{"id":7146,"date":"2022-03-01T20:11:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T20:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/?p=7146"},"modified":"2022-03-01T20:11:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T20:11:20","slug":"myrtle-beach-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/01\/myrtle-beach-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"RedWeek Travel Guide: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Boasting 60 miles of beautiful South Carolina coastline, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/South+Carolina\/Myrtle+Beach-timeshares\">Myrtle Beach<\/a> provides a welcome alternative to the classic warm weather vacation. Here, you\u2019ll find extraordinary outdoor adventure on both land and water, world-class golf courses, an unbeatable seafood scene, and a host of immersive cultural experiences. In other words, it\u2019s time to discover Myrtle Beach. We\u2019ve got tips for enjoying the very best of the destination below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/South+Carolina\/Myrtle+Beach-timeshares?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=myrtle-beach-travel-guide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/myrtle-beach-700x420.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7149\" width=\"840\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/myrtle-beach-700x420.jpg?v=0bd17f73c5fd54d9b833cee5e0b0ba1c 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/myrtle-beach-250x150.jpg?v=0bd17f73c5fd54d9b833cee5e0b0ba1c 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/myrtle-beach-768x461.jpg?v=0bd17f73c5fd54d9b833cee5e0b0ba1c 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/myrtle-beach-1536x922.jpg?v=0bd17f73c5fd54d9b833cee5e0b0ba1c 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/myrtle-beach-2048x1229.jpg?v=0bd17f73c5fd54d9b833cee5e0b0ba1c 2048w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/myrtle-beach-120x72.jpg?v=0bd17f73c5fd54d9b833cee5e0b0ba1c 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Great Outdoors In Myrtle Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Beaches<\/strong>: No surprise \u2014 Myrtle Beach\u2019s main attractions are its six beaches. Which one you choose depends on what you\u2019re in the mood for. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/South+Carolina\/North+Myrtle+Beach-timeshares\"><strong>North Myrtle Beach<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/South+Carolina\/Myrtle+Beach-timeshares\"><strong>Myrtle Beach<\/strong><\/a> are usually lively and bustling, but with plenty of room in which to spread out your towel or hit the waves. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/South+Carolina\/Surfside+Beach-timeshares\"><strong>Surfside Beach<\/strong><\/a>, meanwhile, is a favorite amongst families, with gentle waters and copious sandcastle-making materials. And the laid-back shores of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/South+Carolina\/Garden+City+Beach-timeshares\"><strong>Garden City Beach<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1723-litchfield-by-the-sea\"><strong>Litchfield Beach<\/strong><\/a> are good for those who prefer a little seclusion with their sun and sand.<\/li><li><strong>Golf:<\/strong> Another Myrtle Beach draw is the opportunity to play on some of the U.S.\u2019s finest golf courses, with links designed by such legends as Robert Trent Jones, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedunesclub.com\/\"><strong>Dunes Golf and Beach Club<\/strong><\/a>, a Trent Jones masterpiece, is as scenic as it is challenging, with 18 holes wrapping around lush Carolina greenery. The Waterloo hole here is known \u2014&nbsp;and feared \u2014 by golfers worldwide. <a href=\"https:\/\/tidewatergolf.com\/\"><strong>Tidewater Golf Club<\/strong><\/a> is another great option, set high atop a peninsula overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It\u2019s the kind of course that harmonizes perfectly with the natural landscape; after you play it, you might just want to walk around to enjoy its pristine beauty.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Dolphin Cruises:<\/strong> You\u2019re going to want to get out on the water while you\u2019re in Myrtle Beach. And while you\u2019re at it, you\u2019re going to want to see some of the friendly Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins who frequent the Carolina coast. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supervoyagerdeepseafishing.com\/dolphin-trips\/\"><strong>Voyager Dolphin Cruise Trips<\/strong><\/a> virtually guarantee an up-close-and-personal encounter with these wonderful marine mammals. Keep an eye out for sharks, too!&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Historic &amp; Cultural Experiences In Myrtle Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookgreen.org\/\"><strong>Brookgreen Gardens<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Named one of the top gardens in the U.S., Brookgreen Gardens features the largest and most comprehensive collection of American figurative sculpture in the country, most of them located in a lovely outdoor setting. Take some time to explore this one-of-a-kind Myrtle Beach must-see, where every path leads to a new treasure.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/discoversouthcarolina.com\/articles\/secrets-of-sandy-island\"><strong>Sandy Island<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Blending outdoor adventure with rich African American heritage, Sandy Island offers an immersion in the unique Gullah Geechee culture, whose time-honored traditions have shaped the state\u2019s Lowcountry for more than 200 years. Accessible by boat, the island is home to 50 descendants of enslaved Africans who keep those traditions alive today. Sandy Island is also great for birders, with opportunities to spot screech owls, great blue herons, swallowtail kites, endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers, and more.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org\/\"><strong>Franklin G. Burroughs &#8211; Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Located in a converted beach house from the 1920s, this Myrtle Beach art museum is one of the best cultural experiences in the Carolinas. Here, you\u2019ll find local art and historic maps, plus an ever-changing series of exhibits highlighting artistic creativity from the past 100 years and beyond. The museum also hosts a great KidsArt program, with Saturday Art Adventures for ages 5 \u2013 12.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where To Eat In Myrtle Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockefellersrawbar.com\/\"><strong>Rockefeller\u2019s Raw Bar<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> For an authentic Myrtle Beach seafood experience, go straight to Rockefeller\u2019s. It\u2019s all here: crawfish, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab legs, shrimp, tuna, lobster, and more. Settle back into one the restaurant\u2019s captain\u2019s chairs and prepare for a culinary adventure.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angelosteakandpasta.com\/\"><strong>Angelo\u2019s Steak &amp; Pasta<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> The sign outside Angelo\u2019s boldly proclaims: \u201cTHE GREATEST STEAKS IN THE UNIVERSE,\u201d which might seem like hyperbole at first. But once you\u2019ve tried them, you might be inclined to agree. No frills \u2014&nbsp;just perfectly cut and aged steaks, seasoned and served on a hot, sizzling platter. If you\u2019re still hungry afterwards, there\u2019s also an all-you-can-eat pasta buffet.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bigmikessoulfood.net\/\"><strong>Big Mike\u2019s Soul Food<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Southern comfort food is the name of the game at Big Mike\u2019s. This Myrtle Beach favorite serves up big helpings of fried chicken, collard greens, fried fish, corn bread, and more. You\u2019ll also want to save room for Big Mike\u2019s delectable peach cobbler.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where To Stay In Myrtle Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4873-marriotts-oceanwatch-villas-at-grande?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=myrtle-beach-travel-guide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Marriott-Oceanwatch-Villas-at-Grande-700x485.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4981\" width=\"838\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Marriott-Oceanwatch-Villas-at-Grande-700x485.jpg?v=f4ce1b93df454f8f1e768bed04b76e49 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Marriott-Oceanwatch-Villas-at-Grande-250x173.jpg?v=f4ce1b93df454f8f1e768bed04b76e49 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Marriott-Oceanwatch-Villas-at-Grande-768x532.jpg?v=f4ce1b93df454f8f1e768bed04b76e49 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Marriott-Oceanwatch-Villas-at-Grande-120x83.jpg?v=f4ce1b93df454f8f1e768bed04b76e49 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Marriott-Oceanwatch-Villas-at-Grande.jpg?v=f4ce1b93df454f8f1e768bed04b76e49 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4873-marriotts-oceanwatch-villas-at-grande\"><strong>Marriott&#8217;s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>A favorite among families due to the beautiful scenery and charming atmosphere, Marriott\u2019s OceanWatch Villas are located in the exclusive Grande Dunes master-planned community. The best part? You\u2019re always just steps from the beach.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1468-wyndham-seawatch-plantation\"><strong>Wyndham SeaWatch Plantation<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Named a recipient of TripAdvisor&#8217;s Certificate of Excellence Award, Wyndham SeaWatch is also located beachside, and boasts its very own private boardwalk. The resort also offers six oceanfront pools and two lengthy lazy rivers.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\/North+America\/United+States\/South+Carolina\/Myrtle+Beach-timeshares\"><strong><em>Start planning your Myrtle Beach vacation with RedWeek now.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/timeshare-rentals?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=myrtle-beach-travel-guide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-700x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-700x700.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-250x250.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-150x150.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 150w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-768x768.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-1536x1536.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-120x120.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/join?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=myrtle-beach-travel-guide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-700x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-700x700.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-250x250.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-150x150.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 150w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-768x768.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-1536x1536.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-120x120.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One of the top vacation destinations in the United States, Myrtle Beach delivers an unforgettable coastal Carolina escape. 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