See what the experts are saying about Myrtle Beach. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Myrtle Beach is considered the number one golf destination in the United States, but those who have visited the 'Grand Strand' know that is also a premier vacation destination. With its beautiful beaches and countless attractions, everyone ca... Continue reading »
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History
Myrtle Beach's history is a story of persisting, starting over and reinventing. Due to the ecological make-up and relative remoteness from early settlements in Charlestown and inland, it took a while for its founders to realize that the ocean... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Once you decide to visit the Myrtle Beach area, you won't be sorry. You may, however, have a difficult time deciding where to stay. There are literally hundreds of places of all descriptions on the beach, at golf courses, on the rivers, and a... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
When it comes to food, Myrtle Beach's tastes are fairly basic. You will find a variety of restaurants, but seafood and steak prevail. Three things you'll come across repeatedly in South Carolina restaurants are grits, hush puppies and iced... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Known as the golf capital of the United States, Myrtle Beach has over 100 golf courses of varying difficulty in the area. Golf is not the only thing to do, though. There are hundreds of other attractions for people of all ages. Miniature... Continue reading »
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Tours
See Myrtle Beach and the area from land, air or sea. Whichever you prefer, there are at least a couple to choose from. Land Be enveloped by a by-gone area of solitude and natural beauty as you meander through the beautiful botanical and sc... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Most airlines flying into Myrtle Beach fly into the Atlanta hub of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (+ 1 800 897 1910; http://www.atlanta-airport.com/) for connections to the Myrtle Beach Inte... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Myrtle Beach State: South Carolina Country: United States Myrtle Beach by the Numbers: Population: 26,600 Elevation: 33 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 50.4 inches Average Jan. Temperature: 57 degrees F Average July... Continue reading »
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Introduction
One of the top vacation destinations along the East Coast, the Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand area stretches south from the South Carolina state line at Little River to Georgetown. It's 98 miles north of Charleston but a world away in ambience.... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Myrtle Beach International Airport (tel. 843/448-1589) has scheduled air service via Air Tran (tel. 800/247-8726; www.airtran.com), Delta/ASA/ComAir (tel. 800/221-1212; www.delta.com), Continental (tel. 800/523-3273; www.cont... Continue reading »
Popular Myrtle Beach Hotels
- DUNES VILLAGE RESORT
- Anderson Ocean Club by Palmetto Vacation Rentals
- Hilton Garden Inn Myrtle Beach/Coastal Grand Mall
- Days Inn Surfside
- Bay View Resort
- Paradise Resort
- La Quinta Inn Myrtle Beach
- Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach Barefoot
- Ocean Reef Resort
- Holiday Inn Express Broadway
Popular Myrtle Beach Things to Do
- Ripley's Aquarium
- Carolina Safari Jeep Tours
- Alligator Adventure
- Myrtle Beach Bike Week
- Brookgreen Gardens
- Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Shows
- Huntington Beach State Park
- Broadway at the Beach
- NASCAR SpeedPark
- Myrtle Waves Water Park
Popular Myrtle Beach Restaurants
- Thoroughbreds
- Yamato Seafood and Steakhouse of Japan
- Capt. Bennetts Calabash Seafood
- Drunken Jack's Restaurant & Lounge
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Parsons Table (The)
- Seafare Restaurant
- Joe's Crab Shack
- El Cerro Grande
- Bovine's Wood Fired Specialities






