Imagine 60 miles of sandy white beaches along the beautiful, blue Atlantic Ocean as your playground for fun, excitement, and relaxation. Welcome to Myrtle Beach.
Incorporated as a town in 1938 Myrtle Beach became a city in 1957. Its name comes from the wax myrtle, a shrub that grows abundantly in the area.
History records show that the first visitors, a party of Spaniards from Hispaniola, actually landed here in 1526 eventually establishing the first European settlement in the U.S. That settlement, San Miguel de Cauldape, was abandoned the following year, though and the group returned to Hispaniola.
A lot has changed since then with Myrtle Beach now boasting nearly 14 million tourists a year. Selected as the Number 1 Family Beach in America, Myrtle Beach offers the finest in round-the-clock entertainment and dining establishments.
Besides the breathtaking views, Myrtle Beach has over 100 golf courses to choose from. Plus they have golf package companies, golf schools and other related businesses.
There is always something to do. From amusement parks to water parks, Myrtle Beach has more amusement venues than you can imagine.
Look out when the sun goes down and the night heats up. With the hottest nightclubs right along the Grand Strand you won't be hurting for exciting places to go to dance and have some fun.
The Grand Strand is also blanketed with live shows. From country music, to Broadway tunes, and theme shows featuring the best talent that can be found.
Area malls, factory outlets and speciality stores afford you many opportunities to, shop til you drop. With hundreds of shops around town you're bound to find exactly what you're looking for.
Finally, when you get done playing you'll need a place to crash. Choose your pick from numerous hotels, motels, resorts, condos and oceanfront homes.
