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1. Wilmington ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wilmington
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2. Murrells Inlet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Murrells Inlet
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3. Pawleys Island

Romantic Islands
Pawleys Island
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4. Calabash

Calabash
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5. Charleston

Charleston
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6. Folly Beach

Category: Beaches
Folly Beach
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7. The Grand Strand

The Grand Strand
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8. Georgetown

Georgetown
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9. Southport

Southport
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10. Fayetteville

Fayetteville
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11. Brookgreen Gardens

Category: Activities
Brookgreen Gardens
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12. Huntington Beach State Park

Category: Activities
Huntington Beach State Park
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13. Conway

14. Little River

Category: Activities
Little River
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15. Carolina Beach

Category: Beaches
Carolina Beach
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16. Mullins

Mullins
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17. Marion

Marion
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18. Cherry Grove

Cherry Grove
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19. Florence, SC

Florence, SC
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20. Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC
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21. Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA
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22. Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia
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23. Hilton Head Island, SC

Romantic Islands
Hilton Head Island, SC
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24. Beaufort, SC

Beaufort, SC
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25. Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Myrtle Beach, the famed resort town on South Carolina’s Atlantic Coast offers plenty to explore. From Myrtle Beach, explore the Atlantic coast’s natural beauty to the north and south of the Grand Strand, or head inland to see more of historic South Carolina, its tobacco farming roots, and unique southern appeal on your day trip.

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