Sure, there are tons of awesome bars throughout the Myrtle Beach area, but when you're in town, why not enjoy the sights, sounds, and salt air that the beach has to offer? Myrtle Beach is home to several great beachfront bars that offer a variety of drinks and menu items, as well as beautiful views of the ocean. If you're looking for a bar with great views, cold drinks, and friendly people while vacationing in Myrtle Beach, be sure to check out these top 10 beachfront bars:

Sure, it’s fun to hang out on the beach on a sunny day, but it’s also good for you in numerous ways.

And because many of us have indoor jobs these days, it’s more important than ever that we make time for the great ball of fire.

Also, did you know that Myrtle Beach gets more than 2800 sunlight hours per year and averages 218 clear days?

Take a look at these sunshine benefits, throw the bathing suit in the car, and come reap the rewards of a few days in the Myrtle Beach sun.
 

I’m So Happy

There are more scientific ways to explain this, but the sun makes us more happy by initiating a process that includes things like Vitamin D, endorphins, ultraviolet radiation, serotonin, melatonin, and plenty of other things that aren’t easy to pronounce. 

Strong Bones

Not everyone wants to be a muscle-bound meathead, but you should aim to have sturdy bones since they can help fight certain cancers. Popeye ate spinach to help stay fit, but your regimen could just include a week in the sun a couple times a year. 

The Winter Blues

There aren’t many actual winter months in Myrtle Beach, which makes it a great destination if you’re in need of a natural treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder. It’s pretty normal for people who live in less sunny places to get a little blue during the cold months, so there’s no shame in travelling to a sunnier destination to cheer yourself up a bit.

Makes Kids Taller

Researchers at Bristol University in England compiled all sorts of data from a huge period of human existence and found that taller people live longer, while other commonly-referenced studies have shown that taller people make more money, sometimes as much as ten percent more. So, since the sun has an important effect on your child’s height, why not take them to the beach? They’ll thank you now and later. 

Helps with Multiple Sclerosis

Sunlight is a good way to lessen the symptoms of MS, mostly due to the Vitamin D effects. Experts recommend 10 – 15 minutes of “all over sun” on an average day of UV rays, which means that even less time is needed on a hot summer afternoon in Myrtle Beach.  

Rise and Shine

Getting out into the sunlight early in the day helps build a strong circadian rhythm, which is the built-in 24-hour cycle that all of our bodies go through. This means that you’ll sleep better and rise at a healthy time each day. That’d be nice, right? 

Kills Bad Bacteria

Certain skin conditions are known to be lessened by direct exposure to the hot sun. These include psoriasis, acne, eczema, and fungal infections on the skin. A short amount of time (20 – 30 minutes) is recommended for psoriasis, while atopic eczema find improvement with longer stays.

Helps Lessen Body Odor

Who knew that sunlight helps sterilize your armpits and can eliminate most forms of body odor? This isn’t a topic that needs to be discussed, but who wouldn’t love to have less body odor?

Lowers Cholesterol

Sunlight converts cholesterol into hormones, and when you’re spending too much time indoors, the opposite happens. Regular trips to a sunny place are a much more exciting way to deal with high cholesterol than trips to the doctor and prescription medication, don’t you agree?

Regulates Body Temperature

If you’re a person who is normally a little bit too warm or cold, spending more time in the sun can help even out your natural body temperature.

Finally, here comes the sun!

As the weather begins to warm up on the Grand Strand, the list of things to do gets a little bit longer every month.

March will see St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, South Carolina’s largest car and truck show, the annual Can-Am Days festival, and several exciting shows at Myrtle Beach’s premier live entertainment venues.

Check out this list, book a room at a great rate, and start your Spring off in the sun!

In 2014, the average daily hotel room rate in Myrtle Beach was $20 less than the national average. And if you’re thinking of flying here, there’s no better time to do it than now.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, MYR is the cheapest airport in South Carolina by far, and round-trip flights to the Grand Strand are nearly $170 less than the national average.

With an average flight cost of just $228, Myrtle Beach International is much more budget-friendly than Charleston ($400), Florence ($411), and Columbia ($501). Pair those numbers with yearly average daily room rates – Myrtle Beach ($92), Charleston ($132.44), U.S. ($113.42) – and the Grand Strand is one of the most budget-friendly (and beautiful!) places around.

“Ensuring affordable transportation and providing quick and easy access is paramount to attracting new visitors to the Myrtle Beach area,” said Brad Dean, president and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. “We’re pleased that our airline partners continue to provide our visitors and residents with non-stop flights and low-fare options.”

The DoT’s numbers are based on total ticket value and price paid at the time of purchase.

Kids can make or break your vacation. Keep them happy and reap the rewards, but fail to provide enough activity and your days of relaxation can quickly devolve into hair-pulling frustration.

Of course you’d like for your little ones to be with you (most of the time) while you’re here. But you need a safe place to send them during those moments when all you want is to relax and tone down the energy level.

Luckily, lots of Myrtle Beach hotels offer activities for the younger crowds, providing them with exciting and constructive entertainment, while giving a breather to parents in need. It’s just one more way that the area’s hospitality industry goes the extra mile to make your Myrtle Beach vacation as good as possible.

Captain’s Quarters is one such family-oriented resort that offers a Seasonal Kids Activities Program for ages 5 – 12 in June, July, and August with limited schedules in April, May, September, and October. 

Daryl Connor Jr., Captain’s Quarters Director of Recreation & Development Training, says their program has been a big hit among guests, both young and old.

As for who enjoys it more, it seems like it’s hard to say.

“I think the kids are appreciative of our efforts, but the parents really enjoy seeing their children have fun!” said Connor Jr., whose program includes games, scavenger hunts, beach walks, arts and crafts, dance parties, water games, story time, mascot visits, magic shows, face painting, balloon art, and more. “Parents love the extra attention we give their children! In previous seasons, they’ve complimented our activities staff and even wanted to participate in a few of the activities themselves,” he said.

Additions to the 2015 activities at Captain’s Quarters will include theater improvisation workshops and supervised teen parties in their entertainment center on the sixth floor of the resort. 

And this children’s program isn’t the only one in town. Check out this list of resorts for more options, and pick the one that’s right for your family – because everyone deserves to get the most out of their Myrtle Beach vacation.

Myrtle Beach may be best known for its fun in the summertime sun, but there's plenty to see and do in the offseason as well. Smaller crowds and bigger events await winter visitors who aren't going to let a little cold weather spoil a good time. Here are five events in January that are sure to put a smile on everyone's face.