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Myrtle Beach PR Tourism Highlights for April 2026

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National media coverage throughout April reinforced Myrtle Beach’s position as one of the country’s most accessible and experience-rich coastal destinations, with strong momentum across travel, culinary, golf, and family tourism narratives. Major outlets including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Southern Living. Additionally, Tripadvisor consistently recognized the destination for its affordability, broad family appeal, and multigenerational experiences, including Myrtle Beach being named the No. 1 U.S. vacation destination in their 2026 Summer Travel Index and among the country’s most popular summer destinations for 2026.

Coverage highlighted the region’s “family-friendly fun,” golf offerings, beaches, and accessible travel value, while surrounding communities such as Georgetown, Conway, Pawleys Island, and Surfside Beach earned praise for their charm, walkability, and laid-back coastal appeal.

Culinary storytelling also emerged as a dominant theme, with outlets such as Southern Living, Taste of Home, Charolette Observer, The Takeout, and The Local Palate spotlighting Myrtle Beach-area restaurants, seafood institutions, bakeries, and waterfront dining, further elevating the destination’s reputation as an underrated Southern food hub rooted in hospitality and coastal tradition.

Broader lifestyle and experiential coverage from Parade, Garden & Gun, Travel Pulse, Forbes, and Travel Noire reinforced Myrtle Beach’s blend of entertainment, outdoor recreation, live music, inclusive travel experiences, and golf culture, while continued recognition of attractions including Brookgreen Gardens and Huntington Beach State Park underscored the destination’s depth beyond the beach itself.