MikeCT

My wife and I are trying to plan our summer vacation with the kids, and she has brought up asa possibility one of the South Carolina resort areas (Hilton Head, Kiawah or Myrtle, not sure which) as a place where the boys and I could play lots of golf while she could spend the days at the beach or by a pool. I'm concerned about the heat and humidity in coastal Carolina in the summer. Is the weather oppressive, or are the beach resorts comfortable with gentle ocean breezes in July?

bonniebroad

It can be hot as the devil in July at our coastal Carolina resorts!!! I've been at Topsail Island when you could not stand to step outside for more than two minutes in July........... so hot and heavy was the air! I'd go further north, if I were you........ like maybe to New England. I LOVE our coasts EXCEPT for July & August!

bonniebroad

P.S.: Having said that, GAZILLIONS of people flock to them at that time every year. I hate high heat and humidity, but that's just *moi*! Maybe you guys would LOVE it if the heat does not bother your golfing (we're talking very humid 90's here on some days!)

beachdreams

I think it depends on your idea of comfortable. I am one of those that loves heat and humidty and can not stand to be cold (for me cold is 75 and below. However, I grew up in the coastal area of SC and currently live in Atlanta. If humidty and heat bother you, then no you probably do not want to visit during that time.

Cassandra

Obviously, it's HOT in July. But people who go to the beach then generally adapt to the situation by doing their beaching/outdoors stuff early in the morning and later in the afternoon/early evening. Midday is reserved for shopping, indoor activities or siesta! From 11 am to about 4 you will have to be very hardy indeed to want to be playing golf or sitting by a pool AND TAKE NOTE: use lots of sunblock if you do.

brookwood

I like the heat. I can go inside my air conditined room and nap if too hot.
Then go back to the pool or the ocean when the sun is lower. Walking the beach late in the afternoon and early evening is often fun. It depends upon who is with you, of course, but 60 isn't too old for a little fun in the sand, now is it?

Suki

I also like hot weather. To me, anywhere on the east coast in July could be hot and humid (well, from Conn on down anyway). My sister who lives in Myrtle Beach visited me once in PA in July and she couldn't wait to get back home since it was so hot here. A lot of it is luck.

Gretchen

Of course, it is hot. But the beach in July is gorgeous. Actually ON the beach there is usually a nice breeze. Look into Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort at Pawley's Island, SC. Beautiful beach, accomodations and all the golf of Myrtle Beach and environs without the traffic and tackiness of MB. Also the best seafood restaurants on the coast. Hilton Head's beaches are highly restrictive.

SherrieA

You are not crazy at all. South Carolina is great anytime. I live about an hour from Charleston (Columbia). Myrtle Beach in July is very crowded (a young crowd)and personally I don't care for it. The roads are not that great as far as moving people and this is the busiest time of year. My sons convinced me to take them to Myrtle Beach last July and we sent 3 hours travelling the 15 miles from Conway to the beach. Also, I think you get a better sea breeze at any of the beaches around Charleston. My personal favorite is Isle of Palms. Very laid back and more local people. No amusement park that I know of but not a thousand tattoo parlors either! I don't "do" golf but I've heard the golf in either place is wonderful. I guess I'm thinking more of your wife. She could definately get sun and rest around Charleston. Plus she could exercise with a walk through the historic district. Also, you would be 3 hours from Savannah so a day trip would be possible. Whichever you decide, I hope y'all have a wonderful trip!

Litespeed_Chick

It's SUPPOSED to be hot at the beach. I was on Isle of Palms a few weeks ago when the temps were in the high 60's and with the sea breeze, it was just too cool to be comfortable in swimwear. The water is only warm enough for comfortable swimming June through September.

As for golf, i'd try to choose a course as near to the ocean as you can afford (think Wild Dunes or Harbor Town). The low country is definately steamy once you get a few miles from the beach.

Ive taken my Wisconsin in-laws to Charleston several times in Aug and they have survived.

Personnally, I think if you are young and healthy and have some sunscreen you can do any outdoor activity you want up until the highs start to approach 100. I have actually gotten sick and dizzy roller blading in Hilton Head in the middle of the day when it was about 99. Stay hydrated and be glad you aren't a Freshman at the Citadel.

GoTravel

Sherrie doesn't know what she is talking about.

My family has rentals south of Myrtle Beach in Pawleys Island so we occaisionally spend time in Myrtle Beach.

The area, referred to as The Grand Strand is 60 miles long.

They have the newest and best roads in the state and are continuing to build.

Robert Grissom Highway and Highway 31 alleviate much conjestion and make the area a better place to drive.

olivia

It's always hot in July. REALLY hot, but if you're going to be at the pool you have no problems. The golf course WILL be sticky and oppressive.