“Chef Swap at The Beach,” a series celebrating the culinary talent of Myrtle Beach–area chefs and restaurants, will air a Christmas Special December 20 on the Cooking Channel, adding a seasonal installment to the show.
-- How did a Black man in the 1940s Jim Crow South open a club where Black and White people danced side by side to the tunes of music's legendary entertainers? The answer lies in a story as unforgettable as the music that turned a nightclub into a place of unity.
Beginning Monday, July 21, 2025, CHARLIE'S PLACE, a new five-episode, documentary-style podcast series hosted by filmmaker Rhym Guissé, uncovers the unbelievable true story of a revolutionary Myrtle Beach juke joint that brought communities together through the power of music.
May 15, 2025 - The upcoming beach renourishment project along the Grand Strand is scheduled to begin late fall 2025, with completion anticipated by mid-summer 2026. With this schedule, the renourishment will avoid taking place during peak hurricane season and complete on schedule.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB wants to hear from residents in Horry and Georgetown counties! Our resident survey is now open for you to share your opinions.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) proudly announce the NCAA has selected Myrtle Beach for the 2027 Division I Men’s Golf Regionals and the 2028 Division III Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Coastal Carolina University (CCU) will serve as the host institution for both events.
Celebrate a spook-tacular October with thrilling activities and fun for all ages
In October, South Carolina’s Grand Strand becomes especially enchanting as it transforms into a Halloween haven where frightfully fun celebrations abound. From family-friendly trick-or-treating to spine-chilling haunted adventures, the Myrtle Beach area offers a cauldron of festive activities and events throughout the month, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Chris Gotterup accepted the winner’s trophy at the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic, but he wasn’t the only winner at the area’s first-ever PGA TOUR event. The tournament was a big hit, drawing more than 40,000 spectators during a week of ideal weather that helped showcase the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. In addition, nine local charities shared $225,000, with seven of those receiving at least $26,750.
Visit Myrtle Beach is thrilled to announce a collaboration with the James Beard Foundation (JBF) that will highlight the Grand Strand’s culinary talent on a national stage. As part of the partnership, Visit Myrtle Beach will host a special dinner series in New York City, “A Celebration of Carolina Coastal Cuisine,” featuring the distinct ingredients and vibrant flavors of the region.
July national media coverage featured several coverage themes including the best places to live and retire; the best last-minute vacations; Myrtle Beach’s position as an affordable and budget-friendly travel destination; and autism-friendly travel. Prominent coverage included stories with LIFE Magazine, Travel + Leisure, The Travel, The Balancing Act, and Today.com. The coverage featured several priority messaging themes including affordable, family, and event-based experiences; accolades; experiences beyond The Beach; the region’s growing culinary scene; and more.
The field for the 2024 Myrtle Beach Invitational is set and will feature three schools that participated in the 2024 National Invitational Tournament - Bradley (Missouri Valley), Princeton (Ivy), and South Florida (American Athletic).
Middle Tennessee (Conference USA), Ohio (Mid-American), Portland (West Coast), Texas State (Sun Belt), and Wright State (Horizon League) will also be competing in the sixth annual event.
Visit Myrtle Beach is excited to announce that “Chef Swap at The Beach” is back for a captivating third season this summer. Showcasing the incredible culinary talent throughout the Grand Strand, the new season of “Chef Swap at The Beach” premieres Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. EDT on the Cooking Channel. Season three features an all-new lineup of 16 skilled and innovative chefs from the Myrtle Beach area across seven captivating episodes that will air weekly on Saturdays
June national media coverage featured several coverage themes including roundups of the best beaches in the area leading up to summer, CCMF, Myrtle Beach being named a top place to move to in the US, 4th of July travel and affordable, budget-friendly travel destinations. Prominent coverage included stories with Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Veranda, Readers’ Digest, and The Travel. The coverage featured several priority messaging themes including affordable, family, and event-based experiences, accolades, experiences beyond The Beach, growing culinary scene and more.
May national media coverage featured several coverage themes including World’s Strongest Man, The Myrtle Beach Classic, the new children’s book, Myrtle Beach Mini Golf Trail, CCMF and affordable, budget-friendly travel destinations. Prominent coverage included stories with USA Today, Travel Noire, Golf.com, Golf Weekly, Travel + Leisure, AP, Atlanta Magazine, Forbes and Matador Network. The coverage featured several priority messaging themes including affordable, family, and event-based experiences, accolades, experiences beyond The Beach, growing culinary scene and more.
