What we refer to as the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach has long been known as one of the countrys hottest summer/winter vacation destinations, however some want to live the Myrtle Beach lifestyle year round, once they experience the time here.

The areas 30 miles of easy access beaches, Recreational Facilities, Employment/Buisiness opportunities and attractions combined with the warm climate and low cost of living make it too good to resist. www.mbchamber.com

Population 260,000  (2002 census)

Geography 2,290 sq miles North Myrtle Beach - Georgetown

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

New York City 637   Washington, DC 419

Taxes
4% primary home w/ Homestead deduction $50,000 off assessed value (65 or older or handicapped), 6% second or investment.    
www.horry.com/business/countytax.html 
www.georgetowncountysc.org/taxcollector/taxfaqs.html

Schools
Georgetown County Schools              
(843)546-2561
www.gcsd.k12.sc.us

Horry County schools
(843) 488-6700
www.hcs.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), Huntington Beach State Park, Capt. Dicks Marina, Wacca Wache 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/