Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County about 18 miles south of the North Carolina border. Its name comes from the wax myrtle, a shrub that grows abundantly in the area.
The City of Myrtle Beach is the heart of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile crescent of beach on South Carolina's northern coast. Myrtle Beach is thepremier resort destination on the East Coast, hosting visitors from around the country and abroad.
Naturally, the fun in Myrtle Beach always starts on the beach, the area's most popular attraction. Sixty miles of sandy beaches provide ample entertainment opportunities such as water sports, shell collecting and more as part of your vacation. But there's a wide range of other activities awaiting you. Test your game on the area's many miniature golf courses, head out to the emerald-green fairways of a local championship golf course, or cool off at one of the area's water or amusement parks. Take a cruise aboard a riverboat, or go it alone on a pontoon boat. The Myrtle Beach CVB can guide you to the area's best amusements -- from North Myrtle Beach attractions to the heart of the city's shopping districts.
Myrtle Beach is also home to a number of award winning annual festivals which are free attractions including the CanAm or Canadian-American Days Festival, the Sun Fun Festival which signals the start of the summer season, the Beach Boogie & BBQ Festival, the Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo which runs from April to October and the Christmas Towne holiday festival.
When folks talk about Myrtle Beach fishing, they're usually referring to saltwater fishing. After all, we have immediate access to the Atlantic Ocean, along with numerous creeks and channels that feed into the ocean – all salt water. For those accustomed to freshwater fishing, here are a few pointers: you generally use a different type of bait and tackle; the majority of in-shore fishing is done on the ocean floor, so you need a pyramid-shaped weight, or sinker, to keep your rig on the bottom; and you should rinse your reel with fresh water after each use to purge the salt water. If you don't have your own rod and reel, you can purchase or rent one at a local bait and tackle shop, pier, or sporting goods store. Myrtle Beach deep sea fishing is a true adventure, catching those big, large fishes in the deep water gives a thrilling experience.
Housing Cost
The Myrtle Beach Housing market has exploded over the past 5 years as many have recognized the South Carolina Coast as great place to relocate. Hundreds of neighborhoods have been developed in every area of Myrtle Beach. Even complete planned communities or small independent towns have begun to surface like Carolina Forest, which is just West of Myrtle Beach and East of Conway. The average price of a home in Myrtle Beach is just over $200,000 and just like the condos, you are sure to find a home and a community to meet your needs.
The average home price is $250,000 while houses range from $75,000 to $3,000,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 14,972. Myrtle Beach covers 13.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 8 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 29572, 29575, 29577, 29578, 29579, 29587 - Area code: 843
Climate
Myrtle Beach, SC climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 34.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Myrtle Beach is 45.72 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 5.58 Inches.
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