Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ... ocean vacationland
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a well-liked vacation destination for many looking for a break from the quick and speedy world. The city rests on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean along a 60-mile crescent of beach, in the state of South Carolina. Over the past 25 years, Myrtle Beach has developed into one of the top resort destinations. The city is home to around 25,000 permanent resident who greet millions of vacation-goers each year.
Its start as a city began in the year 1957 when the city of Myrtle Beach became official. You may be wondering where its name came from. A particular shrub, the wax myrtle, grows in large quantities in this area, therefore its name. It has since become one of the top locations for vacationers in our country, Canada, and abroad. This would explain why the 2000 Census reported that the city of Myrtle Beach is at the center of the 13th fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States. Getting to Myrtle Beach is simple. You can access the city by car, boat, or by air. MYR- Myrtle Beach International Airport is just a short drive from the city.
The weather in Myrtle Beach is very favorable to vacationers year-round. The Ocean temperature is about 20 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than that of New York during the summer months and 10 degrees warmer during the winter months. This is due in part to the Gulf Stream. In December, the average water temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit. In June the average water temperature is 77 degrees Fahrenheit. The air temperature in December averages around 60 degrees Fahrenheit and in June it’s 88 degrees. There are on average 215 sunny days of the year. All this information was compiled from 30 years of data. So you can see Myrtle Beach is just what the doctor ordered.
To ensure ocean quality, the community has teamed up with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to develop a voluntary summer-long water-testing program. Twenty sites have been set up along the coastline, meeting EPA standards.
Myrtle Beach has much more to offer you than just warm sunny days and clean ocean water. Broadway at the Beach combines over 100 specialty shops and 19 restaurants in one place. Myrtle Beach Pavilion has an exhilarating roller coaster, The Hurricane Category 5! NASCAR SpeedPark features 26 acres with seven thrilling tracks. Also you’ll find kiddy rides, 36 holes of mini golf, a 32,000 sq. ft SpeedDome arcade, rock climbing, and much more.
Want to cool off? Take the family to Myrtle Waves Water Park. Located at the Water Park are rides for all ages, 30 to be exact. There’s even a children’s area with award-wining lifeguards to keep you, and your family safe. Aside from the parks and malls you’ll find Theatres, including an IMAX theater, special attractions, events/festivals, boating and water sports, Museums, fishing piers, and more. The nightlife at Myrtle Beach is filled with electrifying lights, brilliant music, and pulsating productions.
But perhaps the main attraction of vacationers to Myrtle Beach is its outstanding reputation for some of the finest golf in the world! Myrtle Beach and surrounding communities have over 100 golf courses to choose from. Myrtlewood, located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, offers 36 challenging holes of golf. Myrtlewood also has accommodations for 1, 2, and 3 bedroom condominiums. Pine Lakes International Country Club, founded in 1927, is elegant and remarkable to say the least. A 62-room masterpiece house is the focus of professional and amateur photographers alike. Surrounding the club house are tall oaks and pines that reach high into the sky.
Don’t have money to embellish your extravagant golf desires, then enjoy a round at several family golf locations. Or maybe just cruise down the beautiful waterways or tour one of the area’s historic plantations. Whatever feeds your desire, Myrtle Beach, SC is sure to have what you’re looking for.
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