Millions make a bee line to the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand every year for fun in the sun and the lively nightlife, so make your Myrtle Beach hotel and Myrtle Beach resort reservations early! Golf has made its mark here as well, with over 100 championship layouts located within thirty miles of the Grand Strand. Myrtle Beach is an ideal family vacation destination offering activities for every member of the family. Outlet shopping, wide sandy beaches, amusement centers, wildlife habitat and superb gardens along with live shows and entertainment add to the excitement that is Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is an exciting year-round vacation destination; the mild winters permit a wide range of outdoor activities and a host of multi-season attractions. Seasonal offerings include the beaches, myriad of outdoor attractions, a vast list of golf courses and a multitude of festivals and holiday events. Some popular events in the area include Bike Week and Society of Stranders migrations (Shag Dance competitions). If you plan on visiting during those events reserve your hotels early

The Grand Strand area is filled with an amazing number of Myrtle Beach attractions beyond the famous wide sandy shoreline. Known as the golf capital of the eastern United States there are a significant number of renowned layouts among the 100+ courses in the region. Theatrical and nightclub venues add to the attractions list with live matinee and evening shows, special seasonal programs and world-class performance presentations. There are several large amusement centers like the Myrtle Beach Pavilion and Family Kingdom, as well as a number of miniature golf attractions ideal for family activities. Plus there's Ripley's Aquarium, Ripley's Believe It Or Not! and mega discount shopping for those visitors that need a break from the beach. Charter fishing boats, secluded beaches and piers are available for visitors who like to fish. Water sports rentals and boat cruises are another way of enjoying the ocean and Intracoastal Waterway environs that encircle the area. Local beaches, historic Lowcountry plantations, wildlife parks and sanctuaries, offer a wide range of activities for those with multiple interests.

Myrtle Beach is considered the seaside golf capital of the United States. There are over 100 golf courses located in the immediate vicinity. Golf Digest has elected fifteen area courses as 4 1/2 stars "Best Places to Play," and ten of those courses are said to be some of South Carolina's top courses. Myrtle Beach golf courses in this category include: The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, The Legends Parkland and Myrtle Beach National Kings North. South of Myrtle Beach, in adjacent Pawley's Island, is the Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort River Club. North Myrtle Beach golf courses include: Barefoot Resort, the Tidewater Golf Club plus the nearby Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links in Little River.