Myrtle Beach (also known as South Carolina’s Grand Strand) is gifted with blue skies, lotsa of sand, lots of sunshine, and gentle breezes. The natural beauty of this coastline has attracted visitors for nearly a century.

Myrtle Beach sits on an island with a 60-mile oceanfront and three roads connecting it to the mainland. Bounded on the north and the west by the Intracoastal Waterway, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the south by Winyah Bay, the Grand Strand can be shut off from the outside world by closing four bridges, giving the impression of being a world unto itself.

Myrtle Beach and the other towns that dot this long island stretch have become year-round vacation destinations. From Little River to Pawleys Island, there is a dazzling variety of restaurants, as well as great nightlife, concerts and theater, museums, interesting shops, and recreational activities for the whole family.

Myrtle Beach has over 1600 restaurants that will satisfy most any appetite. Everything from seafood to sushi - often with fantastic ocean view. The best in seafood - including the spicy, succulent Calabash variety - graces many a buffet.

The area is a welcoming destination for golfers, fishermen, shoppers, families, honeymooners and anyone else looking for a fun-filled vacation. Myrtle Beach and its neighbor, North Myrtle Beach, have something for every budget and itinerary. Their antique stores, great furniture stores and outlets, marinas, fishing, water sports, a Nascar track, and an easy-going family atmosphere make visitors want to return year after year.

Myrtle Beach is home to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, part of the Atlanta Braves Farm Team System. Myrtle Beach is the golf capital of the country with over 100 top golf courses in the region.

There is also Myrtle Beach's miniature golf courses, theme parks and museums which the whole family can enjoy. The Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park is considered the #1 place for family fun and features dozens of rides. Cruise down the beautiful waterway or tour one of the area's historic plantations. Watch countless species of animals roam in their natural setting along over 500 acres on the Waccamaw River and Intracoastal Waterway.

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- plus neighboring vacation destinations North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Planation, Surfside Beach and Little River .