How long should you stay at Myrtle Beach?

Ideally, I think the perfect Myrtle Beach vacation lasts around 5 days. You can hit the beach each morning and then spend the afternoons and evenings shopping, eating, or taking in a different show each night. Whether you plan to enjoy a full week or just a few days in Myrtle Beach, you won't be disappointed!



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The best months to go to Myrtle Beach is June through August. This is the best time of the year for warm and sunny beach days. For fewer crowds but warmer weather still, September to October and April to May are great times to visit Myrtle Beach, too.

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December through February You'll find fewer crowds and great deals on Myrtle Beach resorts and hotels, although some restaurants and attractions may have limited hours. Plus, there are plenty of holiday-themed events to enjoy, from Thanksgiving specials to Christmas shows.

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November through February is considered the “off-season” for Myrtle Beach. However, just because the temperatures have cooled down, doesn't mean the fun isn't heating up in Myrtle Beach in the winter! Myrtle Beach's average temperature in the winter is nearly 60°F – a cool respite from the frigid northern cold.

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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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This beach town is a major tourist attraction in South Carolina and across the United States. The city's balmy subtropical climate, miles of beaches, 86 golf courses, and 1,800 restaurants draw more than 20 million people each year, making it one of the country's most popular vacation spots.

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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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Know The Facts All Myrtle Beach area beaches are open. 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.

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The area has a nickname, Dirty Myrtle which refers to anything between a type of drink to a mud run. But over the last decade, the nickname's meaning has slipped away from local leaders control over marketing towards the numerous swimming advisories that warn visitors of the poor water quality along the beach.

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Explore Myrtle Beach, SC There are 4 neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach. Grande Dunes has a median listing home price of $1.2M, making it the most expensive neighborhood. South Myrtle Beach is the most affordable neighborhood, with a median listing home price of $160K.

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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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*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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