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Area FAQ's
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Frequently Asked Questions about Myrtle Beach
What is the population of Horry County & the Grand Strand?
Horry County: 170,000 approximately
Grand Strand: 180,000 approximately
How big is the Grand Strand & Horry County?
Horry County: 1,134 square miles
Grand Strand: 60 miles of coastline
How Many visitors come to Myrtle Beach annually?
13,000,000!
What's the average income of a family living in the Myrtle Beach area?
Personal: $19,222
Family: $36,300
How many golf courses are there?
Over 100, with several more scheduled to open in the near future. Like the other courses on the Grand Strand the new ones are drawn up by top designers and are geared to challenge every playing level.
What accommodations are available?
There are more than 60,000 accommodations units located along the Grand Strand (22,000 hotel and motel only); they range from modest motel rooms to high priced luxury oceanfront penthouses. No matter what your preferences are, Myrtle Beach has the place for you.
What is a "Golf Package?"
Myrtle Beach was the first travel destination to come up with the "Golf Package" concept, to help out the thousands of golfers that visit each year. It's an easy way for vacationing golfers to schedule their trip. The only thing that golfers need to do is to contact their accommodations' Golf Director, and provide them with a little bit of information (arrival/departure dates and the courses they'd like to play) and then all the information (schedule & tee times) is sent to them. It's that easy! The "Golf Package" charges usually covers accommodations, breakfast, and golfing.
What about dining along the Grand Strand?
No matter what your palette is calling for, the Grand Strand's got it! Take your pick from among our 1,500 restaurants, you'll find everything from one-of-a-kind elegant dining establishments and major theme venues to familiar fast-food chains; from Calabash-style seafood buffets sure to satisfy the largest of appetites to Low Country creations.
Are there any good places to shop?
Many people who visit the Grand Strand come especially for the shopping opportunities. Enclosed malls such as Colonial Mall and Myrtle Square Mall; nature-friendly centers like Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing feature dozens of delightful stores, groups of major factory outlets, one-of-a-kind boutiques and shops - everything from souvenir T's to designer home furnishings - you'll find it all here. Good news for golfers - since the Myrtle Beach Area is known for it's numerous golf courses, there are discount golf merchandise stores in abundance.
What's there to do after golf and the beach?
That's the great thing about Myrtle Beach - there is just too much to do! The Grand Strand offers its visitors a wide range of entertainment opportunities, like breath taking Broadway Shows, family fun parks, country music theaters, and dinner/show attractions. And if nightclubs are your style, just ask any local and they'll tell you - the nightlife in Myrtle Beach is unsurpassed.
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