Myrtle Beach SC Vacations - Hotels & Rentals
The nation’s beach vacation and golf capital, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is located in the heart of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile crescent of beach on the SC coast. The area has earned the title of #1 Family Beach in America, with over 13 million visitors annually.
Browse our accommodations guide and you will find a myriad of Grand Strand lodging options; from family-owned motels and Myrtle Beach hotels with economical rates for those on a budget to luxurious condos and resorts with spacious vacation rentals and amenities such as exercise facilities, Jacuzzis, tennis courts, lazy rivers and golf courses to award-winning campgrounds.
Visitors vacation in Myrtle Beach to enjoy the wide sandy beaches, the warm Atlantic Ocean, on-site amenities at area resort hotels and a myriad of available activities including: dining at over 1700 restaurants, enjoying numerous live shows, golfing at 120+ courses, entertaining the kids at several Grand Strand amusement or water parks and shopping at area malls, outlet parks and specialty shoppes.
With over 120 golf courses the Grand Strand has more public golf courses per person than anywhere in the United States. Also, the area has some of the best courses in the country, designed by some of the biggest names in golf. Visit our Golf page for details.
For almost 20 years, beginning with the arrival of Calvin Gilmore’s Carolina Opry, the area has been a home for live entertainment theaters. Today, the Grand Strand hosts several shows featuring music, dance, comedy, dining, and more. In addition to the Carolina Opry, the area is home to Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, Medieval Times, Legends in Concert, The Palace, the Alabama Theatre and more. Visit our Shows page for more information.
The area also hasn't forgotten the kids (young and old alike). When families vacation along the Grand Strand playtime for the kids is a high priority and the area makes it easy to keep the whole family happy. From water parks full of rushing water slides and raging wave pools to amusement parks with exhilarating race cars and thrilling roller coasters as well as incredible mini-golf courses, the area has something for every member of the family. Check our Attractions Guide for more ideas for your vacation.
When dining along the Grand Strand of South Carolina, the biggest problem is choosing where to eat from the more than 1700 restaurants in the area. The Myrtle Beach area is famous for extraordinary, fresh seafood, but you’ll also find something to please everyone in the family including: Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, German and more. For help deciding where to dine tonight, check out our Restaurants page.
After a day on the beach many visitors decide to unwind at one of the area's many nightclubs, discos, sports bars or beach clubs. Want to enjoy some live music? Strand clubs offer a variety: pop, rock, country, R&B and more. For information visit our Nightlife page.
For the best vacation values on the beach visit The Myrtle Beach Resort. The ocean front resort is a 33-acre, gated community offering a variety of Myrtle Beach condos for rental (at Myrtle Beach hotel rates) and a myriad of on-site amenities including a water park with a lazy river.
Shopping is the 3rd biggest reason people visit the Strand (behind the beach and golfing). The area is home to 3 huge factory outlet centers as well as 3 shopping malls, including the new Coastal Grand Mall (the largest in SC). For a change of pace from the mega-shopping complexes, visit the many specialty shops in the low country setting of Pawleys Island. If you want to "Shop 'til you drop", visit our Shopping page for more information.
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