Myrtle Beach and nearby communities including Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, and Surfside Beach earned national recognition in August in numerous media outlets. Good Morning America highlighted the destination in their 50 states in 50 weeks series, and additional features from Islands and Fodor’s Travel showcased the region’s appeal as both a vibrant coastal destination and a charming place to live. Myrtle Beach hotels, including voco - The Shelby Myrtle Beach, were highlighted in The Points Guy’s Labor Day travel deals, underscoring the affordability of the destination. High-profile events continued to drive buzz, with Post Malone announced as a 2026 headliner for the Carolina Country Music Fest, reinforcing the festival’s national reputation. Coverage further included updates on major hospitality and culinary developments, from Crooked Hammock Brewery’s feature in The Local Palate to the upcoming opening of family-owned Honey Barrel and progress on the $68.5 million Margaritaville hotel. Overall, national coverage positioned Myrtle Beach as a destination with cultural depth, entertainment, culinary momentum, and growing recognition as both a travel hotspot and desirable place to call home.
National/Regional Tourism News
8/1, Archyde, South Carolina Forest Expansion: 2,700 Acres Added to State's Woodlands
8/1, Archyde, Carolina Shores Golf Course Rezoning Proposal: Community Impact Assessment
8/1, Award wallet, IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 132 New IHG Properties
8/1, Boston.com, Save money during New England travel in August
8/1, WORLD ATLAS, 7 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In South Carolina
8/2, GOBankingRates, 5 Southern Cities Real Estate Agents Say Could Be Booming in the Next 5 Years
8/2, We3Travel, 13 Hidden-Gem Restaurants Along the Myrtle Beach Foodie Road Less Traveled
8/2, Yahoo Finance, 5 Southern Cities Real Estate Agents Say Could Be Booming in the Next 5 Years
8/2, Yahoo Lifestyle, No meat, no gluten, no problem. Spots serving specialty food in Myrtle Beach
8/3, Travel + Leisure Online, The Most Popular Beach in the U.S. This Summer Isn't in Florida or California
8/3, SportsCenter, 50 Sports in 50 Days Segment
8/4, 24/7 Wall St, This City's Suburbs More Than Doubled In Population In The Last 10 Years
8/4, AOL.com, The Most Popular Beach in the U.S. This Summer Isn't in Florida or California-It's a Southern Classic Famous for Its Boardwalk
8/4, Atlas Obscura, Charlie's Place Episode 3: Power Cedes to Power
8/4, Flipboard, New lower prices for direct flights from the Tri-State area to Myrtle Beach
8/4, Yahoo Lifestyle, The Most Popular Beach in the U.S. This Summer Isn't in Florida or California-It's a Southern Classic Famous for Its Boardwalk
8/4, Yahoo Lifestyle, What are the top ranked seafood restaurants in Myrtle Beach? What reviews say
8/4, Yahoo! Shopping, Notice those clever signs on Myrtle Beach area beach homes? Here's who makes them
8/5, Chris Cruises, Beyond Cruising: America's Most RV-Friendly Beaches
8/5, Groups Today Online, Opportunities for Family Fun Abound in Myrtle Beach!
8/5, Time Out USA Online, These are America's most sought-after beach destinations of 2025
8/5, Travel Dreams Magazine, Labor Day Getaways? The Shelby Lands in Myrtle Beach
8/6, The Kingstree news, Celebrate National Family Fun Month this August at Myrtle Beach's new and improved attractions
8/6, WORLD ATLAS, 6 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In South Carolina This Year
8/6, Yahoo Lifestyle, From naan to tandoori dishes, 4 spots for authentic Indian eats in Myrtle Beach area
8/7, DealNews, Myrtle Beach Resort and Hotel Deals: Up to 25% off + free nights
8/8, Paraiso Island, Crescent Shores North Myrtle Beach Coastal Living Redefined
8/8, WORLD ATLAS, The 7 Most Charming River Towns In South Carolina
8/9, Family Destinations Guide, The Mouth-Watering Buffet At This All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In South Carolina
8/9, Travelbinger, Why Your Next Great Trip Should Be Through South Carolina
8/9, Yahoo! News, Traveling to Myrtle Beach from the Northeast? These cities have direct flights
8/9, Yahoo! News, Miss 'Outer Banks' filming in Myrtle Beach area? Fans get second chance to watch
8/10, Family Destinations Guide, 11 Day Trips In South Carolina That Are Big On Beauty And Easy On The Budget
8/10, The Islander News, Florida is the only state with two beaches in the Nation's Top 10,
8/10, The Manual, The most popular beach in the U.S. isn't where you'd expect
8/11, Flipboard, Charlie's Place Episode 4: Mr. Nobody From Nowhere
8/11, Network Today, G's Cheesesteaks keeps cooking on Food Network's 'The Great Food Truck Race'
8/11, Spot on North Carolina, A Getaway to Pawleys Island
8/11, Yahoo Lifestyle, Start the day with a waterfront meal. 5 Myrtle Beach breakfast spots with views
8/12, AOL.com, America's 50 Most Livable Retirement Towns
8/12, GOBankingRates, America's 50 Most Livable Retirement Towns
8/12, Yahoo Lifestyle, This quaint Southern city you've never heard of is seeing a surge in interest from house hunters and beach lovers on a budget
8/12, Yahoo Lifestyle, America's 50 Most Livable Retirement Towns
8/12, Yahoo! News, The cities Americans are moving to now and why
8/13, Fodor's Travel, The 15 Most Colorful Small Towns in America
8/13, Food Industry Today, North Carolina city featured in new episode of popular Food Network show
8/13, Islands, Sandwiched Between Myrtle Beach And Charleston Is Coastal Town With Quiet Shores And Boutique Shopping
8/13, MICE Travel Today, People on the Move
8/13, The Local Palate Online, The Grand Strand Chef's Table
8/13, Travelbinger, 13 Affordable U.S. States Perfect for Your Next Getaway
8/13, Yahoo! News, Restaurant opens in Atlantic Beach for the first time in years
8/14, Golf Guide, The Best P.B. Dye Courses you Can Play or Join – Golf Guide
8/14, Golf Guide, Faldo, Player, Rice, Kelly To Participate In The Inaugural "Match" To Benefit Project Golf On April 29 – Golf Guide
8/14, Insider Travel Report, Insider People: Who's Moving in Tour Operators, Hotels and Destinations
8/14, Islands, South Carolina's Prettiest Beaches Thrive On This Coastal Region With Seafood, Quiet Shores, And Idyllic Rentals
8/14, Yahoo! News, Out of this world: Myrtle Beach man's car to appear in new John Travolta film
8/15, AOL.com, America's 30 Safest and Wealthiest Retirement Towns
8/15, Bleu Magazine Online, The cities Americans are moving to now and why
8/15, Flipboard, Columbus to Myrtle Beach With Fewer Stoplights? The I-73 Pitch
8/15, Yahoo Lifestyle, The 20 best dog-friendly restaurants, hotels & campsites around Myrtle Beach, SC
8/16, Family Destinations Guide, People Drive From All Over South Carolina To Look For Bargains At This Massive Antique Store
8/16, Islands, South Carolina's Under-The-Radar State Park Has A Unique Canoe Trail Through An Ancient Cypress Forest
8/16, Islands, Sandwiched Between Myrtle Beach And Charleston Is A Pristine Carolina Bay Made For Paddling And Fishing
8/16, Yahoo! News, SC background actors needed for new TV movie production. Here's how to apply
8/16, Yahoo! News, New brunch spot opens, increasing Myrtle Beach's breakfast restaurant scene
8/17, EntertainmentNow, The Great Food Truck Race' Live Recap & Spoilers – 8/17/2025
8/17, Paraiso Island, Blue Water Resort Myrtle Beach Coastal Bliss
8/17, The Points Guy, Best Labor Day weekend hotel packages
8/17, Yahoo! News, Little River seafood restaurant expanding. Here's where second location will be
8/21, Good Morning America, America the Beautiful: 'GMA' travels to 50 states in 50 weeks
8/25, The Golf Wire, THE MYRTLE BEACH AREA GOLF MARKET DRIVES $1.6 BILLION IMPACT TO THE REGIONAL ECONOMY
8/25, The Golf Wire, Myrtle Beach Golf Archives
8/25, Yahoo Lifestyle, Craving a burger? 8 highest-rated spots to get one in the Myrtle Beach area
8/26, American Golfer, Golf Capital of the World' Drives $1.6B Impact to Regional Economy
8/26, Hotel Management, HSF originates $68M construction loan for Compass by Margaritaville in S.C.
8/26, Hotel Management Online, HSF originates $68M construction loan for Compass by Margaritaville in S.C.
8/26, The Fox Magazine, America's Most Desirable Beach Getaways Revealed in Latest Study
8/26, Travel Dreams Magazine, Myrtle Beach's Most Stylish New Stay Just Teed Up for Fall Golf Season
8/26, Yahoo Finance, Dallas company snags $68.5M construction loan for Jimmy Buffett-inspired North Myrtle Beach resort
8/26, Yahoo! News, 2 Surfside Beach pier businesses nearing completion
8/27, First Call golf, Golf Tourism Solutions: Releases economic impact study for Myrtle Beach golf
8/27, New Orleans CityBusiness Online, Frontier adds 4 new nonstop flights from New Orleans
8/27, The Daily Iowan, Creating a Memorable Family Vacation to Myrtle Beach: Tips for Events, Shows, and Adventures
8/27, The Local Palate Online, Crooked Hammock Brewery - The Local Palate
8/27, The Local Palate Online, Big Chill Island House
8/27, Trailblazer.thousandtrails, A Foodie's Guide to Fall Travel – TrailBlazer Magazine
8/27, Yahoo! News, North Myrtle Beach mayor looks forward to new Margaritaville hotel
8/28, MSN Travel, Queens on the Greens: These Myrtle Beach area women trade crowns for golf clubs
8/28, Yahoo! News, Queens on the Greens: These Myrtle Beach area women trade crowns for golf clubs
8/29, AFAR Magazine Online, Visit Myrtle Beach
8/29, AFAR Magazine Online, This Beach Town Is an Underrated Food Destination
8/29, Globetrotting Moms, Family Fun Awaits In Myrtle Beach With Kids
8/29, Islands, Just North Of Myrtle Beach Is South Carolina's Tucked-Away Inlet Perfect For Secluded Snorkeling And Calm Beaches
8/29, The Abroad Guide, What Are The Best Lunch Experiences In Myrtle Beach? Our Top 2 Picks
8/29, Travel Experta, 9 Oceanfront Vacation Rentals in Myrtle Beach for the Ultimate Coastal Escape
8/29, Yahoo! News, SPOTTED: a seal in South Carolina?
8/29, Yahoo! News, Post Malone to perform in this Carolinas music festival next summer
8/29, Yahoo! News, Behind the menu: Foundation strives to improve Grand Strand hospitality workers' mental health
8/29, Yahoo! News, Post Malone announced as second Carolina Country Music Festival headliner for 2026
8/30, Travel and Tour World, Maui, Myrtle Beach, San Diego, Bolivar, Catalina, and Ten US Beaches to Visit This Labor Day Weekend, Kicking Off the Autumn Tourism Season, New Updates You Need To Know
8/31, GOBankingRates, 28 Best US Counties for Snowbird Retirees - 9 Are in Florida
8/31, MSN Travel, 12 Budget-Friendly Beach Towns in the U.S. for Living the Dream
8/31, The Fox Magazine, Beachside Destinations For All Ages
8/31, Yahoo! Canada News, A new restaurant plans to open up in North Myrtle Beach. Here's what we know,
8/31, Yahoo! News, Gullah Geeche Festival draws visitors from across the nation to Atlantic Beach