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Top 10 Reasons Why Myrtle Beach Should Become a Family Tradition

By Samantha Norton

Myrtle Beach is known as a family vacation haven and spring break destination and there are many reasons why, but we are going to share our top ten reasons in no certain order!

1. The Beach

The number one reason to go on vacation is to relax. There isn’t much we find more relaxing then dozing off on the sun kissed beaches of the Atlantic Ocean.

2. Reasonable Prices

Myrtle Beach has some of the most budget-friendly priced hotels for a vacation destination in the country. If you are going to go on vacation you might as well go on a budget friendly vacation!

3. Barefoot Landing

Barefoot Landing is a complex of shops, restaurants and awesome attractions to keep you busy all day! Some highlights are the Alligator Adventure and House of Blues.

4. Tanger Outlets

Myrtle Beach has two Tanger Outlets, one on Highway 501 and one on Highway 17. You can find all sorts of deals and steals that you wouldn’t find at a retail priced mall!

5. Family Kingdom

Your kids will ask to go back time and time again to experience over 35 rides at Myrtle Beach’s only full scale amusement park! Family Kingdom adds new thrills every year, so it will never be the same experience.

6. The Boardwalk

The Boardwalk is at the heart of Myrtle Beach and the perfect place to relive your childhood vacations with your own children. You can eat and shop and walk the promenade hand in hand with your significant other. Take a ride on the SkyWheel and savor the best view in Myrtle Beach.

7. Broadway at the Beach

Broadway is jam packed with all of your favorite things to do! There are awesome restaurants and shopping not to mention all of the fun things to do! You can play mini golf while dodging dragon fire, or you can watch a movie in 3D, if you aren’t into 3D they have a regular theater option for you! Eat and shop in between going to Ripley’s Aquarium! The list goes on and on!

8. Golf

Myrtle Beach is the golf capitol of the world boasting around 90 courses spanning the grand strand. There are a variety of courses catering to every kind of golfer. Myrtle Beach is the perfect golf destination with a picturesque backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and sandy beaches.

9. Oceanfront Dining

There are an innumerable amount of restaurants that offer dining with a view. Some restaurants offer decks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, while others have a wall of windows to maximize the view. Choose from steakhouses to sea food or simpler fare like burgers.

10. Waterparks

Many resorts offer water features as a bonus amenity and waterparks are a growing trend. The Vacation Myrtle Beach family is no exception, several of our 14 resorts boast waterparks in some form. The all new Crown Reef is in the final stages of their very own waterpark!

Myrtle Beach has everything you and your family could possibly want in a vacation! Fun, sun and sand that will have your family reminiscing and asking to come back for years to come!

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