) are required to be off the streets, with few exceptions, between 12:00 and 6:00 a.m. Penalties for violating the curfew can be as much as $500 and/or 30 days in jail, upon conviction. Parents can be charged as well.

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In most cases, it is not legal to camp or sleep on public beaches. While enjoying a day at the beach is a popular pastime, the act of setting up camp for a snooze under the stars is typically not permitted. Most beaches have regulations in place to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and overall enjoyment of all visitors.

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#7 Myrtle Beach and North Ocean Boulevard was reportedly found to be the most dangerous place to find yourself after dark in the city, with your chances of becoming a violent crime victim being 1 in 82, despite Myrtle Beach being a popular vacation destination year after year.

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The last call order went into effect in July which prohibited restaurants and bars from selling alcohol after 11 at night. Its purpose was to slow the spread of the coronavirus and it prevented one Myrtle Beach bar named Last Call from living up to its name.

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The ordinance prohibits the playing of profane, vulgar or obscene music at a volume louder than 30 decibels — as loud as a nearby whisper — from 7:01 a.m. to 10:59 p.m., and 50 decibels — as loud as a refrigerator or air conditioner — from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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Prohibited items
  • Possession or consumption of alcohol on the beach is not allowed.
  • Fireworks are prohibited on the beach.
  • Glass containers are not permitted on the beach.
  • It is illegal to pick sea oats or remove sand fencing from the sand dunes.
  • Littering is illegal.


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The boardwalk is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for visitors to enjoy year-round!

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These flags will fly from lifeguard stands to alert of any potential dangers. As indicated, a double red flag means the water is closed to the public; no swimming is allowed. A single red flag indicates hazardous conditions, such as strong waves or currents.

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The city of Myrtle Beach prohibits the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the beach. However, coolers are certainly allowed on the beach!

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