The Civilian Conservation Corps, the New Deal program that put millions of people back to work during the Great Depression, completed this outstanding park in 1935. Each year thereafter, hundreds of thousands of people visited it from everywhere in both the United States and Canada. Aside from being home to the state's remaining oceanfront forest, the park is located right in the middle of the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, one of America's most famous seaside resorts. You can stay at one of the campgrounds in the park itself, or you can stay frugally at one of the three inexpensive, one star hotels that are about 10 miles (or less) away.
Compass Cove Oceanfront Resort
You can spend a lot more, yet you will receive far less when you stay at other resorts in Myrtle Beach. To begin, it offers its guests their choice of 22 water-related attractions such as a half-dozen outdoor and indoor pools, 6 kiddy pools, as well as jacuzzi, saunas and hot tubs galore. And all this is located on a 700-foot stretch of beach, about the longest of any resort on the Grand Strand. Shopping, restaurants, amusement parks and restaurants are only a few steps away from the door of this resort, as well. And as if that's not enough, each of the resort's guest rooms has a private balcony overlooking the ocean.
2311 South Ocean Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(800) 331-0934
Landmark Resort
You'll get a lot for your money if you stay at this resort because you will be less that 2 miles away from Myrtle Beach State Park, and you won't have to pay very much. This resort is right on the ocean, and it features guest rooms, efficiencies and suites for your convenience. It also boasts a sundeck overlooking the ocean, a nine-hole putt-putt golf course, an indoor water park, and a well-equipped exercise room. And if that's not enough, you can come or go to the Myrtle Beach Airport free of charge. This property is also only a couple of miles from the Family Kingdom Amusement Park, one of Myrtle Beach's most popular attractions.
1501 South Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(800) 845 0658
Red Roof Inn - Myrtle Beach
You'll enjoy your recently-renovated guest room at this property, especially the wireless Internet service available in each room. This hotel is the closest one to the Myrtle Beach International Airport, and you can ride the free shuttle either way. If you intend to bring your pet, this hotel is one of the fewest in Myrtle Beach that allows them.
2801 South Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-4444
About The Author
Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic." He graduated from the University of Louisville.
