5 Myrtle Beach area beaches named state’s best by USA Today. Where they are
Five Myrtle Beach area beaches were named the best in South Carolina by USA Today.
North Myrtle Beach was named No. 2 by the national publication, which determined the list by editors’ picks and readers’ votes. The list was released Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
The coastal city was described as having a family-friendly atmosphere and got accolades for its many public parking locations, convenient public beach access and the city’s commitment to maintaining a clean and safe beach.
It was beat out by neighboring Pawleys Island, which secured the No. 1 spot. This Georgetown County beach, which is less than an hour from Myrtle Beach, is a small town that is located on the Hammock Coast.
Other Horry County beaches that made the list are Cherry Grove beach (No. 6), also in North Myrtle Beach; Surfside Beach (No. 7); and Myrtle Beach (No. 8). Huntington Beach State Park (No. 5) in Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach (No. 4), both in Georgetown County, also were among the Top 10.
