The mild winters and sun-baked summers draw millions to the Grand Strand, a 60-mile crescent-shaped stretch of beach on the northern coast of South Carolina--and particularly to Myrtle Beach--where ocean temperatures in summer compare to slightly warm bath water.
June through November is hurricane season in South Carolina. So, if you visit Myrtle Beach during these months, be prepared for the small possibility that you'll have to forfeit your vacation and evacuate. Spring is a good time to visit.
Hilton Myrtle Beach near Kingston Plantation is a popular luxury resort with 385 ocean-view rooms. For the more adventurous traveler, camping is available at Ocean Lakes Family Campground.
Horseback riding on Myrtle Beach is allowed from the third Saturday in November through February. You can saddle up from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Horseback Riding of Myrtle Beach. Reservations are required.
Ocean-front Myrtle Beach State Park features the Sculptured Oak Trail through a maritime forest. Day-use fees for Myrtle Beach State Park are $4 for adults and $1.50 for children ages 6 to 15.
Salt-water fishing is available at numerous locations such as the pier at Myrtle Beach State Park. However, you will need a license, which can be purchased at any bait store.
Glass bottles and campfires are not permitted on the public beaches of Myrtle Beach. Kayaking and surfing are only permitted during certain hours on certain beaches within the city.
