Myrtle Beach  Overview

Well-known for its lovely wide beaches and challenging golf courses, Myrtle Beach is a major destination for more than 14 million visitors to South Carolina's Atlantic coast each year. Tourists enjoy the area's many excellent seafood restaurants and outlet-style shopping options. It's not unusual for frequent visitors to eventually buy a condominium or timeshare along the coast. more...

Myrtle Beach  Activities

The fishing is good here from early spring and all the way through until the end of the Christmas season, largely because of the warming influence of the Gulf Stream. You can head out on any charter boar in pursuit of amberjack, barracuda, grouper, king and Spanish mackerel, red snapper, sea bass and spadefish. more...

Myrtle Beach  Events and Festivals

Grand Strand Boat Show: Boat lovers can enjoy a mid-winter break while checking out the newest offerings at the Grand Strand Boat Show, held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. For more information, you can call +1 843 918 1225. more...

Myrtle Beach  Sightseeing

Ripley's Aquarium is considered one of the best in America and is the most visited of South Carolina’s attractions. You'll be surrounded by huge, menacing sharks as you travel through the 750,000 gallon tank, known as 'Dangerous Reef'. Most of the habitats are saltwater, but there is a freshwater exhibit of the Rio Amazon, which features aruana, pacu and piranhas. It's a good idea to plan on spending at least half a day here, enjoying the many exhibits. One of the most popular features is Rainbow Rock, with its thousands of brilliantly coloured Pacific Ocean fish. Children can get involved at the Sea-for-Yourself Discovery Center, an interactive, multimedia playground while diving shows and marine education sessions are scheduled hourly. Phone: +1 843 916 0888; website: www.ripleysaquarium.com more...

Myrtle Beach  Transport

Amtrak provides rail services to Florence, South Carolina, from which there is bus service making the connection to the Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area. more...

Myrtle Beach  Travel Tips

Most visitors find that they adapt to the South United States' laid-back lifestyle relatively quickly a fact which helps them relax and enjoy their holiday even more. The people here are friendly and genuinely interested in being accommodating to tourists, who they see as their guests. It will help you enjoy your stay in the Myrtle Beach area if you show an appreciation for this hospitality by following some basic guidelines of American etiquette. more...