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If you want to stay close to some of Myrtle Beach’s most recognizable attractions, restaurants, entertainment, and oceanfront fun, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is one of the best areas to consider when choosing your resort.
The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade stretches 1.2 miles along the oceanfront from the 14th Avenue North Pier to the 2nd Avenue Pier. Along the way, vacationers can find restaurants, shops, arcades, attractions, live entertainment, and direct access to the beach.
Staying at a Myrtle Beach resort near the Boardwalk makes it easy to experience that energy while still having the pools, spacious accommodations, dining, and oceanfront amenities you want from a beach resort. If Boardwalk access is high on your vacation wish list, these three MBResorts properties put you especially close to the action.
Bay View Resort
Distance to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk: Directly on the Boardwalk
For travelers searching for the best resort on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Bay View Resort has the clear location advantage. The oceanfront resort sits directly along the southern portion of the 1.2-mile Boardwalk, so you can step outside and start exploring without getting in the car.
That location works particularly well for travelers who like a walkable vacation. Spend the morning on the beach, head back to the resort for some pool time, then walk the Boardwalk in search of dinner, shopping, entertainment, or something sweet.
Bay View also gives families and groups plenty of flexibility when choosing accommodations. Room types include one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom options, with units available for groups ranging from two guests up to 12. Guests can choose from oceanfront, ocean-view, side-view, and city-view accommodations, depending on the type of Myrtle Beach vacation they have in mind.
When you are ready for a resort day, Bay View offers:
- Indoor swimming pool
- Indoor lazy river
- Kiddie pool
- Outdoor pool and spa
- Hot tub
- Oceanfront tanning lawn
- Giant chess and checkers
- Shuffleboard
- Fire pit
- Fitness room
- Direct beach access
There is also an onsite Starbucks, making it easy to grab your morning coffee and take it with you for a walk along the oceanfront. Boozy Buoy Oceanfront Pool Bar adds seasonal drinks and casual poolside fare when you would rather stay close to the water. The biggest perk, though, is still the location. When the Boardwalk itself is one of the main things you want to experience in Myrtle Beach, Bay View puts it quite literally outside your door.
Best for: Travelers who want to stay directly on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and walk to downtown attractions, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
The Breakers Resort
Distance to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk: Approximately 0.5 miles
The Breakers Resort is a great option when you want to be close to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk but still want the experience of staying at a large oceanfront resort packed with amenities.
The northern end of the Boardwalk is roughly half a mile south of The Breakers, making it possible to reach the area with a longer oceanfront walk or a very short ride. The resort is also approximately half a mile from Pier 14, putting guests close to the northern side of Myrtle Beach’s downtown oceanfront district.
One of the biggest advantages of choosing The Breakers is variety. Accommodations range from standard rooms and efficiencies to one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom options. Depending on the room type, guests can find kitchens or efficiency kitchens, private balconies, separate living and sleeping areas, multiple bedding configurations, and washer/dryer options in select condos.
The amenities are another major draw. The Breakers offers 19 water attractions, including indoor and outdoor pools, an indoor lazy river, hot tubs, oceanfront pool areas, and The Cove indoor waterpark with five waterslides for guests who meet the height requirement. There is also shuffleboard, cornhole, a fitness center, seasonal pool deck entertainment, and direct beach access.
Dining is easy too. Start the morning with the breakfast buffet at Papa’s or stop at Starbucks before heading out. Later, grab food and drinks near the pool at The Rusty Reel, enjoy dinner and craft cocktails at Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen, or stop at Ben & Jerry’s when vacation calls for dessert.
The Breakers gives you the flexibility to make the resort itself a big part of your vacation while keeping the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and downtown entertainment close by.
Best for: Families who want extensive resort amenities and dining while staying within easy reach of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.
voco The Shelby – Myrtle Beach
Boardwalk location: Approximately 0.5 miles away
For travelers looking for a newer oceanfront hotel near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, voco The Shelby – Myrtle Beach by IHG combines a convenient downtown location with a more relaxed, modern coastal experience.
The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is approximately half a mile away, while the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel is even closer. That puts guests within easy reach of downtown attractions and entertainment without placing them directly in the middle of the busiest Boardwalk activity.
Guest rooms and suites feature a modern coastal design, with options that include ocean views and private balconies. The Shelby is also pet-friendly, making it an option for travelers bringing their dog along for the Myrtle Beach getaway. Around the hotel, guests can enjoy an oceanfront outdoor pool, a separate family pool, a fitness center, direct beach access, and comfortable outdoor spaces designed for relaxing by the coast.
Dining is available without leaving the hotel. The Shelby Beach Club offers a casual oceanfront setting for food and drinks, while The Shelby Bar & Café provides another convenient option on-site. The location also puts guests close to restaurants and entertainment throughout downtown Myrtle Beach, giving you plenty of flexibility when you want to explore beyond the hotel.
Best for: Couples, friends, families, and pet-friendly travelers looking for a modern oceanfront hotel close to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and SkyWheel.
Things to Do on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
The 1.2-mile Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is packed with attractions, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and easy beach access, making it one of the best areas to explore during a Myrtle Beach vacation.
Attractions and Entertainment:
Take in ocean views from the nearly 200-foot SkyWheel, visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, play arcade games at Fun Plaza, or walk out over the Atlantic from Pier 14 or 2nd Avenue Pier.
Dining and Live Entertainment:
Popular Boardwalk restaurants include Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge, RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar, LandShark Bar & Grill, and Wicked Tuna at 2nd Avenue Pier. During the summer, Hot Summer Nights at Plyler Park adds free entertainment that can include live music, DJs, karaoke, and fireworks.
Shopping and the Beach:
Browse the shops along Ocean Boulevard, including the iconic Gay Dolphin Gift Cove, for Myrtle Beach souvenirs and beach finds. When you are ready to slow down, the Atlantic is just steps away with beach access located throughout the Boardwalk area.
Stay Near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk With MBResorts
The best place to stay near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk depends on how you want to experience your vacation.
Choose Bay View Resort to have the Boardwalk directly outside your door. Pick The Breakers Resort when family-friendly pools, water attractions, and dining are just as important as staying close to downtown. Or make voco The Shelby – Myrtle Beach by IHG your home base for a modern oceanfront stay near the Boardwalk, SkyWheel, and downtown Myrtle Beach attractions.
No matter which property fits your vacation style, you will have the beach outside your door and some of Myrtle Beach’s best dining, shopping, attractions, and entertainment close by.
Explore MBResorts and book your stay near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk for your next Grand Strand vacation.