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From history and science to water parks and amusement rides, this coastal city is favorite vacation hot spot that is family friendly and full of fun. With places like Magiquest, The Palace Theatreand NASCAR Speedpark, Myrtle Beach has something for everyone. Not only is it fun, but it’s convenient and affordable, too. For those who like to go at a slower pace, Myrtle Beach offers a lot of opportunities for relaxation on the outstanding golf courses and beaches. The Barefoot Golf Clubis a spectacular course that pros and amateurs love to visit. With over 60 miles of beaches and towns to explore along the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach make great home bases because they are located in the middle of everything.

For those who love history, this South Carolina spot and surrounding areas have many historical sites such as the Hampton Plantation, Myrtle Beach State Park Pier, and the Governor's Lighthouse. To satisfy your appetite for food and shopping, head to Barefoot Landing, where there is everything from stores to dining and entertainment. Myrtle Beachis the perfect place to go for your beach vacation.

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March wouldn't be complete without the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival in Myrtle Beach. There is live entertainment, good food, and plenty of fun during this holiday celebration.

The Myrtle Beach Sun Fun Festival kicks off summer with a parade, car shows, food, arts and crafts, as well as live music and fireworks.

Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach is a popular event during July for car lovers, and it’s celebrated all week with shows, races, burnout contests and much more.

The Society of Stranders in Myrtle Beach puts on the SOS Parade in the spring. SOS is all about shagging – a dance that has always been popular in the Carolinas – and the group with the best float in the parade wins!

Harley Davidson Bike Week in Myrtle Beach is a summertime tradition that is wild, loud and full of fun. This event is extremely large and very popular with visitors and locals.

Music on Main happens every Thursday in Myrtle Beach from May through September. Visitors will enjoy dancing in the streets to live bands, having a bite to eat and shopping.

The Irish Italian Festival combines two cultures into one festival during the fall, and although these two countries may not have much in common, they do know how to make good food.

In Myrtle Beach they believe that summer should never end, so they put on the Endless Summer Festival.This event features a diverse concert listing, many vendors and of course endless summer fun.

Located at the Little River Inlet, the Inter-coastal Christmas Regatta displays a maritime parade to kick off the holiday season in Myrtle Beach.

The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade takes place the first week of December and gets visitors and residents alike excited about Christmas in Myrtle Beach.

When To Go

Although Myrtle Beach can have more than 200 days of sunshine per year, the best time to visit is March through September. There are occasional afternoon thunderstorms in the spring and summer months, and August and September are the wettest months.

From October through to early November, the temperature is cooler with daily highs of 60°F (16°C).

The winter months are off-season for Myrtle Beach, with temperatures cooling down to 57°F (14°C) during the day and 35°F (1°C) at night.

Getting There

If traveling by air, the Myrtle Beach (MYR) airport is conveniently located just south of Highway 501 and Route 17 with easy access to the Grand Strand.

If you’d like to travel by bus, the Waccamaw Regional Transport Authority does provide service by way of the Coast RTA, which travels to various cities like Murrell's Inlet, Conway, and Surfside Beach.

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