Huntington Beach State Park

Pros: Quiet, no crowds, no hotels,
Cons: fire ants, admission prices, camping prices

Frankly I feel the less people that know about Huntington Beach State Park the better I feel. I have been going to the park before it became popular again and right after Hurricane Hugo wiped out just about every tree and bush in the park. Most people...

Pros: Unspoiled natural beauty, small crowds, interesting sites, wildlife in natural habitat
Cons: Mosquitos, heat

Yes, this spot is probably my favorite beach to camp at( just off U.S. hwy. 17). Here the beach is raw and unspoiled with few heavy crowds. This is my favorite American beach. So many beaches are totally built up with hotel after hotel lining the ocean...

Pros: Excellent value, beautiful, fun
Cons: Not the place to turn kids loose and go to sleep!

If you are traveling in the Myrtle Beach area (US 17), consider spending at least a few hours at Huntington Beach. Located 3 miles south of Murrells Inlet (another nice area!), one will find one of the best bird watching areas and other daily...