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For nearly 200 years
people have enjoyed visiting the Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina area to enjoy the sun, surf and sand that is
part of life on the Grand Strand, as it is called today.
With over 60 miles of shoreline, the Myrtle Beach Area
stretches from Holden Beach, in North Carolina and
continues south to Georgetown.
Myrtle Beach was originally known as Long Bay, and it
was not until early 1900 that the area became easily
accessible to vacationers. The area is appropriately
named for the beautiful Myrtle trees that are indigenous
to the this part of the coast. The first inhabitants of
the area were the Waccamaw and Winyah Indians. In
Colonial times, pirates (including the legendary
Blackbeard) plied their trade off the coast and wealthy
planters and their families, who wanted to escape the
malaria infested swamps inland, would summer in the
area.
Today the area has become known, not only for its
spectacular beaches, but also as one of the leading golf
destinations in the world. The Grand Strand boasts over
90 golf courses, many of which were designed by such
masters as: Robert Trent Jones, Tom Fazio, Arnold
Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, the Dyes, Dan Maples and Rees
Jones to name a few. Since 1994 the area has been home
to the PGA Senior Tour Championship at the world famous
Dunes Golf and Beach Club. It is estimated that the
Myrtle Beach area will have over 100 golf courses by the
year 2000.
Hosting numerous "Live Entertainment Theaters" ....
featuring shows by the popular group ALABAMA (who got
their start in a small local night spot in Myrtle
Beach), world champion exhibition ice skating and
spectacular "Western" shows, the Myrtle Beach area has
already become known as "the Branson of the South". Over
100 amusement parks and pavilions, 1800 restaurants,
world-class deep sea, pier and surf fishing, endless
shopping and a host of cultural activities make Myrtle
Beach and the entire Grand Strand area a true,
year-round, destination for vacationers and visitors of
all ages. With more than 60,000 lodging units available,
visitors can always find the perfect accommodations to
fit their needs.
With its mild climate, natural "low country" beauty,
state-of-the-art medical facilities and overall laid
back quality of life, the Myrtle Beach area truly is
popular for those seeking a second home or retirement
spot. From private-gated residential golf communities to
luxury oceanfront condominiums to affordable homes . . .
. the Myrtle Beach area truly has something for
everyone. |
