9 Favorite Ice Cream Spots in Myrtle Beach

When you dream of your Myrtle Beach vacation, you think of ocean waves, boardwalk strolls, and yes, ice cream and endless shakes. This beach town has no shortage of spots to scoop up something sweet.

From old-school ice cream parlors serving up giant milkshakes to over-the-top sundaes dripping in peanut butter sauce, Myrtle Beach delivers the goods.

Let us be your guide to the best ice cream shops the Grand Strand has to offer. No matter what sweet treat you're craving, there’s a delicious stop waiting to make your beach day even more fun.

And booking your stay at hotel BLUE puts you near all the dreamy, drippy, sweetness guaranteed to make you smile.

 

1. Mad Myrtle’s Ice Creamery

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• 918 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC


• $


• madmyrtles.com

Step right up to this classic beach ice cream parlor, where you can sit down and take a load off. You’ll find Mad Myrtle’s Ice Creamery right in the Oceanfront Boardwalk District of Myrtle Beach, in the center of all the action!

Open since 1999, this spot dishes out oversized scoops in waffle cones and cups. Sweet treat favorites include Cookie Monster and old-school staples like cookie dough and cookies & cream. This shop is a Myrtle Beach institution. Try the Cookie Monster or the decade’s old favorites like Cookie Dough or Cookies and Cream!

 

2. Meyer’s Ice Cream

• 1906 Hwy 17 N, Surfside Beach, SC


• $$


• facebook.com/Meyers

A bit farther south in the Myrtle Beach area, Meyer’s is a family-owned ice cream store with serious nostalgic vibes. The old-time feel you used to get as a child as soon as you walk in the door, the smell of hot fudge wafting through the air, and the massive scoops of hand-dipped ice cream that you just know will be the highlight of your family vacation.

Their menu is packed with signature sundaes (try the Oreo-licious), plus unique rotating sundae flavors like peppermint moose tracks and hot chocolate with real marshmallows. It’s a sweet surprise that never disappoints.

 

3. The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar

• 2461 Coastal Grand Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC


• 801 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582


• $$


• thecrazymason.com

This place is what sweet dreams are made of. A true dessert restaurant! Head into the Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar in Myrtle Beach, with a second shop in North Myrtle Beach, for one of the Insta-famous massive milkshakes that come served in a mason jar!

You’ll have plenty of ice cream topped with different concoctions of candies, creams, and sauces! Try the “Build Me Up Buttercup” for a sugar rush of chocolate and peanut butter- topped with Reese’s Pieces and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, or the “But First, Coffee,” which literally comes with a full glazed donut perched on top!

Safe to say, this is one Myrtle Beach dessert trip you’ll remember forever!

 

4. Kilwins Myrtle Beach

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• 1316 Celebrity Circle, Ste 171, Myrtle Beach, SC


• $$


• kilwins.com/stores/kilwins-myrtle-beach

Pretty much every great American beach town has a Kilwins ice cream and fudge store. This spot blends a premium ice cream shop with a classic candy store. You’ll know when you’re near it since the smell of freshly-made desserts wafts through the air, luring you in from the nearby attractions that make up this popular entertainment area, Broadway at the Beach.

Obviously, order a freshly baked waffle cone and top it with some homemade ice cream! Then, if you have any room, try chocolate-covered pretzels or pecans, some of the delicious homemade fudge, or one of the many different candy apples!

When you’re done, take one of their specialty ice cream cakes to go!

 

5. Kirk’s Ice Cream Parlor

• 2500 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC


• 6101 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC


• $$


• facebook.com/KIC02

The back-in-the-day vibes are real at Kirk’s Ice Cream Parlor, which has been scooping up ice cream in the Myrtle Beach area since 1987!

Head back in time as you indulge your taste buds in ice cream flavors like butter pecan, banana pudding, and even more unique flavors like pumpkin pie. You can even try out more traditional things, like an old-fashioned banana split and chocolate fudge sundae!

This ice cream shop was recently rated among Yelp’s Top 100 ice cream shops in the entire United States, so you know it’s yummy!

 

6. Beach Treats Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt

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• 1802 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC


• $

Beach Treats is the place to go for a menu loaded with ice cream, create your own frozen yogurt desserts, shakes, and malts! But that’s not all you can try here. Beach Treats also has handmade smoothies, boba tea, and more! Plus, they offer vegan, dairy-free, and no sugar-added ice cream for those who might have dietary restrictions.

Make room to try a cone full of the pineapple Dole Whip (a la Disney World, of course!) or even the traditional chocolate and vanilla swirl soft serve, which is out of this world in its own right!

Top those bad boys with all the jimmies and jellies you can manage, and enjoy a delicious dessert!

 

7. Sugar Life Ice Cream & Candy Bar

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• 2016 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC


• 301 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC


• 3105 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC


• 1509 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC


• $$


• sugarlifecandy.com

Sugar Life Ice Cream and Candy Bar is just what it sounds like – a sugar lover’s paradise! With four locations to serve you, including one near Broadway at the Beach, this ice cream shop also has a massive candy store.

Head in for a scoop of ice cream or an ice cream sandwich! Stay long enough to indulge your inner child as you grab a bag of candies from wall-to-wall candy dispensers. There’s just about any sweet treat you can imagine.

 

8. Sweet Molly’s Creamery

• 4728F Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC - Barefoot Landing


• 1205 Celebrity Cir Unit 145, Myrtle Beach, SC - Broadway at the Beach


• $$


• sweetmollyscreamery.com

With two prime locations in the heart of Myrtle Beach’s top shopping and entertainment spots, Sweet Molly’s Creamery offers more than just ice cream—it’s a full dessert experience. Their menu features 22 rich, creamy flavors that you can turn into sundaes or milkshakes, complete with all the toppings you could want. You’ll also find frozen yogurt, sorbet, and sugar-free options, making it easy to treat everyone in the family.

The shop is named after Molly, the owners’ rescue pup and official taste-tester. It’s a pet-friendly spot that donates a portion of its sales to local rescue groups—and yes, there’s even a dog-friendly sundae on the menu.

 

9. Ben and Jerry's

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• 1303 Celebrity Cir Suite 125A, Myrtle Beach, SC - Broadway at the Beach


• $$


• benjerry.com/myrtlebeach

You know the classics—Chunky Monkey, Phish Food, Half Baked. But there's something about enjoying your favorite Ben & Jerry’s scoop just steps from the beach that makes it hit differently. Located at Broadway at the Beach, this shop serves up all the beloved pints by the scoop, plus sundaes, milkshakes, and waffle cones made fresh in-house.

If you're in the mood for something extra sweet, build your own sundae with hot fudge, caramel, or even peanut butter sauce. It’s a quick stop that’s big on flavor and always delicious.

 

Ice Cream Dreams in Myrtle Beach

But if you really want to taste the heart of Myrtle Beach, local ice cream shops are where it’s at. They bring the flavor, the charm, and the kind of small-town magic you're looking for.

Many of these sweet spots are just minutes from hotel BLUE—making it easy to turn your beach day into an ice cream adventure. Don’t miss the chance to experience the best ice cream Myrtle Beach has to offer.

So many of these are just a hop, skip, and a jump away from our cozy home away from your vacation home at hotel BLUE; book your stay today!