Travel Guide of Downtown, Myrtle Beach for: Captain's Quarters Resort Rating: Pearls
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Downtown Summary
Pros
- Many entertainment options, like Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and the Family Kingdom Amusement Park
- Carnivals, concerts, and weekly summer fireworks on the boardwalk
- Diverse food selection, from typical American dishes to various international cuisine
- Miles of beaches, some of the most popular ones being in this area
- Ocean activities, like deep-sea fishing, kayaking, and jet skiing
- Family-oriented
- Nightlife options includes live music, karaoke, and dance clubs
Cons
- Congested area of Myrtle Beach
- Limited airport destinations from Myrtle Beach International Airport
What It's Like
Myrtle Beach's Downtown is the place to be in this seaside resort city, home to a bustling boardwalk, numerous all-American and international eateries, shops, and huge resorts.
This area also offers a number of water activities -- deep sea fishing, jet skiing, sunbathing, and those banana boat rides that will keep you from taking yourself too seriously. If you're looking for a relaxing, secluded getaway, don't book here. But if you're hoping for a busy, entertaining vacation for the family, Downtown is your spot.
Where To Stay
Waterfront rooms and resorts are the most sought after, and visitors hoping to stay ocean-side should probably book a room a good six months in advance for summertime stays. Visitors seeking a semi-quiet environment should look off of the boardwalk, moving west to less populated roads like Chester Street, and some of the numbered streets branching off of South Ocean Boulevard.
Map of Hotels -- Downtown, Myrtle Beach
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Facts
| Languages: | English |
| Airports: | |
| Peak: | April - July; Sept.- Nov. |
| Vaccines: | No |
| Currency: | U.S. Dollar |
| Electricity: | 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Tipping: | 15-20% at restaurants |
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