Beach days are the best days! It means endless hours of splashing along the winding shoreline, jet skiing in the bouncing waves and lounging on the warm sand counting seashells with your family. When you visit a place named Myrtle Beach, that’s exactly what you expect. Myrtle Beach delivers all those beach vibes, but also the extra that makes it so much more! Myrtle Beach gathers a string of 14 distinctive beach communities stretching a magnificent 60 miles of sandy coast called the Grand Strand. From Cherry Grove and North Myrtle Beach all the way south to Surfside Beach and Litchfield Beach, there’s a beach that suits your style of vacay. Jump into paddle boarding or surfing or hop on a boat from the marina. Reel in a King Mackerel from the quaint fishing pier or get lost in the serene ocean setting with that book you’ve been meaning to read. The extra of your getaway comes with all the fun-filled happenings surrounding the beach setting. Your family can race go-karts and giggle on coastal amusement park rides. Catch a photo of a white-tailed deer at the state park or hit the links at a bucket-list golf course. Evenings out offer world-class live entertainment and dining from local seafood to international cuisine. With characteristic mild South Carolina weather year round, it’s always beach time, whether in your brand new swimsuit or a light sweater. It’s easy to soak in the best of Myrtle Beach from these three perfectly positioned seaside resorts, and one off the beaten path. Check out Myrtle Beach, extra-style! STAY: Club Wyndham Ocean Boulevard Hi-rise beach stays with spectacular amenities! From a peak Myrtle Beach vantage point, you can gaze out on the Atlantic Ocean and plan your beachside days for your whole group vacay. Modern 1- to 3-bedroom suites can sleep up to ten of your best travel friends or family. Create memories playing board games in the separate living area or making a family-style meal in the full kitchen. Private bedrooms allow for some alone time and the washer/dryer helps save luggage space. Take a selfie with your group on the balcony for a view you will want to capture forever. Exploring the resort includes everyone in a game of bocce ball or a shuffleboard tournament. Kids love the arcade games in the game room, the family activities available and roasting marshmallows over the fire pit. Stop off for a snack and spend the day swimming in the pool, unwinding in the sauna or floating by in the lazy river. Relaxation is always on the agenda! With a prime location, Club Wyndham Ocean Boulevard gives you enviable access to the shore with nothing to do besides make sand castles or go snorkeling for the whole day. Nearby action on the world-class golf courses, beachside rides on a ferris wheel or vacation shopping will make for a full stay with all the leisure activities you love! Insider Tip: When booking at Wyndham Oceanside Boulevard, note that Tower IV is across the street from the beach and all other towers are oceanside. STAY: Club Wyndham Towers on the Grove Book your stay in the middle of USA Today’s #1 beach in South Carolina! Situated on 500 feet of exquisite oceanfront property, Club Wyndham Towers on the Grove will give you incredible access to Cherry Grove beach fun and activities nearby. Cast from the renowned fishing pier for first-class Carolina coast fishing, in view of nearby charming beach house neighborhoods. After walking the Cherry Grove beach searching for sharks’ teeth, step into the resort’s outdoor water play area. The refreshing lazy river includes sparkling waterfalls and ocean views at every turn. Enjoy a day of horseback riding or parasailing, then relax your muscles in the hot tub. Resort suites are the definition of comfort, just like you were vacationing at home. Up to ten guests are welcome in units with one to three bedrooms and plenty of space. In the kitchen, pop a pizza in the oven or cook a big breakfast before a fun-filled day. With separate living and dining areas, TVs and WiFi throughout, and a whirlpool tub in some, everyone can do their thing together! Insider Tip: Some of the suites have unique entry points to the unit in their specialized floorplans. This allows the layout to offer the best views possible! STAY: Club Wyndham SeaWatch Resort Towering over the Atlantic Ocean shoreline, you’ll find Club Wyndham SeaWatch Resort the beachy resort with a secluded feel where peace and quiet rule. Take a life-changing sunrise walk along the private boardwalk - definitely worth a wake-up call! Just steps away, join in on fishing, boating and surfing. Kids will have a blast with onsite activities starting with the children’s pool and poolside games. Go pool-hopping and count how many the resort has (seven!) or take leisurely laps floating in the lazy river. Visit the game room after ocean-view dining on property or at the wide selection of nearby Restaurant Row eateries. After spending your day beachside, shopping, golfing or enjoying a local music festival, retire to your elegant resort suite with up to three bedrooms. Your private balcony connects you to the ocean with soothing views. As many as ten guests in a suite will enjoy spacious togetherness and the conveniences of a washer/dryer, full kitchen and dining area perfect for snack time or playing a game of cards. Whatever your Myrtle Beach day brings, the serene setting is ready for your good night’s sleep and dreams of the next vacay day! Insider Tip: Plan to cook some meals from the kitchen in your suite and save money on your vacation. Grocery and discount stores can be found less than 1 mile from the resort, making mealtime convenient! TO DO: Myrtle Beach State Park One of the most magical ways to visit Myrtle Beach is to spend time in the great outdoors. Start your day with a magnificent East Coast sunrise hike alongside wild turkey and Carolina Northern flying squirrels. With 312 acres of natural landscape to explore, take a boat ride to navigate the waterways, go geocaching with your group or rent a kayak to paddle along the shore. In the summer you might catch sea turtle activity while visits in fall include walks amid the brightly colored autumn leaves. Spend time together on the fishing pier angling for striped bass or trout to bite. When you top off your visit with a double scoop ice cream cone at the gift shop, everyone leaves smiling.Insider Tip: Fishing from the beach requires a South Carolina Saltwater fishing license, but fishing from the pier does not. However, there is a daily pier charge for pier fishing. TO DO: Golf in Myrtle Beach Golf around the world, or at least feel like it. Myrtle Beach offers some of the best golf in the country, and World Tour Golf Links is a unique golf experience with a professional international flair. Designed by Mel Graham, the 27 holes welcome golf enthusiasts looking for challenging play that might seem familiar to many. Here you’ll find a golf experience inspired by some of the most well-known and iconic holes of golf around the globe, played by pros in top tournaments. The tour starts and ends with holes from the “Home of Golf,” at St. Andrews, Scotland. Take on the lookalike island green of hole #17 at TPC Sawgrass or the bunkers of Pine Valley’s hole #12. Golfers will love the ambitious features of holes from Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club, Cypress Point Golf Club and, of course, the famous “Amen Corner” hole #13 of the Masters at Augusta. With course ambassadors giving first-class care to participants for the whole day, you’ll feel like a celebrity golfer around every turn of the course! Insider Tip: Finish off your golf experience by visiting the 2,500 square foot award-winning pro shop for specialty items and one-of-a-kind golf merchandise. TO DO: Ripley’s Aquarium Myrtle Beach The undersea world is yours to experience on dry land! One of the top attractions of the Broadway at the Beach area, Ripley’s Aquarium is the perfect choice for a break from the beach. The Dangerous Reef exhibit has room for everyone to gather around a 750,000 gallon tank to marvel at sea life and a variety of sharks. Play around at the interactive multimedia playground of the Sea-for-Yourself Discover Center. At Rio Amazon, peek at the rarely seen animal life of the rain forest biome. Rare creature encounters with penguins, stingrays and even sloths will give you bucket list photos perfect for your social media. On the rare cold or rainy day (or on any day!) visit the wonders of this remarkable aquarium. Insider Tip: Ripley’s Aquarium Myrtle Beach is autism friendly! Look for the sensory-accommodating days and hours for the best experience. DINE: Aspen Grille Quality and freshness are on the menu at Aspen Grille, an upscale dining experience celebrating the Myrtle Beach area. The restaurant pulls its essence from Carolina cuisine, creating with carefully selected local ingredients. The Jumbo Carolina Shrimp Cocktail, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and southern Shrimp and Grits proudly showcase area tastes. Aspen Grille attracts steak-lovers with USDA Prime beef highlighted on the thoughtful menu. Other exceptional entrees include duck, lamb, and NC mountain trout choices paired with compliments such as truffle mushroom risotto for the perfect dinner combination. Global selections from the extensive six-page long wine list hail from international and domestic vineyards. Ask for recommendations for a velvety dark red from Napa Valley or a vibrant citrusy white of New Zealand. Setting the standard for Grand Strand dining, this exquisite meal is sure to be memorable! Insider Tip: Aspen Grille requests a sport casual dress from its diners. Check the website for details. SHOP: Broadway at the Beach As a Myrtle Beach activity, you’ll get big bang for your buck at Broadway at the Beach! A shopping-first center, you’ll find elegant boutiques and specialty shops as you roam the 350 acre complex. From name brand stores to souvenir shops to local favorites, you won’t leave empty handed. Shopping is just one highlight of this popular attraction. Some of the most notable dining options will keep you fueled the whole day. Look for names such as Joe’s Crab Shack and Wahlburgers or Dave & Busters and Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville. The variety of available cuisine includes seafood, burgers, American style, Italian and more! Entertainment venues are unmatched at Broadway at the Beach. Challenge your family at TopGolf, catch a show at the Broadway Theater or outsmart your friends in an escape room. Have fun making Carolina memories!MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE MYRTLE BEACH: Beaches: Whether you love to walk the Cherry Grove Pier from Club Wyndham Towers on the Grove’s Cherry Grove beach or you like to dance it up at the OD Pavilion on Ocean Drive Beach, you’ll agree that the Grand Strand delivers beaches you’ll visit again and again. Take your pick of the water sports of Crescent Beach, the shoreline adventures of Windy Hill Beach or the quiet of Atlantic Beach and more. Myrtle Waves Water Park: Open seasonally in the Broadway on the Beach complex, bring the family for super splashing fun at South Carolina’s largest waterpark! When you ride waterslides called Turbo Twisters, Super Chute and Thunderbolt Speed Slides, you know you’re in for some cool thrills! Family Kingdom Amusement Park: There’s nothing like an old-time oceanside amusement park! Get ready for lots of smiles with over 35 rides and counting, including the classic Carousel, the refreshing Log Flume, favorite Bumper Cars and the recognizable Ferris Wheel. Carolina Opry: The stately South Carolina landmark is home to performances that suit all ages. Take in a live theater performance or a concert by well-known recording artists. The lights, sounds and spirit of the Opry call for a standing ovation! Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game: Pick up some popcorn or peanuts at the concession stand in Pelicans Stadium for a relaxing day cheering on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, a minor league team affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, playing in the Carolina League. EdVenture Children’s Museum: Amazing life exhibits for kids to explore and discover! From taking the controls in the cockpit of a kid-sized airplane to getting the feel for a firefighter’s job to viewing the human body from the inside, kids will get to be kids while they learn! Brookgreen Gardens: Stroll through the shade of 250-year old live oaks and count the colorful butterflies in this extraordinary garden. Seasonal blooms open around the graceful American figurative sculptures in a natural outdoor gallery. Umberto’s at Barefoot Landing: Savory family-style Italian dining offers the classic dishes taken to another level. With Veal Piccata, Zuppa de Mare and Chicken Umberto on the menu, you can sit with the regulars, take in the lake view and happily finish your plate. Barefoot Landing: With a whole list of top retailers, you’ll find your apparel labels, health and beauty products and unique gifts in an amazing venue with attractions, show venues and first-class restaurants. DAY TRIP OFF THE BEATEN PATH: Edisto Island Vacationers interested in Myrtle Beach day trips can look to Edisto Island as a nature-inspired escape! Within driving distance to Myrtle Beach and even closer to the vibrant and historic city of Charleston, you’ll have lots of choices from the serene vacation spot. A coastal community in the southern shore of South Carolina, Edisto Island brings the beauty and adventure of the outdoors and the beach to your vacay. It’s a visit to simpler times without the hectic schedule of urban life. From canoeing to fishing, water activities are leisurely ways to unwind while gazing at the natural skyline of trees and ocean horizon. STAY: Club Wyndham Ocean Ridge Nestled in the lush wooded landscape, Club Wyndham Ocean Ridge embraces all things nature from the romantically wispy Spanish moss hanging from the oak trees to deer crossing the hiking path. Quiet time is key on the untouched sandy coastline of this island escape. Admire the dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean from a kayak outing or a relaxing boat tour around the island. You’ll appreciate the scenery from your cozy suite, with a calming balcony for some interactive bird watching. Your group of up to six will stretch out with restful bedrooms and spacious living areas. Prepare a satisfying meal in the full kitchen and enjoy it together in the separate dining area. You can tell the kids that yes, there is WiFi throughout for when they need that downtime! But with the onsite playground, refreshing swimming pool and bicycle rentals, everyone will be having too much fun with activities! Insider Tip: Most suites offer scenic garden views, while a select few offer views of the lagoon or bay. WAYS TO EXPLORE EDISTO ISLAND: Edisto Beach State Park: Check out some fossils or explore the trail system in this beautiful oceanfront park. You might find sea turtles nesting in the 1.5 miles of beach or come across opossum as you bike along a nature path. Check ahead for events like fishing tournaments, festivals and movies in the park! Camelot Farms Equestrian Center: You’ll have a special view of the Carolina Low Country from horseback! The plantation trail ride and the picturesque coastal path are so breathtaking, that they have served as settings on romantic Hollywood movies. Edisto Island Serpentarium: Get an up-close view of fascinating reptiles in their natural habitats from alligators displaying their personalities to the array of turtle varieties. You’ll be amazed at watching the many venomous and non-venomous snakes swimming, climbing and sunning themselves while you hear about their species. The Waterfront Restaurant: This accessible restaurant with gorgeous water views is a chance to sit down and chill with the family over tasty bites of Edisto Mahi, Smothered Chicken or Lowcountry Stirfry and other local flavors. With romantic Carolina sunsets, oceanside attractions and all the extras, Myrtle Beach is the perfect endless beach day vacation. After one visit, you’ll make it your yearly go-to stay!
