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Discover the natural wonders of the Waccamaw River and immerse yourself in a world of excitement with River Island Adventures.

Special Offer: Book online using promo code SEASIDE

Looking for a one-of-a-kind experience during your stay? Set sail with PonTiki Myrtle Beach — the ultimate party cruise on the water! Save 10% Off with promo code Avista10

Play Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, True Blue Plantation, and choose 2 from Barefoot Love, Norman, Dye, and Fazio! This premium package fits the name, so go ahead and hit your Grand Slam today! Complete the below form to receive your complimentary golf package quote:

This place is a favorite among families who love the outdoors. Soar + Explore has prepared several adventures for visitors, including themed rope courses and zip lines set 50 feet above the ground.

Book 3 or more rounds of golf from your choice of 8 great courses.

Choose from Arcadian Shores, Blackmoor, International Club, Prestwick, Rivers Edge, Shaftesbury Glen, Wachesaw East or Wedgefield CC. 

This four-course dining experience at Just Off Main at Avista Resort is the highlight of Valentine's Weekend and the perfect way to celebrate together, whether you are joining us for the night or pairing it with a romantic stay.

Enjoy a delicious Easter Sunday Brunch and plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained, from eggs hunts and basket deliveries to crafts and games.

Join us for an evening of creativity and relaxation at Avista Resort's Wine & Paint Nights! Designed for guests of all ages, this is perfect escape to unwind and express your artistic side without needing to leave the resort.

Join us every Tuesday for an evening full of flavor and friendly competition! Enjoy delicious taco and drink specials while testing your trivia skills. Trivia begins at 5 PM, bring your smartphone to play along!

Enjoy a summer full of fun for kids of all ages! From Hula Hoop Contests to Tie Dye T-Shirt Making, our activities director plans exciting weekly events like Rubber Duck Races, Beach Volleyball, Slime Making, and more.

Soak up the sun at Avista Resort's outdoor pool deck, where during the summer months, we turn the dial up on daytime vibes with our unmissable music offerings: Steel Drum performances and our Poolside DJ!

We're turning up the fun at Avista Resort with festive activities, family-friendly games, live music, and a delicious cookout right by the pool.

Discover world-class golfing in Myrtle Beach with Avista Resort's easy online tee time booking. Our seamless online booking system lets you browse and book your preferred tee times with ease, ensuring a hassle-free golf vacation.

Enjoy the convenience of Unlimited DVD Rentals included with your stay at Avista Resort. Whether you're winding down after a day of exploration or enjoying a cozy night in, our extensive collection of DVDs ensure there's something for all to enjoy.

Make the most of your winter stay at Avista Resort in North Myrtle Beach. Our Snowbird guests enjoy fun seasonal activities from October through March, including potlucks, meet & greets, board game nights, and more. View this month's schedule and join the fun.

Join us for a shell & shark teeth hunt!

Avista Resort's poolside DJ will be at the outdoor pool from 12:30PM - 4:30PM!

Avista Resort's poolside DJ will be at the outdoor pool from noon - 4PM!

$20 per person - please pay at Guest Services

Join us on Avista Beach for beach games!

Join us at the indoor lazy river for a duck race!

Join us at the picnic area for Paracord Bracelet Making!

$5.00 per person - sign up at Guest Services

https://www.myrtlebeach.com/myrtle-beach-events/3001-halloween-bash-2023/

Join us for Sand Art!

$5.00 per person - sign up at Guest Services

Join us on the beach for a sandcastle contest! Bring your own sand toys or buy a kit at The Pearl!

Join us for Shell Painting!

$5.00 per person - sign up at Guest Services

$20 per person - please pay at Guest Services

Join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities!

Visit guest services or click here for more info: https://www.avistaresort.com/4th-of-july

Join us for Friendship Bracelet Making!

$5.00 per person - sign up at Guest Services

Join us for Wine & Paint at Avista Resort's Tree Top Lounge

$20 per person - includes 1 glass of wine and your personal painted canvas - sign up at Guest Services!

Join us at the picnic area to design your own pinwheel!

$5.00 per person - sign up at Guest Services

Hosted by Klig’s Kites, the seventh annual Klig’s Kite Festival is Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The kite-flying event takes place at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place, 812 North Ocean Boulevard.  

Join us for a Night Crab Hunt!

Meet at 8:30PM at the north Picnic Area

Commemorate our loved ones that fell victim to the 9-11 attacks at the annual 9-11 Candlelight Vigil. The ceremony begins at 7 pm at the Horseshoe (end of Main Street).

Stroll through Art in the Park and soak in the artful creations from more than 40 artists. The two-day event is presented three times annually by the Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild and features jewelry makers, woodwork, glass art, photos, painting and almost anything else you can imagine.

Join us for beach games on the Avista Resort beach at 5:00PM!

Pick up a paper copy at Guest Services or click here to download!

Join us for a beach walk! Meet at the lifeguard stand on the beach at 4PM.

Boardwalk Comic Con is the premier comic event in Myrtle Beach! Featuring over 150 artists, vendors, guests, and cosplayers, there’s something for everyone in the family. Join us and experience the excitement of pop culture like never before!

https://www.bflanding.com/page/boofest-1

Join N.S. Promos, Brookgreen Gardens, and Black Dog Running Company for the 10th Annual Brookgreen Gardens 5K  in Murrells Inlet, SC!

Join us for a fun game of "Can Jam"!

Surfside Beach, SC is playing host to over 300 surfers from all over the world to battle it out for $17,000 in cash and prizes. The event will take place in front of the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Surfside Beach.

No 4th of July is complete without fireworks! The City of North Myrtle Beach will light up the night at the Cherry Grove Pier with a free 30 minute display of professional fireworks. Be sure to arrive early and bring your beach chairs and blankets! 

Church choirs from the North Myrtle Beach area join together to create a musical program you will not forget!

This is a free event, but tickets are required, as space is limited.

Visit Guest Services to sign up for our Christmas Cookie Swap!

Join us on the 3rd Floor Mezzanine to create a Christmas craft!

$10 per person - sign up a Guest Services

Join Santa and his friends at McLean Park for the light of the City Christmas Tree. Enjoy stage performances, Christmas music, caroling, activities and refreshments. A great start to your holiday season! Open to all ages. FREE event.

Join Santa and his friends at McLean Park for the lighting of the City Christmas Tree. Enjoy stage performances, Christmas music, caroling, and refreshments. A great start to your holiday season!

The 2024 Corvettes at the Beach Car Show will be May 31 and June 1!

Big annual arts and crafts show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center featuring exhibitors from across the US

Dive into the ultimate poolside vibe at Avista Resort with our poolside DJ! Relax, unwind, and let the music carry you away as you soak up the sun and sip on refreshing drinks.

Whether you're lounging by the pool or relaxing around the winding lazy river, our DJ sets are here to infuse your day with rhythm and fun.

*Weather permitting

Join us for a duck race at the Avista Resort indoor lazy river! Races start at 12:30PM.

Join us at the indoor lazy river for a duck race! Starts at 1PM

Join us on the 3rd Floor Mezzanine to make a fall craft! 

$10 per person - sign up at Guest Services

2025 Grand Strand Boat and Sportsman Expo Celebrating 41 years of boat shows! Come see us this January to kick off a new boating season!

Join us on the 3rd floor mezzanine to make a Halloween Craft! $10.00 per person - sign up at Guest Services

October 10th at 2PM 

October 26th at 3PM

Join us for Karaoke with Kathy at Tree Top Lounge!

$30 per person - meet at the Avista Resort oceanfront outdoor pool

What started out as a small get together with Hootie and his friends to raise money for charity has evolved into one of the top Celebrity Pro-Ams in the country. The 2024 MAM Celebrity Pro-Am is April 14 & 15, 2024 at The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

Prepare for an unforgettable weekend of golf, music, and camaraderie. From the Tournament Registration to the Hootie & the Blowfish & Friends Concert, it’s a non-stop celebration for a good cause.

Join us for a movie at the pool deck! Starts at 8:00PM.

Sunday, June 4th: Pirates of the Caribbean 

Journey to downtown North Myrtle Beach to delight in the sounds of a live band on Main Street. Kick back and unwind with us in your beach chair on Main Street. FREE Concert series - Thursdays from 7-9PM, June through September

Mustang Week is a celebration of Ford's most famous sports car. This is a gathering of hundreds of owners and enthusiasts who visit the area each year for one of the biggest car show events in Myrtle Beach.

These events welcomes motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the country with events and vendors set up at various locations across the Grand Strand.

These events welcomes motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the country with events and vendors set up at various locations across the Grand Strand.

https://www.myrtlebeachgreekfestival.com/

The Myrtle Beach Gun Show, happening February 8-9, 2025, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, offers a wide range of firearms, accessories, and collectibles for enthusiasts. It’s a great opportunity to browse, buy, and learn from industry experts all in one place.

https://myrtlebeachjazzfest.com/

The Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam is a 3-day festival featuring an epic off-road Obstacle Course, Car Show, Beach Crawls, Raffles, Nightly Parties around the city and over 90 Vendors! Join us in the heart of beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC — the Jeep Jam is located just one block from the ocean!

Enjoy a weekend full of events including: a beachfront Health and Wellness Expo, full marathon, half marathon, 5K, family fun run, and two post-race celebrations!

Annual Renaissance-themed festival with combat demonstrations, artisan’s village, fire show, live music, children’s activities and more. Event benefits Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, which provides activities for children who live in group homes or shelters. 

Join us for our most popular activity, the Night Crab Hunt! Meet at the Avista Beach at 8:30PM - kits are for sale in The Pearl gift shop on the lobby level, or you may bring your own.

Join us for a fun night of crab hunting! Meet on the Avista Beach by the oceanfront pool at 8:30PM.

Kits are available for sale in The Pearl gift shop located on the 1st floor or bring your own!

Meet on Avista Beach for the Night Crab Hunt! Kits are available for purchase in The Pearl on the lobby level, or you may bring your own!

It wouldn't be Christmas in North Myrtle Beach without the annual Christmas parade! Join your friends and family on Main Street to enjoy the lighted floats and festive units representing groups from all across the area.

Our poolside DJ will be spinning tunes at the oceanfront outdoor pool deck from 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Come relax by the pool and enjoy great music at Avista Resort! On select dates from noon to 4 PM, our poolside DJ will be playing all your favorite tunes while you soak up the sun. Grab a drink, take a dip, and enjoy the perfect beachside atmosphere.

Trivia Night at the outdoor pool from 5PM - 7PM.

Join the North Myrtle Beach Community Band with Pops In The Park: Music of the Theatre on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The concert will take place at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex Amphitheater and it is free to attend.

Kick back and unwind to the laid-back charm of our Acoustic Country Duo. Free show at SandBar at Avista Resort on Saturdays from 5:30 - 8:30PM, weather permitting.

Join us for Sand Art at the picnic area! $5.00 per person - sign up at Guest Services on the 1st floor.

Join us to create Sand Art! Sign up at the Guest Services desk - $5.00 per person. 

Join us for a Sandcastle Contest! Meet at the Avista Resort Beach at 4PM

Visit Guest Services to pick up your self guided scavenger hunt! When completed, be sure to turn in with your name and room number for a chance to dive into the treasure chest for a prize!

Shell & Shark Teeth Hunt - Meet on Avista Beach at 2:00PM

Mesh bags are available for sale in The Pearl on the lobby level, or bring your own!

Shell & Shark Teeth Hunt - Meet on Avista Beach at 9:00AM!

Mesh bags are available for sale in The Pearl gift shop on the lobby level, or bring your own!

Join us at the beach for a shell & shark teeth hunt! Mesh bags are for sale in The Pearl on the 1st floor OR bring your own bag!

Join us for shell hunting! Meet at the Avista Beach at 2PM

Join us for our live DJ performances throughout the 2025 SOS Fall Migration!

Join us for a crafting session - we're making suncatchers!

Join us at Treetop Lounge on Tuesdays from 4-6PM for Tacos & Tequila! Trivia will be from 4-4:30PM.

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner Extravaganza! 

https://grandstrand.jl.org/events/treats-for-special-kids/

Join us at Treetop Lounge for a fun night of trivia!

Join us at Sandbar for live steel drum music by Tropical Jammers!

The best of the best in Mini-Golf come to the Grand Strand for an exciting and entertaining Master's Tournament. A cash purse of $25,000 is awarded to the lucky winner! 

Join us on the beach for volleyball! Starts at 4:00PM

Join us for water aerobics at the indoor pool! Sign up at Guest Services

This accessible event is hosted by the Adaptive Surf Project and aims to help individuals with disabilities surf by providing specially-made boards and features an adaptive surfing clinic for all ages and abilities.

This accessible event is hosted by the Adaptive Surf Project and aims to help individuals with disabilities surf by providing specially-made boards and features an adaptive surfing clinic for all ages and abilities.

Join us at Treetop Lounge for Wine & Design Painting!

$20.00 per person - sign up at Guest Services