Is there a curfew at Myrtle Beach?

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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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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Shading devices, other than circular umbrellas with a circular shade no greater than seven feet six inches (7'6”) in diameter and small pop-up/blow-up cabanas no larger than 4' x 3' x 3' for infants and very small children, are not permitted on the beach (year-round).

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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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Myrtle Beach International Airport opens at 4:00 a.m. every day, and closes with the last flight of the day.

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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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#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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As it turns out, a lot of people hunt for sea life on the beach, and small little creatures like crabs, sand fleas, and sand dollars show up and nighttime is the perfect time to catch them. Ghost crabs make their way to the surface of the sand as the air cools off.

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BEACH FLAG SYSTEM & PUBLIC SAFETY 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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Look at the Stars Get your daily dose of exercise by going for a walk on the beach after dark. The stars and meteor showers are a good way to make conversation with the person you go with. As you make your way towards the water, look down and see if there are any starfish or other sea creatures lying about.

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The following is illegal: Consumption of alcohol in public. Smoking tobacco or marijuana on beaches or in parks.

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Lifeguard instructions must be obeyed by all beachgoers. Surfing is prohibited within 300 feet of the pier. From May 15 to September 15, surfing is allowed only in designated areas, and surfers must always wear a surfing leash. Smoking is prohibited on the beach.

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Tents and shading devices became plentiful at peak times and locations that they blocked access and visibility to the water's edge, affecting public safety and everyone's enjoyment of our beach. So, the City of Myrtle Beach created a shading device policy and implemented it in 2014.

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Open containers of beer, wine or liquor are prohibited in any public place including streets, sidewalks and beach areas.

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