Page 38 - The Magazine of AAA Ohio Auto Club – September 2020

Missed Summer at the Shore?
Spend Fall in
Myrtle Beach
By John T. Garcia
Did the pandemic ruin your summer vacation plans of spending your summer vacation on a beach someplace, relaxing with a drink in your
hand and your toes in the sand? Or your children playing in the surf and sand while you immerse yourself in the latest novel and work on your tan? Now that some things are reopening, maybe it’s time to head to the beach: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that is.
There are more than 60 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline near the Myrtle Beach area and the fall temperatures are summerlike, with an average high of 83 in September and 75 in October. But even though the city has the word Beach in its name, it is far from being a one-trick pony.
There are plenty of activities, especially during these times, from fishing and eco-kayak tours to a living history farm and a historic school and education center. And don’t forget the restaurants, with outdoor seating and views of the surrounding area.
Photo: Julia Lynn
Getting to Myrtle Beach is relatively easy as many of the major airlines fly into Myrtle Beach International Airport and a flight from Ohio takes less than three hours in the air, compared to a 10-hour car trip.
GREAT STATE PARKS
Developed by Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936, Myrtle Beach State Park was the first park in the state system and remains one of the most popular. Besides the beach, the park features a pier that allows fishing without a state license, but you still need to pay. The 312-acre park is home to a 278-site campground, nearly half with full-hookups of electricity, water and sewer.
If camping is not your thing, the park also has cabins near the beach for rent. But plan accordingly as there are only six.
A boardwalk through Myrtle Beach State Park helps connect the trails and allows birdwatchers, bike riders
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