Nationally, Myrtle Beach enjoyed a wave of positive coverage positioning the destination as both a top vacation spot and a desirable place to live. It was highlighted by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the best affordable family vacations in the U.S. and by Southern Living for Pawleys Island being an old-school favorite worth revisiting. The destination was also ranked the fastest-growing U.S. metro for seniors, with Murrells Inlet named among the best places to retire, further cementing its reputation as a retirement-friendly hotspot. Travel + Leisure reported Myrtle Beach as the most sought-after beach in the country, topping search interest in 18 states, while Vereen Memorial Park earned national recognition as the top hidden gem for outdoor recreation. Additional features included Conway’s rising popularity as a surprising Southern city to move to, a new podcast celebrating the history of Charlie’s Place, and continued airline expansions from Breeze, Avelo, and Frontier, increasing visitor access.

Myrtle Beach was included in travel deal roundups, booking boosts, and stories showcasing hidden gem restaurants, underscoring the destination’s affordability, resilience, and authentic appeal. Overall, national media reinforced Myrtle Beach’s reputation as a family-friendly, retirement-friendly, and highly sought-after destination with strong momentum for both visitors and future residents.

National/Regional Tourism News

7/1, Yahoo Lifestyle, Downtown Myrtle Beach does not have to be expensive. 6 places to eat cheap

7/1, Eater Carolinas, Inside the Wild World of Shag and Shots in North Myrtle Beach

7/1, exoXplorer, Top US Beaches for Calm and Quiet

7/1, Tidelinesblog, Salute from the Shore Flyover July 4

7/1, Travel Daily News, MBACC and Visit Myrtle Beach announce new leadership

7/1, Sasee Magazine, Taking Life for a Spin: All the world's a stage for professional baton twirler Sarah Hawkinson

7/1, Sasee Magazine, Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits with Tomato Gravy

7/1, Sasee Magazine, Lombardo's in Myrtle Serves Up Old-School Italian

7/2, South Florida Caribbean News, Family Travel on a Budget: Smart Planning Tips for Big Savings

7/2, Travel Noire, Score Big On Your Next Getaway: Amazon Prime Day 2025 Unveils Hotel, Cruise, And Other Travel Deals

7/2, Yahoo! News, SCHEDULE: Salute from the Shore military flyover planned for July 4

7/2, MSN News, Where to See Sea Turtles Nesting and Hatching in America

7/2, ConsumerQueen.com, The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Prime Perks (Just in Time for Prime Day!)

7/2, Yahoo Lifestyle, Here's What It Really Costs To Retire Rich In America's Most Popular Destinations

7/2, Best Local Things, South Carolina's Hot Dog Artisans: A Culinary Masterpiece

7/2, San Angelo Standard-Times Online, Countdown to Prime Day 2025: What to know and what to buy before it starts

7/2, The Cincinnati Enquirer Online, Fly for less than $100 from Cincinnati to these 9 cities in July. (Some have beaches!)

7/2, Yahoo Lifestyle, 4 Best Destinations for a Cheap End-of-Summer Vacation

7/2, Yahoo Lifestyle, Find out which of these must-see aquariums in the US are close enough to visit

7/2, Gazette Gal, Add These Coastal Grandma Towns to your 2025 Travel List

7/3, South Arkansas Sun, 11 Most Offbeat 4th of July Celebrations in America

7/3, Yahoo Lifestyle, Where to find affordable all-you-can-eat seafood for families in Myrtle Beach

7/3, Yahoo! News, Summer Jerk Fest headed to Chapin Park

7/3, We3Travel, Top 15 Summer Trips Under $500 - and Yes, You Can Still Book Them

7/3, Travelbinger, Last-Minute July 4th Weekend Getaways That Still Have Availability

7/3, The State, This SC restaurant is celebrating July 4th live on Fox News. Here's where, when to watch

7/4, Yahoo! News, Hundreds line Grand Strand beaches for Salute From The Shore

7/4, Yahoo Lifestyle, 10 Old-School Vacation Destinations We Want To Bring Back

7/4, Southern Living Online, 10 Old-School Vacation Destinations We Want To Bring Back

7/4, Yahoo! News, How to watch Fourth of July fireworks 2025: streaming or broadcast TV

7/5, FOX News Channel Online, South Carolina residents show off their patriotism at Independence Day celebration

7/5, FOX News Channel Online, July 4 parade-goers sporting patriotic golf carts are 'proud to be American'

7/5, We3Travel, 17 Affordable U.S. Summer Getaways That Still Feel Like a Vacation

7/6, Travel Industry Wire, Amazon Prime Day Expands to Include Travel Deals

7/6, MSN News, South Carolina community revels in military flyover for Independence Day

7/6, FOX News Channel Online, South Carolina community revels in military flyover for Independence Day

7/6, FOX News Channel Online, Pilots shed light on what goes into 'Salute from the Shore' flyover

7/6, Conde Nast Traveler, The Best Affordable Family Vacations in the US

7/6, Family Destinations Guide, 11 Unforgettable Day Trips That Will Make You Fall In Love With South Carolina

7/7, Fo Golf, South Myrtle Beach. July 4th Annual Golf Cart Parade. Carolina Shores Resort /Pirate Land Campground

7/7, Travel and Tour World, Las Vegas Together With Fort Worth, Orlando, Baltimore, Myrtle Beach, Denver, Austin, Niagara Falls and More Emerges as the Go-To Cities for Cheap but Amazing Getaways in US

7/7, Yahoo Lifestyle, Spice up your trip: Have you tried these 5 Myrtle Beach area Mexican Restaurants?

7/7, Drivinvibin, The 25 Best RV Parks & Resorts This Summer

7/7, Yahoo! Shopping, From deals to membership costs, everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2025

7/7, Hotel News Resource, Amazon Prime Day Expands to Include Travel Deals

7/8, Intelligencer/News-Register Online, Morrisey Celebrates New Breeze Airways Connections At Yeager Airport

7/8, Travel Industry Today, SUMMER AT THE BEACH: Making waves in Myrtle Beach

7/8, Travel Industry Today, CANADIANS ARE STILL PART OF THE COMMUNITY IN MYRTLE BEACH

7/8, Travel Industry Today, TECH TOOL HELPS PLAN PERFECT MYRTLE BEACH ESCAPE

7/8, West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Breeze Airline Expands Service From Yeager

7/8, Metronews Radio Network Online, Yeager Airport announces partnership with Breeze Airways, state and local parties to bring up to five new flights

7/8, Travel and Tour World, Now Hotels in Honolulu, Seattle, Chicago, Myrtle Beach, Lake Tahoe Dominate the US Hospitality Industry as July Fourth Independence Day Travel Raises Hopes, What You Need To Know

7/8, Canadian Reviews, Amazon Prime Day Expands to Include Travel Deals

7/8, Yahoo! News, Temporary juvenile curfew change draws mixed reviews from Ocean Boulevard businesses, Myrtle Beach visitors

7/9, The lehighvalleylive.com, Come sail away with Prime Day cruise deals up to $1,200 off per room, plus extra perks for a limited time

7/9, Yahoo Lifestyle, Myrtle Beach meets Mediterranean: 5 Greek restaurants that offer authentic meals

7/9, Amtrak Newswire, Come sail away with Prime Day cruise deals up to $1,200 off per room, plus extra perks for a limited time

7/9, The News Journal/Delaware Online, Avelo Airlines extends 14 flight paths out of Wilmington airport through February 2026.

7/9, WRDE Coast TV, Avelo Airlines extends Wilmington flight schedule through February 2026

7/9, Best Ever You, Summer Adventures Take a Cosmic Turn at WonderWorks Myrtle Beach

7/9, Good Housekeeping Online, How to Save Big on Travel Reservations During Amazon Prime Day

7/9, Parkersburg News and Sentinel Online, Morrisey: Breeze Airways restarting flights from Charleston to Tampa

7/9, The Review Online, Morrisey celebrates new Breeze Airways connections at West Virginia International Yeager Airport

7/9, Yahoo! News, Culture change': Myrtle Beach officials OK first reading of amendments to juvenile curfew

7/9, Yahoo Lifestyle, Beach Bites: Bistro B

7/10, Aviation Week, Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C July 7, 2025)

7/10, The Inertia, Tropical Storm Chantal Arrived in New Jersey and Ben Gravy Was There To Greet Her

7/10, Trentonian Online, Frontier Airlines launching new non-stop trips from Trenton-Mercer to Myrtle Beach

7/10, Yahoo! News, New smashburger restaurant replacing former Eggs Up Grill in North Myrtle Beach

7/10, AL.com, Gulf Shores Airport considers expansion after exceeding passenger projection; adds LuLu's

7/10, Northern Highlands Daily Voice, American Airlines Adds Philly Bus Route At NJ Airport: What To Know

7/10, All For Gardening, Garden City revitalization underway with new parking, food truck lot

7/10, Outdoor Revival, 8 Beaches on a budget to help you relax

7/10, Yahoo Creators, 5 last-minute family summer vacation ideas that are actually affordable

7/10, USA-News, Uncover the Secrets That Make This South Carolina Beach One of America's Top 10

7/11, Travel and Tour World, Myrtle Beach Welcomes New Frontier Airlines Nonstop Service to Trenton with Ultra-Low Fares and Premium Comfort

7/11, Player FM, How To Eat Your Way Across Myrtle Beach

7/11, AllEars, Amazon's Most Famous Prime Day Travel Deals Are Available Now

7/11, Yahoo! News, New nightclub opening in Myrtle Beach. Where to go dancing

7/12, Yahoo Lifestyle, She-crab soup to shrimp and grits: Where to eat Lowcountry faves in Myrtle Beach

7/12, News Channel Nebraska Central, Top Brunch Spot Blueberry's Grill Unveils Latest Expansion in Coastal SC

7/12, Yahoo! News, A real privilege': South Carolina group moves largest loggerhead turtle nest in Pawleys Island

7/14, Travel + Leisure Online, This Beach Was Named Most Underrated in the U.S.–and It's in America's 'Hidden Beach Capital'

7/15, WDC TV News, Most Underrated Beach Destination in the U.S.

7/15, AOL.com, This Beach Was Named Most Underrated in the U.S.–and It's in America's 'Hidden Beach Capital'

7/16, MSN Travel, 13 Charming Southern Cities Where You Can Retire on $1,300 a Month (Or Less)

7/17, WBRE/WYOU 2822News, There is still time for summer fun at Myrtle Beach

7/17, The State, Three SC cities named among top US places to move in 2025. One city is no. 1 in the nation

7/18, Yahoo! News, Are you a softie for ice cream? This Texas ice cream shop is No. 4 in US, Yelp reviews say

7/18, Nashville Post Online, Nashville airport expands service domestically and internationally

7/18, Travel and Tour World, 5 Must Visit Beach in USA for Your Perfect Summer Getaway in 2025: Find Out Now

7/18, SCBIZnews, Myrtle Beach is now the fastest-growing US metro for seniors

7/19, Huntingtonbeach, Myrtle Beach with Kids: 32 Best Things To Do in Myrtle Beach, SC

7/19, WORLD ATLAS, 9 Best Towns On The Atlantic Coast For Retirees

7/19, Market Realist, Wheel of Fortune' fans call out 'impossible' puzzle that cost a player $50,000: 'Who says that?'

7/19, Mommy Poppins, Myrtle Beach with Kids: 32 Best Things To Do in Myrtle Beach, SC

7/19, Yahoo Lifestyle, This Beach Was Named Most Underrated in the U.S.–and It's in America's 'Hidden Beach Capital'

7/20, Yahoo! News, Three SC cities named among top US places to move in 2025. One city is no. 1 in the nation

7/21, South Arkansas Sun, South Carolina's secret summer islands you've never heard of

7/21, WORLD ATLAS, 11 Best South Carolina Towns For Retirees

7/21, Flipboard, Charlie's Place Episode 1: Whispering Pines

7/21, Yahoo Lifestyle, Best Candy Stores Found In Each State

7/21, Player FM, Introducing Charlie's Place: A Cultural Haven That Brought People

7/21, Player FM, The Atlas Obscura Podcast Presents: Charlie's Place

7/21, Investors Hangout, Exploring Charlie's Place: A Historic Musical Venue Podcast

7/21, Boomerplaces, 7 Best Vacation Spots for Seniors with Limited Mobility in 2025

7/21, Lowcountry Parent, Unplug and explore at Brookgreen Gardens this summer

7/21, Somos La Revista, 7 of America's Most Famous Boardwalks and Piers

7/21, Mashed, Best Candy Stores Found In Each State

7/22, Culture EIN News, Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre Takes Center Stage as 2025 Best of South Carolina Winner

7/22, Travel and Tour World, South Carolina: Myrtle Beach's Perfect Mix of Adventure, Relaxation, and Affordable Travel for Families

7/22, Investors Hangout, Explore Summer Adventures Awaiting in Myrtle Beach's Shores

7/22, Player FM, Introducing Charlie's Place: A Cultural Haven That Brought People Together Through Music

7/22, Yahoo Lifestyle, This Seafood Restaurant Is A Must-Try Next Time You're In South Carolina

7/22, Yahoo! News, Socastee Swing Bridge to close for filming of Netflix series. Here's when

7/22, Mashed, This Seafood Restaurant Is A Must-Try Next Time You're In South Carolina

7/23, Family Destinations Guide, This Charming Restaurant In South Carolina Has Shrimp And Grits Known Throughout The State

7/23, Brief (US), Myrtle Beach Downtown Revitalization: New Performing Arts Theater Leads $22M Transformation

7/23, iHeartRadio, Charlie's Place | iHeart

7/24, Family Destinations Guide, The Best She Crab Soup In South Carolina Is Hiding Inside This No-Frills Restaurant

7/24, New Jersey Family Online, Townsizing Is the New Travel Buzzword-And Cape May's at the Top of the List

7/24, Huntingtonbeach, The Hush Puppies At This Restaurant In South Carolina Is So Good, People Drive Hours For It

7/24, Orlando Sentinel Online, Ripley's Crazy Golf set to tee off at Icon Park

7/24, Yahoo! News, Ripley's Crazy Golf will tee off at Icon Park

7/24, The State, Forest land near SC coast to be protected. It's a nesting site for rare birds

7/24, Yahoo! News, Forest land near SC coast to be protected. It's a nesting site for rare birds

7/24, Yahoo Lifestyle, Looking for a night out around Myrtle Beach? Seven places to catch live music

7/25, Southern Living, The 'Surprising' Southern City Everyone Wants To Move To

7/25, Travel and Tour World, This Summer, American Tourists from Alabama, Alaska, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, Nebraska Searching for Seaside Spots, Here is a New Update

7/25, Yahoo Lifestyle, Beachin' on a budget? Try these free things to do in the Myrtle Beach area

7/25, NewsExaminer, Why Large Family Trips Require a Different Kind of Planning

7/25, Yahoo Lifestyle, Find the best cheap eats in Myrtle Beach, SC with nine stories to explore

7/26, Huntingtonbeach, The Flounder At This No-Fuss Restaurant In South Carolina Is So Good, You'll Dream About It All Week

7/27, Charleston Daily, Secrets & Solidarity: The Untold Story of Charlie's Place and Its Hidden Integrated Bar in Myrtle Beach

7/28, Time Out USA Online, This beautiful South Carolina beach was just named the most underrated in the U.S.

7/28, ALA, Avelo Airlines Extends its East Coast Flight Schedule Through Mid-February 2026

7/28, We3Travel, 11 Best Beachfront Campsites in the USA

7/28, TravelAwaits, No Money? No Problem! Try These Cheap Vacations in the US for Couples

7/28, WMAR-TV Online, Make the most of family fun month in Myrtle Beach

7/29, Luxury Travel Magazine, 10 Rentals to Stay in Myrtle Beach When You Want Nothing Between You and the Ocean

7/29, WorldNews Network, Outer Banks' fans flocked to a Myrtle Beach-area swing bridge for filming. What did they see?

7/29, NDR, Make the most of late summer in Myrtle Beach - WNDB

7/29, manninglive.com, Make the most of late summer in Myrtle Beach Make the most of late summer in Myrtle Beach July 31, 2025

7/29, Yahoo! News, Breeze Airways to offer flights to Myrtle Beach starting in February

7/29, USA Today, Breeze Airways announces new routes and adds cities to its network map

7/29, New Hampshire Business Review, Breeze Airways launches new nonstop route from Manchester to Myrtle Beach

7/29, New Hampshire Union Leader Online, Breeze Airways to offer flights to Myrtle Beach starting in February

7/29, Foster's Daily Democrat Online, Breeze Airways adds new destination from Portsmouth airport at Pease: Raleigh-Durham

7/29, AirlineGeeks, Breeze Adds Two New Cities, More Routes

7/29, Rochester first, Breeze Airways announces new service from Rochester to Fort Myers, FL.

7/29, Upgraded Points, Breeze Airways To Start New Routes to D.C., Orlando, and More

7/29, Yahoo! News, Breeze Airways announces new service from Rochester to Fort Myers, FL.

7/29, WHAM-TV Online, Breeze Airways adds new destination from Rochester airport

7/29, WCBD-TV, Filming at Socastee swing bridge for Netflix series 'Outer Banks' wraps up early due to weather

7/29, The Journal Gazette, Low-cost Allegiant adds flights from Fort Wayne to Fort Lauderdale

7/29, AL.com, Nashville flights coming to Gulf Shores Airport: What to know ; Twice-weekly service to Music City marks the ninth destination for the new airport, which...

7/29, Enquirer-Herald Online, SC has 3 of the best 'secret' beaches in the US, new ranking shows. Here's were to find them

7/30, Fo Golf, W e Found the PERFECT Mini Golf Course!

7/30, Url4ever, Breeze Airways announces new routes and adds cities to its network map

7/30, Aerocrewnews, Breeze Airways Announces More New Cities, New Ancillary Product in Continued Trajectory of Unprecedented Growth

7/30, Global Traveler Online, New and Expanded Flights, Routes Launching Around the World for Rest of 2025

7/30, Fort Bend Herald & Texas Coaster Online, Make the most of late summer in Myrtle Beach

7/30, The Colorado Springs Gazette Online, Make the most of late summer in Myrtle Beach

7/30, Boston.com, Breeze Airways just announced new nonstop service in N.H. to a popular vacation destination this winter

7/30, Unmetered News, Breeze adds 2 new cities, 7 new routes; intro fares from $39 one-way

7/30, The Points Guy, Breeze adds 2 new cities, 7 new routes

7/30, WCBD-TV, What Brookgreen Gardens visitors can learn and enjoy at upcoming conservatory, rain garden

7/30, Forbes Online, Vanna White Is Television's Most Unshakable Star