3 days in Myrtle Beach & Charleston Itinerary

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. Your list of things to see and do now includes Myrtle Beach Safari, Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, Myrtle Beach State Park, and other attractions. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): take a leisurely stroll along Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Promenade, admire the majestic nature at Myrtle Beach State Park, experience the excitement of Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, get a dose of the wild on Myrtle Beach Safari, then shop like a local with Broadway at the Beach, and finally admire nature's wide array of creatures at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.

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Augusta to Myrtle Beach is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of bus and car. When traveling from Augusta in July, plan for little chillier days in Myrtle Beach, with highs around 88°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Isla Surf School, Dolphin & Whale Watching, Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, and other attractions. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Mon): fly like a bird with Tidalwave Watersports, brush up on your military savvy at Patriots Point, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then contemplate the long history of Fort Sumter National Monument, and finally contemplate the long history of Nathaniel Russell House.

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Drive from Myrtle Beach to Charleston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Charleston sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 75°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.