8 days in South Carolina's Coast Region Itinerary

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. Escape the urban bustle at Cherry Grove Beach and Windy Hill Beach. You'll discover tucked-away gems like New South Brewing and Captain Hook's Adventure Golf. Next up on the itinerary: tee off at Mt. Atlanticus, identify plant and animal life at T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station, learn about winemaking at Duplin Winery, and look for gifts at The Mole Hole.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Myrtle Beach road trip planning app.

New York City to Myrtle Beach is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. Traveling from New York City in March, things will get a bit warmer in Myrtle Beach: highs are around 63°F and lows about 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Folly Beach Public Beach and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Get outdoors at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours. Step out of Charleston with an excursion to The Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw--about 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, examine the collection at Edmondston-Alston House, admire the natural beauty at Washington Square, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Charleston journey tool.

Getting from Myrtle Beach to Charleston by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 66°F in March, and nighttime lows around 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Bluffton.

Bluffton is a Lowcountry town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): play a few rounds at Hilton Head National, then visit Old Town Bluffton, and then see majestic marine mammals with May River Excursions. On the 25th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Bay Street, settle in for a delightful tour with a horse-drawn carriage tour, and then walk around Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

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You can drive from Charleston to Bluffton in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, daytime highs in Bluffton are 65°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.