As the Canadian air turns crisp and leaves begin to fall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offers the perfect antidote: a sun-soaked getaway with golden sunshine, endless activities, and a dose of famous Southern hospitality making it easy to enjoy the best of the season at The Beach.
From sun-soaked walks along the shore where oceanfront relaxation beckons, to revisiting beloved attractions all while discovering new favorites, the Grand Strand makes it easy to craft lasting memories this fall. It’s the perfect opportunity to recapture the magic of a beach vacation or plan an entirely new adventure. With average temperatures hovering in the mid-20s Celsius, Canadians can stroll the 100 kms stretch of pristine coastline, sink their toes in the sand, dine at one of 2,000 restaurants or enjoy a round of golf- all without peak season crowds.
Myrtle Beach, known as ‘The Golf Capital of the World,’ offers countless courses to explore. The Myrtle Beach Snowbird Golf Passport unlocks discounts at more than 70 courses, along with savings at local businesses. For miniature golf enthusiasts, Myrtle Beach doubles as the ‘Miniature Golf Capital of the World,’ with over 30 whimsically themed courses.
Beyond the beaches, Myrtle Beach brims with experiences, outdoor concerts, cultural celebrations including Lowcountry flavours and lots of seafood festivals like the Little River Shrimpfest or the Myrtle Beach Seafood Festival. Not to be missed is a visit to Brookgreen Gardens where you can stroll beneath moss-draped live oaks in a tranquil setting. Spread across roughly 3,600 hectares, the gardens combine sculpture, botanical art, wildlife preserves, and one of the most significant collections of outdoor sculptures in the United States.
· Breakfast spots: Start your day at Hot Stacks Pancake House, a longtime favorite serving traditional pancakes, omelets and hearty diner classics, or try the new Honey Bees for inventive bee-inspired Southern dishes and fresh-baked pastries.
· Sweet treats: Indulge in nostalgia at Original Painter’s Homemade Ice Cream, a local favorite since 1952, or go contemporary at The Dolly Llama with Instagram-worthy bubble waffles and decadent desserts.
· Coastal dining: Step back in time with classic Lowcountry flavors and exciting pirate lore at Drunken Jacks, or experience a lively, modern twist on coastal dining at The Hangout with dancing servers and family-style entertainment.
· Breathtaking adventures: Revisit classic amusement park thrills at Broadway at the Beach’s Pavilion Park, or feel the rush of indoor electric go-kart racing at K-1 Speed in North Myrtle Beach.
· Tee up: Play a whimsical round of mini-golf at one of the dozens of themed courses along the Mini Golf Trail, or test your skills at PopStroke, the high-tech, Tiger Woods-backed courses with digital scoring.
· Start your engines: Step back in time to admire iconic vintage cars at Wheels of Yesteryear, or rev up the excitement racing go-karts and playing high-energy arcade games at Broadway Grand Prix.
· Retail therapy: Wander the famed Myrtle Beach Boardwalk in search of souvenirs and saltwater taffy, or shop for contemporary trends among the hip brands and boutiques of The Market Common.
· Time to play: Relive retro gaming at the Pinball Museum, or experience old-school arcade challenges with skee ball and coin pushers at Fun Plaza Arcade on the Boardwalk.
· Live entertainment: Enjoy timeless performances at The Carolina Opry, a Myrtle Beach tradition since 1986, or enjoy modern live music and rooftop vibes at Tin Roof.
· Rustic rendezvous: Step back in time at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm in Conway, showcasing early 20th-century farm life, or take a picturesque escape to the newly opened Barn in Loris with handcrafted wines and sweeping countryside views.
Myrtle Beach is a year-round destination where Canadians are not just welcomed, they’re expected, appreciated and embraced. That friendship is celebrated every March during Can-Am Days that extends throughout the year in the form of deep discounts for Canadians on accommodations, attractions, shopping and more.
Don’t miss a fall getaway to Myrtle Beach, where sun-soaked shores, timeless traditions and making new memories to cherish await. For additional information on the Myrtle Beach area visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.ca
