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We would like to plan a family vacation to the Myrtle Beach area. Hopefully camping, swimming and enjoying the beach. What is the best time of year to visit?
Summer obviously has the most attractions open. I would say now is the best time to visit because most of the local kids have started school so the beaches & attractions are not very crowed but are all still open. The weather will be cooling down soon and should be really nice.
Even tho it's in the "south", it does get chilly in the winter! Late spring through early fall will give you the best "beach" weather. If you don't care about sunning, but care more about golf, then anytime except mid-summer and mid-winter are for you!
I made one of my first visits to MB in early October and the ocean water was still very nice. All the hotels had great bargain prices going and all of them have wonderful indoor and outdoor pools, many with hot tubs. The camping areas further south are open as most of them take RVs later into November.
I would agree that now is the time to make a trip with plenty of the attractions still open such as the water parks. Broadway At The Beach is always open and there are still plenty of shows going on.
March to April is golfers season. The hotels are full of 'rowdy' () golfers. The ocean temps are still cool in April. May begins the full season. Mid May is Bike Week and the town is filled with hundreds of thousands of Harley's and every hotel and camp spot is taken. Traffic is a nightmare and parking becomes "bikes only". Memorial Day weekend is another Bike Week but this time there are mostly the "crotch rocket" bikes and they are twice as rowdy. (many businesses close down to avoid them) June begins "HIGH SEASON" and the weather is perfect .. but so are the prices. You will pay maximum for everything unless you can find a crafty travel agent who can book for you with lots of coupons to help defray your costs.
Storms can happen, of course, in September, October but if you can be flexible you can avoid them. Most camp grounds have storm rules in place that allow you to reschedule or get a refund (less a booking fee). Check with them or hotels and ask about their policies. But don't let the storms chase you away. September, early October is a good time to go to MB.
I think September and October are my favorite months at the beach. May was a bit too busy with the bike weeks.
Early June is very nice also before school lets out.
The above would be for more tranquil times. However, summer being what it is a " fun in the sun" time...I personally enjoy the summer months full of fun and excitement. There is always something to do here and one could never be bored in the least.
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What about mid-April or mid-June?
) golfers. The ocean temps are still cool in April. May begins the full season. Mid May is Bike Week and the town is filled with hundreds of thousands of Harley's and every hotel and camp spot is taken. Traffic is a nightmare and parking becomes "bikes only". Memorial Day weekend is another Bike Week but this time there are mostly the "crotch rocket" bikes and they are twice as rowdy. (many businesses close down to avoid them) June begins "HIGH SEASON" and the weather is perfect .. but so are the prices. You will pay maximum for everything unless you can find a crafty travel agent who can book for you with lots of coupons to help defray your costs.
