Myrtle Beach At a Glance

Best Time to Go
Myrtle Beach is best for sunlovers from late May through the end of September. Golfers and fans of the growing night-life will find it perfect year-round.

Average Weather
July and August are the hottest months, with sea breezes making temperatures in the 90s bearable. The climate is temperate year-round with only a few cold days annually.

Transportation
Myrtle Beach Airport is served by the Myrtle Beach Express out of Newark and frequent regularly scheduled flights on major airlines. Road-tripping is easy with excellent connections off of Interstate 85. It's best to have a car when visiting Myrtle Beach, as the Grand Strand isn't too convenient for walking.

In-Season Costs
Bargain-hunters can always find a room in the $60 range if they plan ahead in-season. Many hotels offer golfing and entertainment packages that can shave dollars off the total cost of a family vacation. The Cadillac Hotel offers a "gold key" program with multiple discounts at area eateries and shops. Restaurants in all prices ranges from five-dollar sandwich shops to blow-out seafood feasts are easily accessible.

Day Trips
Check out Brookgreen Gardens on Hwy. 17, a sculpture garden like no other in America. Stop by Murrell's Inlet for gulf stream fishing and other seafaring excursions. Just outside of Mrytle Beach you'll find Waccamaw Outlet Center -- one of the largest outlet collections on the East Coast. If you must wander farther afield, Myrtle Beach is a short drive from historic Georgetown, SC and Charleston.

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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.