Is Myrtle Beach a white sand beach?

If you're looking for a beach that is lively and active, North Myrtle Beach is the place to go. While there is plenty of white sand to enjoy, this stretch is also dotted with restaurants, bars, cabanas, and more. North Myrtle Beach is the hot spot for travelers and visitors wanting to be in the center of it all.



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Yes, the water at Myrtle Beach is blue!

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Best White Sand Beaches in the United States
  • Coronado Beach, San Diego.
  • Pensacola Beach, Florida.
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  • Flamenco Beach, Puerto Rico.
  • Kaanapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii.
  • Clearwater Beach, Florida.
  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
  • Huntington Beach, California.


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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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Unseasonably calm waters have allowed sediment to settle, leaving behind a crystal clear ocean along the South Carolina coast.

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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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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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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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When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Orlando and Myrtle Beach, we can see that Orlando is more expensive. And not only is Myrtle Beach much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Myrtle Beach would let you spend less money overall.

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Winter is the off-season in Myrtle Beach, and because lower occupancies drive the hotel rates down, December, January, and February are some of the cheapest months for trips to the Grand Strand.

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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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1. St. George Island State Park, Florida: The No. 1 beach in the United States, which is on the Gulf of Mexico, has miles of pristine sand.

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1. Baía do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil: Baía do Sancho may not be easy to reach, but it is the world's best beach, according to a 2023 ranking from Tripadvisor.

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