If sparkling lights are what get you in the holiday spirit, there are two places you’ll want to visit while at the beach—Nights of a Thousand Candles and The Great Christmas Light Show. Each year, Brookgreen Gardens decorates with over 2,800 hand-lit candles and countless dazzling lights. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or wine while they stroll through the gardens and enjoy the lights, holiday musical performances, and carolers singing. While Brookgreen has a soft glow the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, on the other hand, lights up the night with over 2 million lights in its drive-through light show. There are over 500 light displays with some over 55 feet tall, all custom made for this magical experience. After you drive through the lights, you and your family can visit Santa’s Village and enjoy s’mores, hot chocolate, and meet Santa.