Myrtle Beach Boardwalk: Shops, History & How it Was Built

• 1. Back in the 1930’s the original boardwalk was wooden.


• 2. In the 1940’s, there were plans to expand the boardwalk, but they were delayed by World War II.


• 3. It was also in the 1940’s, that the boardwalk was upgraded to concrete.


• 4. Before the expansion could be started, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk was destroyed by Hurricane Hazel in 1954.
Back in the 1950's

Upgraded to concrete. View looking North.

Coasters Beach Service

Lifeguards looking over the crowd.

• 5. The original plans for the current boardwalk were submitted to the city council on August 14th, 2007.


• 6. Construction started on the new boardwalk in September of 2009.


• 7. It cost nearly $6.4 million to build.


• 8. The current boardwalk was built by M.B Kahn Construction Co., Inc..


• 9. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is approximately 1.4 miles long. Starting from 15th Ave N in Myrtle Beach and ending at 2nd Avenue Pier.


• 10. The city of Myrtle Beach contributed 600 palmetto trees to enhance the landscaping that surrounds the boardwalk.
Myrtle Beach SkyWheel

212-foot tall ferris wheel added in 2011.

Oceanfront Location

Visitors walking on the boardwalk in 2016.

• 11. 300,000 nails were used during construction.


• 12. The city also contributed 50,000 beach grass seedlings to the boardwalk project.


• 13. Construction workers used 550,000 screws when building the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade.


• 14. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Promenade was built using 770,000 board-feet of lumber.


• 15. Officially opened to the general public in May of 2010. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on May 15th, 2010.


• 16. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is 4.3 miles shorter than the Atlantic City Boardwalk (measures 5.5 miles long), which is the longest and oldest (opened June 26th, 1870) boardwalk in the world.

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• Wacky T's - T-Shirt and Apparel Shop. 1001 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577


• Moe Moon's - Restaurant. 918 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577


• Dirty Don's Oyster Bar & Grill - This local chain of beach-themed eateries offers lots of seafood, burgers & outdoor seating. 910 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577


• Pier House Restaurant - Airy eatery overlooking the pier serving upmarket seafood, plus frozen cocktails at the outdoor bar. 110 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577


• Peaches Corner - Founded in 1937, this family-owned diner specializes in hamburgers, hot dogs & ice cream treats. 900 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577


• Ocean Front Bar & Grill - Relaxed boardwalk hangout with full bar serves American chow & hosts live music during the summer. 100 9th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577


• Mad Myrtle's Ice Creamery - Ice Cream Shop. 918 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577


• Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge - Long-standing option for a variety of seafood & cocktails in a laid-back oceanfront setting. 1306 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577


• LandShark Bar & Grill - Easygoing chain eatery by the beach serving American grub & tropical drinks in festive environs. 1110 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577


• Sharkey's Beach Bar - Oceanfront seafood joint with a relaxed vibe offering happy hours & a digital jukebox in roomy digs. 600 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577