Thousands of motorcycles roll into town for one of the Grand Strand’s signature spring traditions. Here is what riders and visitors should know.
Ocean Boulevard and Highway 17 see slow, dense traffic day and night. Build in extra travel time and watch for riders.
Getting aroundLook twice for motorcycles, leave extra following distance, and never share a lane. Most rally crashes involve cars turning across riders.
Excessive noise, stunting, and certain exhaust setups can draw citations. Ride legal and keep it courteous in residential areas.
In an emergency, call 911. For non-urgent issues, use the police non-emergency line for the area you're in — they differ across the Grand Strand.
Emergency servicesWith thousands of extra motorcycles on the road, a few habits keep everyone safer, whether you ride or drive.
Helmet, eye protection, and bright gear save lives. Even where helmets are optional for adults, they dramatically cut injury risk.
Signal early, avoid weaving, and keep a buffer. Fatigue and alcohol are major factors in rally crashes.
Most car-vs-motorcycle crashes happen at intersections and left turns. Double-check before pulling out or changing lanes.
Specific rally dates, routes, and any temporary traffic patterns change yearly — verify with MBPD before the event.
Alcohol and fatigue are leading causes of serious rally crashes. Plan a sober ride and take breaks.
Rally weekends pack the corridor. Here is where to park and how to get around.
The Pavilion Parking Garage at 914 N. Kings Hwy. is the closest covered garage to the Boardwalk and SkyWheel. Rates climb during holidays and events, so bring a card and arrive early.
Paid parking is enforced 9 a.m. to midnight daily, March through September. Downtown meters run $2/hour; beach-access spaces are $3/hour or $15 all day. Pay at the meter, in the ParkMobile app, or by texting your zone number to 25023.
A 7-day visitor parking pass is $50 from the Lanier Parking office inside the Pavilion garage (914 N. Kings Hwy.). It covers city meters all week.
Coast RTA runs year-round fixed-route buses along the beach corridor. The free seasonal shuttle ended in June 2026, so check current routes on the Coast RTA Ride Tracker app or call 843-488-0865. Rideshare drop-offs avoid the closures too.
Parking rates and bus routes change seasonally; confirm current pricing on the City of Myrtle Beach and Coast RTA sites before you go.
Traffic is heaviest right after big events. Let lots clear by walking a while, or arrange a rideshare pickup a few blocks away.
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