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About Myrtle Beach
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As one of South Carolina’s most visited regions, Myrtle Beach attracts around 20 million holidaymakers a year with its sandy beaches, restaurants and golf courses. The area's subtropical climate welcomes spring breakers, retirees and everyone in between to let loose, relax and have fun.
The first known settlers of Myrtle Beach were the native Waccamaw tribe, who cultivated the land for centuries. Following the arrival of European colonials, tobacco plantations and farming saw the region prosper, before the introduction of the railroad in the 19th century brought the influence of new cultures and technology. It wasn't until 1900 that a competition was held to give the city its name. The winner chose ‘Myrtle Beach’, after a shrub common to the area.
The biggest draw of Myrtle Beach is its 100-kilometre stretch of white-sand beaches known as the ‘Grand Strand’, where locals and tourists flock daily for relaxation, parties and volleyball. Further along the promenade, you’ll find the Garden City Pier and the Skywheel where you can appreciate picturesque views of the city.
Myrtle Beach is home to the Tanger Outlets, one of South Carolina’s biggest shopping malls where you’ll find over 100 household names. Alternatively, the Broadway at the Beach and the Market Common offer boutique shopping, restaurants and evening entertainment with a warm family vibe.
Tonight
From £69 per night
Next weekend
From £147 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | US$10 = £8.04 |
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| Average weekend price | £81 per night |
| Average weekday price | £79 per night |
| Typical stay | 3 nights |
Points of interest in Myrtle Beach
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
0.5 miles from city centre
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Barefoot Landing
10.4 miles from city centre
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Carolina Opry Theater
6.2 miles from city centre
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The Market Common
4 miles from city centre
Myrtle Beach reviews
What other travellers say about Myrtle Beach
Great traveler experience and great place for tourist to...
18 April 2024
Great traveler experience and great place for tourist to enjoy themselves. Myrtle Beach has a lot to offer especially for kids. They have a lot of attractions & events for everyone. Look forward into returning....
We visit Myrtle Beach often.
13 April 2024
We visit Myrtle Beach often. We love the beach, restaurant, and activities in the area. You can find just about anything to do, and much if it free We love to walk through Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the beach. Go to the Hangout for free music. Walking the beach is wonderful. Any type of restaurant you would like priced low to high. Driving is easy but do expect traffic during high season. Eveything is close, grocery stores, Walmart, and beach supply stores.
Myrtle Beach is my favorite place!
11 April 2024
Myrtle Beach is my favorite place! There's so much to do. The amusement parks, restaurants, boardwalk, shows, theatres, and of course the beach! Getting around is easy just be prepared to pay for parking if you're taking in the sights.
My trip was first trip back in over 20 years.
9 April 2024
My trip was first trip back in over 20 years. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed except for my lodging. Do NOT stay at Blu Atlantic motel!!! Paid for full ocean view, but got side/back view and only bldg across the street. Internet was pretty much non existent and TV had a stripe down middle of screen. Evening clerk was very rude and I would have left at that point but I had nowhere to go. NEVER AGAIN!!
We visited in March so water was cold.
9 April 2024
We visited in March so water was cold. There was sand and sun, relaxing and playing, fun for our whole family. We visited the Broadway at the beach where there were shops, restaurants, and a little amusement park for kids. (Rides are probably best suited for kids 4-12 give or take). We fed the fish and bought some suvineers.
Don’t stay at this hotel for the price it’s not worth it!
8 April 2024
Don’t stay at this hotel for the price it’s not worth it!! Very unsanitary mold and half cleaned rooms everything was nasty looking will never stay here again!! Pools was filthy!!! Room outdated!! Breakfast gives you diarrhea ugh and it stank on elevators that took forever to run
Popular places to stay in Myrtle Beach
Stay in some of the best accommodation Myrtle Beach has to offer
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Beachy Keen, North Myrtle Beach beach single-family house, 150 feet to ocean! Pets welcome! North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach
From £186 per night
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Oceanview,Modern, Luxury, Carolinian Resort Myrtle Beach, United States
From £208 per night
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Direct OCEANFRONT- King Bedroom- AMAZING VIEWS/Pools/Hot Tubs/Beach Access/Golf Myrtle Beach, United States
From £272 per night
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Pristine Condo Glorious Ocean View HS 11th Floor The Market Common, Myrtle Beach
From £285 per night
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The Little Brick Cottage Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach
From £205 per night
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