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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Myrtle Beach

Visit Myrtle Beach • 28 January 2022
It’s easy to understand why more than 20 million people visit Myrtle Beach every year. From the first moment you arrive, you’ll feel that Myrtle Beach is where you belong. Because this isn’t just any beach. It’s The Beach.

Known lovingly as The Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is a destination made up of 14 unique beach communities, connected by a shared passion.

The place where you can let loose, be you and go with your own flow. Myrtle Beach is the sun on your face, the thrill of a roller coaster or the perfect bite of seafood. A total 60 miles of bringing people together.

There's so many great reasons to visit, it can be tough to narrow it down, but we've found 10 of our favourites to share with you below. We think by the time you're finished reading you'll be ready to book your next trip to Myrtle Beach. 

1. 60 miles of beaches.

From Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach and Atlantic Beach on the north end, to Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island in the south, the oceanfront real estate is everyone's favourite feature.

Whatever your preferred beach activity — Frisbee, volleyball, surfing, swimming, or lounging — Myrtle Beach has the space to accommodate.


That sound you hear is the Atlantic, and it's calling for you. Why haven't you started packing yet?


2. You won't break the bank to visit.

We want you to enjoy your stay in Myrtle Beach and not feel like you just lost to the house in Vegas. There are plenty of options for every budget, which is one of the reasons 15 million people flock to this little plot of paradise annually. Plus, there are hotels, condos, beach homes, rustic cabins, and campgrounds. Depending on how far you want to travel, there are accommodations with ocean views, some right on the ocean and others within walking distance. As you can see, there are plenty of options when choosing that home away from home.


3. Fore!

With approximately 90 quality courses, many designed by some of the legends of the game, Myrtle Beach is a golfer's paradise. Often called the golf capital of the world, and it's easy to see why. One of Myrtle Beaches courses even played a pivotal role in the evolution of "Sports Illustrated," hosting the magazine's first sales conference a few weeks before the debut of its first issue in 1954. With all this history and all these choices, the only links you should travel to are the ones right here along the Grand Strand.

4. Entertainment Aplenty.

There's never a dull moment in Myrtle Beach. If you're looking for adventure and a little bit of learning, take a wander through that upside-down house known as WonderWorks. Or, journey under the sea at Ripley's Aquarium. There's also plenty of thrilling entertainment at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show and Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. And who could pass up a world-class live entertainment show at The Carolina Opry, which pioneered the Myrtle Beach area's theatre boom? There are also fantastic shows at the Alabama Theatre, Legends in Concert, GTS Theatre, just to name a few. Plus, over 600 fine art events each year! The sum of all Myrtle Beaches parts equals up to one entertaining trip.


5. Let's Eat!

You won't go hungry when you visit the Myrtle Beach area. If you wander over to the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk, you'll find yourself in the "seafood capital of South Carolina." Seafood not your thing? How about a juicy, mouth-watering steak from such local favourites as Sea Captain's House or Aspen Grille? Yes, we can hear your stomach growling!


6. Sky High.

Myrtle Beach didn't invent the wheel, but they do have the biggest one on the East Coast, with the highest view of its kind of the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean. The Myrtle Beach SkyWheel is a breathtaking attraction and the pride and joy of the 1.2-mile Boardwalk. For those not afraid of heights, they'll be rewarded with a beautiful view of this fair city's skyline. And hey, if you are afraid of heights, stop off at the nearby RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar for a little liquid courage.

7. Shop Until You Drop.

Sometimes you just need a little retail therapy. And there's plenty of it along the Grand Strand. Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing, Tanger Outlets, and The Market Common are just a few of the local options to find that perfect pair of jeans, gifts for loved ones or just a few trinkets for yourself.


8. Our People.

From belles to bikers, Myrtle Beach is never short of fun, interesting people who are bursting with Southern charm and hospitality. Bring the family, and make some new friends that will last you a lifetime. Myrtle Beach is an eclectic community that thrives on personality and class.


9. Game On.

The sports junkie in all of us can get their fix in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy America's pastime at TicketReturn.com Field and watch the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in action. The new John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center now hosts multiple sports events throughout the year. Oh yeah, there's also golfing. Have we mentioned that?


10. Nature's Majesty.

Yes, Myrtle Beach has incredible beaches. But it's not the only natural attraction it has offer. Take a stroll through the wonder that is Brookgreen Gardens, or enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of the Conway Riverwalk. And when you need to walk off all those shrimp and crab legs, the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk can't be beaten for scenic beauty.

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