Beachcombers Restaurant & Wet Whistle Poolside Bar
Myrtle Beach, SC

Movement, light, and energy shape the experience at Beachcombers Restaurant and Wet Whistle Poolside Bar – where layered outdoor spaces create a dynamic, all-day coastal destination. From elevated lounge seating to poolside gathering zones, the design unfolds as a sequence of distinct yet connected environments, each responding to the rhythm of the beach and the social nature of the setting.

Materiality draws directly from the character of Myrtle Beach. Wood-look tile flooring, installed in varied directional patterns, introduces movement underfoot, while a distressed black-and-white inset at the upper lounge references the nostalgia of the historic boardwalk – an interplay of pattern and memory that earned the project the 2022 CID Award for Hospitality Tile Design. The palette balances sun-washed neutrals with saturated ocean blues, creating a backdrop that feels both relaxed and vibrant.

A Closer Look at the Beachcombers Restaurant & Wet Whistle Poolside Bar Project

Light and shadow animate the space throughout the day. Wood screen dividers cast shifting patterns across seating areas, adding depth and visual texture while subtly defining zones without interrupting openness. At the pool bar, a sculptural curved counter wrapped in ombré mosaic tile transitions from deep ocean blue to soft white - capturing the gradient of sea to sky and anchoring the space as a visual focal point. Designed as a poolside restaurant and bar experience in Myrtle Beach, the project balances high-energy hospitality with durability and performance. Materials were carefully selected to withstand salt air, humidity, and chlorine exposure, while maintaining a cohesive, elevated aesthetic. Circulation is intuitive, seating is flexible, and each zone is designed to support both social interaction and relaxed retreat. At its core, the project is about atmosphere in motion - spaces that shift with the time of day, the light, and the people within them. The result is a vibrant, hospitality-driven environment that captures the spirit of the coast while delivering a durable, experience-forward destination.

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