Looking for a place to stay in Myrtle Beach SC? Well in our opinion the closer you can stay to the beach the better. Below is a list of some quality hotels near the ocean in Myrtle Beach. We have them listed by proximity to the beach with a couple of hotels we especially recommend. Just click on the links to check prices and availability. Here are some additional maps and pictures of Myrtle Beach and area as well.

About Myrtle Beach

The Myrtle Beach wiki says this about the community:

“Myrtle Beach is a coastal resort city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is the de facto hub of both the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area and the Grand Strand, a complex of beach towns and barrier islands stretching from Little River, South Carolina to Georgetown, South Carolina.

Arising from a getaway for lumber workers from Conway, South Carolina, Myrtle Beach has rapidly developed into a major tourist destination in the Southeastern United States in the late 20th century and 2000s. The estimated 2009 population for the city is 84,345. As of 2009, the metro area had an estimated population of 324,571.”

Things to do in Myrtle Beach

The Myrtle Beach chamber of commerce site says the following about the area:

From oceanfront resorts along the entire Grand Strand, to cozy beach home and vacation rentals in North and South Myrtle Beach, including Surfside Beach and Garden City, find the amenities and location perfect for you. Once you have decided on your place to call home, create unforgettable memories in this South Coast paradise, which offers:

* 60 miles of wide, soft sandy beaches
* Savory restaurants and family-friendly dining
* Amusement and water parks
* Live entertainment theaters and exciting nightlife
* Thrilling water sports
* The best golf courses in the south
* Cultural activities and historic sites
* Outlet malls, specialty boutiques, flea markets, and specialty stores
* Freshwater, ocean and deep sea saltwater fishing
* and so much more!

Whether it is a full fledged family vacation you desire, a relaxing weekend getaway, a convention or business trip, Myrtle Beach is the place that offers everything, for everyone.

The wiki says this:

Hosting over 14.6 million visitors annually, The Grand Strand is home to an array of tourist attractions, and the area receives a large influx of visitors during all seasons.

The area’s attractions include its beaches and many golf courses, as well as a number of amusement parks, an aquarium, retail developments and over 1,900 restaurants including seafood restaurants, and a number of shopping complexes. Myrtle Beach has an estimated 460 hotels, with many on the beachfront, and approximately 89,000 accommodation units in total.

The area also has an IMAX theater, dinner theater, nightclubs, and many tourist shops. Other attractions include the Myrtle Beach State Park and fishing.

Myrtle Beach welcomed Hard Rock Park in 2008. This park is themed after the popular Hard Rock Cafe chain (now called Freestyle Music Park). The park features attractions themed after different genres of music, such as the British Invasion. The park has not yet opened for the 2010 season however, and is currently tied up in legal issues.

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk opened in 2010 and has been recognized as the nation’s #3 boardwalk by National Geographic [30] and one of the best US boardwalks by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Also in the city is Myrtle Waves, one of the largest water parks on the eastern seaboard.

The Carolina Opry is another highly-acclaimed attraction, which features various musical, comedy, dance, and entertainment shows, including The Carolina Opry (variety show), Good Vibrations (best of the 60s, 70s, and 80s), LIGHT—a Laser Extravaganza. During the holiday season, the venue hosts The Carolina Opry Christmas Special. It is currently housed in a 2,200 seat theater.

Myrtle Beach hosts a variety of special conventions, events, and musical concerts.

The Myrtle Beach Convention Center is a large facility that hosts an array of different meetings, conferences, exhibits, and special events every year. The expansive center, which opened in 2003, also features a Sheraton hotel and resort.

Myrtle Beach Temperatures

The Myrtle Beach city site has this info about the average temperatures in the area.

Here are the average air and water temperatures for the Myrtle Beach area:

Winter Air Water

December 60 55

January 56 50

February 60 51

Spring Air Water

March 68 56

April 76 68

May 83 72

Summer Air Water

June 88 80

July 91 85

August 89 85

Autumn Air Water

September 85 78

October 77 72

November 69 62

Area businesses of interest