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| Myrtle Beach Links | |
| City of Myrtle Beach | |
| Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce | |
| Myrtle Beach Locals Info Site | |
| Horry County School System | |
| Grand Strand Golf Courses | |
Myrtle Beach is the heart of the Grand Strand, a 60 mile stretch of beach on the northern SC coast, boasting beautiful beaches, unbelievable restaurants, world class entertainment, and over 100 golf courses. Myrtle Beach is one of the fastest growing residential areas in the U.S., with new homes communities popping up by the dozens. Retirees are still the dominant import to the area but Myrtle Beach is seeing more and more families moving in as well, since it has the highest ranked school system in the state.
Myrtle Beach is ranked in the Top 10 Beaches in the U.S. by the Travel Channel (#1 Family Beach), who has this to say, “As the largest resort along South Carolina’s 60-mile Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is the East Coast’s ultimate vacation hub. The town teems with summertime action: the population explodes during summer months from 26,000 to over 400,000 on any given day and includes tourists from around the globe.
Of the many beaches dotting the Strand, Myrtle Beach boasts the greatest number of amusement and water parks, restaurants and live entertainment. As an added bonus, the beach’s location is in proximity to an eclectic assortment of museums, nature preserves and outlet shopping. Over 100 golf courses are a club’s stroke away, and most are open to visiting guests.
Despite having so much to do, it’s impossible to overlook the biggest attraction of all – sun, surf and lots of sand! Myrtle Beach’s actual beach is an extensive stretch of silky white sand, and offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, sunbathing, sailing and surfing. The region is rich with activities, and has successfully maintained the image as a family getaway, with most attractions, entertainment and eateries being geared toward families. In fact, many area hotels offer water rides, activity programs and playgrounds for youngsters.”