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A look back at Myrtle Beach spring break over the years

Stories by Sun News journalists, with AI summarization

Myrtle Beach, located in Horry County, South Carolina, remained a prominent spring break destination for travelers seeking relaxation and entertainment. Popular attractions like the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Broadway at the Beach drew consistent crowds with unique dining, shopping, and entertainment options, including the Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel and Ripley’s Aquarium.

Area regulations, including parking fees and beach restrictions, underscored the city's efforts to manage public behavior during peak tourism seasons, as highlighted in recent updates to noise ordinances and swimsuit guidelines. Local businesses viewed spring break as an essential economic driver, with leaders emphasizing its impact on tourism, hospitality, and broader economic activity across the Grand Strand area. These dynamics reflected the region’s reliance on both seasonal influxes and its evolution as a tourist hub.

The Travel Channel has selected 11 Myrtle Beach restaurants as its top picks, including Big Mike's Soul Food. By JASON LEE

NO. 1: WILL THIS BE A ‘NORMAL’ SPRING BREAK? MYRTLE BEACH BUSINESSES SURE HOPE SO

One Myrtle Beach bar said it had run out of money by the end of February. But good weather, vacation season and vaccines have businesses feeling hopeful for the coming season. | Published March 11, 2021 | Read Full Story by Chase Karacostas

Students, most pictured from Rider University in New Jersey, play games and hang out on the beach in the downtown section of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Thousands of students visit the Grand Strand from late February to early April from Spring Break every year. March 17, 2022. By Jason Lee

NO. 2: HOW TO MAKE THE BEST OUT OF YOUR 2023 MYRTLE BEACH SPRING BREAK TRIP. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS

It’s that time of year again. March has brought the first wave of travelers back to the Grand Strand and they’ll be looking for things to do | Published March 17, 2023 | Read Full Story by Caroline Williamson

Students, most pictured from Rider University in New Jersey, play games and hang out on the beach in the downtown section of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Thousands of students visit the Grand Strand from late February to early April from Spring Break every year. March 17, 2022. By Jason Lee

NO. 3: SPENDING SPRING BREAK IN MYRTLE BEACH? THE CITY HAS LAID DOWN THE LAW. HERE’S WHAT TO KNOW

Those coming to this coastal city should be prepared for certain laws that could cost them hundreds of dollars in fines or possible jail time. | Published January 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

Shoppers stroll through Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, S.C. June 9, 2023. By JASON LEE

NO. 4: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO IN MYRTLE BEACH, SC DURING SPRING BREAK? VOTE HERE

With spring break approaching, Myrtle Beach, SC will soon be filled with vacationers. Vote here for your favorite Myrtle Beach spring break stop. | Published January 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ben Morse

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