Summer is starting to heat up, and thousands of families are escaping their hectic lives for well-deserved getaways to sunny Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach remains one of the premier family getaways in North America, primarily because of our jaw-dropping ocean views, seemingly never-ending attractions, and oceanfront water park resorts. But every now and then, families and couples alike are in the mood for a day trip to a nearby community, such as beautiful Murrells Inlet or historic Charleston. Sand Dunes Resort, one of the top-rated Myrtle Beach oceanfront hotels for families, offers guests with complimentary passes to our on-site water park, exclusive beach access, and ocean-view guest suites. And we’re just a short journey from three of the best day trips in South Carolina: Charleston, Murrells Inlet, and McClellanville.
The Top 3 Day Trips in South Carolina
To ensure that your well-deserved summertime escape to Myrtle Beach is nothing short of flawless, we’ve compiled three of our favorite day trips in South Carolina. These three South Carolina day trips are within 100 miles from Sand Dunes Resort, so you won’t have to spend too much time on the road in a rental car.
Charleston, SC
The journey from Myrtle Beach to Charleston is approximately 100 miles in length (the longest day trip on this list), but this historic, visually-striking community is well worth the two-hour drive. There are dozens of highlights located all across the city, ranging from maritime museums to tea plantations. Here are ten of our favorite stops in Charleston:
Fort Sumter National Monument- McLeod Plantation Historic Site
- Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
- Middleton Place
- The Center for Birds of Prey
- Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
- Charleston Tea Plantation
- Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
- Charleston Culinary Tours
- White Point Garden
Murrells Inlet
Murrells Inlet is only 19 miles south of Sand Dunes Resort, helping it remain one of our favorite day trips in South Carolina. Whereas Charleston is historic and sophisticated, Murrells Inlet is a natural sanctuary enclosed by awe-inspiring wilderness. From world-renowned golf courses to the spectacular Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet is the perfect day trip for a family of outdoor enthusiasts. Here are five reasons why Murrells Inlet is one of our top three day trips in South Carolina:
McClellanville, SC
In-between Charleston and Murrells Inlet rests the quaint seaside community of McClellanville, yet another one of our favorite day trips in South Carolina. This small fishing town is located along the eastern edge of the pristine Francis Marion National Forest. There’s an abundance of seafood shanties, historic churches, and outdoor exploration in this peaceful town, making it the perfect quiet day trip during the summer months.
- Nature Adventures Outfitters
- Wambaw Creek Wilderness Canoe Trail
- T. W. Graham & Co.
- St. James-Santee Parish Episcopal Church
- Washo Reserve
Myrtle Beach Hotels with Water Parks
We guarantee that these three days trips in South Carolina will live up the hype. Start and finish each day at Sand Dunes Resort, one of Myrtle Beach’s best family getaways! Not only are we within minutes of the area’s top attractions, such as Broadway at the Beach, SkyWheel, and Ripley’s Aquarium, but we have a free on-site water park, ocean-view guest rooms, a blacklight mini golf course, an arcade, and so many more incredible amenities! To book a well-deserved summertime escape to South Carolina’s coast, please give us a call today at 1-866-845-1011, or visit us online at SandDunesMB.com.
