After four years, Myrtle Beach’s iconic Springmaid Pier set to reopen July 4th weekend
Springmaid Pier is set to reopen Friday, just in time for Fourth of July weekend after being destroyed by Hurricane Matthew nearly four years ago.
The iconic pier, located just off the southern-most part of Myrtle Beach’s Ocean Boulevard, has undergone construction and plans to open with a restaurant and gift and tackle shop this weekend, said Lindsay Rice, a pier spokesperson.
Construction on the pier began May 2019. The 1,060-foot-long pier was expected to open to the public June 1 but a lightning strike hit a crane on the pier and resulted in a delay. It took about 14 months to construct the pier, which was built in five sections to easily repair any future damage.
Rice said the hope is for the gift shop and Southern Tide Bar & Grill to be in full operation this weekend. Outdoor seating is available at the restaurant.
Social distancing guidelines put in place by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be required, Rice said.
It costs $5 to park at the pier, $3 to walk and $12 to fish. Season passes are available.
