I'm going to let you in on a little secret. The absolute best time to visit Myrtle Beach is after the summer — specifically, the months of September and October. For 60 days there's gorgeous weather, warm ocean water, and attractions that are virtually crowd-free.
I recently visited Myrtle Beach, for the first time, to experience the area's "best-kept secret" and came back with 60 reasons why you should visit Myrtle Beach with your family this fall.
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- The Grand Strand — 60 miles of Sand, Shells, and Sun!
- 60 days of Savings — Special fall discounts on accommodations, attractions, dining, golf and more!
- Crown Jewel Beach House — beachside vacation rental with 7 bedrooms!
- Ice cream at Painter’s
- Souvenirs at The Gay Dolphin — The East Coast’s largest souvenir shop.
- Ride the Herschell-Spillman Carousel at the Pavillion — over 100 years old!
- Murrells Inlet Marshwalk
- Sushi at Wicked Tuna
- She Crab Soup from Sea Captain’s House
- Franklin Burroughs-Simeon Chapin Art Museum — free admission!
- Horry County Museum — free admission!
- The best golf courses in the south — over 100 championship golf courses!
- Surf & Turf from the Gulfstream Cafe in Garden City
- Salt Marsh Kayaking with Blackriver Outdoors
- Soft Serve on the Boardwalk
- Hudson’s Surfside Flea Market
- See Utan at Alligator Adventure - 20-foot crocodile!
- Fried pickles from Wicked Tuna
- Alligator feeding shows at Alligator Adventures
- Thunder & Light at Carolina Opry
- Hopsewee Plantation
- Christmas Ornaments from Conway Glass
- Shelling at Myrtle Beach State Park
- Sunsets!
- The Bowery — Where the band ALABAMA got their start!
- Hush Puppies at Sea Captain’s House
- See Goat Island on Marshwalk
- Brookgreen Gardens - Tickets are valid for seven consecutive days.
- Buy a hammock at Pawley’s Island Hammock Shops
- Hot dog at Sam’s Corner in Garden City
- Pirate Voyage Dinner Show
- Ultimate Gullah — Learn about Gullah heritage & pick up some spices!
- Eat Chicken Bog
- L.W. Paul Living History Farm
- Hog Heaven BBQ Shack on SC BBQ Trail — recommended by Bog-Off champion Brian Hopkins.
- $20 Helicopter rides
- La Belle Amie Vineyard
- Live music at Bubba Love Shak
- T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station - Wildlife exhibit & living tiger museum.
- Miniature golf capital of the world — over 50 courses!
- Broadway at the Beach
- Hot Dog at Peach’s Corner - a Myrtle Beach landmark for almost a century.
- SkyWheel on the Strand
- Ripley's Aquarium
- Crabbing At Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach
- The Children's Museum of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach
- Hush Puppies at Sea Captain’s House
- Salt Water Taffy from Wee-R-Sweetz
- Hollywood Wax Museum
- Monte Crisco & Yam Chips at Rivertown Bistro
- Palmetto Moonshine
- Shagging at Fat Harold’s Beach Club
- The Sling Shot on Ocean Boulevard
- WonderWorks
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
- See the Aquarium from "TANKED" at Horry County Museum
- New South Brewing
- 24-hour Fishing on the Pier at Garden City
- Barefoot Princess Riverboat Cruise
- Master's National Tournament ProMiniGolf Championship
Have you been to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
Special thanks to Visit Myrtle Beach for hosting my visit. All opinions are my own.
Jenn
Myrtle Beach is on my bucket list! We're only about a 7 hour drive.
Annie {Stowed Stuff}
Love this list and it was lovely meeting you on the trip! I thoroughly enjoyed our walk home in the dark from ice cream and I still think of you every time I hear "Shake It Off" by the one and only, Taylor Swift! 😉
Lauren
Thanks for this list. I've visited Myrtle Beach way too many times to count and I'm always looking for something new. It's my favorite vacation spot, especially in the fall. Heading down there around the 13th for a week 🙂
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