Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

One of America's Fave Family Beaches

by Valerie Conners
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Overview

As the largest resort along South Carolina's 60-mile Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is the East Coast's ultimate vacation hub. The town teems with summertime action: the population explodes during summer months from 26,000 to over 400,000 on any given day and includes tourists from around the globe.

Of the many beaches dotting the Strand, Myrtle Beach boasts the greatest number of amusement and water parks, restaurants and live entertainment. As an added bonus, the beach's location is in proximity to an eclectic assortment of museums, nature preserves and outlet shopping. Over 100 golf courses are a club's stroke away, and most are open to visiting guests.

Despite having so much to do, it's impossible to overlook the biggest attraction of all - sun, surf and lots of sand! Myrtle Beach's actual beach is an extensive stretch of silky white sand, and offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, sunbathing, sailing and surfing. The region is rich with activities, and has successfully maintained the image as a family getaway, with most attractions, entertainment and eateries being geared toward families. In fact, many area hotels offer water rides, activity programs and playgrounds for youngsters.


 

Child-Friendliness
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Myrtle Beach is designed almost exclusively for families, with most amusement parks and activities geared toward children.
Swimming
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The water is clean and mostly tranquil, perfect for taking a dip; beaches offer plenty of water sport opportunities including surfing and sailing.
Sand
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The beach is extensive and wide; the sand is white, soft and clean.
Atmosphere
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The area gets incredibly crowded during summer, and the neon signs, souvenir shops and noisy amusement parks may be a bit gaudy for some folk's tastes.
Non-Beach Activities
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There's no reason to be bored in Myrtle Beach: golfing, amusement parks, shopping, entertainment, museums and nature abound!

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