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What a Myrtle Beach bachelorette party costs
Nine people, two nights, split evenly, as a Revelwick estimate. Drivable from much of the Southeast.
- Per head
- $930Estimate for nine people over two nights
- Cheapest workable
- $610An oceanfront condo rather than resort rooms, meals cooked at the condo, and one booked activity
- Best months
- May to SepNormal highs of about 79 to 87 degrees. The ocean is warmest in July and August
- Rentals
- LicensedRentals under 90 days need a city business license and are not allowed in residential R zones, except RMV
7 p.m.
When South Carolina liquor stores close, and all day Sunday
Buy the bottles by Saturday evening. And keep them off the sand.
State law bars liquor store sales from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. and on Sundays. In Myrtle Beach, alcohol and glass are banned on the beach and beach accesses, and open containers are banned on the boardwalk except inside a permitted boardwalk cafe.
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The four numbers that move a Myrtle Beach bachelorette party bill
Revelwick estimates of how four choices change the per head figure.
Outside the July and August peak, as a Revelwick estimate. September water is still around 79 to 81 degrees but it is the wettest month and the peak of hurricane season; May has motorcycle rallies.
A licensed oceanfront condo that sleeps the group divides by nine and comes with a kitchen.
Breakfast and one lunch at the condo, with groceries bought before the liquor stores close.
A larger condo divides further per head, within its occupancy.
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The short version
A fun, laid back coastal destination for the bride's celebration.
- Where to stay
- An oceanfront condoA licensed rental in a resort or condo building, with a kitchen
- Getting around
- CarsBroadway at the Beach is about 1.5 miles from the ocean, and Barefoot Landing and the MarshWalk are further
- Known for
- Beach, boardwalk and live musicThe boardwalk, dueling pianos, shag dancing and seafood on the MarshWalk
- Watch for
- No drinks on the beachAlcohol and glass are banned on the beach, and open containers on the boardwalk
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Where to stay for a Myrtle Beach bachelorette party
Condos, zoning and location options on the Grand Strand.
An oceanfront condo
A multi-bedroom condo with a kitchen and ocean views. Check that the building allows short-term rentals.
The license rule
In the city, a rental under 90 days needs a business license and is not allowed in residential R zones, except RMV.
Location
Central Myrtle Beach for the boardwalk, North Myrtle Beach for Barefoot Landing, or south toward Murrells Inlet.
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Beach rules
From the city code, before a day in the sun.
No alcohol or glass
Both are banned on the beach and beach accesses.
Umbrellas, not tents, in summer
Only round umbrellas up to 7.5 feet from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Gear hours
Set up after 8 a.m. and pack up by 7 p.m.
Swimwear
The city says thong style suits are not allowed on the beach or in public.
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Bachelorette party nightlife and live music
Plenty of options for the bride's night out, with each venue's published rules.
Crocodile Rocks, Broadway at the Beach
A dueling piano bar since 1995, with tickets, reserved seats and a VIP experience.
Tin Roof, oceanfront
A rooftop with ocean views and live music, open to 2 a.m., with group packages.
RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar
A large rooftop on the boardwalk; no same-day reservations.
The Bowery, downtown
Live music every day since 1944; shows 21 and over unless noted.
Fat Harold's Beach Club, North Myrtle Beach
The home of the shag, a local dance, with free lessons on Tuesday nights.
House of Blues Myrtle Beach
Concerts and a Gospel Brunch near Barefoot Landing.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
A half-mile boardwalk on the marsh with bars, restaurants and free music.
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Where to eat
Seafood dinners and brunch, with published reservation rules.
Sea Captain's House, oceanfront
Three meals a day; larger groups arrange by phone.
Wicked Tuna, Murrells Inlet
Seafood on the MarshWalk, with online reservations and private areas.
Drunken Jack's, Murrells Inlet
A MarshWalk restaurant with Thursday trivia.
Hook & Barrel, North Kings Highway
Reservations recommended and a wine room for private events.
Croissants Bistro & Bakery
Brunch with reservations recommended; closed Sunday.
Blueberry's Grill, Grande Dunes
Weekend brunch is walk-in only by waitlist.
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Bachelorette weekend activities
Activities for a fun, unforgettable trip.
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
A 200 foot wheel on the boardwalk with views of the coast, and group pages.
Shopping spots
Barefoot Landing on the waterway and Broadway at the Beach, with shops, restaurants and attractions.
Duplin Winery or La Belle Amie Vineyard
Wine tastings, with concerts at La Belle Amie.
Awakening Spa, Anderson Ocean Club
An oceanfront spa open to visitors, by appointment.
A boat on the waterway
A boat trip on the Intracoastal Waterway is a perfect way to celebrate. A captained boat with more than six paying guests must be Coast Guard inspected; ask for its certificate.
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Planning a Myrtle Beach bachelorette weekend
What to know before booking a Myrtle Beach bachelorette party.
A Myrtle Beach bachelorette party is a fun, laid back celebration: an oceanfront condo, the boardwalk, dueling pianos, shag dancing and seafood, at about $930 a head for two nights as a Revelwick estimate.
Alcohol
The drinking age is 21. South Carolina liquor stores close at 7 p.m. and all day Sunday, and bars serve until 2 a.m. under state law. No alcohol on the beach, and no open containers on the boardwalk outside a permitted cafe.
When to go
Normal highs are about 79 degrees in May and 83 in September, and the ocean is warmest in July and August. September is the wettest month and the peak of hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30. Check motorcycle rally dates in May and early fall.
The money
The condo and food are about $279 a head each, getting there about $205, and a night out with one activity about $167. For a city weekend nearby, compare Charleston.
A licensed condo, bottles bought by Saturday, and drinks off the sand.
The Myrtle Beach orderBefore booking
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A two night itinerary
One way to plan the weekend with the places above. Swap any block for its alternative.
Arrive and shop
Groceries and bottles before 7 p.m.
Dueling pianos
Crocodile Rocks.
Sun and sand
Umbrellas, water and snacks.
Seafood dinner
Wicked Tuna on the MarshWalk.
Live music
The MarshWalk, Tin Roof or The Bowery.
SkyWheel and home
A ride before the drive.
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Questions, answered
The questions worth asking about Myrtle Beach specifically.
How much is a Myrtle Beach bachelorette party?
About $930 a head over two nights for a group of nine, as a Revelwick estimate.
About $610 with a condo and meals cooked in.
Can you drink on the beach in Myrtle Beach?
No. Alcohol and glass are banned on the beach and beach accesses.
Open containers are banned on the boardwalk too.
Where should a bachelorette party stay in Myrtle Beach?
A licensed oceanfront condo with a kitchen.
Short-term rentals are not allowed in most residential zones.
What are good bars for a Myrtle Beach bachelorette party?
Crocodile Rocks, Tin Roof, RipTydz and The Bowery, plus Fat Harold's in North Myrtle Beach and the MarshWalk.
Crocodile Rocks is ticketed.
When is the best time for a Myrtle Beach bachelorette party?
May to September for beach weather, with the warmest water in July and August.
Check rally dates and hurricane season.
When do liquor stores close in South Carolina?
At 7 p.m., and they are closed on Sundays.
Buy bottles by Saturday evening.
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How Myrtle Beach was priced and checked
The costs are Revelwick estimates. The places and rules are as published by their own sources in September 2026.
What the figures are
Every cost on this page is a Revelwick editorial estimate for a group of about nine over two nights, assuming most of the group drives. It is a starting point for a budget conversation rather than a quote, so check current prices before you book.
The places named here
Every district, bar, restaurant and attraction on this page is named by at least three independent sources, at least one of them authoritative, and its hours and rules are as published on its own website in September 2026. Revelwick has not visited them, does not rate them and is not paid by them.
Where the rules come from
Beach, boardwalk and rental zoning rules are from the City of Myrtle Beach code and city pages, alcohol sale hours and the drinking age from the South Carolina Code of Laws, the airport from Myrtle Beach International, charter boat rules from federal law, the weather from NOAA climate normals, water temperature from NOAA's Springmaid Pier gauge, and hurricane season from the National Hurricane Center. Rally dates come from promoter sites and should be confirmed.