Myrtle Beach Named One of America’s Best Beaches
Myrtle Beach‘s countless attractions and pleasures are waiting for you on your next vacation…where you’ll find everything you desire in a beach getaway. Here, the beach is the centerpiece of your trip, with sixty miles of gorgeous, pristine sand and rolling ocean waves inviting you to relax, play, and have the time of your life.
The top choice among travelers from around the world, this resort community of around 23,000 full-time inhabitants welcomes visitors with first-class warmth, service, attractions, and natural resources to ensure a perfect vacation for everyone. People come to Myrtle Beach for its beaches of course, but it’s also known as a top-notch golf destination with amusements, shopping, and nightlife to round out your itinerary.
Named Best Family Beach
According to the Travel Channel, Myrtle Beach is the Best Family Beach. Indeed, Myrtle Beach is the jewel in the crown of South Carolina’s tourism industry, and South Carolina ranks only behind Florida as a vacation destination. South Carolina ranks above New Jersey, North Carolina, and California as a vacation destination. The resort town of Myrtle Beach has developed itself carefully around the interests of families, which makes many many tourists gleefully happy. Kids on vacation need lots to do, an
The Beaches
If you visit Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area, chance are you came for the easy livin’ and the beachy vibe, among other things. The beaches here in Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas along the Grand Strand are the best anywhere, and you’ll want to try them all. The sand around Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand is known for its darker color and hard-packed consistency, much like brown sugar. Here’s a sampling of the major beaches found along the sixty-mile stretch of the Grand Strand.
Myrtle Beach State Park
Myrtle Beach State Park is on the southern tip of the Myrtle Beach stretch, and it’s very cheap to get in…under $5 and if you’re under 15 you get in for free. There are toilets here, and if you get tired of the beach, which is rare, there are 312 acres of pinewoods to explore. There are miles of trails for stretching your legs and getting out of the sun for a while. The beach is nice and sandy, and there are picnic tables, a fishing pier, and a swimming pool. There’s an extra charge if you want to fish. If you truly love Myrtle Beach State Park, you can stay here, at the campground which has over 300 campsites. They take reservations or you can just show up. It’s cheaper in winter, under $20. Summer rates are around $25.
Huntington Beach State Park
This is a state park with a beach, and a whole lot more. We’ll focus on the beach here, but you can learn more about other aspects of the park on our Parks page. It’s located on Highway 17, just three miles south of Murrells Inlet, which is south of Myrtle Beach on the Grand Strand. The entrance fee is around $5, and children under 5 are free. The beach is excellent, a great example of why the beaches on the Grand Strand are among the best in the world: wide beach and firm sand. Interestingly, the sand at Huntington Beach State Park is also slightly orange-colored. You can camp here, too, on a first-come-first-serve basis.