Myrtle Beach Yacht Club (Little River, SC)

Myrtle Beach Yacht Club
714 US-17, Little River, SC 29566

Date of Stay: Wednesday, 11/4/26 – Friday, 11/6/26 (A24 & B3)
Cons: Busy Highway (714 Highway 17 North), Poor WiFi & Required to Move During 2 Night Stay
Pros: Accommodating, Dock Condition, Dock Hands (2), Flexibility, Floating Docks, Friendly Staff, Gated Docks, Hefty Gangway Grip Pads, Hours (8AM – 5PM), Location (Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) MM346), Minimal Current, Onsite Dining (Officers Club), Open Daily, Published Map, Protected Waters of Coquina Harbor, Quietness, REZ Responsiveness, Shaded Walkway Areas, Walkway Benches Overlooking the Water, & Walking Path to Governor’s Lighthouse

• Certified Clean Marina
• Complimentary Cup of Coffee
• Complimentary Guest Computer Use
• Fish Cleaning Station
• Fuel Dock ($)
• Jet Ski Docks ($)
• Laundry Room (Coin Operated $)
• Outdoor Grill Area
• Restroom & Showers
• Swimming Pool

Comments: Anyone may dine at The Officers Club (Little River, SC) however, only Members may purchase alcohol due to it being a private membership club. Complimentary guest passes are available thru the marina office. The card notes the marina office attendant name and singular date use.

Climate controlled showers.

Competitive fuel prices with multi gallon volume discounts available.

Docked overnight at A24, the following morning we were asked to move to B3. Fortunately, the aided with the lines and power cord. Personally, loathe slip moves!

Even with our Starlink, which is usually very strong was week here due to heavy WiFi concentration.

Fuel dock, located at the back of Coquina Harbor.

Fuel is considered one of the lowest diesel prices on the East Coast, including taxes.

Governor’s Lighthouse (aka: Governor’s Point Light or the Lightkeepers Point) is permanently closed to the public for interior climbing. The is a nice walkway from the marina to it and wraps around it from the ground. Nice benches to watch ICW marine traffic pass by.

If you want your toes in the sand, you are only about a 10 – 15 minute car commute to/from Cherry Grove Beach and North Myrtle Beach.

Great “hurricane hole” or weather hideout with minimal current.

Long term lease slips are available, information is in the marina office.

Little River Waterfront sits with several options: Big M Casino Boat, Blue Drum Waterfront Restaurant (Seafood), Crab Catchers on the Waterfront (Seafood), and Mako’s Marina Bar & Grill (Seafood).

Local Dining: Clark’s Seafood & Chop House (Seafood), Crab Catchers (Seafood), McDonalds (Fast Food), and The Officer’s Club at Myrtle Beach Yacht Club (American).

Local Shopping: Barefoot Landing (Mallish) and Callahan’s of Calabash (Gifts).

MBYC is a BoatUS cooperating marina. Mention your membership during booking or check-in to secure a $0.25 per foot discount on transient nightly dockage.

MBYC Preferred Service Providers List for air conditioning, bottom diving, canvas, detailing, electrical, electronics, general repairs, haul out facilities, mechanical, and waxing.

Popular local events: World Famous Blue Crab Festival (May) or Little River ShrimpFest (October).

Pump out station at the fuel dock.

Purchasable slips are available, information is in the marina office.

Quick three minute ride share to the historic Little River Waterfront. Offers local seafood spots like The Big Tuna and is the departure point for local casino gambling boats and fishing charters.

Reasonable transient or monthly dockage rates.

Requires a short taxi ride or Uber for heavy provisioning, Food Lion or Lowes Food.

Several nearby golf courses: Eagle Nest Golf Club, Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links, Harbour View Par 3, and River Hills Golf & Country Club.

Ship’s store is located on the main boardwalk, adjacent to the swimming pool. Stocked with cleaning accessories, laundry supplies, oil, fuel stabilizers and a wide selection of MBYC apparel. Special order parts and supplies can also be obtained with a very rapid turn-around time.

Staying at MBYC offers a quieter, maritime village vibe. Much more laid back than downtown Myrtle Beach, SC area.

The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) right outside can have a swift tidal pull. Line up your approach carefully before turning into the protected entrance channel.

Things to Do: Inlet Point Plantation Stables (Horseback Riding), La Belle Amie Vineyard (Wine), Low Country Fishing Charters (Fishing), Pirate’s Voyage (A Dolly Parton Company) (Entertainment), and The Carolina Opry (Entertainment).

Stay Again: Yes