Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach is an incredibly popular beach on the east coast, along with Hilton Head. They are both located in South Carolina. Hilton Head is on the southern portion of the state, while Myrtle Beach is on the top portion of the state, just below North Carolina.

Myrtle Beach also includes North Myrtle Beach, and both run a stretch of about 20 miles.

This hugely popular tourist attraction offers beaches, camping, rv resorts, hotels, resorts and more for accommodations.

You can find a list of local Myrtle Beach hotels here.

With golf, mini golf, family fun, arcades and the two big tourist destinations of Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the Beach, there's always something to do. Whether you're looking to enjoy the Ripley's Believe it or Not Aquarium, a burger at Johnny Rockets, or maybe a fun IMAX movie, Broadway at the Beach is for you.

If you're looking for great shopping, a gorgeous environment, or maybe the fun of a mirror maze, you'll want to take in Barefoot Landing.

With so much to do, it's no wonder Myrtle Beach is such a popular destination. It's central location on the eastern sea board makes it a great place for families to go for a beach vacation.

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Myrtle Beach, SC 

Myrtle Beach is a coastal resort city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is the de facto hub of both the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area and the Grand Strand, a complex of beach towns and barrier islands stretching from Little River to Georgetown, South Carolina.

Arising from a getaway for lumber workers from Conway, Myrtle Beach has rapidly developed into a major tourist destination in the Southeastern United States in the latter 20th century and 2000s. As of 2006, the metro area had an estimated population of 299,353. According to the 2000 census, the area was the 13th fastest-growing metropolitan area in the United States. http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/

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Weather in Myrtle Beach, SC 

Current weather conditions in Myrtle Beach, SC (29572)

Local Pollen Reports

66°F (Feels like 66°F)

Last update: 12/9/09 7:53 AM EST

Humidity: 90%
Visibility: 3.0 mi
Dew Point: 63°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.69in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 22mph From: Airport Conditions
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Partly Cloudy
High: 72°F
Low: 50°F
Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM

Thursday
Dec 10 


Scattered T-Storms / Wind
High: 55°F
Low: 33°F
Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM

Friday
Dec 11 


AM Clouds / PM Sun
High: 50°F
Low: 39°F
Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM

Saturday
Dec 12 


Partly Cloudy
High: 55°F
Low: 48°F
Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM

Myrtle Beach, SC Stats 

The population of 29572 is 8,113.

That's #9900 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

95% of the population is white, which is 21 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 29572 is $43,088, which is $13,390 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $235,800. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 199% from the typical value.

Men make up 48% of the population, and the typical age in this part of SC is 48.2.

Stats about: Myrtle Beach, SC

Population: 8,113
Number of Households: 10,852
Average House Value: $235,800
Average Income per Household: $43,088
Elevation: 25 ft

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Myrtle Beach on Amazon 

Banana Republic: A Year in the Heart of Myrtle Beach

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Insiders' Guide to Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, 9th (Insiders' Guide Series)

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Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand (SC) (Then and Now)

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Rand McNally GET AROUND Myrtle Beach street atlas & GUIDE

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Myrtle Beach (Tourist Town Guides)

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Latest news about Myrtle Beach, SC 

Beach First Considers Listing Options for Its Common Stock
MYRTLE BEACH, SC, Dec. 8, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beach First National Bancshares, Inc., parent of Beach First National Bank (Nasdaq:BFNB) today announced ...
Myrtle Beach City Council makes big plans for boardwalk
By Laura Thomas - bio | email MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - It aims to bring business to the beach, and when construction wraps up, a new boardwalk will stretch ...
SC teacher accused of sex crime resigns post
AP MYRTLE BEACH, SC -- A 32-year-old South Carolina teacher accused of having sex with a 13-year-old student has resigned. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach ...

More to do in Myrtle Beach, SC 

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 29572

Ripley's Aquarium (Myrtle Beach)  
"I used to have to go here 5 times a year when my youngest son was a child. It is a nice aquarium & well worth a visit, but after 25 times I will always be..." more
Myrtle Beach (Myrtle Beach)  
"I have a love-hate relationship with Myrtle Beach. The positives: 1. Expansive beaches 2. Sunshine 3. Palm Trees 4. A few good restaurants 5...." more
Pirates Watch Adventure Golf (Myrtle Beach)  
"This was always my favorite of all the many putt putt golf places you could go to in Myrtle Beach. It was the farthest from the hotel always but worth the..." more
Scooters Rentals and Sales (Myrtle Beach)  
"Nestled between an ice cream parlor and a fish shack is scooter heaven! This is the perfect place to rent a scooter! Myself, my brother, his wife and my..." more
Best Western Grand Strand Inn & Suites (Myrtle Beach)  
"This was our first trip to Myrtle Beach. After much research into area hotels, we chose the Best Western Grand Strand. We couldn't go wrong. The entire..." more
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