Property at a Glance: Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark

Water is the main attraction at Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark. The resort’s oceanfront year-round waterpark features two four-story slides, a Salty's Splash House with kiddie slide and silly sub, and other ways to make a splash. You can also swim in the heated outdoor pools or lounge in the jetted tubs for some relaxation.

• Year-round swimming: The water park is seasonally enclosed and heated during the cooler months, and also features a heated seasonally enclosed indoor pool.
• The resort is a classic beachfront retreat, offering a relaxed stay with stunning ocean views. Some features reflect the property's vintage charm.
• In-room amenities: TVs, full kitchens, and free Wi-Fi
• Town Center: This area of the resort is filled with oceanfront dining options that proudly serves Starbucks, a ice cream shop, and the largest resort arcade in Myrtle Beach.
• Grab a bite at the Loco Gecko Beach Shack, which serves breakfast, pizza, salads, burgers, and other casual dishes for lunch and dinner (seasonal hours may apply).

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Sandy Beaches, Golf Courses, and Classic Amusement-Park Rides

Myrtle Beach is the crown jewel of South Carolina's Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of white-sand beaches along the Atlantic seaboard that draws surfers, fishers, and kayakers. The city was named one of the best vacation spots in the United States for a family by USA Today, in part because of its wooden boardwalk, which stretches for more than a mile. Hop into the SkyWheel Ferris wheel’s gondolas, surrounded by more than a million LED lights, for a panoramic view of the city below.

Less than 20 miles south of Myrtle Beach, the tiny fishing village of Murrells Inlet provides a tranquil contrast to the boardwalk's hustle and bustle. At Brookgreen Gardens, more than 2,000 sculptures stand amid sprawling floral gardens and massive, moss-covered oak trees that have been around for centuries. Murrells Inlet is also home to the Tom Fazio–designed TPC Myrtle Beach golf course, 1 of nearly 80 courses in the area that helped Myrtle Beach earn its title as the seaside golf capital of the world.