Myrtle Beach is tearing down a motel on Ocean Boulevard. What we know
Demolition for the Coral Sands Motel has begun.
On Monday morning, the City of Myrtle Beach closed off Ocean Boulevard from 3rd Ave N to 4th Ave N for the demolition, according to a code enforcement officer on the scene. According to a social media post by the city on Monday afternoon, the street will remain closed through Wednesday as a result of the demolition.
The city has not responded to The Sun News before publication.
Coral Sands was torn down following a two-alarm fire last week. According to previous reporting, no one was hurt in the blaze, and firefighters successfully prevented the flames from spreading to nearby structures.
In 2021, the motel’s owner filed an appeal against the city council’s decision to demolish the business, according to previous reporting. The appeal followed a years-long investigation by the Myrtle Beach Police Department into illegal activity at the motel. A lawsuit filed by law enforcement alleged that for several years, guests and employees used and sold illegal drugs and engaged in prostitution inside, Sun News reporting at the time states.
In 2023, Coral Sands was put on the market in a package deal with the nearby Sea Gypsy for $5.25 million. County property records show that the land is currently owned by Rainmaker Holdings LLC, and that the property was last sold on Sept. 5, 2024.
It’s unclear how long the demolition will take or how long the block on Ocean Boulevard will be cleared for.
This story was originally published May 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM.
