Myrtle Beach Vacation, Top Family Vacation in US
Myrtle Beach is the top beach destination in the United States. Located in a 60 mile-long area called the Grand Strand, which boasts wide, scenic beaches, tennis, fishing, sailing, and scuba diving, in addition to great shopping at the Coastal Grand Mall. Myrtle Beach is also -proclaimed “seaside golf capital of the world,” with acres of green fairways adding color to the low-country landscape of white sands and oceanfront. Enjoy any of the 1,700 restaurants, many specializing in seafood.
There are also live theaters with family oriented entertainments like country music, magic shows, and comedy routines. When it comes to lodging, you’ve got a lot to choose from.
Those who like it rough can explore camping options. On the other hand, those of us who prefer our little luxuries can try any of the areas hotels and resorts, such as Oceania Resorts, which offer luxurious homes away from home. You’ll be sure to find the accommodations that suit you when you visit Myrtle Beach.
Golfers can enjoy playing walk up rounds, with no reservations, or specialized golfing vacations that feature over seventy eight different courses in the area. Broadway at the Beach offers an aquarium and an IMAX theater, great attractions for families with children, as well as the upcoming Pavilion Nostalgia Park.
Hikers can enjoy the Huntington Beach State Park which offers fishing, trails, and public access to three miles of relatively isolated beach. This is the best preserved beach on the entire Grand Strand.
The park also features a freshwater lagoon, maritime forest, and salt marsh as examples of the area’s natural attractions. A visit to the park is a great addition to any Myrtle Beach vacation.
Where to Stay
Kingston Plantation: 145-acre complex on the Grand Strand includes the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, an Embassy Suites Hotel, and condos. The Splash! pool complex has slides, waterspouts, kiddie pools, lazy river.
The Sea Mist Resort Hotel has a large water park with mini waterslides, kiddie wading pool, water swing, 3-story tube slide, lazy river; the water’s heated in March, April and October. Also for kids: multi-level Castle-in-the-mist play station, and mini-golf (seasonal).
Myrtle Beach Visitors Bureau. Many hotels offer packages, including golf packages, for those interested in the 100 golf courses in the area. This site also has vacation rentals — beach houses and condos– very popular with families, and family campgrounds with pools, playgrounds,
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