Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is one of the most visited beaches on the East Coast and offers something for everyone. The city of Myrtle Beach has a population of approximately 25,000 during the off season and is the largest and most developed community of the Grand Strand.

History:

Families began vacationing in Myrtle Beach more than a century ago, traveling by horse, buggy and ferry to spend a day in the sand and sun on the mostly unoccupied beach. During War World II, Myrtle Beach actually was the site of a prisoner of war camp. Approximately 600 German POWs were housed here and while imprisoned, they helped build the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.

What to Do:

Favorite landmarks include the Coastal Grand Mall, the largest mall in South Carolina; Myrtle Beach State Park, the oldest in the state; Broadway at the Beach, with its assortment of shops, restaurants, nightclubs and attractions; the Myrtle Beach Convention Center; the hundreds of world-class golf courses and the ribbon of hotels with beautiful ocean views. Myrtle Beach kicks off each summer with the excitement of the Sun Fun Festival.

Did You Know?

The Travel Channel lists Myrtle Beach as one of the “Best Beaches on the East Coast” and also rates it a 5 out of 5 for non-beach activities such as golf, shopping, amusement parks, museums and other entertaining activities.