The Myrtle Beach Area Welcomes
International Travelers
The Myrtle Beach area is the jewel of South Carolina and is nestled along the mid-Atlantic region of the eastern United States. With 60 miles/100 kilometers of beautiful beaches and an average year-round temperature of 25° Celsius, the Myrtle Beach area is a great place to spend your next holiday in the United States.
American holidaymakers have long been very familiar with the delights of the Myrtle Beach area but can no longer keep the secret from international visitors who, in increasing numbers, are now finding this stretch of the South Carolina coast.
As a family destination, the Myrtle Beach area can rival many Florida resorts, not only for its beaches and water sports, but also for the high standards of entertainment, golf, dining, and shopping. The long hours of sunshine keep holidaymakers on the beach but after dark, the Myrtle Beach area nightlife buzzes with restaurant conversation, dancing, and shows. A major claim for the Myrtle Beach area is that it is safe and that is borne out by the numbers of retired people and families with children who flock here every year and return again and again.
Visiting The Beach
Myrtle Beach is A Great Destination For International Families!
The Myrtle Beach area — known by many in the United States as just "The Beach" — is a great destination for families worldwide. Made up of 14 unique communities, each with their own feel and southern charm, the Grand Strand is the perfect way to visit the USA. For decades, our 60 miles of beaches have been a top destination for outdoor lovers and visitors from the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and throughout Europe, as well as those from China, Asia and all over the globe.
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Where to Stay
International visitors who have visited Florida will find the hotel rates' seasons reversed further up the coast in South Carolina. The winter is low season in the Myrtle Beach area, with June to August designated as the high season when accommodations rates are significantly higher.
A holiday stay in the Myrtle Beach area offers a variety of price points and options. Hotels range from simple, clean and comfortable value accommodations to luxurious oceanfront suites with full amenities. Accommodation options for the holidaymaker seeking that little extra independence are picturesque campsites, apartments, houses, condos, and cottages to rent.
Click here for Myrtle Beach Hotels and Motels, and other lodging options.
Warm Southern Welcome - Myrtle Beach Style Something that many visitors remark upon is the traditional warm southern welcome they receive in the Myrtle Beach area, whether from smiling hotel receptionists or from restaurant staff. The recipe for a memorable Myrtle Beach area holiday comes automatically with two special ingredients - southern charm and southern hospitality.
What to Wear
Think light when holidaying in the Myrtle Beach area. Summer temperatures mean light clothing is all that is required, while just a light jacket or sweater is adequate for the days or evenings in spring or autumn. Only slightly heavier clothes are needed for a winter visit.
Plan Ahead For Your Foreign Currency Exchange
Due to COVID-19, most banks do not maintain an in-house supply of foreign currency. It may take several business days to receive the requested foreign currency. Although most banks will allow for the exchange of foreign paper currency.
Bank of America
2510 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 946-2100
Account Holders Only
BB&T
2619 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 443-4240
Account Holders Only
The Citizens Bank
3796 Hwy. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-4420
Account Holders Only
First Citizens Bank
2002 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 444-4396
Account Holders Only
TD Bank
2003 Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 445-5700
No TD Bank account is necessary to exchange or order foreign currency. A fee of $10 will be charged per currency transaction for Non-Account Holders. A fee of $7.50 will be charged per currency transaction for Account Holders.
Wells Fargo
2110 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-2688
Account Holders Only
International Travelers To U.S.
- US Customs & Border Protection - for International Visitors
- The Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)