What is it like to live in Myrtle Beach year round?


What is it like to live in Myrtle Beach year round? Myrtle Beach is more affordable than most East Coast beach towns. You can look forward to beautiful weather most days of the year. There's always something to do on the Grand Strand. Public services like transportation and hospitals are plentiful.


Why is Myrtle Beach so famous?

Our 35,000-plus permanent residents and millions of visitors enjoy the wide beaches, the warm weather and an incredible range of entertainment, nightlife, golf, shopping, dining and live theatre.


Can you swim at Myrtle Beach in January?

Water temperatures in Myrtle Beach in December, January, and February hover between 50 and 55 degrees. The water is a bit too cold to swim comfortably, but many visitors still surf wearing a wetsuit or enjoy boating in the mild temperatures.


What is considered off season in Myrtle Beach?

November through February is considered the “off-season” for Myrtle Beach. However, just because the temperatures have cooled down, doesn't mean the fun isn't heating up in Myrtle Beach in the winter! Myrtle Beach's average temperature in the winter is nearly 60°F – a cool respite from the frigid northern cold.


Is everything open in Myrtle Beach in November?

All the things you enjoy year-round – such as visits to cool spots such as Broadway at the Beach and Brookgreen Gardens, any of dozens of stellar golf courses, or just taking a walk on the beach – are available in the winter in Myrtle Beach.


Is Myrtle Beach a party town?

Nightlife in Myrtle Beach is an intoxicating mix of salty ocean breeze, moonlight on the ocean, and the dazzling lights and pulsating music of our many popular places to dance the night away or just hang out. We've got nightclubs, dance clubs and sports bars, some right by the beach. Karaoke your thing?


Why are houses so cheap in Myrtle Beach?

So why is this famous beach community so affordable? Because the city has a dark side as well. The violent crime rate in Myrtle Beach is more than four times the national average, according to the most recent FBI data. That's brought home prices down.


Is Myrtle Beach crowded in the winter?

Visiting The Beach during the wintertime is a unique experience that takes a different kind of planning than your usual summer trip. There's still plenty of things to do in Myrtle Beach in December. The weather is a bit cooler, there are less crowds and you can experience the holidays from The Beach's point of view.