What is the busiest time at Myrtle Beach?

June through August is considered Myrtle Beach's peak season. For ideal beach weather and plenty to do, summer is a great time to visit. Our hot summer days are ideal for beach days splashing in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean or at the resort's water park.



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June through August Keep in mind, it's also the busiest time of year with a high volume of tourists and increased occupancy rates at Myrtle Beach Resorts. Quick rain showers are possible, but won't spoil the fun. Come prepared and have a blast!

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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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* Golden Mile: Caribbean guests are in a prime location to find some peace and quiet on the beach. Located on the northern end of The Strip, the Caribbean is only one block from the start of Myrtle Beach's famed Golden Mile, a stretch of coastline with historic beach homes instead of high-rise hotels.

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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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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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Broadway at the Beach is lined with several bars, pubs and dance clubs where party-seeking crowds wander in search of boozy refreshments and hot spots for live music or dancing. For a more low-key night out, thirsty punters head to Murrells Inlet with its strip of waterfront bars.

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Located at the northernmost point of North Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove is a quiet, family-friendly beach known for its relaxing atmosphere. Cherry Grove Beach sits where the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean met, and it's widely known as a great place to fish.

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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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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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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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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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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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The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, SC is 2% lower than the state average and 8% lower than the national average. Myrtle Beach, SC housing is 32% cheaper than the U.S average, while utilities are about 17% pricier.

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The best way to get around Myrtle Beach is by car. If you're going to spend most of your time around the beachfront hotels, you can easily manage on foot. However, a car is handy for traveling farther distances since the bus is your only public transportation option.

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