Where to stay in Myrtle Beach

We are a family of 4 (kids aged 13 and 17) planning a week summer vacation in Myrtle Beach. Haven%26#39;t been before. We%26#39;re looking for recommendations on where to stay, ie. North vs Central, etc. Is the beach nicer in some places? Are some areas safer than others? Any thoughts on the Seaside Resort?

Also, we can go in July or August, is there much difference in weather usually?

Is there good shelling anywhere?

My kids will want to rent jet-skis - are they available/permitted everywhere?

Any other thoughts or advice would be appreciated - thanks!

Where to stay in Myrtle Beach

Seaside is a nice resort and I also sent you a pm for more detailed information.

Where to stay in Myrtle Beach

Location depends on what you want. Do you want quiet and more residential? Or do you want somewhat live and active with some places to walk to? All oceanfront locations are safe in my opinion. No matter where you go just use typical precautions as usual. I have never ever never felt unsafe in MB and I am a female with children. I have walked outside to the garages across the street at night and have sat outside at night and not once did I feel unsafe.

With that, I like the central section of Myrtle Beach because of its convenience to the attractions like at Broadway at the Beach. Note that North Myrtle Beach is its own town. Myrtle Beach is usually catergorized by ';Northern End';, Central (Near Broadway at the Beach), and Southern Beach.

But you really can%26#39;t go wrong with anywhere in MB.

Suggestions on hotels:

-Dunes Village

-Compass Cove

-Breakers Resort (Paradise Building preferred)

-Oceans One

-Sandy Beach Resort (newer building Palmetto Only)

-Island Vista

-Caribbean Resort (Cayman Building preferred)

-Monterey Bay Suites

-Coral Beach Resort

-Camelot Resort

-Long Bay Resort

These are all decent hotels for families they all have pools (indoor and outdoor).

Weather wise, August is usually much hotter but July can be as well. We usually go at the end of August the week prior to school starting and it%26#39;s hot. This year we are going at the end of July so we will see if it%26#39;s any better.

Relating to Jet Skis, you would have to check out the age requirements for riding. I can%26#39;t think of the name of the company that does it should be on this site under things to do.

We don%26#39;t go shelling but a lot of people think there are more near the piers and the northern section of Myrtle.

Coral Beach has the amenities to keep them occupied.