From a day on the beach to exciting nightlife, this vacation spot has it all.
Some are sleepy and sun-soaked, while others are packed with outdoor adventure or shopping excursions.
That’s why it’s key to pick a place that can satisfy everyone’s wish list.
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Visit in the fall to avoid the crowds and still find lots to do.
Boutique-shopping districts loaded with charm?
Lush landscaped gardens, moonlit kayak tours, and live music spilling out into the streets?
Head to The Bowery, a Myrtle Beach icon since its opening in 1944, for great live music from the house band, The Bounty Hunters.Credit: Robbie Caponetto
Check, check, and check.
Visitors can plan a fun, affordable trip to Myrtle Beach.
For cheaper rates, look for rooms and specials in the off-season.
Who could pass up a waterfront joint called the Dead Dog Saloon?.Credit: Robbie Caponetto
Check out these things to do for a perfect Myrtle Beach trip.
It’s worth veering slightly off the main drag for something with a little more personality and polish too.
The Bowery features live music and cold drinks seven days a week.
Order a tomato sandwich with clam chowder or a salad with pecan-encrusted flounder at the Rustic Table in Pawleys Island.Credit: Robbie Caponetto
It’s also a hub for live music and fantastic sandwiches and burgers.
With over 500 seats and 17,000 sprawling square feet, RipTydz has room for everyone.
You’ll find a bit of everything here, including sours, pilsners, and stouts with local flair.
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(Corn hole, anyone?)
Check out the recent releases to find out what delicious spirits they’re cooking up on the coast.
All of the grains and other ingredients they use to make their handcrafted spirits come from local farms.
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Sidle up to Duplin Winery in North Myrtle Beach.
In the area, there are also tasting rooms at La Belle Amie Vineyard and Wine Therapy.
Many of these spots employ their own fleets of fishing boats to deliver the daily catch.
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Regulars go for Crab Cakes Benedict and the restaurant’s signature She Crab Soup.
Don’t miss the Greek classics on the menu, including baklava, spanakopita, and moussaka.
Hook & Barrel in Myrtle Beach is a sustainable-seafood restaurant from cookbook author Heidi Vukov.
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The eco-friendly restaurant useslocal produceto craft coastal dishes.
The owners of the popular Drunken Jack’s settled the goats on the island.
Local lore suggests pirates used the island to hide.
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But there are more compelling options here too.
Visit the flagship store in North Myrtle Beach.
You’ll relish this relaxing reminder of your trip every time you kick back in it.
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A ride ensures that you’ll enjoy sunset views from private gondolas that are climate-controlled.
The food celebrations at this fest happen alongside live music and fireworks.
After a day spent exploring Grand Strand shops or sunning on the sands, you deserve it.
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Book a free lesson in theCarolina shag, a historic dance style that was re-popularized in the 1989 filmShag.
It’s a great place to break up a day of sunbathing and shell collecting.
(During the summer, the gardens offer a special illuminated exhibit during the evenings.)
Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes.Credit: Robbie Caponetto
It’s billed as “theonly oceanfront hotelfor nearly a mile in either direction.”
Pair beach views with spa experiences, and you’re setting yourself up for a fantastic vacation.
marriott.com, 8400 Costa Verde Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
