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
- 30 Nov 20242025 New Year’s Day BrunchHomeowners 2025 New Years Day Brunch...
- 15 Nov 20242024 Christmas & Holiday EventsMyrtle Beach Christmas & Holiday 2024 Events Have yourself a beachy holiday season with these fa...
- 01 Nov 20242024 November/Thanksgiving Events & DinnerNovember/Thanksgiving Events and Dinner 15th Annual Surfside Rotary Turk...
- 11 Oct 2024Myrtle Beach October/Halloween Events 2024Halloween BOOnanza, October 26, 2024 5:00pm – 8:00 pm North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Comp...
- 01 Sep 2024Hurricanes in Myrtle BeachTropical Storm and Hurricane Information Tropical Depression/Cyclone: 38 mph or less. Tropical Stor...
- 08 Aug 2024Planning For Emergencies Hurricanes/Tornados/StormsPreparing For Hurricanes and Tornados Preparing for hurricanes and tornados can be difficult. People...
- 01 Jun 2024July Events 2024Murrells Inlet Boat Parade (July 5, 2024) Murrells Inlet Boat Parade is a jaw-dropping competition f...
- 01 May 2024Myrtle Beach PGA Tour 2024The Myrtle Beach Classic PGA TOUR will make its debut May 9-12, 2024 at Dunes Golf and Beach Club. ...
- 18 Apr 2024Kingston Plantation OwnersKingston Plantation is one of South Carolina’s largest privately owned conference venues and resorts...
- 01 Apr 2024Spring Break 2024Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a good choice for a spring break destination for families along wit...
- 01 Mar 2024St Patrick’s Day Myrtle BeachSt Patrick’s Day 2024 North Myrtle Beach Parade and Festival “The annual St. Patrick’s D...
- 01 Feb 2024Myrtle Beach Valentine’s Day 2024Spending Valentine’s Day in Myrtle Beach The Grand Strand is full of romantic oceanfront dinin...
- 01 Feb 2024Super BowlGreat places to watch Super Bowl 2024 in Myrtle Beach Broadway at the Beach The Avenue at Broadway a...
- 28 Jan 2024Spanky’s Polar PlungeSpanky’s Pub House 2024 (Located At The Kingston Entrance) “Spanky’s Pub House tak...
- 01 Jan 2024Myrtle Beach HistoryMyrtle Beach History Timeline First Settlers to Present Introduction: Myrtle Beach Timeline “F...
- 21 Dec 2023The Great Christmas Light ShowThe Great Christmas Light Show North Myrtle Beach If you haven’t seen the Christmas Light Show...
- 01 Dec 2023New Year’s Eve 2023/2024Myrtle Beach New Year’s Eve is the place to be. The beach is a great way to make the New Year memor...
- 24 Nov 2023Christmas Regatta/Yachts For TotsIntracoastal Christmas Regatta – Hosted by Yachts for Tots of NMB/Little River “Each yea...
- 12 Nov 2023Thanksgiving Day Dining Thanksgiving Day Dining Specials The Hangout From 11-4pm Thanksgiving Day Offering dishes suc...
- 04 Nov 2023Coats for Kids Golf Cart Rally 2023Join in on the fun for a great cause, Coats for Kids. There are over 200 golf carts who participate...
- 01 Oct 2023Halloween 2023Halloween On The Marshwalk October 31, 2023 5:00pm – 10:30pm Murrells Inlet, SC...
- 01 Sep 2023Myrtle Beach HurricanesLooking Back at Myrtle Beach Hurricanes Hurricane Ian 2022 Hurricane Ian made landfall in Georgetown...
- 01 Aug 2023Labor Day Weekend 2023Myrtle Beach starts to wind down Labor Day weekend. The crowds are smaller, kids are back in school...
- 01 Jul 20232023 Myrtle Beach Tide Chart ...
- 06 Jun 20232023 July 4th FireworksPawleys Island 4th of July Parade (July 4, 2023) Pawleys Island Parade is an entertaining community...
- 26 May 2023June 2023 Myrtle Beach EventsMUSIC ON MAIN STREET Families are encouraged to come downtown after work or after a long day on the...
- 17 Apr 2023Taste Of The Market Common TASTE OF THE MARKET COMMON – SPRING 2023 “The Market Common invites neighbors near and far t...
- 07 Mar 2023Myrtle Beach in AprilApril is coming fast and it’s the time of year Myrtle Beach starts to see warmer temperatures...
- 19 Feb 2023National Fire Protection Association Dryer VentsDryer Vent Cleaning Homeowners have reached out about their dryer vents being plugged up with bird...
- 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...