Myrtle Beach Vacation Guide

Myrtle Beach Vacation Guide

Plan your Myrtle Beach, South Carolina getaway with beach days, family attractions, golf courses, and a welcoming vacation home. Explore our local guides and find your home base with VALA Coastal Homes.

Plan your Myrtle Beach, South Carolina getaway with beach days, family attractions, golf courses, and a welcoming vacation home. Explore our local guides and find your home base with VALA Coastal Homes.

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Atlantic coastline and beachfront buildings in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC: the quick guide

Myrtle Beach, SC: the quick guide

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city in South Carolina and part of the Grand Strand, a region spanning about 60 miles of coastline. Plan around the places you want to visit: the beach and Boardwalk, Broadway at the Beach, or nearby golf courses.

Pier extending over the Atlantic Ocean in Myrtle Beach

A little Myrtle Beach history.

A little Myrtle Beach history.

Named for the wax myrtle shrubs that grow along this coast, Myrtle Beach began welcoming vacationers in the early 20th century. It was incorporated as a town in 1938 and became a city in 1957.

Over the decades, this seaside community grew into a beloved vacation destination. Today, beach days, golf outings and time together continue to shape its story—and give visitors a reason to return.

Things to do in Myrtle Beach

Things to do in Myrtle Beach

Beach setting for a Myrtle Beach coastal getaway

Myrtle Beach beaches & Boardwalk

Make time for the Atlantic shoreline, a walk along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, and views from the SkyWheel. Start with one outing and leave room for a slower beach day.

Illuminated Myrtle Beach attractions and SkyWheel after sunset

Family attractions in Myrtle Beach

Broadway at the Beach brings together shopping, dining, and family entertainment. Explore Ripley’s Aquarium, plan a mini-golf stop, or browse our guide for more ideas.

Fairways and water beside a golf course, illustrating a Myrtle Beach golf getaway

Myrtle Beach golf courses

Start with Myrtlewood Golf Club, then explore Pine Lakes, Grande Dunes, and the Dunes Club. Our five-course guide explains the highlights and where to check tee times.

Restaurant dining inspiration for a Myrtle Beach vacation

Myrtle Beach dining & evenings

Pair dinner around Broadway at the Beach with an evening out, or return to your vacation home for a meal together. Choose your plans around the part of Myrtle Beach you’re exploring.

Where to stay in Myrtle Beach

Where to stay in Myrtle Beach

Choose your location around the kind of trip you want. Staying near Myrtlewood Golf Club and Broadway at the Beach can suit a mix of golf, family outings, dining, and beach visits. Check each rental’s location and amenities rather than assuming every Myrtle Beach address is oceanfront.

New Myrtle Beach Escape, near Myrtlewood Golf Club

Our featured vacation home is right beside Myrtlewood Golf Club, just a few minutes’ walk away. It sleeps up to 10 guests across 3 bedrooms and 4 beds, with 2.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen, Wi-Fi, and garage parking. The beach is a short drive away; this is a home near the beach, rather than an oceanfront rental.

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For a family beach vacation, compare sleeping arrangements and shared space. For a golf trip, choose your courses first and check guest tee-time access. For a couples’ getaway or weekend with friends, leave room between activities to enjoy the coast.

Walk to Beach & Barefoot Landing, Pool, Sleeps 10

Stay in North Myrtle Beach near Windy Hill Beach and Barefoot Landing. This home sleeps up to 10 guests with 4 bedrooms, 7 beds, and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy a full kitchen, Wi-Fi, a patio with outdoor dining, and access to a shared community pool across the street. The beach is approximately half a mile away, about a 10-minute walk.

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A welcoming base for beach days, family time, and nearby shopping and dining. Explore the property page for sleeping arrangements, amenities, and current Airbnb booking options.

Walk to Beach, Pool, King Suite, Sleeps 8

Make yourself at home in North Myrtle Beach, with the beach about half a mile away and Barefoot Landing nearby. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sleeps up to 8 guests and features a downstairs king suite, an upstairs loft, a full kitchen, Wi-Fi, and free driveway parking for three cars. Guests also have access to a shared community pool and separate children’s pool.

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Unwind after a day at the beach with space for your group to settle in. Visit the property page for photos, sleeping arrangements, amenities, and Airbnb booking options.

Plan a Myrtle Beach stay that fits your group

Plan a Myrtle Beach stay that fits your group

Pick a few nearby highlights

Pair the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and SkyWheel for one outing, or plan shopping, dining, and an attraction around Broadway at the Beach. Grouping nearby stops gives you more time to enjoy them.

Make room for a golf day

Myrtlewood offers Palmetto and PineHills, while our golf guide also covers the Dunes Club, Pine Lakes, Grande Dunes, and Tidewater. Check access and tee times directly with each course.

Check current information before you go

Attraction hours, beach rules, parking arrangements, and course availability can change. Use official visitor and venue information when planning, especially for seasonal activities.

Myrtle Beach vacation FAQs

Myrtle Beach vacation FAQs

Where is Myrtle Beach?

Myrtle Beach is on South Carolina’s Atlantic coast, within the Grand Strand. The wider region includes neighboring communities such as North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Murrells Inlet.

Are Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach the same place?

They are different cities within the wider Myrtle Beach area. Check a property’s location before booking, particularly if your plans focus on central Myrtle Beach attractions or golf courses farther north.

What are some things to do in Myrtle Beach with family?

Beach time, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, the SkyWheel, and Broadway at the Beach are useful starting points. Our 12 Fun Things To Do in Myrtle Beach guide includes more ideas for different interests.

Can I stay near Myrtlewood Golf Club?

Yes. VALA’s New Myrtle Beach Escape is right next to Myrtlewood Golf Club, a few minutes’ walk away. Its property page has photos, amenities, sleeping arrangements, and links to book on Airbnb or VRBO.

Is New Myrtle Beach Escape beachfront?

No. The property is a short drive from the beach. Choose it for a whole-home stay near Myrtlewood Golf Club, with access to Myrtle Beach outings, rather than for an oceanfront setting.

How do I book a VALA Coastal Homes stay?

Explore our Properties page, choose a home, and follow its Airbnb or VRBO button. Check the dates, total price, cancellation policy, and house rules on that platform before reserving.

Myrtle Beach vacation homes, with a personal welcome.

Myrtle Beach vacation homes, with a personal welcome.

VALA Coastal Homes is a family-hosted vacation rental brand in Myrtle Beach, SC. Browse property photos, sleeping arrangements, amenities, and Airbnb or VRBO booking links, then choose the stay that fits your group.

VALA Coastal Homes is a family-hosted vacation rental brand in Myrtle Beach, SC. Browse property photos, sleeping arrangements, amenities, and Airbnb or VRBO booking links, then choose the stay that fits your group.

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