Get rid of those winter blues with a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina getaway vacation! Enjoy the milder weather, smaller crowds, and numerous attractions open year-round. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy and having fun during your stay! Make 2025 a great year with an adventure to Myrtle Beach on your bucket list! Please check with each establishment you plan on visiting for updated January hours, availability, and prices.
Check out our list of the 16 best things to do in Myrtle Beach in January 2025:
Restaurant Week in South Carolina
Thursday, January 9 – Sunday, January 19, 2025, Restaurant Week is an event where local restaurants offer special discount menus at local restaurants. Participating restaurants include Croissants Bistro and Bakery, Hook & Barrel, Thoroughbreds Chophouse, and more, Click here for participating restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area.
Myrtle Beach Art Museum
If you’re looking for someplace that’s free to walk around and is indoors, the Myrtle Beach Art Museum might be the place for you and your family to visit. Artwork created by local, regional, national, and international artists is displayed in a wide range of mediums that include paintings, sculptures, crafts, and photography. The museum is a knowledgeable, and artistic destination for the budding artist in the family. The Myrtle Beach Art Museum is open year-round.
Create art at Board & Brush
Do-it-yourself art studio Board & Brush is in North Myrtle Beach, and offers a huge array of unique, personalized workshop projects, including wooden signs, table trays, door mats, and more! Come as a beginner; no experience is needed, as they will teach you all the skills. Just bring your creativity and personality! They will provide education, materials, and fun!
Dive under the sea at Ripley’s Aquarium
Dive into the underwater world of wonders at Broadway at the Beach. Meet and discover some of the world’s most fascinating sea creatures. Ripley’s Aquarium includes two levels of fascinating attractions. The upper-level displays include exhibits like the Rio Amazon, Penguin Playhouse, Planet Jellies, and Friendship Flats, where you can touch stingrays. The lower-level features exhibits like Rainbow Rock, Sloth Valley, and the Dangerous Reef, which takes guests on a slow-moving 340-foot glide path through an underwater tunnel that is surrounded by some of the ocean’s fiercest creatures, including sharks and eels!
Spending the day at The Market Common
It’s a local favorite spot and the talk of the town! The Market Common, near the Myrtle Beach airport, is worthy of an entire day and has everything from dining to shopping to entertainment. Begin your day with a stroll around Valor Memorial Garden, or play at Savannah’s Playground with the family. Get a fresh latte, protein shake, or cold-pressed juice at Loleo’s juice bar. Shop the deluxe boutiques, and get lunch at Zardin, an upscale healthy eatery that provides fresh, local, rich food. Tupelo Honey Southern Restaurant, King Street Grille, and more eatery options are available. In the afternoon go play at 810 Billiards and Bowling which features a variety of amenities like bowling, arcade, mini-golf, and more. For children, take them to Edventure Children’s Museum for hands-on learning play exhibits. Also, special activities in January on select dates include options such as Jukebox Bingo and Friday Free Live Music at 810 Billiards and Bowling, live music at Crepe Creation, and more!
The Ultimate Dessert at The Crazy Mason
If you’re looking for a sweet treat, The Crazy Mason has you covered! They are the ultimate Dessert Destination! Try their crazy shakes, crazy dessert nachos, crazy sundaes, and even more crazy desserts. They also have single desserts, like a single or double scoop of ice cream, in a cup or an in-house made waffle cone. There are hundreds of delicious toppings to choose from and are locally grown or sourced from partnerships with local bakeries and businesses. They are located at 2461 Coastal Grand Circle, near the Coastal Grand Mall and have a second location in North Myrtle Beach at 801 Main St. How crazy and fun is that!
Fun Outing at Barefoot Landing
Barefoot Landing is a popular tourist destination offering year-round fun! Positioned on the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing offers a wide variety of dining cuisines, a brewery, yard games and hammocks, shopping, and family entertainment.
Post-Christmas Sales at Tanger Outlets
The holiday shopping season may start on Black Friday, but the deals don’t stop and keep rolling in after the New Year! Tanger Outlets has two convenient locations for after-Christmas shopping in Myrtle Beach: 17 Business North near Barefoot Landing towards North Myrtle Beach, and on Highway 501 just outside the main Myrtle Beach area.
Search for shells and shark teeth on the beach
This time of year, with fewer beachgoers, is perfect for shelling up and down the Grand Strand and finding that perfect memento to take home. The popular beach finds along the Grand Strand include shark teeth and sand dollars. Head out right after high tide for the best chance to find some of these exotic sea shells and fossils.
Scenic Coastal Helicopter Rides
Explore the beach high in the sky with a spectacular bird’s-eye view! Helicopter rides provide an alternative with an element of thrill. A sightseeing helicopter tour takes guests hundreds of feet above the Myrtle Beach coastline and over some of the area’s most popular attractions. Schedule your sightseeing helicopter tour:
- Oceanfront Helicopters | (843) 946-0022 | Myrtle Beach
- Myrtle Beach Biplanes & Helicopters Rides | (843) 427-7351 | North Myrtle Beach
- Executive Helicopters | (843) 427-7351 | North Myrtle Beach
Hammock Shops Village in Pawleys Island
The Hammock Shops Village has been the heart of Pawleys Island since 1938. Have a fun-filled day with your family, where you can shop at one of their 21 stores, dine at Local or Bisqit, play at the playground, and learn about local history. A few of the shops that you can find there are the Original Hammock Shop which has been open since 1938, and Whitmire Fine Jewelry, which specializes in handmade Pawleys Island shells and other beach jewelry. You’ll also find clothing and wine boutiques, candles, artwork, home decor, a general store, and more.
Soar high on The SkyWheel
There’s no better way to take in the sights of the Myrtle Beach area than nearly 200 feet in the air in your own private, enclosed (and temperature-controlled!) gondola. Gather up to six family and friends for this unique flight. The SkyWheel, located by the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, is open daily throughout January. Tickets are $20 for adults (ages 12 and up), $16 for children (ages 3 to 11), and free for children ages 2 and under. Prices are subject to change.
Concerts in Myrtle Beach
Bravo! Sit back and enjoy the show! Select and purchase a ticket for a live concert performance.
- The Greatest Love of All – Whitney Houston Tribute, January 11, 2025 Tribute Concert at Alabama Theatre.
- Let’s Hang On – Frankie Valli Tribute, January 25, 2025 Tribute Concert at Alabama Theatre.
- Ricky Mokel, January 18, 2025, Performance at Alabama Theatre.
- Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone, January 18, 2025 Concert at The Carolina Opry.
- Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago, January 19, 2025 Tribute Concert at The Carolina Opry.
- Lotus Land: The American Rush Tribute, January 24, 2025, Tribute Concert at The Carolina Opry.
- Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience, January 25, 2025, Tribute Concert at The Carolina Opry.
- Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel, January 26, 2025, Tribute concert at The Carolina Opry.
- Lorrie Morgan and T. Graham Brown, January 30, 2025, Concert at The Carolina Opry.
- Bruce in the USA – The World’s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, January 31, 2025, Tribute Concert at The Carolina Opry.
Walk around The MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet
Come enjoy the ocean breeze! Murrells Inlet, located in the heart of the historic fishing village of Murrells Inlet, is a ½ mile wooden boardwalk along the saltwater marsh. The MarshWalk takes pride in the most spectacular waterfront dining along the Grand Strand. Enjoy savory Lowcountry cuisine, fresh seafood, the finest steaks, and a variety of fine food prepared by award-winning chefs. Along with the fine waterfront dining, enjoy live nightly music, water sports, charter fishing, sightseeing tours, kayaking, and shopping. All this and more all along the MarshWalk.
Visit Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens is an area favorite for travelers and locals, boasting over 10,000 acres of manicured gardens and dazzling sculptures. While you visit in January be sure to check out all their special events such as: 
- Beginner Photo Editing Workshop with CJ Uricks Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – noon. Learn the basics of the photo editing program, Lightroom, perfect for newcomers to photo editing. Learn essential tools and features while practicing step-by-step editing with provided raw images.
- South Carolina’s Sea Turtles Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Discover the life cycle of South Carolina’s state reptile, the loggerhead sea turtle, and learn about their habits, diet, and conservation challenges. Explore other sea turtle species that nest at Huntington Beach State Park, including leatherbacks, Kemp’s ridleys, and greens.
- Brookgreen Labyrinth Walks – Harmony In Nature Saturday, January 11, 2025, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. It’s a brand new year and a chance to open the mind and the heart. People around the world use the labyrinth to quiet the mind, find balance, and encourage meditation, insight, and celebration. Come out and walk with them! They encourage walkers to wear closed-toe shoes for their safety.
- A Horticulturist Errs: Mistakes, Panic Responses, and a General Absence of Common Sense in the Garden Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Join Lucy Contreras, Assistant Director of Horticulture at Kalmia Gardens, as she shares lessons from her gardening mistakes, from watering missteps to poison ivy mishaps. Gain insights and humor from her experiences to help you avoid similar pitfalls in your own garden.
- Chair Yoga – Harmony In Nature Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Experience the benefits of chair yoga, a gentle practice ideal for improving spinal health, flexibility, mindfulness, and breath control. Perfect for all skill levels, including those with mobility challenges, this class features seated or chair-assisted postures for a relaxing and accessible yoga experience.
- Entomological Appearances: 19th Century Insect-Inspired Fancy-Dress Costuming Thursday, January 16, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Explore the fascinating trend of 19th-century Britons, particularly women, embracing insect-inspired attire for fancy-dress events. These costumes featured creative imitations of wings, antennae, and patterns influenced by butterflies, bees, dragonflies, and more.
- Teach Outside the Box: Sharks Saturday, January 18, 2025, 11 a.m. – noon. Teach Outside the Box is a family-friendly, student-centered program for ages 3 – 17, held monthly on the third Saturday of each month. Participants explore arts, horticulture, history, and science through engaging, hands-on instruction suitable for all experience levels.
- Fossils Under Our Feet Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Join a fascinating presentation by paleontologist Ashby Gale exploring fossilization processes and South Carolina’s rich fossil record. Learn about fossil deposits, analyze historical climate patterns, and uncover the mechanisms behind fossil formation.
- Brookgreen 101 – Huntington Home Movies, Part I, with Robin Salmon Thursday, January 23, 2025, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
- How to Forage Mushrooms Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide Friday, January 24, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 am. Learn about 81 mushroom species, from edible and medicinal mushrooms to artisanal finds, as well as a few that are best avoided.
- ArtFields Jr. Traveling Exhibition Monday, January 27 – Saturday, March 1, 2025. The ArtFields Junior Art Exhibition is a celebration of young artists from the Pee Dee region, showcasing their creativity and talent. The exhibition features a variety of artistic works, including vibrant paintings and innovative mixed media pieces, highlighting the unique perspectives and artistic exploration of students.
- The Power of Trees: A Solution to the Climate Crisis Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Dr. Dominique Werboff, Director of the Coastal Carolina University Arboretum, will lead a presentation on the crucial role trees play in addressing the climate crisis. The session will highlight how trees are an effective and vital solution to climate change, supporting ecosystems and promoting a sustainable future for the planet.
Visit the Lowcountry Zoo
While you’re at Brookgreen Gardens, be sure to visit the Lowcountry Zoo and say hi to some of the area’s native animals. The zoo is home to dozens of animals including otters, alligators, red foxes, owls, and hawks. You may even see a wild turkey, fox squirrels, and eagles perusing the facility. The compassionate, hardworking zoo staff provide the animals with daily, high-quality care and attention. The zoo is a favorite among all ages and provides plenty of learning opportunities through self-guided tours or included daily feeding tours. Admission to the Lowcountry Zoo is free with regular garden admission.
As you can see, there is so much to do in Myrtle Beach year-round! In addition, many new attractions and restaurants open their doors in Myrtle Beach every year. There’s no better time to start planning your Myrtle Beach vacation—get the lowest Myrtle Beach resort room rates here!