The Springmaid Beach Pier
Why have readers of the local Sun News voted the Springmaid Pier “Best of the Beach” so many times over the years? And, just announced in 2012, Springmaid Pier made the Top 20 list of MyrtleBeach.com’s ”101 Don’t Miss Things To Do in Myrtle Beach. It’s Myrtle Beach’s longest and most accommodating pier, at 1060 feet long, 36 feet wide, with a 110 foot T at the end. A Myrtle Beach landmark, the Pier is the site of numerous fishing tournaments and offers one of the best views of the entire Grand Strand on the beach!
People are always raving about their Springmaid Pier experience! According to Dick Martin, for the Newark Advocate, “I love to saltwater fish, and my plan recently was to do as much as possible. My wife loves to shop, and her plan was to do as much as possible. A good combination. My place to do that fishing was the Springmaid Pier on the south end of the beach, and as soon as we’d unpacked and I’d found the time for high tide (I like to fish two hours on either side) I bought some mullet and fresh shrimp and hotfooted it out to the end. While I happily fished away, my wife drove the rental car to a huge shopping mall and shopped her brains out before she picked me up well after high tide. A good day and more to come.”
BARnacles Bar & Grille
Come enjoy a stroll on the Pier, watch the fishing, listen to the waves while enjoying the Pier’s “porch swing.” And, best of all, dine out or enjoy drinks overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. With spectacular views, BARnacles offers tasty items for casual beach dining, plus hand-dipped ice cream, smoothies and cocktails. Open from breakfast through dinner, the is also the hot spot for a late evening ice cream to top off a walk on the beach. Hours do vary seasonally.
The Tackle & Gift Shop
The Resort Tackle & Gift Shop is located on the Springmaid Pier. Not only can the experts there set you up with everything you need (including a few pointers) for a fishing day on the Pier, but also the Tackle Shop carries a great selection of gifts and souvenirs including t-shirts, hats, and beach accessories, as well as a limited selection of groceries, health and beauty aids, and beverages. Open Daily.
Walking Access
Walking access on the Pier is free for guests of the resort (with recreation wristband). Fishing passes are required and available in the Tackle Shop. Rental rods and bait are available the Tackle Shop. Open daily.
Fishing on the Pier
Besides the occasional fishing tournament, there’s always some great fishing action to watch and enjoy on the Pier. Springmaid Pier holds the State Record catch for Spanish Mackerel, and the biggest Tarpon caught from our Pier was 125 lbs. It’s fun to watch, or come and try your hand. We offer gear through the Tackle Shop to set you and your family up for fun on the Pier: fishing passes, rod rental, bait and even pointers!
Pier Events and Happy Hour Specials
Saturday May 5th 2012 Scott Three *CINCO DE MAYO (4-7pm)
Thursday May 10th 2012 Shamalama (5-8pm)
Saturday May 12th 2012 Rick Phillips(4-7pm)
Saturday May 19th 2012 Sea Breeze (4-7pm)
Thursday May 24th 2012 Eddie Anders(4-7pm)
Friday May 25th 2012 Rick Phillips(4-7pm)
Saturday May 26th 2012 Rick Phillips(4-7pm)
Sunday May 27th 2012 Eddie Anders (1-4pm)
**Happy Hour Featuring ½ price select appetizers, $2.50 Domestic Beers, $3.00 House Wines, $3.00 Well Liquors
