SC has the most sought after summer travel destination for 2026, Tripadvisor says
The U.S. is filled with amazing travel destination that brings in millions of tourists annually. But a well-known coastal city in South Carolina brings in the most visitors, according to a new report.
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, released its top summer travel destinations for U.S. travelers in 2026. The SC city made the top of the list, and many other East Coast towns were selected as well.
Searches made on Tripadvisor’s platform between Feb. 1, 2026, and April 10, 2026, for travel between June 1, 2026, and Aug. 31, 2026, were used to determine the nation’s most popular summer spots.
Here’s the SC city that was named the nation’s most popular domestic travel destination:
Myrtle Beach top summer travel spot
Myrtle Beach is the beloved seaside city that had more summer travel searches than any other part of the U.S., beating national icons, such as New York, Chicago and Vegas.
Tripadvisor’s report said that Myrtle Beach and other East Coast destinations are popular because they offer family-friendly appeal and activities that cater to travelers of all ages. A summer traveler can enjoy water parks, beach activities, cultural attractions and local entertainment.
These are the other destinations that caught travelers’ interest:
Top 10 domestic destinations for U.S. travelers
Several Florida coastal towns made the list, along with other East Coast destinations.
- #1. Myrtle Beach, SC
- #2. New York, New York
- #3. Chicago, Illinois
- #4. Las Vegas, Nevada
- #5. Ocean City, Maryland
- #6. Key West, Florida
- #7. Panama City Beach, Florida
- #8. Seattle, Washington
- #9. Clearwater, Florida
- #10. Nashville, Tennessee