Myrtle Beach and surrounding communities continued to earn national attention in September, with Fodor’s naming the destination among The 10 Best Boardwalks in the U.S., The Knot featuring a North Myrtle Beach property as a top romantic getaway, and AAA highlighting area beaches among the least crowded in South Carolina. High-profile events fueled excitement, with Luke Bryan announced as a 2026 Carolina Country Music Fest headliner and buzz building for Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam 2025.
Coverage from WorldAtlas, HGTV, and USA Today further elevated the region: Conway was named one of America’s most charming downtowns, Brookgreen Gardens was recognized as the state’s most beautiful garden (both by HGTV), and Myrtle Beach International Airport was nominated for two USA Today 10Best Awards. National outlets also spotlighted the destination’s fall festivals, Trader Joe’s opening a location in the area, and expanded air service from Avelo and Breeze Airways, underscoring continued growth and accessibility. Culinary and hospitality accolades added to the momentum, with Hook & Barrel ranked the nation’s No. 3 casual dining spot by Tripadvisor, The Pelican Inn was featured by Southern Living, and Blueberry’s Grill, Hot Stacks Cafe, and local breweries earning recognition.
Together, these stories reinforced Myrtle Beach’s reputation as a vibrant, evolving coastal destination known for its charm, culinary excellence, and year-round appeal.
National/Regional Tourism News
9/1, Sasee Magazine, A Warm, Family Welcome at Pacino's Ristorante in Murrells Inlet
9/1, Golf News Today, City of Myrtle Beach-owned golf course back open after renovations, city says
9/1, The Abroad Guide, Murrells Inlet: Scenic Sunset Cruise
9/1, The Golf Wire, Myrtle Beach Archives - The Golf Wire
9/1, The Abroad Guide, Myrtle Beach: Childrens Pirate Daytime or Sunset Adventure
9/1, Sasee Magazine, Over Easy Along The Grand Strand-A Few of Our Morning Favorites
9/1, South Carolina Living, Small-town SC festivals offer fall full of fun for all
9/1, Fodor's Travel, The 10 Best Boardwalks Across the United States
9/1, EnCompass, The 10 Least Crowded Beaches in South Carolina
9/1, Yahoo! News, This room represents humanity': Myrtle Beach Convention Center opens quiet space for neurodivergent community
9/2, Peckish Travels, A Surfside Farmers Market (9/2/25)
9/2, Yahoo Lifestyle, Beach Bites: RipTydz Oceanfront Grille and Rooftop Bar
9/2, Prsync.com, Myrtle Beach Live Cams: From Oceanfront Pier To Downtown, Plan Your Trip Smarter
9/2, Knot Online, Plan a Romantic Getaway in South Carolina at These Top Spots
9/2, Yahoo! News, The Matador House': 8 content creators collaborate under one Grand Strand roof
9/2, Family Destinations Guide, This Homey Breakfast Restaurant In South Carolina Serves Up The Best Hash Brown You'll Ever Taste
9/3, Peckish Travels, Exploring the Heart of Myrtle Beach (9/3/25)
9/3, Boston.com, One of the 10 best boardwalks in America is in New England, according to Fodor's Travel
9/3, South Carolina Golf, Renovation of King's North at Myrtle Beach National on Track for Early October Reopening
9/4, Lifeinbrunswickcounty, A Pour for Pirate Adventures
9/4, NewsNation Online, Beachgoers return lost cochlear implants to boy
9/4, Trend Hunter, Branded Content Creator Residencies
9/4, Yahoo! News, Florence officials celebrate new rail trail extension
9/4, Golfdom Online, King's North at Myrtle Beach National to reopen after major renovation | Golfdom
9/4, Lexington Herald-Leader Online/Kentucky.com, Lexington airport adds flight to popular city. Another returns later this year
9/4, North Carolina Sportsman, Little River Inlet fills up with bull reds in September
9/4, Yahoo! News, Myrtle Beach area 'glampsite' named top campsite in South Carolina
9/4, Flipboard, New flights taking passengers from Myrtle Beach to this well-loved Southern city
9/4, American Golfer, Renovation of King's North at Myrtle Beach National on Track for Early October Reopening
9/4, Yahoo! News, When is the 2025 Myrtle Beach fall bike rally? Bike week dates to know
9/4, The Greenville News Online, Will fall foliage be brilliant this year in SC? See Southern Living's best places for viewing
9/5, Times Leader Online, Airport announces additional flights offered by United Airlines, Breeze Airways
9/5, Yahoo! News, Myrtle Beach Chamber releases Labor Day weekend tourism numbers
9/5, Family Destinations Guide, This Postcard-Worthy State Park In South Carolina Is Perfect For A Lazy Weekend Drive
9/6, Yahoo Lifestyle, How do Marshwalk's waterfront restaurants compare? Here's top ranking from 1 to 9
9/6, Yahoo Lifestyle, It's fall festival time! Here's your guide to 12 of the best around Myrtle Beach
9/6, Fo Golf, Women's Golf Opens Fall Schedule Sunday in South Carolina - FOGOLF
9/7, OurSports Central, Pelicans Team President Honored by Boys & Girls Club
9/7, Family Travel, This South Carolina Restaurant Is Known For Its Delicious Scallops
9/8, Yahoo! News, $50,000 lottery ticket sold at Surfside Beach Circle K; $1.7B jackpot won in Texas, Missouri
9/8, Family Destinations Guide, 6 Massive Thrift Stores In South Carolina Packed With Unbelievable Deals
9/8, MSN Travel, Bait and Brews: Seven Grand Strand piers where you can sip a beer while fishing
9/8, Yahoo Lifestyle, Bait and Brews: Seven Grand Strand piers where you can sip a beer while fishing
9/8, Meetings Today Online, Boutique Hotels Are Booming in South Carolina. Here's Why You Should Consider Them for Meetings. Plus: Q&A With Visit Myrtle Beach CEO Matt Pivarnik
9/8, New Orleans CityBusiness Online, Breeze Airways launches New Orleans nonstop flights
9/8, OffRoad Xtreme, The Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam 2025 Returns For Halloween Weekend
9/9, Family Destinations Guide, 10 Gigantic Flea Markets In South Carolina Where $40 Fills Your Whole Car With Treasures
9/9, Yahoo Lifestyle, Beach Bites: Smooth Seas
9/10, What Now, Beach Hippie Coffee Opening Second Myrtle Beach Location
9/10, Yahoo! News, Can you bring back NY pizza or beach sand on Myrtle Beach flights?
9/10, Post and Courier Georgetown, Catch this well-rounded performer and a fiddle player in Murrells Inlet
9/10, Yahoo Lifestyle, Elderly German Shepherd Gets Carried To the Ocean In Sweet Viral Video
9/10, Yahoo! News, HGTV filming in Myrtle Beach for one of its home shows. What we know
9/11, Island Packet, 2 SC airports nominated among top resort airports in US by USA Today. Here's how you can vote
9/11, The Inspiration Edit, Balancing Fun and Relaxation on Family Vacations
9/11, SEAFOOD NEWS TODAY, Dining with Dockery: Palm 33 Steak & Seafood
9/11, Yahoo! News, Live music, entertainment at Myrtle Beach Bike Rally. Where to find fall events
9/11, Newsday Online, MacArthur Airport destinations for a Columbus Day weekend getaway
9/11, Family Destinations Guide, This Postcard-Worthy State Park In South Carolina Is Perfect For A Lazy Weekend Drive
9/11, The Pinnacle List, Top 9 Rentals in Myrtle Beach for the Perfect Oceanfront Getaway
9/11, Garden & Gun Online, Why Do Seals Sometimes Pop Up Along Southern Coasts?
9/12, WORLD ATLAS, 12 Ideal South Carolina Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2025
9/12, The Tourist Checklist, 17 Best Breakfast Places in Myrtle Beach (SC)
9/12, Family Travel, 7 Buffets in South Carolina That Locals Keep Returning To
9/12, WBTV-TV Online, Country star announced as headliner for South Carolina music festival
9/12, Yahoo! News, Luke Bryan set to join Post Malone and Blake Shelton at 2026 Carolina Country Music Fest
9/12, ASB Media, Preparing for a musical extravaganza in the near future, the Country Music Festival of 2026 announces its third major headliner.
9/12, WOAI-TV Online, Time to get our country on! CCMF 2026 drops third headliner
9/12, WPEC-TV Online, Time to get our country on! CCMF 2026 drops third headliner
9/12, North Carolina Sportsman, Walk the planks in the fall for great fishing
9/13, Columbia Metropolitan, Rocking, Reading, and Relaxing
9/14, WLTX-TV Online, Conway and Greenville ranked among HGTV's most charming small downtowns
9/14, WVEC-TV Online, Two South Carolina towns named among HGTV's most charming downtowns
9/15, AeroRoutes, Breeze Airways Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 Network Additions
9/15, Women's Health Online, How To Plan A Budget-Friendly Family Vacation
9/15, Yahoo Lifestyle, Want a fresh-baked fall treat? Top-rated bakeries in the Myrtle Beach area
9/16, North Augusta Star Online, An iconic statue is once again greeting Myrtle Beach vacationers after a decade-long hiatus.
9/16, WRDE Coast TV, Avelo Airlines adds third plane at ILG, extends flights into spring 2026
9/16, Realm of Vibes, Beach Days, Balconies & Beyond: Staying at Turtles Up in Surfside Beach, South Carolina
9/16, Travel and Tour World, Experience the Magic of Fall in Myrtle Beach with Festivals, Live Music And Family-Friendly Events
9/16, Newsday Online, MacArthur Airport destinations for a Columbus Day weekend getaway
9/16, Meetings Today Online, Myrtle Beach Convention Center Opens Sensory Safe Space
9/16, Travel and Tour World, Myrtle Beach Fall Festivals Offer Food Music Art and Seasonal Adventures, Everything You Need to Know
9/16, EnCompass, The 10 Least Crowded Beaches in South Carolina
9/17, Yahoo Lifestyle, 3 new Myrtle Beach area restaurants have honey in their name. Is it on menu too?
9/17, Family Destinations Guide, 7 Massive Swap Meets In South Carolina Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For $33
9/17, Airline Industry Today, Avelo Airlines extends flight paths from Wilmington Airport through April 2026
9/17, The News Journal/Delaware Online, Avelo Airlines extends flight paths from Wilmington Airport through April 2026
9/17, Post and Courier Georgetown, Catch this storytelling musician in Georgetown County
9/17, PGA Magazine Online, Golf Tourism Solutions and Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership
9/17, Yahoo Lifestyle, Here are several stunning waterfront dining spots in coastal Myrtle Beach
9/17, BLOX Digital, Surfside Beach celebrates with 5th annual street festival
9/17, Breaking One, This Myrtle Beach area house looks like a UFO. Here's why.
9/18, Family Destinations Guide, 7 Massive Swap Meets In South Carolina Where $26 Goes A Seriously Long Way
9/18, Yahoo! News, Thousands come to this Myrtle Beach area spiritual mecca each year. Here's why
9/19, Lowcountry Parent, Don't miss these fun fall-themed events only in October
9/19, Flipboard, Grand Strand spot was named one of 6 natural SC wonders. Have you visited it?
9/19, Yahoo! News, Outer Banks' film crew to return to Socastee for 3rd time
9/19, Southern Living Online, Trader Joe's Is About To Open First Location In This Southern City
9/19, Yahoo! News, Trader Joe's Is About To Open First Location In This Southern City
9/19, Tasting Table, Where To Get The Absolute Best Pancakes In Every State
9/19, Yahoo Lifestyle, Where To Get The Absolute Best Pancakes In Every State
9/20, Yahoo Sports, Top-rated sports bars to watch the game with other Myrtle Beach area fans
9/21, Family Destinations Guide, 7 Massive Vintage Store In South Carolina Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For $23
9/21, WORLD ATLAS, 8 Playfully Peculiar Towns In South Carolina
9/21, Yahoo! Shopping, HGTV names New York's most beautiful garden: See which one made the list
9/22, Family Destinations Guide, 11 Iconic Diners In South Carolina That Are Totally Worth The Drive
9/22, AFAR Magazine Online, 3 Days of Coastal Charm and Culture in Myrtle Beach
9/22, AFAR Magazine Online, 5-Day Myrtle Beach Itinerary for All Abilities
9/22, Sippy Cup Mom, Best Budget-Friendly Family Vacation Destinations in the U.S. That Kids Will Actually Love
9/22, Flipboard, Here's your first, in-depth look inside the Myrtle Beach area's 1st Trader Joe's
9/22, Flipboard, It's oyster season. Where to find, roast and eat local oysters near Myrtle Beach
9/22, Peckish Travels, Myrtle Beach State Park (9/22/25)
9/22, AFAR Magazine Online, The Best Myrtle Beach Itinerary for Outdoor Lovers
9/22, AFAR Magazine Online, This Is the East Coast's Most Underrated Wellness Getaway
9/23, Frayed Passport, 26 Epic Family Vacation Ideas for 2026 That'll Make Everyone Happy
9/23, The Inspiration Edit, 5 Best Places to Travel with Kids in the U.S. Right Now
9/23, Anderson Independent-Mail Online, It's officially fall. Here's where the best places to spy fall leaves color change in SC
9/24, All For Gardening, HGTV names South Carolina's most beautiful garden. Here's where
9/24, The Greenville News Online, South Carolina's most beautiful garden? HGTV found a special coastal beauty
9/24, Enquirer-Herald Online, This is the 'most beautiful' garden in SC, HGTV says. Here's why it's so special
9/25, WORLD ATLAS, 8 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In South Carolina
9/25, WORLD ATLAS, 9 Best Towns In The Atlantic Coast To Retire Comfortably
9/25, Yahoo Lifestyle, As tourists depart, these Myrtle Beach attractions stay open for locals
9/25, Classic 96 7 FM, Blueberry's Grill Celebrates 2025 Best Breakfast and Brunch Awards
9/25, Yahoo! News, Breeze Airways adds flights from Myrtle Beach to 2 cities in Florida
9/25, rolling out UrbanStyle Weekly Online, Breeze Airways connects Myrtle Beach to 2 Florida hubs
9/25, Travel and Tour World, Explore Myrtle Beach This Fall: A Perfect Blend of Coastal Charm and Exciting New Adventures
9/25, Yahoo! News, Gear up for one of the biggest fall weekends in the Myrtle Beach area
9/25, Yahoo! News, Here's your first, in-depth look inside the Myrtle Beach area's 1st Trader Joe's
9/25, Yahoo! News, Longtime Myrtle Beach-area historian, photographer honored with Order of the Palmetto on 'Jack Thompson Day'
9/25, Travel and Tour World, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Welcomes Travelers with an Autumn Escape Filled with Coastal Charm and Modern Adventures: Know More
9/25, Enquirer-Herald Online, SC boasts 2 of the 'most charming' downtowns, HGTV says. Here's why, where to find them
9/25, Yahoo! News, Summer may be over, but not Myrtle Beach area farmers markets. Say hello to fall
9/25, My Bartender, The Top 30 Breweries in South Carolina Ranked
9/26, Panhandle NewsChannelNebraska.com, Blueberry's Grill Wins Best Breakfast and Brunch Awards for 2025
9/26, Yahoo Lifestyle, Hoping to pick the perfect pumpkin in Myrtle Beach area? Here's where you can
9/27, Yahoo! News, Beach Bites: Big Mike's Soul Food
9/27, Yahoo! News, New York pizza restaurant opening spot in Myrtle Beach. Here's where and when.
9/27, Enquirer-Herald Online, These are the 5 best restaurants in SC right now, Yelp says. Here's where to find them
9/27, Island Packet, These are the 5 best restaurants in SC right now, Yelp says. Here's where to find them
9/29, Southern Living Online, 12 Southern Stays With Front Porches You'll Never Want To Leave
9/29, Time Business News, Exploring South Carolina Beyond the Brochures: Hidden Towns, Food Trails, and Road Trip Magic
9/29, Yahoo! News, Grand Strand beach rated among top 20 best in Southeast US. Did it beat Florida?
9/29, Sports Destination Management Online, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and Visit Myrtle Beach Announce New Leadership Structure
9/29, Prsync.com, Planning A Family Vacation To Myrtle Beach? Experts Share Best Places To Visit
9/30, Yahoo Lifestyle, 12 Southern Stays With Front Porches You'll Never Want To Leave
9/30, International Travel Report, Landmark Resort Myrtle Beach Offers Exclusive 'Tides and Tasting' October Getaway Package with Two-Night Stay, Food Credit, and Fall Fun
9/30, Islands, Myrtle Beach's Hidden Haven Is A Laid-Back South Carolina Community With Incredible Dining And Shopping
9/30, Small Market Meetings, Planning for Plus-Ones
9/30, Enquirer-Herald Online, SC seafood restaurant is 3rd-best casual dining spot in the US, Tripadvisor says. Here's why