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Myrtle Beach, SC

· Myrtle Beach, SC

Why you should go…

Myrtle Beach anchors the Grand Strand, a stretch of South Carolina coastline lined with beach resorts, mini-golf courses, and the SkyWheel observation wheel on its oceanfront boardwalk. It's one of the East Coast's biggest family beach-vacation destinations.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Myrtle Beach, SC, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Sea Captain's House

    $25–$50

    A former 1930s beach cottage turned oceanfront seafood restaurant, famous for she-crab soup and breakfast buffets.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Mount Atlanticus Minotaur Golf

    Under $25

    An erupting volcano and a giant minotaur head tower over one of the boardwalk's best-known mini-golf courses.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

    Under $25

    A 200-foot oceanfront Ferris wheel with enclosed gondolas and sweeping views up and down the Grand Strand.

    0.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade

    Free

    A mile and a quarter of oceanfront boardwalk lined with shops, arcades, and beach views.

    1.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Family Kingdom Amusement Park

    Under $25

    An old-school oceanfront amusement park with a wooden coaster and a splash-down log ride steps from the sand.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Murrells Inlet MarshWalk

    Free

    A half-mile boardwalk over the salt marsh, lined with waterfront seafood restaurants and live music.

    15 mi awayMore like this