The Boardwalk & SkyWheel
1.2 oceanfront miles of arcades, piers, and the 187-foot SkyWheel — the Strand’s glowing centerpiece.
A PLACE THAT STAYS WITH YOU
The Grand Strand: 60 miles of beach, boardwalk amusements, and more golf than anywhere in America.
Myrtle Beach anchors the Grand Strand, a 60-mile crescent of uninterrupted Atlantic beach that has been the Southeast's family vacation default for generations — and keeps earning it. The oceanfront boardwalk runs beneath the 187-foot SkyWheel past arcades, funnel-cake stands, and fishing piers; Broadway at the Beach adds an entire entertainment district of restaurants, theaters, and an aquarium around a freshwater lake. Golfers know the Strand as the most course-dense destination in America, with more than 80 layouts from marshland classics to oceanside spectaculars. Calabash-style seafood buffets, live theater from country to acrobatics, and warm Southern water from May through October complete the picture. Your promotional package places you at a partner resort along the Strand, steps from the sand.
A few reasons to fall in love
Broadway at the Beach
A full entertainment district: Ripley’s Aquarium, live theaters, zip-lines, and lakeside dining.
Golf Capital of America
More than 80 championship courses within the Strand — the densest golf destination in the country.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
A half-mile boardwalk over a saltwater estuary, lined with waterfront seafood houses and live music.
Good to know before you go
When is the best time to visit Myrtle Beach?
May–June and September–October pair 80°F days with warm ocean water and lighter crowds. July–August is peak family season; spring and fall are prime golf months with the best rates.
Is Myrtle Beach walkable?
The boardwalk zone is, and resorts along it put the beach, pier, and SkyWheel on foot. A car helps for Broadway at the Beach, golf, and Murrells Inlet.
What’s the water like?
The Gulf Stream keeps Grand Strand water swimmable from late spring into October, with gentle, kid-friendly surf on most days.