Myrtle Beach Information
Myrtle Beach Area Information
The Grand Strand area is comprised of many sections or areas which can make things complicated for visitors who are not familiar with the area. While Myrtle Beach is the focal point of the Grand Strand, there are a total of 60 miles of beautiful coastline to explore.
Here you will find information on weather, maps, upcoming events and local laws to help make your Myrtle Beach area vacation a pleasant experience.
Myrtle Beach Interesting Facts
- Myrtle Beach is known as the "Seaside Golf Capital of the World," and is home to more than 100 championship golf courses.
- Vanna White from "Wheel of Fortune" is from North Myrtle Beach, SC
- The "World's Largest Sandcastle", standing at 49.55 feet high, was constructed at the Myrtle Beach Sun Fun Festival in 2007.
- With almost 50 miniature golf courses, Myrtle Beach has grown into the "Miniature Golf Capital of the World."
- The oldest golf course in Horry County, Pine Lakes Country Club, formerly known as the Ocean Forest Country Club, is where the idea for Sports Illustrated Magazine came to life.
- Myrtle Beach got its name after the Wax Myrtle Shrub which grows in abundance throughout the area.
- The Grand Strand is 60 miles crescent shaped beach - Myrtle Beach sits in the center.
- Wild Country performed at the Bowery in Myrtle Beach, the band later became known as Alabama.
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Recent News
At Myrtle Beach South Beach we love keeping you informed of all the great events that happen here at the beach, and the next big one coming up will be one for the books!
If you love Myrtle Beach and you love a good exercise session, then you are in luck! During the weekend of February 16 -18, Myrtle Beach will hold the annual Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon. !