Robert’s Pavilion

1936-1954

The Roberts Pavilion, built in 1936 by William Roberts, was an early open-air oceanfront pavilion on the Grand Strand. The rhythm & blues of the post-World War II era – later called beach music – was played on jukeboxes here and at other popular pavilions on the beach. At these pavilions dancers perfected the Shag, named the state dance in 1984. Beach music was named the state popular music in 2001.

Erected by the
O.D. Pavilion Social and Shag Club, 2007

Intersection of Main St. & Ocean Blvd.,
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
GPS: 33° 49.122′ N, 78° 40.35′ W