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Myrtle Beach consistently ranks as a top tourist destination. Here are 5 reasons why

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Myrtle Beach consistently ranks as a top tourist destination due to its numerous attractions, affordability, and unique experiences. One highlight is Brookgreen Gardens, which is noted for its significant American sculpture collection and extensive gardens. The area's dining scene attracts visitors with themed dinner shows, from belly dancing to medieval jousting.

Myrtle Beach's affordability, driven by a high density of condos, makes it a prime location for purchasing beach homes. Additionally, the city's beaches, popular golf courses, and amusement park attractions contribute to its popularity as a desirable vacation spot.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

Julia Crystal of Camila Dance Show performs a belly dancing and light show at the Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Jan. 3, 2024.

NO. 1: BELLY DANCING TO SINGING WAITERS: MYRTLE BEACH AREA RESTAURANTS OFFER A DINNER AND SHOW

These eight restaurants along the Grand Strand offer diners a unique food experience. | Published January 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

Looking North in the Shore Drive area of Horry County, tourists swim in the Atlantic Ocean as the Myrtle Beach skyline shows in the background. May 29, 2024.

NO. 2: THIS SC TOWN RANKED AMONG NATION’S MOST AFFORDABLE PLACES TO BUY A BEACH HOME IN 2024

The South Carolina city has been named an affordable place in the U.S. to purchase a permanent or secondary coastal home. | Published July 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

The King’s North Course at Myrtle Beach National Golf Club closed and undergoing renovations. The plans will go through 2025, according to a press release.

NO. 3: THIS MYRTLE BEACH GOLF COURSE NAMED ONE OF SC’S BEST RE-OPENS WITH RENOVATION. WHAT’S NEW?

Myrtle Beach National’s King’s North golf course re-opened after closing during the summer of 2024 for renovations. Here’s what changed and what else is planned. | Published October 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ben Morse

Brookgreen Gardens file. March 14, 2022.

NO. 4: THIS MYRTLE BEACH AREA ATTRACTION NAMED BY TRAVEL SITE AS A TOP SPOT TO VISIT IN 2025

The well-known travel site released its list of travel destinations for 2025. South Carolina was on the list, along with this Myrtle Beach area spot. | Published October 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

Beachgoers enjoy a November sunset in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach. Did the city make the U.S. News & World Reports list of the best places to retire in 2025?

NO. 5: MYRTLE BEACH RANKS TOP AMONG US CITIES. HERE’S WHY WE ARE POPULAR TOURIST SPOT IN NATION

Myrtle Beach ranks 3rd among the top tourist spots in the country. It has the highest TikTok posts than all the others on list. | Published November 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.