What locals refer to as the "Grand Strand" of Myrtle Beach has long been known as one of this country's hottest summer/winter vacation destinations. The areas 30 miles of easy access beaches, Recreational Facilities, Employment/Business opportunities and attractions combined with the warm climate and low cost of living make it too good to resist.
A lot of the following info is derived from the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce website, a valuable tool in making Myrtle Beach your next vacation stop or second home or permanent residence. www.mbchamber.com
Here are some facts about life on the Grand Strand.
- The local economy is dependent for the most part on tourism, there are only about 250,000 full time residents between Little River in the north and Georgetown at the south end of the beach. The great thing about that is the local residents enjoy deep discounts at almost every attraction, restaurant and business because we keep them going through the slow winter season. www.census.gov
- Geography 2,290 sq miles Little River (Horry County) - Georgetown (Georgetown County)
- Average Temperature 64 degrees, less than 10 days of frost, less than 10 days over 95 degrees.
- Ocean Water temperature 64 degrees in April, as high as 86 degrees in July thru September.
Sunny days 215, Days of rain 117
- Distance from major cities
Atlanta, GA 357 miles; Miami, FL 679 miles; NYC 637 miles; Washington DC 419 miles
Property Taxes
4% on a primary home, 6% on a second or investment home. Homestead Exemption is a discount of $50,000 off the assessed value of a primary home. Owner must be 65 or older or a handicapped person is living full time in the home to qualify.
www.horry.com/business/countytax.html
www.georgetowncountysc.org/taxcollector/taxfaqs.html
Schools
Georgetown County Schools
(843)546-2561
www.gcsd.k12.sc.us
Coastal Carolina University
www.coastal.edu
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
www.hgtc.edu/
Hospitals
www.myrtlebeach.areaconnect.com/hospitals/
Recreation &Attractions
www.myrtlebeach.com
www.myrtlebeachlive.com
www.firstfederal.com
www.discovermyrtlebeach.com
www.navigator.com
www.discoversouthcarolina.com
www.myrtlebeachgolfholiday.com
Brookgreen Gardens (personal favorite)
www.brookgreen.org/
The Pavillion amusement park
www.mbpavillion.com
Concerts, shows
Palace Theater, Medieval Times, Broadway at the beach- 100 shops, 20 restaurants, 15 attractions www.broadwayatthebeach.com/
www.myrtlebeachmarket.com
House of blues- www.hob.com
www.myrtlebeachspeedway.com
Campgrounds
www.oceanlakes.com
www.koa.com
www.pirateland.com
Fishing
Surfside pier, Springmaid pier, Myrtle Beach state park/pier, Garden City pier ( favorite- has 2 bars with bands nightly, seasonal), Huntington Beach State Park, Crazy Sister Marina, Wacca Wacce Marina.
Vacation Rentals
www.oldcolonyrealty.com
www.dunesrealty.com
www.surfsiderealty.com
www.gocarolinas.com/travel/beach/myrtle
Harley Davidson dealers Myrtle Beach Bike week - bike weeks are three times per year- Spring, Memorial week, & fall. www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
Golf
www.myrtlebeachgolf.com/
www.golfholiday.com/
www.mbga.com/
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