International Culinary Institute

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) in The Market Common is a hidden gem of the Grand Strand. With world-class facilities and instructors, the quality of education received at the International Culinary Institute (ICI) rivals any other culinary institute in America. Many of the culinary students are then placed in jobs directly after graduating from the program at the over 1,800 restaurants in the Grand Strand ranging from fine dining to southern cooking! 

International Culinary Institute

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Myrtle Beach, SC: Exactly Where You’re Meant to Be

The perfect vacation isn’t about doing it all. It’s about slowing down enough to notice the little things—the laughter, the breeze, the way time stretches just right. Myrtle Beach is where families find their rhythm, where memories are made in the in-between moments that matter most. Whether you're savoring the sun, chasing adventure, or just catching your breath, this is a place where everything feels right. Plan your escape at VisitMyrtleBeach.com

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Visit Myrtle Beach's TV show "Traveling the Spectrum" is airing on Peacock. Follow three extraordinary families as they travel to Myrtle Beach with a family member on the autism spectrum.

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Aynor: The Little Golden Town

Founded more than a century ago, the small town of Aynor is located 35 miles inland on Highway 501. Celebrated for its friendliness, the community is referred to as “Little Golden Town.” 

September brings the famed Harvest Hoe-Down Festival to Aynor, where country living is celebrated with food, games, music and fun for the entire family.

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Murrells Inlet: The Seafood Capitol of S.C.

The fishing village of Murrells Inlet was once the lair of the infamous pirate Blackbeard. Today, it’s an outdoorsman’s dream. No matter your boating preference, there is an experience for every taste. And when visiting what is known as the “seafood capital of South Carolina,” you know a delicious meal awaits after a fun-filled day.

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The best trips aren’t just about where you go—they’re about what stays with you. The laughter echoing down the boardwalk. The first time the kids see the ocean. The familiar feeling of a place that somehow still surprises you. Myrtle Beach is more than a destination. It’s a tradition in the making, where memories are passed down and new ones are born with every visit. Plan the getaway that brings it all together at VisitMyrtleBeach.com

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The Beach Just Stays With You

The best trips aren’t just about where you go—they’re about what stays with you. The laughter echoing down the boardwalk. The first time the kids see the ocean. The familiar feeling of a place that somehow still surprises you. Myrtle Beach is more than a destination. It’s a tradition in the making, where memories are passed down and new ones are born with every visit. Plan the getaway that brings it all together at VisitMyrtleBeach.com

Register Your CCMF Wristband!

Did you get your wristband in the mail? Trying to figure out what to do next? We've put together a quick walkthrough video to help make sure you get your bands on and ready to get into the party!

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Located directly south of Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach is a small beach community revered for its lighthearted, family-friendly atmosphere. The inlet meets the ocean here, so the area is a hot spot for watersports, fishing and crabbing.
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International Culinary Institute in the News

The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach has been awarded several prestigious awards that speak to the caliber of the instruction received in the classroom and test kitchens as well as the top-notch chef that graduates from the program.

  • August 2021, Students from ICI of Myrtle Beach competed in the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) national convention and were awarded the overall bronze medal and won best salad course.
  • February 2022, Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is proud to announce that the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach (ICI) earned exemplary status for the Culinary Arts Program presented by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF)
  • March 2022, Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is proud to announce that Abigail Estes, Culinary Arts Technology/Baking and Pastry Arts major at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, is one of nine seniors from South Carolina colleges and universities selected for the 2021 Tourism Student Awards

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