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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina The guide was updated: 2021-05-05

Concerts, motorcycle rallies, world-class shopping, and extensive beaches all lend to Myrtle Beach’s reign as a top vacation destination in not just South Carolina, but all of the United States. Over 14 million annual visitors flock to Myrtle Beach’s subtropical climate and subtropical recreation. Countless golf courses glitter the area, along with water and amusement parks, museums, historical sites, and more. Sail the coast or relax on the soft sand of the beaches and get to know this most exciting of vacation spots.

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Population:	28,292
Currency:	$1 US =100 cents
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	911
Newspapers:	The Sun News North Myrtle Beach
Website:	cityofmyrtlebeach.com myrtlebeach.com discovermyrtlebeach.com myrtle-beach.com
Opening hours:	Standard operating hours are between 10am and 9pm Mondays through Saturday, and 11am to 7pm on Sundays.
Tourist information:	Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce 1200 North Oak Street Myrtle Beach +1 843 626 7444 / +1 800 356 3016

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Whether you are honeymooning, taking a family vacation or just having some alone time, Myrtle Beach has countless things to see and do. Frolic on the beaches, visit a water park, or play some mini-golf. Myrtle Beach is home to a number of famous attractions, including the SkyWheel, Myrtle Waves Water Park, Family Kingdom Amusement Park, and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Additionally, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center is the gathering place for a variety of conventions, trade shows, and other events each year.

Myrtle Waves Water Park

Myrtle Waves Water Park

Myrtle Waves is the largest water park in South Carolina. They are open during the summer season, usually from mid-May to mid-September. The attractions at Myrtle Waves run the gamut of everything from the toddler-oriented Bubble Bay to the Turbo Twister water slides.

Family Kingdom Amusement Park

Family Kingdom Amusement Park

Family Kingdom Amusement Park lives up to its name by offering affordable fun for the whole family. Family Kingdom Amusement Park has over 30 heart-pounding rides, including go-karts, a Ferris wheel, and tilt-a-whirl. Family Kingdom Amusement Park even has its own water park.

Captain Hook's Adventure Golf

Captain Hook's Adventure Golf

Captain Hook's Adventure Golf is a miniature golf adventure into Never-Never Land. Captain Hook's Adventure Golf offers 18-hole courses full of challenging obstacles and endless fun.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Preserving America's history, the museum welcomes over 270,000 visitors on an annual basis. Meet some of the military veterans while touring the USS Yorktown and learning all about US military history.

Broadway Grand Prix

Broadway Grand Prix

Broadway Grand Prix boasts 7 impressive race tracks where the world's best and fastest drivers show their skills. It also offers activities like skycoaster, mini-golf, and a rock climbing wall.

Wild Water and Wheels

Wild Water and Wheels

Wild Water and Wheels is located on over 16 acres and is not your average water park. Besides water slides, Wild Water and Wheels has mini golf, go karts, kiddie rides, and many more attractions for all ages.

Ripley's Myrtle Beach Aquarium

Ripley's Myrtle Beach Aquarium

Visit the Ripley's Myrtle Beach Aquarium, which is a great place to take your kids for the most complete aquarium experience. The Aquarium is the most child-oriented and educational fun place in Myrtle Beach.

Wonderworks

Wonderworks

Wonderworks is located in an upside-down building with over 100 hands-on exhibits designed to inspire and educate young minds. Wonderworks even has a rope challenge course and lazer tag.

Myrtle Beach Golf

Myrtle Beach Golf

With over 100 quality courses, Myrtle Beach is a golfer's paradise. Often called the "Golf Capital of the World", Myrtle Beach's experience with golf dates back to the beginning of Sports Illustrated's first golf sales conference. Myrtle Beach Golf has all of the resources you need to put together your perfect golf vacation.

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