How to make the best out of your 2023 Myrtle Beach spring break trip. Here are some ideas

March has brought the first waves of travelers back to the Grand Strand for spring break.

Beaches will start to get busier, restaurants will see more traffic and hotels and vacation rentals will fill up.

Spring break usually runs from late February to early April.

At this time of year, many establishments extend their hours to support the influx of thousands of spring-breakers and snow-birds.

With about 19 million visitors to the area each year, Myrtle Beach has no shortage of top travel destinations, nightlife and one-of-a-kind experiences.

Here’s a guide to how to make the most of your spring break trip to the coastal city.

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Perhaps the busiest attraction is the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, which runs from the 14th Avenue to 2nd Avenue piers. It’s filled with places to shop, bars and restaurants.

For the kids, check out the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium, which holds some of the best “oddifacts,” satisfying a child’s wild imagination.

At the Fun Plaza Arcade, kids and adults alike can enjoy thrill rides such as the Slingshot, the Skyscraper and The Air Strike.

Don’t forget to go on the Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel at least once on your trip. It runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days.

Broadway at the Beach

From dining to nightlife and live shows, Broadway at the Beach is a center of entertainment in Myrtle Beach. Check out Ripley’s Aquarium, which will get a new sloth exhibit sometime this spring and the Hollywood Wax Museum.

Bars such as Broadway Louis, which offers karaoke, and Fat Tuesday are both great options for adults.

Dining and night life

Did you know Myrtle Beach is known for its pancake houses? There’s certainly no shortage of them.

Readers picked Eggs Up Grill on 38th Avenue as the best pancake house last year. Johnny D’s Waffle House & Bakery, as well as Golden Griddle, were close favorites.

This is Myrtle Beach’s best pancake house, according to readers

Craft beer culture in Myrtle Beach is, well.... brewing. If you’re downtown and looking for a local brewery, check out Grand Strand Brewing Co. Its Wingtip Pilsner was voted the best local beer last year.

Other local favorites include Crooked Hammock Brewing, Tidal Creek Brewhouse and New South Brewing.

And of course, don’t forget about the roughly 60 miles of coastline Myrtle Beach has to offer.

Although March and April waters might have a bit of a bite to them, you can’t beat that view.