Myrtle Beach, SC

Travel Guide

Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach
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

Downtown Myrtle Beach

Downtown Myrtle Beach

4/5(1,933 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 Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place and Ripley's Believe It or Not.

Downtown Myrtle Beach
Arcadian Shores

Arcadian Shores

4.5/5(127 area reviews)

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

Arcadian Shores
Aerial view of Myrtle Beach from the sky, SC - USA

Central Myrtle Beach

4/5(345 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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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
Panoramic aerial view of Myrtle Beach skylineon a sunny day from drone point of view, South Carolina

The Dunes

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

The Dunes
Abstract Ocean Sunrise. Defocused soft sunrise reflected in the waters of the Atlantic on the Myrtle Beach Golden Mile in South Carolina.

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
Dayton House Resort, BW Signature Collection

Dayton House Resort, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
Myrtle Beach SC
$112 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$126 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,608 reviews)
Free breakfast was great. Pools were rowdy due to kids and not having staff that enforced the pool rules. Elevator was terrifying and sounded like it would break while inside. Inside of the room was beat up which was disappointing since I paid for a king suite. Cleaning was poor since they only changed ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Dayton House Resort, BW Signature Collection
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
$67 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$76 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,599 reviews)
Yes breakfast was ok and the pool was nice

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

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

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark

3 out of 5
Myrtle Beach SC
$139 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$157 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,321 reviews)
Just Awesome

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark
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.
Dunes Village Resort

Dunes Village Resort

3.5 out of 5
5200 North Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,272 reviews)
This was absolutely perfect for our family with kids. The pools, the beach and games was enough to keep everyone entertained our entire stay. It was close enough to the more touristy area but far enough away that was safe and much less people. I would 100% stay here again with our family. Rooms were ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Dunes Village Resort
Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark

3 out of 5
Myrtle Beach SC
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,321 reviews)
Just Awesome

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark
Coral Beach Resort and Suites

Coral Beach Resort and Suites

3.5 out of 5
1105 S Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,108 reviews)
Perfect for families

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Coral Beach Resort and Suites
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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