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. On the 14th (Fri), take a leisurely stroll along Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Promenade, immerse yourself in nature at Myrtle Beach State Park, catch some excitement at 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 observe the fascinating underwater world at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Myrtle Beach trip planner.

Augusta to Myrtle Beach is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of bus and car. In October, daytime highs in Myrtle Beach are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Charleston.

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

On the 15th (Sat), fly like a bird with Tidalwave Watersports, brush up on your military savvy at Patriots Point, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at 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 steep yourself in history at Nathaniel Russell House.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Charleston journey planner.

You can drive from Myrtle Beach to Charleston in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 60°F. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.