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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – America's Family Fun & Sun Destination

by Deborah Brown

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a sunny beachside community that offers a wide array of affordable, family-friendly entertainment.  Located in the middle of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of beach running along South Carolina's northern coastline, this immensely popular locale is known in many circles as the "Seaside Golf Capital of the World" with 115 regular golf courses as well as 50 mini-golf courses that seem to top one another in theme (pirates, dinosaurs, etc.) creativity, size, and unusual ways to sink a putt!

Like many destinations in the Northern Hemisphere, the hottest months in Myrtle Beach are June, July and August, with average daily temps running 70s-80s during those months and topping out at around 90 degrees. Humidity is high, but there are ample opportunities to cool off in the refreshing Atlantic surf, not to mention the many water parks that dot the area.

Kids of all ages can enjoy the thrills and spills of amusement parks, beach volleyball, swimming, and entertainment that runs the gamut from dinner theater to "Vegas style" celebrity look-alike reviews to Shakespearean productions.  Shoppers can check out some of the area's sophisticated malls, as well as many of the quaint Mom 'n Pop T-shirt shops.

Lodging choices are plentiful, ranging from campgrounds and seaside house rentals, to condos, to motels, hotels and five-star resorts. Pets are welcome at many area lodges if you can't bear to leave your beloved dog or cat at home.

In general, the atmosphere in Myrtle Beach is fun and rural casual.  Don't be surprised to see many people getting around on golf carts.  Fireworks, especially in the summer months, are extremely popular – night after night, you could be in for quite a show!

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