Information, discount coupons and special offers, a calendar of events, maps, and hundreds of brochures describing area attractions, shops, restaurants, and other businesses are available at the four offices of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Don't let a sunburn spoil a great getaway.
Lifeguards are on duty along many Grand Strand beaches during the summer months.
Inexperienced swimmers or families with children should make sure the beach area they visit is staffed by a lifeguard. Lost cash cannot be replaced, but traveler's checks can. Traveler's checks in U.S. currency are widely accepted in the Myrtle Beach area. Emergency cash may be obtained from many commercial banks with a major credit card, if the cardholder has cash advance privileges. Western Union fund transfers also are available, but be sure to verify whether the office can intercede at a local bank if Western Union remits the funds by check rather than cash.