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The Grand Strand stretches from Georgetown, South Carolina to Little River, South Carolina. Myrtle Beach sits in the center of the 60 miles of beautiful beaches. For years many have visited the area for all the relaxing qualities. Now many now have made Myrtle Beach one of the Top Second Home and Top Retirement Destinations in the United States.
A Little Myrtle Beach History
History records shows that the first tourists here were a party of Spaniards from Hispaniola, who landed about 50 miles north of present-day Myrtle Beach in 1526 and eventually the first European settlement in the U.S. About 30 miles to the south.
During the 18th century, pirates found the waters of the Atlantic a virtual paradise for their wild activities. Legends began here, the most popular being the infamous “Blackbeard,” who regularly terrorized the Carolina Shores. In the late 1800’s a majority of the real estate was purchased by F.G. Burroughs, a Conway businessman. He decided to claim 80,000 acres, including the entire coastline from Little River to Murrells Inlet. Mr. Burroughs built the Conway & Seashore Railroad, that was easliy accessible to people everywhere and the tourism business began. A contest was held among local residents to rename the new town with Myrtle Beach being the winner.
The area’s first hotel, The Seaside Inn, offered $2 rooms in 1901. Soon after, growth was underway and simple cottages began popping up all along the coast. Beachfront lots were $25 back then, and many beach cottages served as peaceful summer retreats.
In 1925, Myrtle Beach gained the attention and respect of the rich and famous. A wealthy textile magnate from Greenville built the Ocean Forest Hotel with an enormous ballroom, elaborately decorated rooms, the coast’s first golf course, horseback riding and tennis. It was a well-known resort for the wealthy until it was demolished in 1974.
By 1954, Myrtle Beach had grown into a pleasant little resort area but Hurricane Hazel did its damage. Following the storm, the redevelopment era began with plentiful and many golf courses, resorts and homes. The push towards resort development was bigger, better, and stronger...and it hasn’t slowed since!
Big development got underway during the 1960’s & 1980’s with the growth of North Myrtle Beach and as of present day, Myrtle Beach is the 13th fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States. The Grand Stand features over 100 golf courses, and is known as the golf capital of the world. Sportsman also love the Grand Strand because it offers both salt and fresh water fishing opportunities. The area is also full of historical landmarks, museums, and state parks to visit wile living or on vacation. Entertainment of all types can be found in the area with dinner shows, musicals and live entertainment venues. Shopping at the Grand Strand is plentiful with numerous malls and factory outlet shopping centers.
The Grand Strand area enjoys a mild climate, beautiful beaches, recreation, and a relaxing lifestyle.
Average Temp - 75 F
Average Age - 37
Nearest Airport - Myrtle Beach International Airport
Myrtle Beach features 25,000 permanent residents and welcome millions of visitors to this full-service resort community. Guests come to enjoy the wide beaches, the Atlantic Ocean.
New condos, resorts, beach houses, and new homes dominate the resort scene of Myrtle Beach, and this is a great time to purchase a first or second home, investment property, or to retire to a great area.
