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Can you go to Myrtle Beach without a car?

Most vacationers have no problem getting around Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area on foot. Although cost-efficient (and healthy) it can be limiting if you want to explore beyond the shore. Although taxis aren't too difficult to find, they can get somewhat pricey.



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The City of Myrtle Beach's oceanfront is both clean and safe, thanks to ongoing investments by the city. Our 10 miles of beach fronting the Atlantic Ocean are our most precious and important natural resource! The beach and ocean are why we live here and why millions of people choose to vacation here every year.

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With a five-day itinerary, you'll have a long enough stay in Myrtle Beach to take your time savoring new sights and experiencing exciting local destinations. Make plans to visit the SkyWheel, Boardwalk, and attractions you'd fit into a shorter trip, plus enjoy a few longer excursions.

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Myrtle Beach ranked most affordable vacation spot MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — If you're dying to go to the beach this summer, you might want to head to Myrtle Beach. A recent study showed Myrtle Beach is one of the most affordable beach vacations.

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Our 35,000-plus permanent residents and millions of visitors enjoy the wide beaches, the warm weather and an incredible range of entertainment, nightlife, golf, shopping, dining and live theatre.

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Water quality for beaches throughout the entire Myrtle Beach area is very good. Water quality testing occurs twice a week during the summer and results are posted on SCDHEC's Beach Access Guide. Rainstorms create runoff and can temporarily increase the bacteria count in the water.

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Can you walk on the beach at night in Myrtle Beach? Yes, you can walk on the beach at night in Myrtle Beach, however, there is a curfew in effect from midnight to 6am for juveniles under age 18.

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*Horry County lifeguards protect the north section of Myrtle Beach State Park from mid May through mid September. *Know how to swim. *Never swim alone. *Never swim at night.

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So why is this famous beach community so affordable? Because the city has a dark side as well. The violent crime rate in Myrtle Beach is more than four times the national average, according to the most recent FBI data. That's brought home prices down.

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Known lovingly as The Grand Strand, we are one destination made up of 14 unique beach communities, connected by a shared passion. We're the place where you can let loose, be you and go with your own flow. We're the sun on your face, the thrill of a roller coaster or the perfect bite of seafood.

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Vanna White. The famous hostess and letter turner on Wheel of Fortune is Myrtle Beach born and raised. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and returns to the Grand Strand quite often. Her autobiography, Vanna Speaks!, became a best-seller in 1987.

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Hurricane Season is June 1 through November 30. Should a hurricane threaten our coast, the City of Myrtle Beach's Emergency Management Division is well prepared to handle whatever Mother Nature sends our way. It is important that our citizens, business owners and visitors are ready for any possible storms, too.

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Myrtle Beach is a popular vacation destination and many cities have direct flights right to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). The airport is conveniently located within a short drive of many Myrtle Beach resorts.

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