What makes a beach beachy? Well, there’s got to be beaches – and lots of them. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, located on the Atlantic coast in the American South, has 60 miles of sunny, sandy shores. Affectionately known as “The Beach,” Myrtle Beach is the classic American beach town. It has everything beachgoers could ask for in a trip and then some.

Surfside Beach Fishing Pier

60 Miles of Beaches, 14 Coastal Communities

The Beach is your oyster. Whatever your preferred water activity – swimming, surfing, fishing, parasailing, boating or perhaps something yet to be invented – you can do it along our endless coastline or in our gentle waters. Plus, around our 14 charming communities, you’ll be greeted with trademark Southern hospitality everywhere you go.

Hooks Calabash Seafood

Shine While You Dine

Myrtle Beach is making a name for itself as a major food destination. You’ll find more than 2,000 restaurants offering fresh seafood, classic soul food, traditional Lowcountry cuisine and more. Whether you pair your meal with a live band, yard games, dinner theater or a serene ocean view, you’ll leave the table satisfied.

Mt. Atlanticus Minotaur Golf

The Golf Capital of the World

Home of the PGA TOUR ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic and more than 80 golf courses, The Beach is a major golf destination. You’ll find courses for every skill level, including those designed by the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones and Greg Norman. Myrtle Beach is also famous as the Mini Golf Capital of the World, with more than 30 courses featuring imaginative themes and plenty of challenging holes.

Broadway Grand Prix

Thousands of Attractions

Beachgoers of all kinds will find their fun at The Beach. Music fans can catch a live performance any day or night of the week. Nature enthusiasts can stroll two state parks or the 9,000-acre Brookgreen Gardens, which features one of the largest collections of American sculpture in the world. History buffs can tour important sites in Black history, living history farms, zoos and museums of all kinds. Plus, there are countless more attractions like amusement parks, water parks, shopping malls and boutiques. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has everything you want in a beach vacation, and it’s got it by the boatload.

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