Where to See Santa Claus in Myrtle Beach: Complete 2018 Holiday Events Guide
The 2018 holiday season has arrived in Myrtle Beach, and Santa Claus is busy making appearances throughout December. From shopping malls to neighborhood drives, these trusted local events offer families quality time with St. Nick before Christmas Day. Share your favorite Santa sightings in the comments!
Photos & Activities with Santa
Professional photos with Santa create lasting holiday memories. Myrtle Beach hosts a variety of family-friendly events featuring the man in red. Here are the top confirmed appearances for 2018.
Visit Santa in Center Court at Coastal Grand Mall
What: Relive the classic mall Santa tradition at Coastal Grand Mall.
Where: Coastal Grand Mall - 2000 Coastal Grand Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When: Saturday, November 10 through Monday, December 24
- Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm
- Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Reservations Required? No
Link: https://www.coastalgrand.com/content/holiday
Storytime with Santa & Chick-fil-A Breakfast
What: Santa reads a festive story after breakfast at Chick-fil-A. First 50 registered children (ages 10 and under) get a 3-count chicken mini meal, followed by a parade to Santa's workshop.
Where: Coastal Grand Mall - 2000 Coastal Grand Circle, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
When: Saturday, December 1, 9 AM – 10 AM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Eventbrite
Sensory Friendly Santa
What: Santa Cares provides a calm, sensory-friendly photo experience for children with special needs and their families before public hours.
Where: Coastal Grand Mall - 2000 Coastal Grand Cir, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
When: Sunday, December 2, 9 AM – 11 AM
Reservations Required? Strongly recommended
Link: Eventbrite
8th Annual Santa Pictures with Erin Dietrich Photography
What: Professional digital photo with Santa for $25 at Booth's Christmas Tree Farm.
Where: Booth's Christmas Tree Farm - 5268 Adrian Hwy, Conway, South Carolina 29526
When: Saturday, December 1, 12pm-4pm
Reservations Required? No
Link: Facebook Event
Santa's Workshop at the Kangaroo Pouch
What: Crafts, treats, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus at this children's boutique.
Where: The Kangaroo Pouch - 4025 N Kings Hwy Ste 12, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
When: Thursday, December 6, 4 PM – 6 PM
Reservations Required? No
Link: Facebook Event
Santa's Treat & Greet at Ripley's Aquarium
What: Holiday treats, cookie decorating, live entertainment, photo booth, and letter delivery to Santa with ocean-themed friends.
Where: Ripley's Aquarium - 1110 Celebrity Cir, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When: Saturday, December 8, 8 AM – 10 AM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Myrtle Beach Fire Department Santa Visit
What: Santa arrives on a fire engine, distributing candy canes neighborhood-wide – your last chance before Christmas Eve.
Where: City of Myrtle Beach neighborhoods
When: Sunday, December 23, 1 PM – 5 PM
Reservations Required? No
Link: Facebook Event
Breakfast, Brunch & Dining with Santa
Pair festive meals with Santa visits across Myrtle Beach restaurants. Reservations fill quickly – book early!
Breakfast with Santa at 810 Billiards & Bowling
What: Holiday breakfast buffet for $12.95 (free for kids 3 and under).
Where: 810 Billiards & Bowling - 1220 Moser Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When: Saturday, December 1, 9 AM – 11 AM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Tacos with Santa at Nacho Hippo
What: $10 set menu tacos with Santa. Call 843-839-9770 to reserve.
Where: Nacho Hippo - 1160 Farrow Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When: Sunday, December 16, 11 AM – 1 PM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Dine with Santa at Old Chicago
What: Family dinner with $1.99 kids' meals.
Where: Old Chicago - 2859 Hwy 17 BUS, Garden City, SC 29576
When: Wednesday, December 19, 6 PM – 9 PM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Southern Palmetto Farms
What: $10 admission includes cookies, cocoa, pony rides, train rides, puppet show, and digital photo (farm access $8).
Where: Southern Palmetto Farms - 2601 Garner Rd, Aynor, SC 29511
When: Saturday, December 8, 3 PM – 6 PM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Breakfast with Santa on the Oceanfront at Holiday Inn Surfside
What: Buffet with ocean views, photos, and hot chocolate. Adults $16, kids 3-11 $8.
Where: Holiday Inn Surfside Beach - 1601 N Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
When: Saturday, December 1, 8 AM – 10:30 AM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Brunch with Santa at Margaritaville
What: Brunch, hot chocolate, photos, carols, and toy donation drive.
Where: Margaritaville - 1114 Celebrity Circle, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach
When: Saturday, 10 AM – 12 PM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch at Damon's Oceanfront
What: $10/person (free under 2), free photo with toy donation for Toys for Tots.
Where: Damon's Oceanfront - 2985 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When: Saturday, December 1, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Link: Event Site
Breakfast with Santa at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
What: Family-style breakfast ($14.99 adults/$8.99 kids) with crafts like cookie decorating and reindeer food.
Where: Paula Deen's - 1202 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When: Saturday, December 8, 8 AM – 10 AM
Link: Facebook Event
Breakfast with Santa at Croissants Bistro and Bakery
What: Festive kids' menu and Santa visit.
Where: Croissants Bistro and Bakery - 3751 Robert M Grissom Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When:
- Saturday, December 8, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Saturday, December 15, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Link: Facebook Event
Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock Cafe
What: Buffet, activities, letters to Santa, treats, and free Wonderworks kids' admission.
Where: Hard Rock Cafe - 1318 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When:
- Saturday, December 8, 9 AM – 11 AM
- Saturday, December 15, 9 AM – 11 AM
- Saturday, December 22, 9 AM – 11 AM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Breakfast with Santa at Tupelo Honey
What: $10/person (free under 3), full brunch menu available.
Where: Tupelo Honey - 3042 Howard Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When: Saturday, December 8, 9 AM – 11 AM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Lunch with the Grinch at Dave & Buster's
What: Meet the Grinch with games and lunch.
Where: Dave & Buster's - 1322 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When: Saturday, December 1, 12 PM – 3 PM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Eventbrite
Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's
What: Photos, elf activities; bring your Power Card.
Where: Dave & Buster's - 1322 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When: Saturday, December 15, 9 AM – 12 PM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Eventbrite
Donuts with Santa at Peace, Love, and Little Donuts
What: Donuts, photos ($5 donation), adoptable pets visiting; 10% to A4P.
Where: Peace, Love and Little Donuts - 3020 Nevers St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When: Saturday, December 1, 10 AM – 1 PM
Reservations Required? No
Link: Facebook Event
Breakfast with Santa at Flapjack's Pancake Cabin
What: Pancake breakfast with Santa.
Where: Flapjack's - 2851 US-17 BUS, Garden City Beach, SC 29576
When:
- Saturday, December 8, 10 AM – 12 PM
- Saturday, December 15, 10 AM – 12 PM
- Saturday, December 22, 10 AM – 12 PM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Gulfstream Cafe
What: Complimentary photos and brunch along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Where: Gulfstream Cafe - 1536 S Waccamaw Dr, Garden City, SC 29576
When:
- Sunday, December 9, 10am-2:30pm
- Sunday, December 16, 10am-2:30pm
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Breakfast with Santa at Liberty Tap Room
What: Buffet: $10 adults, $7 kids.
Where: Liberty Tap Room - 7651 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
When: Saturday, December 15, 10 AM – 1 PM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Breakfast with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A Murrells Inlet
What: Crafts with Santa Cow in Santa's Workshop.
Where: Chick-fil-A - 4400 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
When: Saturday, December 15, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
Breakfast with Santa at Gordon Biersch
What: $10/person (free under 3), tax/gratuity extra.
Where: Gordon Biersch - 3060 Howard Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
When: Saturday, December 22, 9 AM – 11 AM
Reservations Required? Yes
Link: Facebook Event
