I am going to Myrtle Beach in March for college spring break with a few friends. We want to get a room that is on the beach and is in walking distance to bars and clubs. We are all 21 years old. Can anyone tell me where college spring breakers usually stay and what the nightlife is like? I have never been to MB so any advice at all would be very helpful. Thanks!
Ashley
College Spring Break Advice!
Being 21 may be an issue renting from a lot of places since a lot of the big resort type buildings require 25 and older. There are places that will rent to 21 year olds, but be ready to place a deposit if the place requires it.
Broadway at the Beach has a ton of night life, bars, clubs, places to eat, etc. From Ocean Front around 21st Ave. North to Broadway is a little over a mile and a half across a busy road and along a pretty well travelled street, not an easy walk especially if you have been drinking. Other may be able to give some suggestions as MB has its fair share of bars and nightlife. The only issue is you may need to drive due to the distance and the place you find to stay.
College Spring Break Advice!
If you are a college student you may have a problem staying at a resort due to the age restrictions. You can try Holiday Inn near Broadway. It is not ocean front but you can walk to Broadway and if you are in for exercise you can walk to the beach.
A lot of the bars and clubs are not within walking distance from hotels. You can either do a taxi but I strongly suggest getting a rental car for shopping and site seeing; of course not for drinking and driving! Of course my first suggestion is Broadway at the Beach it is a lot of fun. We would usually just find different bars to go to we didn%26#39;t really plan it. I can never remember the names of them. You might enjoy Club Kryptonite.
http://club-kryptonite.com/
Have a great trip!
not too sure on where your staying...but when we go down here for spring break in the past we stayed at my families condo up in north myrtle an cabbed it everywhere...wasnt too bad when your spliting the fare a few ways...plus no worries about drinking and driving. Broadway at the beach is always happening for spring break. there are a handful of clubs down there so if one isnt your style hop to the next. try senior frogs at broadway, that was a pretty good time
I am thinking of staying around the 21st Ave area because I have read good things about it on this forum. Which hotel is your favorite?
The Breakers website says that the hotel is divided into the breakers resort, paradise tower, breakers seaside, and sailfish tower. What is the difference between these sections? Any recommendations?
Also, what are good bars/clubs around that area?
Thanks so much!
I am thinking of staying around the 21st Ave area because I have read good things about it on this forum. Which hotel is your favorite?
The Breakers website says that the hotel is divided into the breakers resort, paradise tower, breakers seaside, and sailfish tower. What is the difference between these sections? Any recommendations?
Also, what are good bars/clubs around that area?
If I%26#39;m not mistaken 21st ave isnt too far from Broadway...which is where your going to want to be for night life. It is just a short cab ride and between a few of you should make that a pretty cheap fare. lots of clubs down there and 4 of them are together so you only have to pay one cover for 4 clubs. As far as bars/clubs in walking distance I%26#39;m not sure. We always stay at my families condo up in North Myrtle and take a cab down to broadway. I have heard good things about Breakers but I have no personal experience.
Unless they have changed their policy, Breakers does not rent to under 25. This is also the case at most properties that have privately owned units (and that%26#39;s a long list!).
Be up front about your ages right from the git-go; you will likely be asked for ID when you check in %26amp; that%26#39;s when many spring breakers with reservations are often left scrambling for ';plan B';. Also know that a security deposit (per room or per person) is routinely charged to under 25, %26amp; some places even require you sign a ';conduct contract.';
If you want to be on the beach, I%26#39;d try Atlantica, Boardwalk Beach Resort, possibly the Yachtsman or either Sandcastle (south one for sure).
Of course there are many smaller, mostly not quite on the beach places, like Sea Dip, Cadillac Court, Court Capri, Days Inn, Super 8, etc.
If you can consider ocean view instead of oceanfront, Sheraton at the convention center is 2 blocks from the beach %26amp; 2 blocks from Broadway at the Beach. Beautiful place (4 diamond) that welcomes 18 %26amp; up with no deposits or restrictions if you have a credit card.
Lastly, if you end up in the area you hope to, check out Bumzzz, right on the beach with live music.
Murrells Inlet marshwalk is also a great (%26amp; scenic) place for ';happy hour hopping.'; Have a blast!
So I made some calls and have narrowed it down. We will either be staying at the Breakers Resort, Boardwalk Beach Resort, or Sandcastle at the Pavilion. Maybe Atlantica but prolly not. Which hotel would be the best?? We were thinking Breakers (which changed their policy to renting to 21 and over). Also the other hotels require a deposit of around $200 but I dont think that Breakers does. However Breakers is the most expensive of the group. Any suggestions would be helpful! I cant wait to go!
Sandcastle at the pavillion sent me this email. Stay 2 nights in our oceanfront room with rates starting
at $68.00 plus taxes and fees.
Valid February 16 - April 9, 2009
Sandcastle is a dump. Literally. it is so rundown and filthy. I would never stay there again. Breakers Resort changed there policy to 21 and older but all the ppl in the room would need to be 21. It is a great spot and as long as your not rowdy and don%26#39;t make it uncomfortable for the actual families staying it shouldn%26#39;t be a big deal. There close to broadway but You would need to take a taxi. Its a mile away and i%26#39;m sure you don%26#39;t want to walk that especially drunk.
