Vacation rentals in South Carolina

Plan to spend your vacation at Broadway Grand Prix Family Race Park in Myrtle Beach where your kids will love kiddie speedway, mini sky wheels, slick spin, and Pro Two Ride. They will also have a chance to compete with other kids on a high-speed race track on the park grounds. At Kokopelli Surf Camp in Myrtle Beach, you get a chance to enjoy family activities like paddle-boarding and kayak tours.

You can also opt to stay in Marriott's Ocean Watch Villas – a luxurious resort located in Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach where families can enjoy refreshing coastal surrounds. Visit this resort and let your kids participate in activities like a waterslide, and whirlpools. They'll also enjoy different kids programs and a large playground specially designed for children.

Charleston, home to beautiful beaches situated on a vast, flat, and low-lying terrain is known for its amazing family activities. Visit the Children’s Museum of the Low country and give your kids a chance to explore the museum gallery and colossal water lab.

The whole family will love discovering the sea creatures and watching the diving shows in South Carolina Aquarium. The aquarium hosts a two-story (385,000 gallons) oceanic tank that features various types of fish including sharks and sea turtles. Kids of all ages have a chance to enjoy the dungeon and to roam the storied halls of old buildings in Old Exchange which is an iconic landmark and site that has hosted several important historical events.

The culture and history of South Carolina are reflected in its many historic sites and arts centers. Travel throughout the state, hopping between South Carolina vacation rentals and experiencing the best of the past and present of this fascinating region.

History comes to life in many of the state’s official historic destinations. As a key location in the American Revolutionary War and the slave era, the state offers visitors and locals the opportunity to get up close and personal with its past.

Made famous in the film ‘The Patriot’, the historic town of Brattonsville is a notable attraction. Visitors can explore what life was like on the colonial estate through site interpreters and stories of the African-Americans who lived there.

The state is also home to the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site occupied by British troops in the 1780s. Additional war sites include the Cowpens National Battlefield and the Musgrove Mill State Historic Site.

For art and culture, the state’s main cities and towns are the places to be. Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach are all home to numerous art galleries and cultural institutions. Key locations to visit include Museum Mile in Charleston, home to six museums, and the Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach for some appreciation of the local flavor of art in the area.

Join your kids in building sandcastles on Myrtle Beach. Or get soaked as you plunge your kayak paddle into the churning white water of the Chattooga River.

Perhaps you're a mountain biker? Then head to Croft State Park in Spartanburg for exhilarating trails and breathtaking scenery.

Keen golfers can tee off at a challenging golf course. With more than 360 courses across South Carolina, you could spend almost a year playing a different course each day.

For a more sedate outing, ride in the back of a horse-drawn carriage in historic Beaufort or Charleston. Hoof beats ring out as you navigate streets lined with moss-draped oak trees.

Broadway at The Beach

Broadway at The Beach is every shoppers' dream. This uniquely designed shopping center boasts over a hundred specialised shops, restaurants and activities for both adults and children.

Charleston Waterfront Park

The design of Charleston Waterfront Park alone is enough to warrant a visit. The park, composed of different sections overlooking the ocean, is dotted with fountains, walkways and has won numerous awards for its groundbreaking design.

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

Connecting downtown Charleston to the suburb of Mount Pleasant, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge hosts an annual 10,000 meter run, has appeared in several TV series' and was designed by notable firm Parsons Brinckerhoff.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

This museum offers fantastic self-guided and guided tours focusing on the history of ships and aviation, and honours patriots involved in U.S. conflicts.

Brookgreen Gardens

Enjoy a stroll around these captivating themed gardens dotted with American Figurative sculptures and located in a flourishing wildlife preserve.