South Carolina's Atlantic coast is a popular place for tourists looking for sand and sun. The beaches attract visitors from all over the world. Families can find a diversity of amusements when they choose to vacation in this destination.
The Sea Mist Oceanfront Resort is so family-friendly that the resort is built around its own water park. Indoor pools, outdoor pools, water slides, a lazy river, indoor Jacuzzis, outdoor Jacuzzis and sundecks between them all, await the water-loving guest. On top of all this, the resort is right on the Atlantic Ocean. There is a movie theater on premises and a lot of dining opportunities, including a cabana-style snack bar, a café and a full restaurant/grill. Outside the property is a factory outlet mall and plenty of golf courses. Myrtle Beach boasts a long list of entertainment choices, including the entertainment venue Broadway at the Beach. This complex houses restaurants, shops, theaters, nightclubs and NASCAR Speed Park. In early 2010, the cost of a standard oceanfront room for a family of four at the Sea Mist Oceanfront Resort was $103.
Sea Mist Oceanfront Resort
1200 South Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
800-793-6507
myrtlebeachseamist.com
For a more take-it-easy approach, travelers can visit Isle of Palms' Palm Hotel. They can relax by the pool or take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel offers kitchenettes as well as standard rooms and suites. Historic Charleston is immediately inland from the beachfront hotel. Here families can take a tour of notable Charleston sights and ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the beautiful tree-lined streets. Nature enthusiasts often go on a barrier island eco-tour through the marshes and backwaters of Charleston's coastline to observe the birds, animals and water life. For the family members who love water sports, the nearby Tidal Wave Watersports offers rentals of waverunners, hobie cats and kayaks. In early 2010, rate for a standard double room for two adults and two children at The Palm was $139.
The Palms Hotel
1126 Ocean Blvd.
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
888-484-9004
thepalmshotel.us
Crowne Plaza Resort on Hilton Head is a very family-friendly resort. It goes above and beyond the usual pool and game room amenities of most resorts. Crowne Plaza sponsors Camp Castaway, a day camp for children of families staying in the resort. This camp is available in the spring and summer with varying schedules. In March and April, the camp runs Monday through Saturday, in May it is open only on Saturdays, and June through September it is back to the Monday through Saturday schedule. While the children are bicycling, bowling or enjoying visits to art centers, parents can golf at nearby links, shop, or dine leisurely at one of the resort's eating establishments. In early 2010, the rate for a family of four at the Crowne Plaza Resort was $149 per night.
Crowne Plaza Resort
130 Shipyard Drive
Hilton Head Island SC 29928
800-334-1881
cphiltonhead.com
