Bike Week watching, here’s where locals can go to see motorcycles in Myrtle Beach, SC area

The two spring motorcycle rallies held in the Myrtle Beach area each year bring thousands of people in, offering ample opportunities for locals to watch the visitors.

Spring Bike Rally will be from May 10 through 19, followed about a week later with Black Bike Week from May 24 through 27.

Here are some places you can go to soak in what people are doing and how they are enjoying their time in the Myrtle Beach area.

Ocean Boulevard

Beach House Bar and Grill, 1205 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, is a popular place for motorcyclists to gather because of the large porch out front and ample parking for motorcycles.

If you want a higher vantage point, head across the street to RipTydz Oceanfront Grille, 1210 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, which has a rooftop bar. You can sit and watch others drink and mingle or look below at vehicles, including motorcycles, driving by along Ocean Boulevard or pedestrians walking along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.

Tin Roof, located further north at 1410 N. Ocean Blvd., also offers a bar located up high, attracting visitors inside and allowing you a view of the boardwalk.

There is also Ocean Boulevard in North Myrtle Beach with additional restaurants that feature opportunities to sit and people watch. Many motorcyclists, especially those during Atlantic Beach Bike Week, cruise along this strip which extends from North Myrtle Beach to Atlantic Beach, the hub of Black Bike Week.

South Strand

Spring Bike Rally tends to stay on the southern end of the Myrtle Beach area, so head down south near Murrells Inlet where you can see the first wave of bikers along the Grand Strand.

Members of the Ocean Pines retirement community, previously called the Jensen community, usually park their golf carts along U.S. 17 Business each year and watch the motorcycles ride by.

In Murrells Inlet, there are plenty of spots to set up a lawn chair and watch motorcyclists ride in the area.

Fire to Table, 3415 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, is located across the street from Suck Bang Blow, offering the ability to enjoy a nice meal while watching the bikers live it up.

There are plenty of bars in Murrells Inlet where bikers gather to socialize and vendors set up to sell a variety of items.

Suck Bang Blow at 3393 Highway 17 Business and The Beaver Bar at 3534 Highway 17 Business are two popular places for bikers to gather. There also is The Rat Hole at 3833 Socastee Blvd. Unit B in Socastee.

North Strand

At the end of May, the second wave of bikers will be in town for Black Bike Week, which tends to center in Atlantic Beach. Head down to the festival in Atlantic Beach to catch tourists and bikers partying.

The Myrtle Beach Mall, 10177 N. Kings Highway, has a large parking lot where motorcyclists enjoy showing off their bikes and hanging out during Black Bike Week.

Going farther north, Main Street in North Myrtle Beach offers many restaurants and places to sit to people watch. Some options include the Sky Bar and Harold’s on the Ocean.