Myrtle Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A wooden pier with a view of the beach and city skyline.
A pier extending into the ocean with colorful lights and flags.
A sandy beach with gentle waves and footprints.
A Ferris wheel, a hotel, and a boardwalk with palm trees.
A large white house with green shutters, a porch, and a brick archway.

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 kilometres) 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 centre 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 centre 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 centre. 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.

Our guide on where to stay in Myrtle Beach

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Downtown Myrtle Beach

Downtown Myrtle Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place and Ripley's Believe It or Not.

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.

Arcadian Shores

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

Central Myrtle Beach

While Central Myrtle Beach isn't home to many top sights, Broadway at the Beach and Myrtlewood Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Golden Mile

While there might not be top attractions in Golden Mile, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Broadway at the Beach and Myrtle Beach Beaches.

Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort

Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort

3 out of 5
803 S Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC
The price is NZ$172 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$172
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort
The Breakers Resort

The Breakers Resort

3 out of 5
2104 N. Ocean Boulevard Myrtle Beach SC
The price is NZ$180 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$180
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (2,174 reviews)
"very spacious and comfortable. the view was amazing, right on the beach. walls are extremely thin though, you can hear everytime someone leaves their room. the door does a heavy slam anytime you shut it."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

The Breakers Resort
Compass Cove Resort

Compass Cove Resort

3 out of 5
2311 S. Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC
The price is NZ$183 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$183
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (917 reviews)
"The staff was friendly. We checked in around 11p and I could tell the young lady was ready to go, but she was still friendly. We stayed in room 863 and the mattress was too firm. I did not like it and was sore each morning I got up. The room is oceanfront, and we had a very nice view. There was pieces ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

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.
Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort

Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort

3 out of 5
803 S Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort
The Breakers Resort

The Breakers Resort

3 out of 5
2104 N. Ocean Boulevard Myrtle Beach SC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (2,174 reviews)
"very spacious and comfortable. the view was amazing, right on the beach. walls are extremely thin though, you can hear everytime someone leaves their room. the door does a heavy slam anytime you shut it."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

The Breakers Resort
Compass Cove Resort

Compass Cove Resort

3 out of 5
2311 S. Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (917 reviews)
"The staff was friendly. We checked in around 11p and I could tell the young lady was ready to go, but she was still friendly. We stayed in room 863 and the mattress was too firm. I did not like it and was sore each morning I got up. The room is oceanfront, and we had a very nice view. There was pieces ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

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.

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