MYRTLE BEACH SC
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WHAT'S FIRST ?
Choosing Dates
Picking An Area
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WHERE TO STAY ?
Hotels
Campgrounds
Vacation rentals

WHAT TO DO ?
Amusement Parks
Attractions
Beaches
Boating
Casino boats
Fishing
Golf Packages

WHERE TO EAT ?
Restaurants

WHERE TO SHOP ?
Shopping

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Real estate
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Choosing Vacation Dates - Top 3 Tips

Try to avoid the busiest weeks

During the busiest times of the vacation season, traffic jams are the worst, hotel reservations are the most expensive, restaurants are the most crowded, and the entire Grand Strand is more or less congested with too many people.

Avoiding the most crowded weeks may help you save time, money, and enjoy a more relaxing vacation.

The busiest weeks center around holidays and events, like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, the Harley Biker and Atlantic Beach Bike Festivals, and the Sun Fun Festival to name just a few.

Check the local calendar of events as well as a list of the Myrtle Beach annual festivals to avoid the busiest weeks of the year.

Myrtle Beach Tip Number 2

When planning your trip, try to avoid both the coldest and hottest months

Take a peek at the chart to the right - as you can see, the hottest temperatures are July and August, and the coldest times are in December, January, and February, and possibly the most uncomfortable time to relax on the beach.

Keep in mind that there are lots of activities along the Grand Strand, which has quickly become a year-round vacation spot, that your family or group can do during even the hottest and coldest times of the year.

Myrtle Beach Tip Number 3

Check the current and upcoming weather before traveling

Most of the time, Myrtle Beach enjoys a sunny moderate climate.

Once you've booked your vacation, keep in mind that there's always a chance that foul weather may try to wee-wee on your fun.

Check the forecast for the chance of rain and thunderstorms. During rainy weather it's a pretty sure bet you'll be enjoying more indoor activities than swimming in the ocean, so pack accordingly.

During hurricane season, always check the tropical update on television a week or more before your vacation. There are mandatory evacuations to the east of Highway 17 during a hurricane warning, so if you plan on staying in an oceanfront or oceanview condo or house close the beach, more than likely you'll be asked to leave during an impending hurricane strike.