National and regional media coverage in October continued to elevate Myrtle Beach and the surrounding Grand Strand as a dynamic, story-rich destination. National accolades highlighted the region’s diverse appeal and family friendliness with stories in The Independent, Fodor’s Travel, Forbes, and more.
Seasonal coverage flourished as Conway gained widespread attention for its festive fall transformation into the “City of Halloween.” Halloween coverage came from top national outlets such as Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, and Reader’s Digest. Travel accessibility also remained a key narrative as national outlets reported on expanded flight options into the destination, while Myrtle Beach International Airport earned recognition as one of the top airports in the country in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Entertainment continued to draw headlines, with Riley Green and Cole Swindell announced as the performers for the Carolina Country Music Fest. Finally, the region’s golf offerings received praise as well, with Golf Digest and Golfweek honoring Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club among the best U.S. golf resorts for 2025. Prestwick Country Club was also celebrated, earning the title of South Carolina Golf Course of the Year from the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association.
National/Regional Tourism News
10/1, Island Packet, Here's where and when you can spot dolphins swimming in SC waters this fall
10/1, Islands, South Carolina's Vibrant Boardwalk On A Saltwater Lagoon Near Myrtle Beach Has Seafood And Live Music
10/1, Post and Courier Georgetown, Country and Caribbean converge in Murrells Inlet
10/1, WROC-TV Online, Breeze Airways begins routes from Rochester to Myrtle Beach, Tampa this week
10/1, Travel and Tour World, North Myrtle Beach, USA Focuses on Sustainable Short Term Rental Solutions Amid Rising Local Concerns
10/1, Travelers Universe, Myrtle Beach: Luau with Polynesian Dinner and Live Show
10/1, Yahoo Lifestyle, Egg-cellent mornings: Here are 7 top-rated Myrtle Beach area breakfast buffets
10/1, Yahoo Lifestyle, Myrtle Beach's Hidden Haven Is A Laid-Back South Carolina Community With Incredible Dining And Shopping
10/1, Yahoo Lifestyle, South Carolina's Vibrant Boardwalk On A Saltwater Lagoon Near Myrtle Beach Has Seafood And Live Music
10/1, Yahoo! News, Breeze Airways begins routes from Rochester to Myrtle Beach, Tampa this week
10/2, Enquirer-Herald Online, Two states, one fest? Carolina Film Festival brings world of film to Charlotte
10/2, Travelers Universe, North Myrtle Beach: Dinner Cruise on a Paddle Wheel Boat
10/2, WORLD ATLAS, 2025's Towns In South Carolina That Come Alive In The Fall
10/2, Yahoo! News, Couldn't wait': Shoppers fill up Trader Joe's on first day of new Horry County store
10/2, Yahoo! News, Restaurant in South Carolina's seafood capital committed to local shrimp service amid global market turmoil
10/2, Yahoo! News, Two wheels are always better than four:' Myrtle Beach Bike Rally in full swing
10/2, Yahoo! News, Vintage Market Days coming up at Myrtle Beach Sports Center
10/3, What Now, Salty Bottoms Espresso Brings Beach Coffee to Murrells Inlet
10/3, What Now, SOHO Steak and Seafood Sushi Expands to Carolina Forest
10/3, AFAR Magazine Online, Myrtle Beach Itineraries for Food, Family, Culture, and More.
10/3, Travelers Universe, Myrtle Beach: Waccamaw River Kayak Island Tour
10/3, Yahoo! News, Breeze Airways adds New York destination from Myrtle Beach
10/4, Travel and Tour World, The Best States for Retirees: Where Social Security Goes Further, Here Is Everything You Need To Know
10/4, AL.com, Trader Joe's opens its first store in this Southern beach town; list of stores set to open
10/4, Yahoo! News, New Conway haunted house has animatronics, demented rabbits. A look inside
10/4, Yahoo! News, New waterfront dining coming to closed North Myrtle Beach restaurant site
10/5, The - Independent (US), Forget Route 66: Five under-the-radar road trips that show America's soul
10/6, WTOC-TV Online, South Carolina restaurant wins award at Pizza World Cup in Italy
10/6, Brain Cancer News Today, Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer at the 10th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Myrtle Beach Walk
10/6, Airline Industry Today, 13 New Routes In 3 Days: Where Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways & Southwest Airlines Now Fly
10/6, Destination Reunions, 8 Affordable Family Reunion Locations on the East Coast
10/6, Decor Hint, South Carolina Craft Fairs That Make Holiday Shopping Fun Again
10/6, 105.3 RnB, South Carolina pizzeria wins award at Italian Pizza World Cup
10/6, Charlotte Stories, South Carolina Pizza Joint Takes Home 1st Place in Rome's Pizza World Cup
10/6, ActiveRain, Why Myrtle Beach Is Still the Riviera of the South?
10/6, AFAR Magazine Online, A Weeklong Myrtle Beach Itinerary for the Whole Family
10/6, WCSC-TV Online, South Carolina restaurant wins award at Pizza World Cup in Italy
10/7, Media Decision, Get Ready for a Spook-Tacular Fall Road Trip: The Best Halloween Camping Events Across America
10/7, Family Travel, 8 Hidden Fast Casual Spots in South Carolina Only Locals Know
10/7, Holy City Sinner, Holiday Traditions & Treasures at The Ellie Beach Resort
10/7, Investors Hangout, Revolutionizing Travel: AI-Driven Customized Itineraries Unveiled
10/7, Travel and Tour World, Myrtle Beach Transforms Vacation Planning with AI-Powered Custom Itineraries for Unforgettable, Personalized Getaways: You Need To Know
10/7, Travel and Tour World, US Discover Myrtle Beach's New AI-Powered Travel Planning for Tailored Getaways
10/7, Yahoo Lifestyle, Get Ready for a Spook-Tacular Fall Road Trip: The Best Halloween Camping Events Across America
10/7, Yahoo! News, Pee Dee-based biker group uses tough guy image in mission against child abuse
10/7, Yahoo! News, Surfside Beach Fall Family Festival returns with another big crowd
10/8, Small Business - The Brewton Standard, New Home Sites in Coastal NC to Get Expanded Access
10/8, Jambalaya News - Online, Get Ready for a Spook-Tacular Fall Road Trip: The Best Halloween Camping Events Across America
10/8, Holy City Sinner, Brookgreen Gardens Recognized Three Recipients in Honor of Founders During Gullah Geechee Junkanoo Festival
10/8, Matador Network, In Myrtle Beach, SC, Choose Your Own Adventure at This Multi-Hotel Resort
10/8, Aiken Standard, S.C. offers number of botanical gardens that are worth exploring
10/8, Post and Courier Georgetown, Catch this musical citizen of the world in Pawleys Island
10/9, AOL.com, 51 Best Old-School Italian Restaurants in America
10/9, Yahoo! News, Golf carts regularly drive next to major roads in Myrtle Beach area. Is it legal?
10/10, Mylo Low Country, Myrtle Beach Mayor Announces New Infrastructure Projects
10/10, KEPR-TV Online, It'll feel different 'round here when this headliner takes the CCMF 2026 Main Stage
10/10, hmdb.org, Military Officers Association of American Veterans Memorial
10/10, AirlineGeeks, American Adds Five Routes, Extends More
10/10, Upgraded Points, AA Adds New Summer 2026 Routes From NYC and Dallas
10/10, The Points Guy, American Airlines adds 2026 flights to beach and mountain getaways
10/10, VegOut, You know you grew up middle class if these 10 vacation spots feel nostalgic
10/10, Yahoo! News, Riley Green named final headliner for 2026 Carolina Country Music Festival
10/10, Yahoo! News, Behind the Menu: Content creators influencing the Grand Strand's hospitality scene
10/10, Yahoo! News, City of Myrtle Beach holds inaugural Halloween home decorating contest
10/11, Odessa American Online, Get Ready for a Spook-Tacular Fall Road Trip: The best Halloween camping events across America
10/11, Travel and Tour World, American Airlines Unveils New Seasonal Routes for Summer 2026, Connecting New York and Dallas to Must-See Destinations Across US
10/11, Southern Living, This South Carolina Town Transforms Into The ‘City of Halloween’ Every Fall—And It’s Pure Hallmark Magic
10/12, Family Destinations Guide, The Gigantic Outlet Mall In South Carolina That's Totally Worth The Drive
10/12, Yahoo Sports, Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon and Coastal 5K draws in hundreds despite rainy weather
10/12, Yahoo Lifestyle, This Myrtle Beach area town is one of the top places in SC to retire comfortably
10/13, Brain Cancer News Today, Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
10/13, WORLD ATLAS, 10 Most Comfortable South Carolina Towns For Seniors For 2025
10/13, Yahoo Finance, American Airlines launches four new flights to winter vacation destinations
10/14, Breast Cancer News EIN News, Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
10/14, Voyage Times, VISIT MYRTLE BEACH LAUNCHES THE FIRST AI-POWERED DESTINATION EXPERIENCE
10/14, Yahoo Sports, Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon and Coastal 5K draws in hundreds despite rainy weather
10/15, Tm.Einnews, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club Named One of America's Best Golf Resorts by Golf Digest
10/15, Wavecrea, Filets Waterfront Menu A Culinary Journey by the Waters Edge.
10/15, Golf Guide, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club Named One of America's Best Golf Resorts by Golf Digest – Golf Guide
10/15, Travelers Universe, Jet Boat Ride on the Thrillseeker
10/15, Travelers Universe, Myrtle Beach to Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR)
10/15, Post and Courier Georgetown, The opening date for a Pawleys Island-area grocery store has been announced. Here's what to know.
10/15, Family Destinations Guide, The Mouth-Watering Steaks At This No-Frills Restaurant Are Worth The Drive From Anywhere In South Carolina
10/15, WORLD ATLAS, 10 Cost-Effective Retirement Towns In The United States
10/16, American Golfer, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club Named One of America's Best Golf Resorts by Golf Digest
10/16, The Golf Course Trades, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club Named One of America's Best Golf Resorts by Golf Digest
10/16, The Tourist Checklist, 17 Best Breakfast Place In Myrtle Beach (SC)
10/16, VegOut, If these 10 vacation spots are your dream getaways, you're probably lower middle class
10/16, Yahoo! News, NC singer who performs in Myrtle Beach area on TV's 'The Voice.' How he's doing
10/17, Golf Guide, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club Honored Among America's Top 200 Resort Courses by Golfweek – Golf Guide
10/17, Golf Guide, MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com Unveils 2025's Most Sought-After Golf Packages – Golf Guide
10/17, Lowcountryweekend, Lowcountry Food Bank Celebrates 40 Years of Impact in Coastal South Carolina
10/17, Optimistic Mommy, 5 Animals You Can Discover on a Myrtle Beach Tour
10/17, Animals Around The Globe, Best Coastal Towns for Dolphin Watching in the U.S.
10/17, Travelers Universe, Adventure Luau - Polynesian Dinner Show
10/17, GOBankingRates, America's 50 Safest and Wealthiest Retirement Towns
10/17, Travel + Leisure Online, This City in South Carolina Changes Its Name Every October for Halloween
10/17, Yahoo Lifestyle, Forget about bar crawls. Thrift hopping is next big thing in Myrtle Beach area
10/17, Yahoo Lifestyle, SC has 4 of the best golf resorts in the US, Golf Digest says. Here's why they're great
10/18, WDC TV News, Conway, South Carolina, Changes Its Name Every October for Halloween
10/18, Miles with Mcconkey, 10 Best Small Airports in the US-and What's Nearby
10/18, SwagGrabber, Snag Free State Travel Guides (Yes, They're Really Free!)
10/18, Travelers Universe, All Fun 5 Days 4 Nights Myrtle Beach Tee Times Tour
10/18, Yahoo Creators, Skip the chaos: 10 small airports that make travel smoother
10/18, AOL.com, This City in South Carolina Changes Its Name Every October for Halloween
10/18, Yahoo Lifestyle, This City in South Carolina Changes Its Name Every October for Halloween
10/19, Business Farmer, Enjoy 'time tripping' and create fun new memories in Myrtle Beach
10/19, Candace Lately, Candace Lately: Pawleys Island, SC Edition: Bistro 217
10/19, PressReleasePoint, HTC and Stellas Ice Cream Partner to Create Limited Edition Flavor, with Proceeds Benefitting Grand Strand Humane Society
10/19, Decor Hint, These South Carolina Eateries Are Off The Radar But Full Of Flavor
10/19, WOWT-TV Online, Myrtle Beach restaurant celebrates decades of employee loyalty
10/19, Stars and Stripes Online, US Army tanks, armored carriers are unique pieces sunk near South Carolina beaches
10/19, Aiken Standard, Fall fun in the Grand Strand. Here's where to find it
10/19, Family Destinations Guide, This Rustic Seafood Joint In South Carolina Serves Catfish So Delicious, Locals Can't Stop Talking About It
10/19, Yahoo! News, Pieces of history: Shipwrecks, NY subway cars off Myrtle Beach area beaches
10/20, VCP Travel, Things to Do During This Year's CAN-AM Days in Myrtle Beach – Unusual Places
10/20, The Comanche Chief, Enjoy 'time tripping' and create fun new memories in Myrtle Beach
10/20, Unusual Places, Things to Do During This Year's CAN-AM Days in Myrtle Beach
10/20, Daily Republic Online, Enjoy 'time tripping' and create fun new memories in Myrtle Beach
10/20, El Paso Inc. Online, Enjoy 'time tripping' and create fun new memories in Myrtle Beach
10/21, CRWE World, Enjoy 'time tripping' and create fun new memories in Myrtle Beach
10/21, Kenosha News Online, Enjoy 'time tripping' and create fun new memories in Myrtle Beach
10/21, Yahoo! News, Grand Strand Rotary Club hosting Concerts for the Cure at Carolina Opry, Greg Rowles theatre
10/22, South Carolina Statenews, North Myrtle Beach defends exclusive beach gear rentals at Fourth Circuit
10/22, QC Times, Enjoy 'time tripping' and create fun new memories in Myrtle Beach
10/22, Yahoo! News, Champion Autism Network hosts Best of the Beach Meatball Challenge in Surfside Beach
10/22, Yahoo! News, Known for its chicken, this Columbia restaurant is opening spot in Myrtle Beach
10/23, Candace Lately, Candace Lately: Pawleys Island, SC Edition: Bistro 217
10/23, Candace Lately, Candace Lately: Pawleys Island, SC Edition: Frank's Restaurant
10/23, News Channel Nebraska Central, The Chef Behind the Success of Blueberry's Grill
10/23, The Local Palate Online, Where to Get Outside Along the Coast
10/23, Northeast NewsChannelNebraska.com, The Chef Behind the Success of Blueberry's Grill
10/23, Yahoo Lifestyle, Fall fun: Here are the best pumpkin patches on the Grand Strand, Pee Dee
10/24, Escapism Toronto Online, Why Myrtle Beach is a coastal escape worth planning now
10/24, Flipboard, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Where You'll Get The Classic Family Beach Vacay - On A Budget
10/24, Family Destinations Guide, 12 Gorgeous Towns In South Carolina So Affordable, You Can Live On Social Security Alone
10/24, Travel and Tour World, South Carolina's Atlantic Beach is the Black Pearl of the Coast and a Historic Destination With a Rich Legacy to Discover
10/24, Yahoo! News, Cole Swindell added to 2026 Carolina Country Music Fest lineup
10/25, Candace Lately, Candace Lately: Little River, SC Edition: The Parson's Table
10/25, Player FM, Legend of Drunken Jack Island
10/25, The Takeout, The Best Chicken Sandwich In Your State
10/25, Yahoo Lifestyle, The Best Chicken Sandwich In Your State
10/26, ORGANIC FOOD NEWS TODAY, Crown Reef Beach Resort & Waterpark Invites Locals to Two-Night Staycation Getaway with Food Credit & Waterpark Access
10/26, USA-News, Discover the 12 Must-Visit Museums in South Carolina
10/26, Family Travel, 10 South Carolina Road Trips Perfect For Seniors On A Budget
10/27, The Atlanta Voice Online, The Shelby Hotel: Your perfect family getaway in Myrtle Beach
10/27, Family Destinations Guide, 12 No-Frills Sandwich Shops In South Carolina That Are Absolutely Worth The Road Trip
10/27, Family Destinations Guide, 12 Classic Diners In South Carolina That Secretly Serve The Best Comfort Food You'll Ever Taste
10/27, Travel and Tour World, Breeze Airways Launches New Routes in 2026: Provo, Burbank, Las Vegas, Redmond, Myrtle Beach, Manchester, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Norfolk, Charleston, Montego Bay, Raleigh-Durham, Tampa, Punta Cana, and Cancún
10/27, Travel and Tour World, Relax and Unwind at Crown Reef Resort with Exclusive Staycation Package
10/27, Yahoo Lifestyle, 12 Best US Beach Destinations for Families
10/27, Yahoo! News, Parker's Kitchen opens first Grand Strand location; more on the way
10/28, Metro News Channel Nebraska, Blueberry's Grill Wins Top Honors for Breakfast and Brunch
10/28, BBN Times, Brunch Bliss: Enjoying a Perfect Day in Myrtle Beach for Brunch
10/28, StreetInsider.com, Blueberry's Grill Wins Top Honors for Breakfast and Brunch
10/29, Praise 100.9, South Carolina pizzeria wins award at Italian Pizza World Cup
10/29, Taste of Home Online, The Best Bakery in Every State
10/29, Yahoo! News, This age group rules Myrtle Beach area in move-ins, buying homes. Who are they?
10/29, Yahoo! News, Beach Bites: Lemongrass Vietnamese Pho and Thai Cuisine
10/29, Yahoo! News, Local eateries giving aid, meals to Horry County residents losing SNAP benefits
10/29, Yahoo! News, North Myrtle Beach bakery offering assistance to SNAP benefit recipients
10/29, Yahoo! News, North Myrtle Beach Humane Society to host fundraising event at Big Chill Island House
10/30, Paraiso Island, Coastal Carolina Hotels Your Dream Getaway Awaits
10/30, Holy City Sinner, Brookgreen Gardens November 2025 Event Roundup
10/30, Family Travel, 10 Flea Markets In South Carolina Locals Can't Stop Talking About
10/30, WorldNews Network, Prestwick Country Club named South Carolina Golf Course of the Year
10/30, WorldNews Network, This Myrtle Beach golf course was just named the best in South Carolina
10/30, WCBD-TV Online, Haunted History: Ghosts of the Coast
10/30, Reader's Digest Online, Time to Get Your Halloween On! 7 of the Coolest Spooky Spots Near You to Visit Right Now
10/31, Travel and Tour World, USA Joins Mexico, Canada, Grenada, Bahamas, and More in Delta Air Lines' 2026 Weekend Getaway Across North America and the Caribbean: What You Need to Know
10/31, Forbes Online, Best Family Resorts On The East Coast