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SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

1110 N Ocean Blvd · Myrtle Beach, SC

Why you should go…

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach rises 200 feet directly on the boardwalk, giving riders panoramic views of the Atlantic coastline in climate-controlled gondolas. Each rotation takes about twelve minutes and includes multiple loops. It has anchored the boardwalk skyline since 2011 and lights up in changing colors after dark.

  • #ferris wheel
  • #boardwalk
  • #views
  • #oceanfront

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to SkyWheel Myrtle Beach, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Mount Atlanticus Minotaur Golf

    Under $25

    An erupting volcano and a giant minotaur head tower over one of the boardwalk's best-known mini-golf courses.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade

    Free

    A mile and a quarter of oceanfront boardwalk lined with shops, arcades, and beach views.

    0.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Myrtle Beach, SC

    Free

    South Carolina's 60-mile Grand Strand beach resort city, packed with boardwalk attractions, golf, and oceanfront hotels.

    0.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Sea Captain's House

    $25–$50

    A former 1930s beach cottage turned oceanfront seafood restaurant, famous for she-crab soup and breakfast buffets.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Family Kingdom Amusement Park

    Under $25

    An old-school oceanfront amusement park with a wooden coaster and a splash-down log ride steps from the sand.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Murrells Inlet MarshWalk

    Free

    A half-mile boardwalk over the salt marsh, lined with waterfront seafood restaurants and live music.

    14 mi awayMore like this