Summer may be the first season that comes to mind when you think about a Myrtle Beach vacation, but fall brings plenty of reasons to plan another trip to the coast.
Warm days stick around well beyond Labor Day, the beach takes on a more relaxed feel, and the Grand Strand calendar fills with festivals, seasonal events, live entertainment, and plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Add in all the restaurants, attractions, golf, and family fun Myrtle Beach is known for, and fall can be one of the best times of year for a getaway.
Here are a few reasons to put a fall Myrtle Beach vacation on your calendar.
Enjoy More Comfortable Days by the Ocean
One of the best things about fall in Myrtle Beach is that beach season does not suddenly disappear when summer ends.
September can still feel plenty warm, with daytime temperatures typically reaching the low 80s and ocean water that has had all summer to warm up. As the season continues, October usually brings comfortable temperatures in the 70s, followed by cooler days and evenings in November.
That means your fall itinerary can still include plenty of time outdoors. Take a long walk along the shoreline, spend the afternoon relaxing by the ocean, head out for a round of golf, or grab a table outside at a local restaurant. Earlier in the season, you may even find yourself spending another day in the water.
Just remember to pack a light layer for those cooler fall mornings and evenings.
Experience Myrtle Beach at a Different Pace
Myrtle Beach is known for its action-packed summers, but fall gives you an opportunity to enjoy many of the same places with the peak summer season behind you.
Spend the morning walking along the beach, take your time exploring Broadway at the Beach, squeeze in a round of mini golf, or plan a family night at one of the area’s popular shows. Many of Myrtle Beach’s major attractions, shopping destinations, restaurants, and entertainment options continue operating throughout the fall, although seasonal hours may vary.
It is the perfect season for travelers who want plenty to do without feeling like every minute of the vacation needs to be planned.
Fill Your Trip With Fall Festivals and Events
Beach days and fall festivities can go hand in hand in Myrtle Beach.
The Grand Strand’s fall calendar is packed with festivals, live music, seasonal celebrations, arts and crafts events, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Depending on when you visit, you might find everything from harvest celebrations and food festivals to Halloween events and outdoor concerts happening around the area.
Fall also brings seasonal fun to places you may already have on your Myrtle Beach itinerary. Brookgreen Gardens celebrates the season with special events, while entertainment and shopping destinations throughout the Grand Strand host their own fall activities.
Spend More Time Exploring the Outdoors
The beach is only the beginning of the outdoor fun in Myrtle Beach.
Fall’s cooler temperatures make it a great time to explore some of the natural beauty surrounding the Grand Strand. Spend an afternoon walking through the gardens and sculpture collection at Brookgreen Gardens, explore trails at Myrtle Beach State Park or Huntington Beach State Park, or head south to Murrells Inlet for a stroll along the MarshWalk.
Golfers also have more than enough reasons to bring their clubs. With courses throughout the Grand Strand and milder weather that makes spending several hours outside easier, fall is a great season to fit in a round or two during your vacation.
Of course, you can always keep things simple. Grab a coffee, walk the beach, watch the waves, and enjoy having nowhere else you need to be.
Make The Breakers Your Home Base for a Fall Getaway
After a day exploring Myrtle Beach, there is still plenty to enjoy back at The Breakers.
The resort sits directly along the oceanfront, making it easy to work a beach walk or a little time by the water into your day. Guests also have access to indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, an indoor lazy river, and The Cove, the resort’s indoor waterpark featuring five waterslides.
When it is time to eat, you do not have to venture far. Start the morning with breakfast at Papa’s, grab a coffee from Starbucks, or head to Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen for dinner and drinks. Seasonal operating hours may vary throughout the resort, so check current hours during your stay.
With oceanfront accommodations, plenty to enjoy onsite, and a convenient location for exploring Myrtle Beach, The Breakers gives you an easy place to settle in between all your fall adventures.
Plan Your Fall Myrtle Beach Getaway
Ready to start planning your fall family getaway to the Grand Strand? With a wide range of comfortable accommodation options and array of on-site amenities, The Breakers Resort in Myrtle Beach provides a perfect home base for all your autumn adventures on the Grand Strand — and an ideal place to wind down with the kids when the day is done. Book your oceanfront stay at The Breakers today!
