Myrtle Beach is the hub of the Grand Strand, about 60 miles of beaches that run from Little River to Georgetown, South Carolina. The area first became a seaside vacation destination when businessman F. G. Burroughs built a railroad to a small town known as “New Town.” Eventually New Town was rechristened Myrtle Beach. The resort town is has since become filled with destination diversions such as golf courses, family theaters, shopping, restaurants and hundreds of hotels for vacationers.

Step 1

Separate your hotel choices by amenities and proximity to the type of beach vacation you want. Hotels range from all-inclusive resorts to Ma and Pa basic rooms. There are roughly four sections of Myrtle Beach including North Myrtle Beach, Central Myrtle Beach, South Myrtle Beach, including Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach and Murrells Inlet, and Litchfield Beach and Pawley's Island area. You can narrow down your hotels based on area attractions that you would most like to see. Central and South Myrtle Beach are close to family entertainment such as the Ripley’s Aquarium. Litchfield Beach and Pawley's Island area are near plantation homes that are open for tour. North Myrtle Beach is close to Calabash, the town that created Calabash-style seafood that is popular throughout Myrtle Beach.

Step 2

Contact the Myrtle Beach Department of Tourism and request a visitor’s guide. The guide is available for download as a PDF, or as a magazine that the department of tourism will send you for free. The guide lists hotels in Myrtle Beach by location, and gives information on price and amenities. The guide also lists area attractions by beach area.

Step 3

Set your spending limit for your trip. Then divide this limit into a budget that includes hotel, meals, souvenirs and activities. This will help you to narrow down the your hotel choices.

Step 4

Search the Department of Tourism’s Custom Accommodations Search Tool for hotels in your budget range with amenities that you most desire. The search tool will list hotels based on amenities such as pet friendly policies, swimming pools, or conference rooms.

About the Author

Tracy Morris has been a freelance writer since 2000. She has published novels and numerous online articles. Her work has appeared in national magazines and newspapers including "Ferrets," "CatFancy," "Lexington Herald Leader" and "The Tulsa World." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Arkansas.

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