From parks and gardens to the boardwalk and Intracoastal Waterway, vibrant Christmas lights span across Myrtle Beach. As mild winter days transition into cool, crisp evenings, a light jacket is all you need to head out and explore. When you stay at Tilghman Beach & Golf Resort, an oceanfront North Myrtle Beach golf resort, you are just moments from the coast’s grandest holiday light displays.
Myrtle Beach in December also moves at a gentler pace than summer, with quieter beaches and dinner reservations that are easier to come by. Our spacious two- and three-bedroom condo rentals give your group room to spread out, wrap gifts, and cook a holiday meal in a full kitchen.
Where To Chase Christmas Lights in Myrtle Beach
Start Close to Home
Some of the brightest North Myrtle Beach Christmas lights are only minutes from the resort:
- The Great Christmas Light Show: a two-mile drive-through at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex featuring over two million lights and 500+ displays. Running nightly from Thanksgiving week through late December (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day), it offers Santa’s Village nights with Santa visits, s’mores, hot cocoa, and the Santa Express train.
- Lighting of the Landing: Barefoot Landing opens its holiday season the Saturday before Thanksgiving with a tree lighting, a visit from Santa, and fireworks over the water.
- Intracoastal Christmas Regatta: On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, a parade of lighted boats cruises from the Little River Inlet to Dock Holidays Marina, and watching from shore is free.
Worth the Drive South
A few of the most memorable Christmas lights in the Myrtle Beach area sit farther down the Grand Strand:
- Winter Wonderland at the Beach: A free, mile-long lights walk along the boardwalk near SkyWheel runs from late November into the new year, starting with a tree lighting and faux snow.
- Nights of a Thousand Candles: Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet glows with over 2,700 hand-lit candles, millions of lights, and live holiday music on select evenings from Thanksgiving weekend into early January. Advance ticket purchase is required.
Catch a Show Between Light Tours
If you prefer an evening inside, head over to Barefoot Landing to catch The South’s Grandest Christmas Show at the Alabama Theatre. Running throughout November and December, this festive production delivers a lively mix of comedy, dance, and music.
It stands out as one of the most convenient Myrtle Beach Christmas shows to pair with a holiday dinner at a local restaurant or in your accommodations’ full kitchen.
Make Tilghman Your Holiday Home Base
The holidays in Myrtle Beach are made for slowing down. Spend a morning in our indoor pool or hot tub, let our golf reservationist line up a round on a quiet winter course, then spend your evenings touring the Christmas lights in Myrtle Beach.
