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A South Carolina bachelorette party, in four lines
Revelwick's per head estimates for nine people over two nights, and the rule that covers every city.
- Myrtle Beach
- $930Revelwick estimate: the boardwalk, bands and oceanfront dinners
- Hilton Head
- $940Revelwick estimate: 12 miles of sand, bike paths and a dance club
- Charleston
- $1,290Revelwick estimate: cocktails with views, King Street and Southern restaurants
- Liquor stores
- Close at 7 p.m.And all day Sunday, statewide
7 p.m.
When South Carolina liquor stores close, Monday to Saturday
Closed all day Sunday, so buy the bottles on the way in.
The South Carolina Department of Revenue says retail liquor stores sell liquor and wine Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., that all sales must be made before 7, and that a liquor store may not operate on Sunday under any circumstances. State law also bans store sales of beer and wine from midnight Saturday to sunrise Monday unless the city or county has passed a referendum allowing them.
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Charleston bachelorette party
The city trip: cocktails, dinner and Upper King Street. The full guide covers it in detail.
Where to stay
Hotels such as Hotel Bennett or The Restoration; a city residential rental holds four adults with the owner on site.
Rooftop bars
The Rooftop at The Vendue, Citrus Club at The Dewberry and The Watch at The Restoration.
Nightlife
Republic Garden & Lounge and Uptown Social on Upper King Street, open to 2 a.m.
Restaurants
Husk and Halls Chophouse have private dining; Poogan's Porch serves brunch daily.
Things to do
A BYOB cruise with Tiki Tours of Charleston, beer, wine or seltzer only.
The beaches
Explore Charleston lists Sullivan's Island 9 miles from downtown, Folly 13 and Isle of Palms 17.
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Myrtle Beach bachelorette party
The boardwalk trip, with published hours and group rules.
Where to stay
City rentals under 90 days are not allowed in residential zones except RMV, so look at oceanfront resort and condo buildings with a business license.
RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar
On the boardwalk with 500 seats and bands; party reservations, but none the same day.
The Bowery
Bands seven days a week, 50 yards from the ocean; 21 and over after 8 p.m., reservations only for 20 or more.
Sea Captain's House
Oceanfront since the 1960s, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; call for large groups.
Wicked Tuna
On the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk south of the city, with online reservations and party bookings.
Blueberry's Grill
Breakfast and brunch at Grande Dunes; no weekend reservations, and peak waits can reach 60 to 90 minutes.
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
A 200 foot observation wheel on the boardwalk, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with group pages.
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Hilton Head bachelorette party
The island trip, with published hours and rules.
Where to stay
Every rental needs a town permit, the listing must show it, and a property may use at most six exterior parking spaces.
The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon
At Shelter Cove, Wednesday to Saturday from 4 p.m.; a $500 bachelorette package covers a VIP booth, cover and a bottle for up to 12.
Tiki Hut
On the sand at Coligny with live music, open daily, weather permitting.
Quarterdeck
An oyster spot up top by the Harbour Town Lighthouse inside Sea Pines, with daily music.
Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks
On Skull Creek, first come, first served, with a private dining page.
Skull Creek Boathouse
Walk-in only for any party size, with The Buoy Bar and The Dive Bar on site.
Outside Hilton Head
Dolphin eco tours, guided kayak tours and private boat charters from Shelter Cove.
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Greenville bachelorette party
The downtown trip by Falls Park, with published hours.
Where to stay
Grand Bohemian Lodge by Falls Park has 187 rooms, a spa and a bourbon bar; city rentals under 30 days are not allowed in residential zones.
Juniper
A garden rooftop eight floors above Main Street on the AC Hotel, open to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, with Sunday brunch.
UP on the Roof
Up top at RiverPlace on the Embassy Suites, with brunch and private events.
SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar
Whiskey and wine on Main Street, open to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, with private parties.
Vault & Vator
A walk-in speakeasy in an old bank vault basement near Falls Park; buyouts for up to 50.
Soby's New South Cuisine
Weekend brunch and dinner on Main Street, with reservations and The Loft for private events.
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Fun bachelorette party ideas across the state
Activities and spots for the bride and the girls, by city.
A boat tour
A BYOB tiki boat in Charleston, or a dolphin eco tour from Shelter Cove on Hilton Head.
A candle class
Candlefish in Charleston runs daily 90 minute workshops, two candles each.
City views
The SkyWheel in Myrtle Beach, or cocktails eight floors up at Juniper in Greenville.
A dance night
The island visitor bureau names DJ dance nights at the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon.
Shopping
Discover South Carolina calls King Street in Charleston the place for shoppers.
A spa stop
The Spa at Grand Bohemian by Falls Park in Greenville.
A pool afternoon
Hotel Bennett's heated rooftop pool is for overnight guests.
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Planning tips for South Carolina bachelorette parties
What to settle before the trip.
Pick the ideal city for the bride
Ask what she wants: her favorite restaurants, a boat day, or a big night out.
Check the home base
Look for the permit or license number on any rental listing.
Dress for the plan
Some bars set dress codes, such as smart-casual at Republic in Charleston.
Plan for summer heat
July normal highs are 87 to 91 degrees, so take the hot hours slow.
Book the busy spots early
RipTydz takes no same-day reservations, and Blueberry's takes none on weekends.
Stop for bottles once
Before 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, with sealed bottles in the trunk.
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The state rules every bachelorette group should know
Statewide law, the coast, airports and the calendar.
A South Carolina bachelorette party is a choice between a city trip to Charleston or Greenville and the coast at Myrtle Beach or Hilton Head. The same state rules apply in all four, and each city has its own rental law.
Drinks and the law
The drinking age is 21. Bars can serve liquor from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., and on Sunday only where local voters approved it. State law bans open containers in the passenger area of any motor vehicle on a public road, and the sections read contain no exception for party buses or limos.
The beaches
Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Folly and Isle of Palms all ban alcohol and glass on the sand; Isle of Palms bans even closed containers.
Airports
Charleston International is about 11 miles from downtown, per Explore Charleston. Myrtle Beach International lists more than 50 nonstop destinations. Hilton Head has its own airport about 5 miles from the resorts, and Savannah/Hilton Head International is about 45 miles away in Georgia. Greenville-Spartanburg is about 15 minutes from downtown Greenville, per VisitGreenvilleSC.
When to go
NOAA normal highs in April are about 77 degrees in Charleston, 72 in Myrtle Beach and 73 in Greenville, against 87 to 91 in July. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 and peaks around September 10. In 2027, Charleston Wine + Food runs March 3 to 7, the Cooper River Bridge Run is April 3, RBC Heritage is April 12 to 18 on Hilton Head, and the Carolina Country Music Fest is June 10 to 13 in Myrtle Beach. Fall for Greenville runs October 9 to 11, 2026.
Bottles bought before 7 on Saturday, nothing open in the car, and no drinks on the sand.
The South Carolina ruleBefore booking
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South Carolina bachelorette party questions, answered
What the group asks before choosing a city.
Where should we have a South Carolina bachelorette party?
Charleston or Greenville for cocktails and restaurants, Myrtle Beach for the boardwalk and bands, Hilton Head for the island and a dance club.
Revelwick estimates $930 to $1,290 a head for two nights.
Does Hilton Head have nightlife?
Yes: the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon runs dance nights and sells a bachelorette package, and Tiki Hut has music on the sand.
The Rooftop is open Wednesday to Saturday.
Can we buy liquor on Sunday in South Carolina?
No. Liquor stores close at 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday.
Store beer and wine sales on Sunday depend on a local referendum.
Can you drink on the beach?
Not at Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Folly Beach or Isle of Palms.
Glass is banned on all four.
Can we drink on a party bus in South Carolina?
State law bans open containers in any motor vehicle on a public road, with no party bus exception in the sections read.
Ask the operator in writing.
Can a big group rent one house?
In Hilton Head, with a town permit; in the cities of Charleston and Greenville, residential short-term rules make it hard.
Check the permit number on the listing.
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What to read next
The full guides for Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and Folly Beach.
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Where this comes from
The costs are Revelwick estimates. The places and rules are as published in September 2026.
What the figures are
The per head figures are Revelwick editorial estimates for a group of about nine over two nights. They are a starting point for a budget conversation rather than a quote, so check current prices before you book.
The places named here
Every hotel, bar, restaurant and activity on this page is named by at least three independent sources, at least one of them authoritative, and its hours and terms 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
Liquor store and drink rules are from the South Carolina Code of Laws and Department of Revenue, beach and rental rules from the codes and pages of Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Charleston and Greenville, airports from the airports and visitor bureaus, hurricane season from the National Hurricane Center, weather from NOAA climate normals, and event dates from their organizers.