10 Tourist Traps to AVOID when Moving To Myrtle Beach

“The beach looks the same from the sky as it does from the ground” 🤣😂 sounds like something my dad would have said to convince me not to spend money .

I'm not gonna lie. I got a t shirt from one of those beach stores my first time in myrtle beach about 5 years ago. I still wear it and it is one of my favorite shirts. Sure the print is cracking but it adds character!

I wanted to do everything to get caught in the tourist trap. That's where all the fun is!

I'm a crab leg fan, they are expensive as hell if bought in your local grocery store. I go to the buffets in MB solely for the crab. The price of the buffet is about what 1 lb of crab legs costs at home plus you get the rest of the items on the line if you wish. I never once had the idea in my head that any of their seafood was local. If you love crab legs, you can't beat Bennetts and the others.

It is good to do these things once for the fun of knowing what it's about, but I would rather hang out on the ocean front balcony and people watch and drink a beer or two.

Wow! What a Debbie downer! I live here and I enjoy most of these all years long!!

I may be mistaken but don't these "tourist trap" activities go a long way toward supporting the local economy which benefits people who live there?

All good tips except the helicopter one. We did it last year and it was an amazing value I thought. Yeah we were lured in by the 20 dollar price, but upgraded to the next level which was like a 15 minute ride out to the shoreline, down the shore about a mile then back. It was like 40 per person. I’ve never been in a helicopter, nor do I know someone who had one, so I’d say it was worth it for my and my two kids.

I live in Myrtle Beach FYI: Broadway at the beach has fireworks on Friday night too. Friday night doesn't have near the crowds bc it's often tourists last night in Myrtle Beach, they are tired or packing. I never go to Walmart on the weekend in MB! I go to Walmart Market food shopping but If I need anything else I use Amazon. I agree about Broadway at the Beach, I've gone there to walk for exercise in off months. I absolutely do not go anywhere near Broadway during tourist season. Traffic alone is a nightmare.

Giant crab buffet off of hw 17 has delicious crab legs. Online coupons are available. About 40-45 bux a head. We drive from Wilmington NC once a month to come chow down 🙌🦀

This is ANY tourist spots, I live in Knoxville TN, about 25mins from Great smokey mountains, No I'm not gonna go shopping or eating in Gatlinburg , Bc I live here, But someone from California Will love it That's why ppl travel, I know when I go to Florida , and buy things form gift shop it's all tourist stuff , But I love it⛱️🏖️🌊🐙🐚

I lived there for five years and did all of those things multiple times. Isn't the point to moving to MB to live like you are on vacation all the time? Otherwise why bother? I love shopping in the beachwear stores and doing all of the typical tourist things including buffets. My husband and I live there as if we are on vacation in our free time, it's a lot of fun! Never understood people who say living at the beach isn't like being on vacation all the time. It is for us, MB is what you make of it.

You lost me at pier fishing. I’m a local with a pier pass - it’s my go to fun. You’d be surprised at how many locals are in the fraternity.

The Walmart in surfside beach used to be the busiest in the nation during june,july,and August

I love visiting Myrtle Beach and I was just there Aug 10th to Aug 15th. We stayed in the north section and we did everything he said not to do. But we had a beautiful time ✌🏾

For a guy who makes a living getting people go buy houses in Myrtle Beach he is making sure as heck they don't. What?!

Hey Jeremy, I was born here in the 1960's, you have some good points. The helo rides especially! My advice to adult visitors is go to North MB, better beaches, rest, bars, people, etc... I've lived all over Horry county, trust me, NMB is the best!

Isn't this true no matter where you live? MB is a tourist destination so yes, it is designed for tourists and not locals.

This is my 3rd time here in MB, and the first time in prime season. I decided to try and get into scuba and snorkeling. Beginning of June and 600$ in equipment later, I find that everything is booked. My options are the last of the top of the line trips, like the 2 day, 2 night live aboard....for just under 4000$ Always check your activities before you buy. I'm an Ohio resident, and I'm probably never going to use any of this dive gear in my home state. Thank you so much for this video, it helps a ton! Good to hear from a resident. I went out in a helo tour over the Ohio State fair one year, and I'd say, for the 50 or so I spent, it was actually pretty cool. They took us over all the local stadiums and big city marker buildings. The pilot was pulling really nice, hard banking turns, but wasn't being unsafe. All in all, it was fun. Probably wouldn't do the same here though. (We are in the wyndham in north MB-12th floor) Way too many small children and too many large caliber family trips here from June 1st. We have trouble just finding an elevator that doesn't have a waiting line....we have made up time taking the stairs!!!! Good exercise too. Beach sand walking and stair climbing, hooyah! Killer on the legs!

When I was there April 25 to 28 2021 we found Walmart on 17 in North Myrtle and one near the South Myrtle. Great prices for everything I for got like shampoo, sandals, beach stuff. Not hard to find a Walmart.