Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach
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Create unforgettable memories while enjoying 60-miles of wide, soft sandy beach. Be sure to bring your beach towels, a sheet and/or beach chairs before you get here so you don't have to rent them. Wake up early in the morning, run along the ocean shore and take in the fresh air. It's good for your body, mind and soul! Want to sleep in? Grab a chair, sit down, let your toes sink into the soft sand and just relax in the afternoon while listening to waves rolling in.
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  • Celeste
    47 contributions
    Myrtle Beach
    We’ve visited Myrtle Beach about 5 years ago. It was a really beautiful time , especially during Christmas. We’d love to go back , even again during the Christmas season. It was exciting, cozy, and and included yoga, art , and cooking classes. Wonderful winter time place to be …. Not just spring or summer!
    Visited December 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 14, 2022
  • Heather L
    Princeton, Indiana2 contributions
    Family fun
    We go to myrtle beach every October and its the best time to go. The beach isnt packed, there aren't huge crowds and almost every thing is still open to do. There is something for everyone in myrtle beach. From shopping, dining, hiking, golfing and many activities for kids.
    Visited October 2022
    Traveled with family
    Written December 14, 2022
  • Monicalee S
    1 contribution
    Highly recommend dunes village resort in North Myrtle Beach.
    Wonderful condo at dunes village resort 4th floor looking right at the ocean. Our server at the Captain's Cafe in the palmetto towers was Traivena. She was so sweet and attentive to everything that we asked her for. Went out of her way to accommodate us with all requests for extra plates and condiments things like that it was such a pleasure to meet her. The food at the cafe was reasonably priced and extra large portions me and Mom actually ended up splitting a meal. Cameron Grandstaff went above and beyond expectations coming to the room twice to help us figure out how to use the remote for the TV. I would highly recommend the dunes village resort and will definitely be going back and looking forward to it.
    Hi Monicalee S - we are so glad that you had a lovely time at Dunes Village! The southern hospitality in the Myrtle Beach area is unmatched. Hope you visit The Beach again soon!
    Written March 1, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2022
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 18, 2022
  • Latoria N
    2 contributions
    Amicable experience
    Enjoyed my family celebration. We stayed in a beach house for a week celebrating the life of my amazing cousin after her successful liver transplant. Waking up to the beautiful beach every morning was soothing. I did not want to leave. Highly recommend!
    Visited April 2022
    Traveled with family
    Written March 5, 2023
  • Ted McKim
    18 contributions
    Myrtle Beach in March
    We visited in early March, when the local marathon was held. It was definitely off-season, which made it a very pleasant experience- uncrowded, pleasant temps and every franchise on the plant is represented here, with easy access to most of them; as well as lots of local merchants. The beach is nice, well kept and clean, but not as wide as some, and there is a mix of sand and shell. I would not venture here in the summer season, as it must be nearly impossible to navigate, park and fight the crowds. It is also difficult to reach via the main Highway (501), which is overcrowded and under construction.
    Visited March 2023
    Written March 5, 2023
  • waverlys
    19 contributions
    Great times were had in Myrtle Beach
    Had a family get together in October (first time after the pandemic) and it was a wonderful time. We stayed in a lovely Airbnb that was in an ideal location close to shopping, restaurants, golf courses and some nice walking trails. Visited the Boardwalk, (some nice bars, restaurants and a nice area on the beach to sit and enjoy the day). Also vistied the Aquarium, Ripleys, and did some shopping in the local malls. We onjoyed them all. Definitely looking forward to another visit soon.
    Visited October 2022
    Written March 13, 2023
  • Julie F
    4 contributions
    Probably won’t be back… maybe somewhere a little further south next time.
    Stay away from the main boardwalk along the beach. Smells like weed everywhere you go and everyone is drunk at night. If we ever came again we’d probably pick a location a little further south of actual Myrtle Beach because it really is a tourist trap. We did the typical tourist stuff but after 3-4 days you’ll run out of things to do. The weather was really nice for an early April stay.
    Hi, R4561GAjulief, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience in Myrtle Beach! Many of our visitors think that Myrtle Beach is only attraction-filled Boardwalk area – but it is actually so much more! The Grand Strand, as the locals call it, is home to 14 communities spanning over 60 miles of coastline. Check out our website for more information on the 14 communities of the Grand Strand.
    Written July 5, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Written April 4, 2023
  • Edith E
    St. Marys, Canada20 contributions
    Snow bird escape to Myrtle Beach
    Winter “getaway” for January and February was great. Weather was mostly sunny and off season made it the perfect place to hang out and avoid the cold and snow. Great walks on the beach and collecting shells almost every day.
    Visited January 2023
    Written April 7, 2023
  • jimoakley
    43 contributions
    Pretty Good Week
    Went with wife and granddaughters to Myrtle Beach Travel Park for a week. We camped in our travel trailer in site 556. Nice campground but there was a lot of traffic since we were on the main rd. Kids we disappointed that they did not get to swim in the outdoor pool because it was cold. They did get to swim in the heated pool which was lukewarm. We ate out at several local restaurants and went to the Aquarium(see reviews) We have stayed at MB Travel Park several times and we are always treatd well
    Thank you for your great review, oakleyjim2, and for taking the time to share your Myrtle Beach experience with us! There really is so much to do in Myrtle Beach – you may have to come back again to check out more restaurants, shopping, and attractions! We hope you relax at The Beach again soon!
    Written July 5, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Written April 25, 2023
  • Chy C
    1 contribution
    Over Night Manager
    Star Employee Laporcha over night manager was very great helping me check in and finding my way around in the wonderful Dunes. Very respectful full of energy even in the night time and just an amazing soul, I truly will recommend anyone to stay here.! You will sure love it as I do
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us an excellent review, 592chyc! We are so glad you had a positive experience with your accommodation. It is our pleasure to bring the fun to your beach vacation!
    Written July 5, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 30, 2023
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Tw H
2 contributions
Apr 2020
Elliott Realty Beach Rentals Myrle Beacht- BEWARE

November 11, 2019 my husband and I made a reservation to take our family of 10 (children and grandchildren) to Myrtle Beach. Having used Elliott Realty Beach Rentals many times in the past we called them, made a reservation for May 30, 2020 – June 6, 2020 at the Cherry Grove Villas, as we had stayed there in the past, and were very happy with our stay.
With the Corvid 19 Virus pandemic affecting the world, March 30, 2020, I called Elliott Realty to cancel our reservation as many states were being told to ‘shelter at home’ and businesses closed. The person I spoke with actually said I could not get my large $$ deposit back unless they could rent the unit again and at that time they were not renting anything, so I should wait to cancel until April 30, and then the policy might have changed. I did not cancel my reservation at that time. I called April 20, 2020 and spoke to Mary Beth, whom said there would still be no refunding of the deposit as the owner of the condominium got the money when I made the reservation in November. Again, if Elliott could lease the condo we could get the deposit back. I explained I knew all activities in Myrtle Beach were moved to September, all businesses could only host 5 people, so our group could do nothing and in Tennessee we were still sheltered at home, as was Myrtle Beach. Nothing mattered.
I do understand policies but due to these circumstances being out of the consumer’s hands, policies should be amended. We are very disappointed, as we have used Elliott Realty for many years. I will not be using them again since they are definitely not customer oriented, as seen by these circumstances.
My husband and I will be sharing this information with many others in hopes to inform our community friends and family so they too do not lose this kind of money in the future.
Written April 21, 2020
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CarolinasFriend
Myrtle Beach, SC24 contributions
May 2020 • Solo
The city of Myrtle Beach's public parking fees at beach access points are $2 hour, $10 day, which is expensive. The parking is monitored closely. Also, many of the accesses are beaches that have long lines of expensive and half empty chair and umbrella rentals at the tidemark. While these rentals help fund lifeguards, they can also distract lifeguards from their duties, who must be on the lookout for chair squatters. These rentals are managed by the city. Visitors are not permitted to set up their own chairs, blankets and umbrellas between this line and the ocean. So, the view of the ocean is blocked. The lines are tighter and longer during summer weekends, especially Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. Not all paid access has a shower for rinsing off sand or even ikky port o' Johns facilities. So, there is not much beach value for $2 an hour. And, hotel guests do not like the rental lines either. A few beaches have small sewage facility or pipes which smell or are near swashes, stream and gutter outlets into the ocean, which can create high levels of bacteria in the ocean, especially after a rain. And, if a beach doesn't have a public bathroom, where do those beachgoers urinate?
Written May 13, 2020
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I4521EDelizabethd
Orlando, FL4 contributions
May 2021
Inhospitable is more like it. DON'T waste your time and money. The boardwalk itself and retail businesses are dilapidated, old, overpriced, and tacky. I could see the disdain in the locals faces as we walked into their bars and venues. Service in general was terrible and rude. We were denied service in restaurant because they didn't want to serve us one hour before they closed even though they knew we were hungry and tired from long trip. The food in all but one restaurant was not good. Its too bad because beaches were pretty and well kept.
Written May 9, 2021
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Hi! Thank you for taking the time to relay your feedback to us! Many of our visitors think that Myrtle Beach is only attraction-filled Boardwalk area – but it is actually so much more! The Grand Strand, as the locals call it, is home to 14 communities spanning over 60 miles of coastline. We are also working tirelessly in this post-pandemic world to provide top-notch hospitality, and we ask all our visitors to pack your patience as we ramp back up to normal. With so many places and things to do, we believe that everyone can find where they belong at The Beach! Check out our website for more information on the 14 communities of the Grand Strand. https://www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/plan/neighborhoods/
Written May 11, 2021
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HClark
14 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
Our family loves the ocean! Playing in the waves and enjoying nature is great. This time we were surrounded by fishermen though! Many families were set up on the beach, when a group of fishermen walked over, set up smack in the middle and started casting lines into the water!

From a previous trip, we knew they weren’t supposed to be there, but the lifeguard seemed uninterested in enforcing the distancing rules from swimmers (who were there first, mind you!). She did take notice when they caught a shark. Thanks for drawing them in near all of us guys!

This continued for several days. Same fishermen. We “found” cut weights and hooks on lines with our feet twice. We tried moving down the beach, but there were quite a number of groups fishing, and it was hard to escape their “zones”. We finally got the ear of a lifeguard who confirmed our understanding of the rules surrounding fishing, but she said there was nothing she could do about it. I’ve been told by patrols to remove an umbrella/tent style beach shade, but throwing hooks and bait in near swimmers is a non-issue?
Written September 5, 2020
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Shorty64
Taylors, SC95 contributions
Jun 2020
We visited during June 21-24, 2020. During this time, there were no crowds are big party groups. We were able to social distance and hardly no one was on the beach. Only two planes flew by with advertisements and no one was paddle boarding or parasailing.
Written July 6, 2020
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86DWC
Davidson, NC60 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I think if you go to Myrtle between Memorial Day and Labor Day, it is not very appealing. I will tell you the reason why. There are way too many out of control teenagers not supervised by their parents hanging out at resorts and commercial establishments. There are just too many tourists all in one area, which is the grand strand. There is too much emphasis on commercialism and less focus on what's really important, which is the beach itself. However, you could never call Myrtle Beach boring. I believe there's thousands of things to do. Most of them require money. I mean, even the average putt putt place is charging around $13 to $16 for 18 holes. The average golf course with a cart is around $100 for 18 holes. The average show is around $55 a ticket like the Alabama Theater or Legends or my favorite the Carolina Opry. I mean, you can even take gambling ship out of Little River. There is also an old-fashioned Mark Twain river boat out of barefoot. You can do a dinner cruise down the famous Waccamaw River. The average price of crab legs all you can eat buffet also $50. Resorts are nice, but they average around $300 a night during the prime tourist season, which is Memorial Day through Labor Day. So bring your money to Myrtle Beach. You are definitely going to need it! The average tourist with a family of two kids spends at least 2000 for the week on a place to stay at, which is usually beachfront. And at least 1,000 or more dollars on food and entertainment as well as souvenirs.
Written August 30, 2023
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Hi NavyDevilDoc1, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience in Myrtle Beach, and we are sorry to hear of it! Many of our visitors think that Myrtle Beach is only attraction-filled Boardwalk area – but it is actually so much more! The Grand Strand, as the locals call it, is home to 14 communities spanning over 60 miles of coastline. Check out our website for more information on the 14 communities of the Grand Strand.
Written September 19, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Marcus H
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The trip started off great until I went to the beach. The lifeguards place chairs and umbrellas on the beach for rent. You can not place your umbrella in front of theirs or they will make you move. After sitting in my spot for 2 hours, I had to move everything because some for rent vendor set up behind me. You are forced to sit in the sun or behind them like a second class citizen who just paid over a $1000 for accommodations. They will tell you that you can sit at the end of the umbrella line but it’s a quarter mile away. I gave MB a chance after many years and won’t return.
Written July 15, 2023
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Hi X4613FUmarcush, thank you for sharing your feedback on Myrtle Beach - we are sorry to hear it. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, and we strive to make Myrtle Beach better each day. We hope your next vacation in Myrtle Beach is a relaxing and positive experience.
Written July 28, 2023
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Colleen M
Scotrun,15 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
This was our first time to this beach. We stayed at South Bay Inn and Suites. It was right on the beach. The beach area was clean and well kept. It was a lovely week. My only suggestion is that maybe the hotel could offer chair and umbrella rentals. I asked and was told that you could rent two chairs and umbrella from the town of Myrtle Beach. It was very easy and right on the beach. Extremely convenient however the price was steep it was 40$ a day so for 5 days it really was expensive so maybe the hotel could offer some other opportunities that are less expensive. Other then that it was really nice.
Written October 5, 2020
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stacyandryan2008
Taylor, Michigan, United States296 contributions
Sep 2020
Me and my husband were staying at Wadmalaw island bolt farm treehouse resort for our 12th wedding anniversary. We came to the Myrtle beach area on one of our days there to do the Myrtle beach safari We had some time to kill between the 3 hour safari tour and the photos done in the evening with the animals. So we decided to pay the famous beach a visit. The water was warm, the beach itself was clean and not at all crowded in September. The water though was really dark and grey you can not see in it well. A bit scary for Michiganders who do not have salt water creatures lol. Not knowing whats swimming around you I’m not sure i like. But we walked the town for a bit and there is a LOT Of shops in the area. I don’t know if its typical but it felt like going to Mexico or any Caribbean get away where the locals try super hard to get you to come in and buy something. To the point its rather annoying. Maybe its due to a Economy shut down for covid? But i don’t believe they were shut down like michigan was. So maybe thats the normal here. Then we were approached by a lot of homeless people and people very strung out on drugs. So parents do keep your children or teens close. I would not let young teens go here alone thats for sure even though i know its popular with that younger crowd. It had a very LA or Vegas style feel in the town surrounding it. Which I’m sure is worse at night. The beach is nice, really nice sandy beach, i would just caution people of their surroundings.
Written October 5, 2020
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NoCleverCreation
Fort Wayne, IN494 contributions
Aug 2020
This is a place for lower middle class Ohio and Kentuckians. They’re rude, they’re crude. They smoke on the beach. The black bikers are obnoxious and discourteous drivers.

We go to Hilton Head now, and everyone talks to us. No one talked to us in MB. In Myrtle Beach, they assume two guys on the beach together are gay, which we are. One family that were repeat vacationers at the same time we were, the buffed father with the not so attractive wife and punk kids talked to us unsolicited when his family wasn’t around then disowned us later when they came back. His kids made fun of us too. They made friends with the a family from Kentucky on one of the trips that kept chasing the seagulls away.

The shopkeepers and restaurant owners are also disengaged more than you would usually expect. Got harassed by one of the restaurant owners with calls in the middle of the night for leaving a bad review. Was responded to inappropriately online by one of the store managers at the outlet mall over a review left over bad service.

For just a little bit more, you can go to Hilton head. The residents and fellow vacationers are more polished and in tune to the tourist. Education makes a difference; they are more accepting and better mannered. It is also more pedestrian and biker friendly. It’s a beautiful place.
Written June 3, 2021
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Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, and we are extremely sorry to hear of your experience in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach community is very diverse and welcoming, so we are disappointed to know you had to deal with an unusual situation. The Grand Strand is home to 14 communities spanning over 60 miles of coastline. With so many places and things to do, we believe that everyone can find where they belong at The Beach.
Written June 7, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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