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About Tourism Myrtle Beach

A practical, independent guide to Myrtle Beach and the surrounding coast.

People walk past the illuminated Gay Dolphin Gift Cove storefront in Myrtle Beach at night.
Gay Dolphin Gift Cove in Myrtle Beach at night.

Tourism Myrtle Beach helps you put together a coastal visit that feels manageable and rewarding. That might mean a lively afternoon beside the ocean, a morning among the trees, or enough time at the table to enjoy the company you came with.

A useful starting point

Our guides focus on decisions that make a difference: where to base your stay, which places belong together in a day, and what to check directly before setting out. We give beach time, food, nature and the city’s community history room alongside its attractions.

There is no single right way to visit. A family traveling with small children, a couple planning a short break and friends sharing a rental can use the same coast differently. We offer choices and explain the tradeoffs so you can build a plan around your own interests, energy and budget.

Clear about place

Myrtle Beach is a city within the wider Grand Strand. Nearby destinations have their own identities. When a guide includes North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet or another regional stop, we name it clearly so you can understand the journey involved.

Local history deserves the same care. Our editorial approach uses attributed sources and avoids presenting researched information as personal experience. A photograph, a dish or a neighborhood story should tell readers something true about the place it represents.

Independent and transparent

This is an independent travel publication. Tourism Myrtle Beach is not a government agency or the official tourism organization for Myrtle Beach.

Some activity and accommodation links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission when you make a qualifying booking through them. Booking providers set their own prices, availability and terms. Read those details on the provider’s website before purchasing; an editorial mention is not a guarantee that a particular service will suit your needs.

Keep the practical details current

Opening arrangements, access, menus and services can change. Use our guides to shape your plans, then consult the place or operator for the details of your visit. Official park and weather notices are especially useful before an outdoor day.

If you spot an error or want to suggest a useful clarification, please contact us with the relevant page and the detail you would like us to review. Start exploring with our guides, or build a first outline with three days in Myrtle Beach.

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