Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach Facts
Myrtle Beach in located in Horry County, South Carolina, with a population of 22,759. It hosts over 13 million visitors every year for its entertainment, shopping, dining, attractions, sports teams and also many activities.
Chicora
Myrtle Beach was first known as, Chicora, “The Land” by the area’s Native Americans. Later, when white settlers discovered the area, it became “The New Town.” The settlement eventually named Myrtle Beach after the wax myrtle trees common to the area. Today, this stretch of beach is known as the Grand Strand. It was named the Grand Strand by a local newspaper columnist in 1945 because of the 60-mile stretch of beach between Little River and Georgetown.
Myrtle Beach has history, charm, beaches, dining, shopping, attractions, entertainment and more. Great temperatures year round.
Dining
There are over 1,650 restaurants with many being buffet-style. There is everything from pizza to sit down elegant dinners on every corner.
Myrtle Beach Is Home Of…
- A popular dance, The Shag, was born on Ocean Drive that became popular during the jitterbug-era during 1940s.
- Sports Illustrated Magazine was first published in 1953 at Pine Lakes International Country Club.
- World-famous, best-selling country group, Alabama, started as Wild Country, playing for tips at the Bowery.
Beaches Everywhere
There are 60 miles of beaches along the Grand Strand with rivers, creeks, marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway There is no end to water themed activities which include: scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, parasailing, kayaking, canoeing and sailing.
Myrtle Beach was named “Sportstown USA” from Sports Illustrated for its many sports teams, golf courses and parks.
- Pelicans: Atlanta Braves Carolina League Class-A Baseball Team
- Myrtle Beach Speedway: half-mile NASCAR racing track
- Myrtle Beach Stingrays: National Indoor Football team
- 120-plus championship golf courses; 46 mini-golf courses
- 8 fishing piers
- Boating is endless: sailboats, jet-skis, kayaks, canoes
- More than 200 tennis courts in the area
- Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers: Division I NCAA school with 17 sports programs
Myrtle Beach is undoubtedly a one stop vacation destination.
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Beach News
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- 25 Nov 2022Coats For Kids Golf Cart RallyCalli Baker’s Golf Cart Parade We have participated in the parade/rally in the past and it is...
- 04 Oct 2022Halloween On The MarshwalkHalloween On The Marshwalk October 31, 2022 5:00pm – 10:00pm Ghosts, goblins, an...
- 02 Oct 2022Myrtle Beach/Horry County Laws & RulesHORRY COUNTY BEACH RULES THE KINGSTON PLANTATION Follows Rules for Horry County Not Myrtle Beach. ...
- 01 Oct 2022Hurricanes in Myrtle BeachHurricanes in the Grand Strand, South Carolina Horry County Hurricane Information Emergency-Manageme...
- 01 Sep 2022Labor Day Weekend 2022Myrtle Beach starts to wind down Labor Day weekend. The crowds are smaller, kids are back in school...
- 08 Aug 2022Myrtle Beach City, SC PopulationMyrtle Beach is a city located in Horry County South Carolina. Myrtle Beach has a 2020 population of...
- 01 Jul 2022Myrtle Beach in JulyMyrtle Beach has much to offer in July. Check out these events and plan your Fourth of July in Myrtl...
- 01 Jun 2022Myrtle Beach July 4th CelebrationPlan ahead to attend one of the fireworks events in the Myrtle Beach area. They are known for great...
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- 18 Apr 2022Spring Break 2022Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a good choice for a spring break destination for families along wit...
- 05 Apr 2022Myrtle Beach in AprilApril is the time of year Myrtle Beach starts to see warmer temperatures and more people out on the...
- 06 Mar 2022Myrtle Beach St. Patty’s DayST. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival North Myrtle Beach St. Patty’s Day Parade and festival...
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- 01 Feb 2022MarshWalk Murrell’s Inlet Restaurant WeekThe MarshWalk is located in Murrell’s Inlet, SC., about a 30-40 minute drive from the the King...
- 07 Nov 2021Thanksgiving Dinner 2021Local Myrtle Beach Dining Options For Your Thanksgiving Day Meal. Dine in or carry out available...
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- 12 Aug 2021Broadway at the Beach New AdditionsThe great shopping, entertainment and dining just keeps coming to Broadway at the Beach. ...
- 12 Aug 2021Barefoot Landing 2021 SeasonBarefoot Landing is located in North Myrtle Beach, SC and has announced several new openings of reta...
- 12 Aug 2021Embassy / Hilton Resort RenovationKingston Resort Renovation 2021-2022 The Embassy has announced their plans to renovate the entire po...
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- 01 Apr 2021Myrtle Beach Easter Events 20212021 Easter Egg Hunts and Events Please check with local businesses about Easter Egg Hunts and event...
- 03 Mar 2021MarshWalk Restaurant WeekMarshWalk Restaurant Week March 1-7, 2021 “Join us for our Inaugural MarshWalk Restaura...
- 01 Mar 2021Spring Break in Myrtle BeachSpring Break is here and right around the corner for many others. Myrtle Beach is one of the top de...
- 12 Jan 2021SOHO – Steaks, Seafood, SushiSOHO Steaks, Seafood & Sushi is located outside the Kingston Plantation across from CVS at 9715...
- 01 Dec 2020December Events in Myrtle BeachChristmas at Pirates Voyage Click On Link Above for Dates Venue: Pirates Voyage Address: 8907 North...
- 03 Oct 2020Myrtle Beach Halloween 2020Halloween will be a little different this year with COVID still hanging around. There are a few eve...