December is many people’s least favorite month. Let’s be real…nobody likes the cold! Autumn is a great blend of sunny days and pumpkin spice lattes, but December is just cold. Thankfully December has Christmas, or else it would probably be the most hated month of the entire year in the United States. Luckily, Myrtle Beach is one place that December can really rock due to the still pleasant weather, smaller than normal crowds, and the long list of great activities going on. We may not have included December in our post about the best times to visit Myrtle Beach, but that doesn’t mean it is a bad time to visit! This post will outline the 5 best things to do in Myrtle Beach in December. Some of these things popped up on our list of the best things to do in Myrtle Beach in November, but many of them are fully unique to December.
1. Check Out Winter Wonderland at the Beach
From the very beginning of the month and continuing every night until January 2nd, one of the best things to do in Myrtle Beach is heading out to the Winter Wonderland at the Beach. This wintertime attraction is located in downtown Myrtle Beach in the former pavilion. The Winter Wonderland at the Beach offers the chance to ice skate, watch some live shows, and enjoy beautiful light exhibits. This is a favorite among those who spend their winters in Myrtle Beach, and it really should not be missed. Whether you are looking for a great date opportunity, a night out with the family, or even some quality alone time to decompress from any holiday stress, the Winter Wonderland at the Beach is worth checking out. The only day it will not be open is on Christmas day.
2. Go For a Drive Through the Great Christmas Light Show
Starting at 5:30pm every night this month, tourists and residents can head out to the Great Christmas Light Show, which is by far one of the best things to do in Myrtle Beach in December. This electrifying (see our pun?) spectacle lights up the sky with nearly two million glowing lights each night. A visit to the Myrtle Beach Great Christmas Light Show entails a mile and a half long drive through exhibit after exhibit, totaling over five hundred different light displays! From now until December 12th, visitors can also head to Santa’s Workshop for some extra fun. This is a great event for the family, and if you have children you should make sure to go in time to pop into Santa’s Workshop. For more information on pricing and details, check out this great blog post.
3. Catch a Viewing of one of Myrtle Beach’s Holiday Shows
Myrtle Beach loves bringing the seasons to life, and a great example of that is both of the famous holiday shows that Myrtle Beach is putting on this year. At the Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach you can get tickets for The Carolina Opry Christmas Special with showtimes every weekday at 1:00pm and 7:00pm or at the Alabama Theatre you can get tickets for The South’s Grandest Christmas Show. Both productions are fantastic, and will provide lots of laughs, quality entertainment, and memories with your loved ones. Tickets for The Carolina Opry Christmas Special start at $42 and can be bought on the Carolina Opry website, and tickets for The South’s Grandest Christmas start at $44 and can be bought on the Alabama Theatre Website.
4. Do Some Holiday Shopping at the Tanger Outlets, Barefoot Landing, or Broadway at the Beach
We’ve mentioned this is many of our posts, but Myrtle Beach has no shortage of great shopping options. Because of the immense tourist traffic that this region gets during its busy season, there are several premier shopping locations that have just about any store you can imagine. While you probably are not traveling to Myrtle Beach just to go shopping, this is a great activity to fill some downtime. Especially now as Christmas and other holidays are rolling around, you may be looking for the right time to go shopping for your loved ones anyway. Why not do it here in Myrtle Beach! From great deals at the Tanger Outlets, to lovely evenings out at Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the Beach, you have plenty of great places to shop in the Grand Strand.
5. Nights of a Thousand Candles
Nights of a Thousand Candles is an event hosted by Brookgreen Gardens and they are certainly one of the best things to do in Myrtle Beach in November. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night in December, Brookgreen Gardens hosts nights of entertainment with live music, hot cocoa, cider, and wine, and over 2,800 hand-lit candles in their main sculpture garden and arboretum. For $25-30 for adults and $12-15 for children, you gain access to the beautifully lit paths, hot beverages, and holiday-spirited live music. Be sure to buy your tickets online in advance as they sell out quickly!
There is no such thing as a bad month to visit Myrtle Beach, and hopefully this post has inspired you to come see all of the great things the Grand Strand has to offer during the holiday season. The weather will typically not dip too far past the 50s, meaning that checking out the best things to do in Myrtle Beach in December doesn’t mean you have to freeze in the process. With next to no crowds, you can experience all of these great Myrtle Beach holiday celebrations without the stress of waiting in lines and making reservations long ahead of time. Christmas in Carolina sounds so nice, they could make a movie about it!
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Written by Greg
