An Insider's Look At Myrtle Beach
by Diane Goldberg, Contributing Writer

Branson with a beach? Golfing Mecca? Shopping central for the South Eastern Seaboard? Romantic retreat? Nightlife Nirvana? Sportsman's paradise? The perfect spot for a family vacation? Myrtle Beach is all that and an order of fries.

Folks familiar with the Pavilion Amusement Park, or guys who virtually grew up at The Bowery when Alabama was the house band will find their old familiar spots still serving a swarm of happy travelers. But, with the addition of new nightlife options and the proliferation of golf courses, Myrtle Beach is doing the impossible: expanding without losing any of her special our-place-at-the-shore charm.

So whether your seaside memories are of beers at Peaches, squealing on the Ferris wheel or walking after midnight beneath the secluded pier near Springmaid Beach, you'll find all your memories intact.

You'll also find a slew of upscale entertainment facilities, a wave of new restaurants, and a cluster of shopping options that are rapidly turning the Grand Strand into a year-round destination - not to mention the great hotels.

Continue with a Guided Tour Narrative...

America's Favorite
Travel Sites

Insider's Look

Guided Tour

Bobbsy's: A Secret

Things to Do

Grand Strand Gardens

Fast Facts

Senior Week Grads

TOP-20 Hotels
Our list of the most popular hotels in Myrtle Beach.

Business Traveler
Business travelers usually opt for an oceanfront stay near Broadway at the Beach.

Party Crowd
Younger herds of party animals will find suitable sleep space at the Tropical Oasis in South Myrtle. Ocean Blvd. is the "Senior Week" scene in Myrtle Beach.

Leisure Traveler
The sky's the limit for leisure travelers visiting the Grand Strand. From shopping to sunning to golf, Myrtle Beach is a great place for rest and relaxation.

Families
In a family mode and budget minded? The best bargain in Myrtle Beach is the Cadillac Court.

Gay Traveler
The gay scene is decent in Myrtle Beach, although there is no specific section of town that is more suited to gays and lesbians than another.

Golfers
If golf gets you going then you'll be thrilled with Myrtle Beach. The choice of courses is dazzling.