First of all, I am so glad the gas prices are down. Hope they don’t start rising again. Maybe this year, I will be able to go back to the beach for a long overdue vacation. The best time to go to the beach, I have found is right before school starts in August. The beaches are not so crowded then. Most people take their vacations around the 4th of July cause many factories shut down at this time of year for maintenance. Anyway, some good beach vacation getaway destinations in the South Carolina are: North Myrtle Beach, Isle of Palms or Hilton Head Island. These areas are more family oriented and quieter than other beaches. In North Carolina, the Outer Banks offer some beautiful secluded beaches perfect for getting away from all the hustle bustle of the city.