According to TripAdvisor.com, Myrtle Beach is the 3rd best beach in the nation and 11th best beach in the world.

Myrtle Beach beat out popular beaches such as Daytona, Key West and Honolulu.

Myrtle Beach is praised by TripAdvisor for its calm waters, soft white sand and family-friendly atmosphere.

TripAdvisor also ranked Myrtle Beach as the 11th best beach in the world, coming out on top of Cabo San Lucas, Rio de Janeiro, and Playa del Carmen.

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