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Myrtle Beach which is located in Horry County in the state of South Carolina is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Eastern Seaboard of the USA. The best part is Myrtle Beach Vacation Rentas are everywhere! This resort city which is renowned for its all year round party atmosphere is visited by more than fifteen million people annually, though the majority of tourists seem to arrive at the ‘Grand Stand' as this area of complex beach towns and barrier islands is popularly known in the ‘high season' or the period from the months June to August when the temperatures in Myrtle Beach are in the mid-80s.
Overview
Myrtle Beach is in fact blessed with a year round temperate climate which is characterized by humid summers and mild winters. The average temperatures range from 57ºF (14ºC) in the month of January to 60ºF (16ºC) in the month of December. This temperate climate enables Myrtle Beach to function as a year round holiday destination which offers its patrons a wide array of recreational activities like swimming, surfing, scuba diving, parasailing, deep sea fishing, hiking and golf. In fact, the Myrtle Beach area which stretches from Little River to Georgetown in South Carolina is home to over a 100 verdant golf courses which cater to every kind of player and budget. Apart from golf courses, Myrtle Beach also boasts of several simmering sand beaches, family-centric theme and water parks, shopping malls and more than two thousand restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines as well as some of the best seafood in the country.
History of evolution of Myrtle Beach
Pawley's Island which lies to the south of Myrtle Beach was the first area of Horry County to be developed before the Civil War as most of the area's other beaches were inaccessible as they were overrun by tidal marshes. The origin of the development of Myrtle Beach can be traced back to the early twentieth century when a local timber company called Burroughs & Collins decided to develop its seaside holdings located in the area. As the development progressed, the area came to be known as ‘New Town' at first but it then came to be called Myrtle Beach after the wild wax myrtles that grew in abundance in the area. Towards the mid twentieth century, Myrtle Beach developed very rapidly as it became more accessible with the construction of new highways and airports which linked this coastal paradise to the rest of the country. Today this Grand Strand shoreline which includes the towns of Briarcliffe, Atlantic Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Murrell's Inlet, Pawley's Island, and Garden City is a hub of entertainment and recreational activity that appeals to one and all.
Getting to Myrtle Beach
By Air
Myrtle Beach International Airport is served by several national and international carriers which include Continental, US Airways, Delta, Northwest, Spirit and Myrtle Beach Direct Air. The resort is also served by two smaller airports, the Grand Strand Regional Airport and the Conway-Horry County Airport, which are primarily used by private and chartered aircraft.
By Road
Almost half the visitors to this hedonistic beach paradise chose to arrive by road and traverse on I-95 or the I-20 in order to arrive here. US Highways 17 and 501 and SC Highways 9 and 44 also provide a direct connection to the area. The Veterans Highway (SC22) connects to US 501 and provides an alternative route to US 17 Business (Ocean Boulevard and Kings Highway) which is the main thorough fare of Myrtle Beach. In fact a section of this road runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. These main highways and roads tend to get extremely busy and gridlocked on weekends during high season.
Every year, in May this resort city plays host to the raucous Myrtle Beach Bike Week during which scores of motorcycle enthusiasts descend on the area for ten days of revelry that features activities like motorcycle racing, concerts, parties, and street festivals.
By Bus
Myrtle Beach is accessible by the Greyhound Bus service from almost any city in the USA. The Lymo city wide bus service provides links between various beach towns within the area,
By Train
Amtrak doesn't have a direction connection to Myrtle Beach but the trains can bring you as far as the city of Florence which is located 70 miles away. When you arrive here you have to make your way to the Grand Strand by renting a car or having friends or family collect you.
To Stay
Myrtle Beach offers a dazzling array of accommodation options like ocean front hotels and motels most of which are located along its main drag known as Ocean Boulevard. However, if you are planning to visit Myrtle Beach with a bunch of golfing buddies or with your family, you might want to save on expensive hotel rooms especially during the high season by renting a beach front vacation rental. Myrtle Beach has a wide variety of vacation rentals that are available all year round and range from beach front villas, to ocean overlooking penthouses and lakefront homes which cater to every kind of traveler and budget. Vacation rentals are available in all popular beach towns of Myrtle Beach including North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City and Murrells Inlet.
To Shop and Play
Golf is a major attraction of Myrtle Beach which is home to more than 120 golf courses and mini golf courses many of which border the beaches and the ocean. Most of the golf courses in the area are open to the public though some are located within resorts. Some of the area's most popular golf courses include the Arcadian Shores Golf Club, the extremely scenic Barefoot Resort and Golf Club, the TPC Myrtle Beach, the Grand Dunes Golf Resort, the Burning Ridge Golf Course, the Myrtle Beach National Golf Course amongst others.
If golfing is not your thing and you need a respite from beachside activities you can always indulge in some shopping at one of Myrtle Beach's many gargantuan malls and outlet centers like Broadway on the Beach which is a huge shopping and entertainment area. Similar shopping experiences can be had at the Myrtle Beach Mall and the Coastal Grand Mall. Myrtle Beach also has a Tanger Outlet Center which houses many discounted designer-wear stores and is conveniently located on Highway 501 which is one of the main entrances to the city.
Apart from these malls, the Myrtle Beach also boasts of several specialty shops like the Myrtle Beach Golf Store, Coastal Scuba which is located in North Myrtle Beach, the Christmas Mouse which is a year round Christmas store that sells beach-themed Christmas decorations and sea shell ornaments and the Dynamite Fireworks store which sells all sorts of pyrotechnics that are permissible according to lenient South Carolina laws.
Myrtle Beach also offers several fun options for families traveling with children like the Myrtle Water Waves Park which is South Carolina's largest water park that has more than thirty rides which are suitable for all ages. The Family Kingdom Amusement Park which features a wooden roller coaster and South Carolina's largest ferry wheel is another fun destination for kids as is the Ripleys Aquarium Myrtle Beach.
For nature lovers, in addition to its glorious beaches Myrtle Beach also has the Huntington Beach State Park which is a favored spot of bird watchers and the lush Brookgreen Gardens which have been built on the site of four rice plantations and contain amazing sculptures and several varieties of tropical plants and flowers.
Restaurants and Nightlife
As Myrtle Beach caters to a large number of tourists all year long it offers its visitors a variety of restaurants that serve diverse cuisines like Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Greek and more. Being a coastal city Myrtle Beach is renowned for its seafood offerings especially fresh fried fish. If you are a seafood enthusiast, then you must try the various seafood delights that are served at these famous Myrtle Beach seafood restaurants like Lees Inlet Kitchen, Russell's Seafood Grill, Louis's at Pawleys and the Fish Camp Bar, Capt Dave's Dockside and Ella's of Calabash (which is renowned for its hushpuppies).
Other well known Myrtle Beach restaurants include The Library which is an upscale French restaurant, Drunken Jack's Restaurant and Lounge, The Parson's table which is a fine dining restaurant that is housed in a former church and The Sugar Shack which is a late night desert place located in North Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach is a choice party destination and accordingly is peppered with bars and lounges which feature live music and several other forms of entertainment. Popular bars in this resort city include Fat Harold's Beach Club which is widely regarded as the home of ‘the Shag' that is the official dance of South Carolina which has been around since the 1940's and the House of Blues which features live Jazz ,Blues and Gospel music. In addition to these bars, Myrtle Beach also has thumping dance clubs which are a favorite with the younger set like Revolutions, Club Boca, Club Kryptonite and 2001.
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