Stretching contentedly along South Carolina’s Atlantic coast, the manmade tourist haven that is Myrtle Beach attracts more than 14 million visitors to sample its wide array of activities each year. Dominated by golf courses, water parks, shops and seafood restaurants, Myrtle Beach provides a pleasure trove of activities and a pleasant year-round mild climate.
Over 14 million tourists a year flock to the manicured golf courses, tasty seafood restaurants, enormous shopping malls and pristine beaches in Myrtle Beach on South Carolina’s Atlantic coast. Resorts and seaside communities line the Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of perfectly white sand, with Myrtle Beach at the center of activity. All sorts of outdoor pursuits are on offer, from nature trails and sunbathing to fishing and swimming.
Uninhabited pre-1900, the population of this beach resort has swelled in recent years to accommodate the hordes of people looking for a house with a view. Dust off the golf clubs and buy your own lobster cracker so you’re always ready for some seafood guzzling action.
Myrtle Beach attractions
** Myrtle Beach**: miles of sandy beach lined with restaurants and resorts.
Little River: easy-going suburb full of flowers, cafés and restaurants.
Ripley’s Aquarium: fish, fish and more fish at this quality attraction suitable for all ages.
Chapin Art Museum: a pleasant afternoon is guaranteed at this intriguing museum full of excellent exhibits and galleries.
Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park: 11 acres of rides, sugary foods and useless tat – what more do you want?
Brookgreen Gardens: this former plantation now offers a wildlife sanctuary and dozens of outdoor sculptures.
Murells Inlet: this fishing port to the south of Myrtle Beach offers some of the best restaurants for tucking into fresh lobster.