Myrtle Beach · Murrells Inlet, SC
Independent rider's guide

May 7 to 16, 2027

Your Guide to the Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally

Biker bars, places to stay, ride routes and live deals for the spring rally on the Grand Strand. Plus rider’s guides to five more East Coast rallies.

The spring rally

The Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally in brief

The Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally, often called Myrtle Beach Bike Week, fills the Grand Strand with motorcycles every May. The 2027 rally is set for May 7 to 16. This independent guide covers dates, the Murrells Inlet bar scene, South Carolina riding laws, places to stay and day rides, so you can plan a smooth trip.

The dates come from the organizer, Myrtle Beach Bike Week (MBBW Wholesale LLC), on the official Myrtle Beach Bike Week website. This guide is independent: we check the facts, name our sources and link to each business so you can confirm hours before you ride over.

  • Dates: May 7 to 16, 2027 (per the organizer)
  • Where: Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, from Little River to Georgetown
  • Nearest airport: Myrtle Beach International (MYR), about 15 miles from Murrells Inlet
  • Helmet law: Required for riders and passengers under 21 in SC. North Carolina requires helmets for all riders.
  • Typical weather: May averages a high near 79°F and a low near 60°F, with about 3 to 4 inches of rain
  • Main hubs: US 17 Business in Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Aerial view of Myrtle Beach, SC: oceanfront towers, the SkyWheel, a fishing pier and turquoise surf
Sunrise over the Atlantic at Myrtle Beach, SC, seen through sea oats and a dune fence
Live oaks draped in Spanish moss over a lane at Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, SC

Plan the spring rally

Everything for Myrtle Beach

Start with the event info, then book your room. The spring rally fills hotels and campgrounds fast.

Rows of chrome cruiser motorcycles parked side by side at a rally
Dates, venues, rules and how rally week runs.
Rider unfolding a road map of the United States over a red motorcycle tank
Timeline, packing list and getting there.
Motorcycle parked beside an orange tent at a wooded campsite
Areas, hotels, campgrounds and booking tips.
Red neon sign reading Cold Beer and Rock and Roll glowing in a bar window
Where the bikes park and the bands play.
Motorcyclist leaning into a curve on an open road at golden hour
Scenic rides with distance, time and maps.
Red vintage motorcycle on display behind a shop window at dusk
Checked deals from local businesses.
Close-up of a polished chrome V-twin motorcycle engine
Bars, lodging, dealers, gear and tattoo.

Biker bars

Where the bikes park

Murrells Inlet and Highway 17 Business are the heart of the spring rally. Here is where riders gather.

Burger and fries served in a paper-lined basket on a wooden table
Bars & Restaurants
Myrtle Beach,
SC
1950s-style burger and hot dog diner on North Kings Highway, back open since May 2025 after a full rebuild.
Waterfront deck with tables, string lights and patio heaters overlooking a marina at sunset
Bars & Restaurants
Murrells Inlet,
SC
Waterfront bar and restaurant on the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk with three bars, a big deck and live music.
Thatched-roof beach bar with wooden stools and floor cushions on the sand by the sea
Bars & Restaurants
North Myrtle Beach,
SC
Loud, playful bar and restaurant at Barefoot Landing with a patio tiki bar, nightly entertainment and no cover.
Whiskey glasses on the rail of a pool table while players in leather chalk their cues
Bars & Restaurants
Myrtle Beach,
SC
Neighborhood bar on South Kings Highway with nightly karaoke, pool tables, darts and inexpensive bar food.
Crowd watching a live band on an outdoor stage at night, a cowboy hat in the audience
Bars & Restaurants
Murrells Inlet,
SC
The drive-thru biker bar on Highway 17 Business, with a burnout pit, two stages and rally-week concerts.
Red neon cocktail sign glowing in a bar window at night, a car passing on the street outside
Bars & Restaurants
Murrells Inlet,
SC
Long-running Murrells Inlet rally bar with live music, vendor booths and a Sunday charity breakfast buffet.

Ride routes

Rides from the rally

Coastal runs and backroad loops within a day’s ride of Myrtle Beach.

Coastal
Easy

27

Miles

1 hr

Ride time

Best for: A relaxed half day with plenty of stops
Highway
Moderate

86

Miles

2 hr 10 min

Ride time

Best for: A full-day ride with lunch in Charleston
Mixed
Moderate

61

Miles

1 hr 45 min

Ride time

Best for: A seafood stop and a state-line day trip

Where to stay

Rooms and campsites

Oceanfront hotels and campgrounds that take riders. Book early for rally week.

Long wooden fishing pier stretching into the sea under a dramatic sunset sky
Lodging & Camping
Myrtle Beach,
SC
Oceanfront campground with full-hookup RV sites and a 1,206-foot fishing pier with a restaurant and bar.
Row of oceanfront hotel towers lining a wide sandy beach
Lodging & Camping
Myrtle Beach,
SC
Oceanfront resort with rooms to three-bedroom condos, lazy rivers, and motorcycle parking on garage level 1.
Resort pool with sun loungers, umbrellas and thatched cabanas under tall palm trees
Lodging & Camping
Myrtle Beach,
SC
Oceanfront hotel on South Ocean Blvd with a swim-up pool bar, indoor lazy river and four places to eat and drink.

Live deals

Rally deals from local businesses

Every deal is checked with the business before it goes live, and comes down when it ends.

No live deals right now. Local businesses post rally deals here before and during rally week.

Six rallies, one guide

More East Coast rallies

The same rider’s guide for the big rallies from Florida to New Hampshire.

Chrome cruiser motorcycle parked on a wooden beach boardwalk at sunset, the cover photo of our Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally guide
May
Myrtle Beach, SC

May 7 to 16, 2027

The spring rally runs May 7 to 16, 2027, centered on Murrells Inlet and the 60-mile Grand Strand. Plan dates, rooms, rides and stops.
Rider on a cruiser with a sidecar heading down a palm-lined coastal boulevard, the cover photo of our Daytona Bike Week guide
March
Daytona Beach, FL

March 5 to 14, 2027

Daytona Bike Week runs March 5 to 14, 2027. Plan with dates, Main Street and US 1 hangouts, Speedway racing, day rides and Florida riding laws.
Aerial view of Panama City Beach, home of the Thunder Beach rally: emerald Gulf water, white sand, condos and the pier
April & October
Panama City Beach, FL

October 21 to 25, 2026

Free twice-a-year rally in Panama City Beach, FL. Autumn 2026 runs October 21 to 25 with vendors, bike shows and demo rides at Frank Brown Park.
Sunset over Lake Winnipesaukee and the hills around Gilford, New Hampshire, the cover photo of our Laconia Motorcycle Week guide
June
Laconia, NH

June 12 to 20, 2027

Laconia Motorcycle Week runs June 12 to 20, 2027 at Weirs Beach, NH. Plan events, rooms, parking and White Mountain rides with our rider guide.
Wide wooden boardwalk with murals under a dramatic sky at the Jersey Shore, the cover photo of our Roar to the Shore guide
Last held 2019
Wildwood, NJ

Not running since 2019

Roar to the Shore filled Wildwood, NJ each September for over 20 years. It has not run since 2019. See its history and how to plan a shore ride now.
Cruiser motorcycle silhouetted by the sea at golden hour, a rider resting beside it, the cover photo of our Biketoberfest guide
October
Daytona Beach, FL

October 15 to 18, 2026

Daytona’s fall rally, October 15 to 18, 2026. Speedway racing, Main Street, US 1 saloons and mild-weather rides on A1A and the Ormond Scenic Loop.
Open-face helmet resting on a motorcycle's handlebars, more bikes parked behind

First time?

Your first rally, made simple

Where to stay, what to pack, how rally week flows, and the local rules that catch visitors out. Read it before you book.

Questions

Before you ride in

No. Spring Bike Rally is an independent rider’s guide. We are not the organizer and are not affiliated with any rally, venue or motorcycle brand. We link to organizers so you can confirm dates and events with them.

The next edition is listed as May 7 to 16, 2027. The spring rally is held in May. Check the event info page for the latest dates and the source we used.

Most of the spring rally happens at bars, dealers and vendor lots that are free to walk into. Some concerts and special events charge. See the event info page for details.

Use the List Your Business form. Listings are free. We check every listing with the business before it goes live.

Use the Share a Tip form. Corrections from riders and businesses are the fastest way we keep the guide accurate.

Free listings

Run a business near a rally?

Bars, hotels, campgrounds, dealers and shops get a free listing. Every listing is checked before it goes live.