How many days · Myrtle Beach · United States
How many days do you need in Myrtle Beach?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach · Photo: Hlecroy, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
7 days is the sweet spot for Myrtle Beach, and 3 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Three days covers the beach, the Boardwalk and a day at Broadway at the Beach or Brookgreen Gardens. Most families stay a week, mixing beach mornings with mini golf, shows and a day trip to Charleston.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 7 days
- Minimum
- 3 days
- Day trips available
- 5
- Daylight
- 9.9 h (Dec) to 14.4 h (Jun)
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What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, SkyWheel Myrtle Beach, Family Kingdom Amusement Park and Mini golf on Kings Highway |
| 2 days | Rushed | Mini golf on Kings Highway, Broadway at the Beach and Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach |
| 3 days | Good | Brookgreen Gardens, Huntington Beach State Park and Atalaya and Myrtle Beach State Park |
| 5 days | Good | The highlights plus a day trip to Charleston |
| 7 days | Ideal | A slow trip with day trips such as Charleston and Georgetown |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Myrtle Beach add up to roughly 27–37 hours of visiting time — about 4–5 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Golf on the Grand Strand (4–5 hours), Family Kingdom Amusement Park (2–4 hours) and Broadway at the Beach (Half a day).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade | 1–2 hours | Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk |
| SkyWheel Myrtle Beach | 30 minutes | Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk |
| Family Kingdom Amusement Park | 2–4 hours | Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk |
| Mini golf on Kings Highway | 1 hour per course | Central Myrtle Beach |
| Broadway at the Beach | Half a day | Central Myrtle Beach |
| Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach | 2 hours | Broadway at the Beach |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Half a day | Murrells Inlet and Garden City |
| Huntington Beach State Park and Atalaya | Half a day | Murrells Inlet and Garden City |
| Myrtle Beach State Park | 2–3 hours | Market Common |
| Murrells Inlet MarshWalk | 2–3 hours | Murrells Inlet and Garden City |
| Barefoot Landing | Half a day | North Myrtle Beach |
| Golf on the Grand Strand | 4–5 hours | Grand Strand |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 7 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 3 days | Focus on Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach |
| With children | 8 days | Slower days and time for Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade |
| With day trips | 9 days | Add Charleston and Georgetown |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 9.9 hours of daylight) than in June (about 14.4 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Myrtle Beach with other destinations
| Destination | Distance | Suggested stay |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | About 140 km (87 mi) | 4 days |
| Savannah | About 273 km (169 mi) | 3 days |
| Asheville | About 397 km (246 mi) | 3 days |
Questions travellers ask
+Is 3 days enough in Myrtle Beach?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 7 days is more comfortable. Three days covers the beach, the Boardwalk and a day at Broadway at the Beach or Brookgreen Gardens. Most families stay a week, mixing beach mornings with mini golf, shows and a day trip to Charleston.
+Is a week too long in Myrtle Beach?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Charleston and Georgetown.