3-Day Relaxing Itinerary in Myrtle Beach

  • Day 1: Relaxing Beach Day
    From Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel - 10 minutes (3.5 miles)

    Start your vacation with a stress-free day on the beautiful Myrtle Beach. Enjoy the warm sun, soft sand, and clear blue water. Rent a beach chair and umbrella, people watch, or take a dip in the sea. Take the time to unwind, read a book, or even take a nap.

  • Day 2: Brookgreen Gardens
    From Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel - 40 minutes (20 miles)

    Brookgreen Gardens is a lush, peaceful garden with stunning sculptures and a rambling creek. The gardens are a beautiful place to walk around and if you're interested in art, you'll love the sculptures spread out throughout the garden.

  • Day 3: Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum
    From Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel - 10 minutes (3 miles)

    The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is a small, yet modern and airy museum located close to the ocean. The Museum’s collection showcases established and emerging artists from the Carolinas and the South.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Beach Day at Myrtle Beach (4 hours) - Free
  • Brookgreen Gardens (2 hours, $18 per person)
  • Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum (1.5 hours) - Free
  • Total Estimated Costs: $36 per person

Transportation

The most convenient way to get around Myrtle Beach is by car. There are also taxis, Uber, and Lyft available in the area. Expect to pay around $25 for a taxi from the airport to the beach, and car rentals are available with prices starting at around $30 a day.

Useful tips

If you have extra time, take a day trip to nearby Charleston to explore the stunning antebellum architecture and history. If you have less time, consider skipping the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum and spending an extra day at Brookgreen Gardens or the beach.

Airports

Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is the primary airport for Myrtle Beach, located approximately 3 miles from the city center.

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