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Myrtle Beach

Find all there is to know about the top ranked family vacation spot, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Repeatedly, year after year, both Trip Advisor and the Travel Channel rank Myrtle Beach as a top destination on the east coast and within the entire United States. This is a family friendly spot with lots for everyone to do.

Myrtle Beach is also known as the "Seaside Golf Capital of the World" among other appropriate nicknames. Along the 60 mile stretch of the Atlantic Ocean known as the Grand Strand there are over 100 championship golf courses to choose from. Many created by world renown players and golf course architects.

Shopping abounds through out the Myrtle Beach area as well with Barefoot Landing, Broadway at the Beach, Coastal Grand Mall, Market Common and various other shopping centers along the way. Visitors and locals to Myrtle Beach will find well known chain stores along side unique specialty shops.

With over 1700 restaurants in the area there is something for everyone to enjoy when they go out to eat. Taste flavors from around the world and enjoy authentic cuisine.

Myrtle Beach

Popular Family Vacation Destination

Myrtle Beach has been ranked by the Travel Channel and Trip Advisor as one of the United States top family vacation destinations. Attractions such as MagiQuest, Family Kingdom and Alligator Adventure play a large role in creating a fun, safe family atmosphere. Many of the entertainment venues such as Medieval Times and Dixie Stampede go out of their way to provide a place for families to relax and enjoy dinner and a live show.

The long stretches of clean white sandy beaches are perhaps the largest draw to the area. The beautiful natural, protected dunes along the beach, the well maintained piers and state parks all come together to offer families a safe, clean environment to bring their families to relax and enjoy.

Table of Contents

  1. Myrtle Beach
  2. Myrtle Beach Reality Show
  3. Myrtle Beach Hotels
  4. Myrtle Beach Stats
  5. Twitter Follow
  6. Myrtle Beach Weather
  7. Myrtle Beach Golf
  8. Dining in Myrtle Beach
  9. Myrtle Beach Attractions
  10. Link List

Myrtle Beach Reality Show

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Myrtle Beach Hotels

Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand offer a wide variety of accommodations for guests. There are budget (economy), business class, luxury, water front, ocean front, ocean view and more. And those are just the standard hotels available. They run the gambit from popular chain hotels to small mom and pop businesses. There are resorts, condos and beach homes available as well. Myrtle Beach hotels and accommodations offer such a range that anyone can find something in their budget to fit their needs.

Myrtle Beach Stats

The population of 29577 is 28,705.

That's #3167 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

78% of the population is white, which is 4 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 29577 is $35,024, which is $5,326 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $118,300. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 50% from the typical value.

Men make up 49% of the population, and the typical age in this part of SC is 35.6.

Stats about: Myrtle Beach, SC

Population: 28,705
Number of Households: 17,195
Average House Value: $118,300
Average Income per Household: $35,024
Elevation: 25 ft

Myrtle Beach Weather

Current weather conditions in Myrtle Beach, SC (29577)

Local Pollen Reports

79°F (Feels like 78°F)

Last update: 6/3/12 12:45 PM EDT

Humidity: 36%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 50°F
UV Index: 10 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.96in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 9mph From: Airport Conditions
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Today


Sunny
High: 81°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 6:06 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM

Monday
Jun 4 


Sunny
High: 85°F
Low: 66°F
Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM

Tuesday
Jun 5 


PM T-Storms
High: 80°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM

Wednesday
Jun 6 


AM Showers
High: 77°F
Low: 68°F
Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sunset: 8:24 PM

Myrtle Beach Golf

"Golf Capital of the World"

Since the 1920s when Pine Lakes Golf Course opened as the first golf course in Myrtle Beach golfers from around the world and every walk of life have been traveling to Myrtle Beach to play golf. There was no turning back for this beautiful new vacation town. One upscale golf course has lead to the creation of over 100 courses along the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Courses have been designed by famous architects and players. Many play host to charitable events such as Monday after the Masters while others host famous tournaments such as the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship.

Dining in Myrtle Beach

Limitless places to choose from

Myrtle Beach is truly a melting pot of places to dine. It offers everything from fast food and ice cream parlors to fine dining. Whether you are in the mood for good old fashioned Calabash seafood or locally grown seasonal food items or perhaps something from another part of the world, you are likely to find it here. Brazilian Steakhouses offering authentic Brazilian foods such as Gauchaos' or Yamato's at Broadway at the Beach offering Japanese cuisine. There are just so many to choose from.

Myrtle Beach Attractions

While the Pavilion may be gone from Myrtle Beach there are still plenty of rides to be ridden and sights to see. Myrtle Beach attractions run the gambit from hands on interactive such as the new Wonder Works coming to Broadway at the Beach to old fashioned amusement parks like Family Kingdom. With sixty miles of beach to choose from there are attractions to suit every family member's desire for fun. Wildlife enthusiast in the family may well enjoy T.I.G.E.R. Preserve or Alligator Adventure. The daredevil will definitely love NASCAR Speedpark.

Link List

Official Facebook Fan Page of Myrtle Beach
Where the fans go to find out the latest happenings, discuss everything Myrtle Beach and win prizes.
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Informational resource page where you can find out everything about Myrtle Beach.
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