There’s Little Better Than A Weekend Getaway To The South Carolina Coast

Named one of nine perfect weekend escapes and an east coast gem by Trip Advisor, Myrtle Beach offers all you could ask for when looking for your next South Carolina coastal adventure. Spend some time out on the beach soaking up the sun or surfing the waves, grab some grub from a great local spot, and have some fun at one of the countless attractions of all kinds. Let’s explore some fun things to do and the best resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to help plan your next getaway!

Of course, at Myrtle Beach, the beach is the main attraction, and there are those who spend every moment of the winter season longing for the day they can be right back here!

But there are those pesky rainy days, those who may enjoy a little time on the beach while enjoying other attractions as well, or perhaps times when all could use a little break from the sun, especially on the oppressively hot days we sometimes get. And for all of those scenarios, we present two Myrtle Beach bucket-list musts ...

Bucket List Must #1: Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

With numerous engaging exhibits and experiences, Ripley's Aquarium is sure to be a blast and could easily occupy a full day. A few of the incredible things to do here include the Glass Bottom Boat Adventure, a Penguin Encounter, and one of the newest areas as of Spring 2023, Sloth Valley. There are also overnight options which must be requested in advance, including Sleep with the Sharks and PJ Party with the Penguins!

Bucket List Must #2: The Gay Dolphin Gift Cove

Get ready to shop 'til you drop, and that's not just a cool catchphrase in this case. The Gay Dolphin Gift Cove boasts 10 levels and 35,000 square feet of a variety of about 70,000 different items to peruse. It's an area landmark, having been here since the 1940s. If you want to find a souvenir to take back home with you, this is a good place to find one!

Now, your home-away-from-home during this getaway trip is the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes, located on Costa Verda Drive.

Amenities at this best Myrtle Beach resort include both an indoor and outdoor pool ...

... a poolside cocktail bar ...

... three on-site restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center ...

... and a spa offering deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Indulge in some pampering during your weekend escape!

If you'd like to leave the resort for a meal or two or grab a bite while you're out enjoying some of the area attractions, we'd recommend the Simply Southern Smokehouse BBQ and Country Buffet.

You'll find all your favorite Southern comfort food classics, and it's an all-you-can-eat style prepared fresh in-house, so be sure to bring your appetite along for this meal!

Visit the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes website for more details and to book your coastal weekend getaway.

Which beach getaway type are you, the spend-every-minute-possible-on-the-beach type, or do you like to mix it up a little?