Myrtle Beach, SC

Travel Guide

Myrtle Beach which includes general coastal views and fishing as well as a small group of people
Myrtle Beach showing night scenes and general coastal views
Family Kingdom Amusement Park featuring rides and night scenes
Myrtle Beach which includes a beach and general coastal views as well as a family
Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach Travel Guide Video

For family days on the beach, a week of golf with friends or exploring and playing in the town’s attractions, this South Carolina beach town is superb.

From white sands to Broadway to endless golf, enjoy all of Myrtle Beach’s myriad attractions. Myrtle Beach, the beach, stretches for 60 miles (100 kilometers) along the Atlantic Ocean. Play Frisbee and volleyball, sunbathe, make sandcastles and find sections with wheelchair accessibility.

Stroll along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk for shopping, attractions and views over the ocean. Take a flight in the SkyWheel enclosed gondolas and gaze out at hotels along the beach and Pier 14’s restaurant over the water.

South of the town center is Myrtle Beach State Park. Fish from the long Springmaid Pier, swim, watch for birds and bike or ride horseback on its trails. Camp overnight to gaze at the stars.

Broadway at the Beach is a 350-acre (140-hectare) complex of entertainment, shopping, dining, unique attractions and special events. See a tribute performance at Legends in Concert. The Palace Theatre Myrtle Beach features live entertainment from Broadway musicals to local holiday celebrations. Visit a comedy club or bars and nightclubs with live entertainment. Choose from dozens of cafés, restaurants and snack shops for varied food and drink.

Attractions at the Broadway center include mini-golf and ziplining over the lake. Play laser-tag, land a NASA space shuttle or ride a 360-degree virtual roller coaster at WonderWorks. Look for souvenirs and necessities at more than 70 retail shops. Watch the Myrtle Beach Pelicans play baseball.

Stretching from Pawleys Island and Murrells Inlet to North Myrtle Beach are more than 100 golf courses. Plan a week of double-play days on fairways designed by great golf architects and never visit the same course. Alternatively, select a single golf and spa resort for an all-in-one experience of leisure and luxury.

Fly to the Myrtle Beach International Airport, just a 10-minute drive from the town center. Visit in March for the Myrtle Beach Marathon, May for Myrtle Beach Bike Week, June for Carolina Country Music Festival or throughout the year for other special events.

Where to stay in Myrtle Beach

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach showing night scenes

Downtown Myrtle Beach

4/5(1,914 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Myrtle Beach is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Ripley's Believe It or Not and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach.

Downtown Myrtle Beach
Arcadian Shores Golf Club featuring golf as well as an individual male

Arcadian Shores

4.5/5(125 area reviews)

While visiting Arcadian Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Myrtle Beach Beaches and Arcadia Beach.

Arcadian Shores
Dunes Golf and Beach Club

The Dunes

You'll enjoy the beaches and golf courses in The Dunes. You might want to make time for a stop at Myrtle Beach Beaches or Dunes Golf and Beach Club.

The Dunes
Myrtlewood Golf Club featuring golf

Central Myrtle Beach

4/5(343 area reviews)

Though Central Myrtle Beach might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Broadway at the Beach and Myrtlewood Golf Club.

Central Myrtle Beach
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Golden Mile

Though Golden Mile might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Broadway at the Beach and Myrtle Beach Beaches.

Golden Mile
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Long Bay Estates

If you're spending some time in Long Bay Estates, Myrtle Beach State Park and Myrtle Beach Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Long Bay Estates
Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark

3 out of 5
Myrtle Beach
$212 nightly
The price is $239 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$239 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,711 reviews)
"We had an overall great stay. There were somthings that could have been better. Housekeeping being the main thing. Stayed for 5 days and after 3 days had to request towels. This would not stop us from staying again but it would be something i would like to see improved. A couple of the elevators ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Myrtle Beach - N Kings Hwy

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Myrtle Beach - N Kings Hwy

3 out of 5
4709 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC
$104 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$118 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,189 reviews)
"Great customer service!! Clean rooms"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Myrtle Beach - N Kings Hwy
Palette Resort Myrtle Beach

Palette Resort Myrtle Beach

3 out of 5
703 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
$82 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$91 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6/10 (352 reviews)
Quick getaway
"Overall good time! Housekeepers can do better with cleaning floors, they were sticky feeling! Beds we're pretty comfy, one just squeaked terribly every little move made!"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Palette Resort Myrtle Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark

3 out of 5
Myrtle Beach
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,711 reviews)
"We had an overall great stay. There were somthings that could have been better. Housekeeping being the main thing. Stayed for 5 days and after 3 days had to request towels. This would not stop us from staying again but it would be something i would like to see improved. A couple of the elevators ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark
Palette Resort Myrtle Beach

Palette Resort Myrtle Beach

3 out of 5
703 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6/10 (352 reviews)
Quick getaway
"Overall good time! Housekeepers can do better with cleaning floors, they were sticky feeling! Beds we're pretty comfy, one just squeaked terribly every little move made!"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Palette Resort Myrtle Beach
Compass Cove Resort

Compass Cove Resort

3 out of 5
2311 S. Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (72 reviews)
"I loved our room. It was gorgeous and so clean. The staff was awesome. So kind and polite. We will be back."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Compass Cove Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Getting around Myrtle Beach

Ideally, you should aim to rent a car in Myrtle Beach if you can. This will give you the freedom to explore the city at your own pace and go on excursions further afield. The main stretch of coast in the city itself is too long to be easily walkable. However, you can still get around without a car. Take a taxi, or use the local bus network, the Coast RTA. It travels to key locations in the area. Visit the Waccamaw Coast Regional Transportation AuthorityOpens in a new window website.Browse Myrtle Beach rental cars.

Best time to visit

The highlight of Myrtle Beach is, of course, its beautiful beach, so visit at a time when you will be able to get the most out of this lovely stretch of coast. The weather is at its best between March and September, the peak tourist season in the city. Keep in mind that June through November is hurricane season, although you may well not experience any storms even if you visit in these months.

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