What are the best rainy day activities in North Myrtle Beach?

Indoor shows at Alabama Theatre, live music at House of Blues, arcade time at OD Pavilion, tastings at Duplin Winery, and cozy meals with an ocean view.

Is Barefoot Landing good in bad weather?

Yes—many shops and restaurants have covered walkways, and you can combine shopping, dining, and shows without long outdoor walks.

Where can we get groceries and fresh seafood to cook in?

Boulineau’s for groceries and Platt’s Seafood for fresh fish and shrimp—both in Cherry Grove.

What’s a good dressy indoor dinner spot?

21 Main at North Beach for a white-tablecloth evening with steaks, seafood, and an extensive wine list.

Indoor Things to Do in North Myrtle Beach (Rainy Day Guide) |

When the sky decides to practice its drum solo or the sea breeze puts a cool hand on your shoulder, North Myrtle Beach smiles and says, “Darlin’, we’ve got you covered.” The off-season hush settles in, and indoor adventures step onto the stage—warm lights, good music, and aromas that make you forget what the forecast said. Around here, a rainy day is just a polite invitation to explore from the inside out.Think of it as coastal intermission: you rest your toes from the sand, trade sunglasses for stage lights, and discover the kind of places locals brag about to their cousins. From theater seats to tasting rooms, arcades to old-school diners, you’ll find shelter, stories, and more than a few reasons to linger.

Big-Stage Entertainment

When thunder rumbles like a baritone and you’re hunting for spectacle under a roof, the marquee lights have your back. At Barefoot Landing, Alabama Theatre pours on live music, comedy, and holiday magic in a hall built for goosebumps. A few steps away, House of Blues Myrtle Beach keeps the beat with touring acts, gospel brunches, and that swampy-soul atmosphere you can feel in your ribs. And for a fresh spin on showtime, the new Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre brings polished productions and hometown heart to the limelight.

Pro tip from the porch: book seats early on weekends, then let the rain play background percussion while the headliners handle the melody.

Sip & Savor Indoors

Rain on the roof pairs nicely with something in your glass. Pull up a chair at Duplin Winery for relaxed tastings—sweet, Southern, and sociable—or wander the village pathways at Barefoot Landing, where shop doors swing open with candles, chocolates, and rainy-day treasures. If your compass points to coffee before curtain time, stroll Main Street for a treat at Melt (yes, the ice cream is worth braving a sprinkle), then settle in for the evening show without ever missing the sunset—because sometimes it’s best enjoyed through a window.

Family Fun, Arcades & Rain-Proof Laughs

Kids can smell cabin fever like pelicans smell a bait bucket. Duck into the neon nostalgia of OD Pavilion Arcade for skee-ball glory, air hockey showdowns, and a prize counter that’ll make a nine-year-old’s heart grow three sizes. Browse, snack, and wander under covered walkways at Barefoot Landing; it’s a low-stress way to keep little legs moving and spirits high. When the clouds lift to a gentle mist, the mostly-covered boardwalk paths make for easy stroller cruising and grandparent-approved pacing.

If the weather clears just enough for an animal encounter under shelter, the viewing areas at Alligator Adventure offer plenty of overhead cover between exhibits—call it “nature’s awning.” Either way, you’ll return to your condo with smiles, tickets, and a few new family legends.

Empty-nesters playing arcade games

Comfort Food with a Roof (and a View)

Rain makes comfort food even more convincing. Slide into a booth at Hoskins Restaurant on Main Street—serving since 1948 and still dishing out plates that taste like Sunday after church. For a dock-side vibe without the downpour, linger at Boardwalk Billy’s where the Intracoastal views are wide, the sushi and seafood generous, and the staff greets you like kin. Prefer your soup with a side of Atlantic panorama? Snooky’s Oceanfront pairs chowders and raw bar with waves you can watch through the glass while staying dry as a hymn book.

Those chasing a dress-up night will find white-tablecloth heaven at 21 Main at North Beach—order something that arrives sizzling, then toast the storm for making the evening cozier.

Stock the Condo & Cook In

Stormy skies are chef weather. Fill your basket at Boulineau’s—part old-school market, part local legend—and swing next door for the fresh catch at Platt’s Seafood. Back at your kitchen, steam oysters till they sigh open, sauté shrimp in butter and garlic, and serve it all with a view of the rain strolling down the balcony glass like it owns the place. Pro tip: a short, sturdy oyster knife makes you look wise beyond your years.

If you’d rather let someone else mind the flame while you mind the conversation, order to-go from Joe’s Bar & Grill and feast by candlelight as the weather does its soft-shoe on the eaves.

Plan Your Cozy Stay with Thomas Beach Vacations

Rain or shine, the smartest move is booking a place that feels like a second heartbeat—oceanfront when the sun comes back, spacious and snug when it doesn’t. Browse condos and beach homes across Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach, and Windy Hill with Thomas Beach Vacations. Choose a balcony for storm-watching, a big table for board games, and a kitchen made for gumbo on a gray day. The forecast may change, but comfort is something we can guarantee.

Questions about what’s open, what’s on stage, or where to park close to the door? Call our local team at (866) 249-2100. We’ll point you to warm lights, good stories, and the kind of indoor days you’ll brag about long after the sun returns.

Indoor Things to Do in North Myrtle Beach (Rainy Day Guide)