Myrtle Beach is in the center of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile crescent of beach on the South Carolina coast.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, people began to "vacation" here, although it was quite rustic. But, drawn by the ocean, sand and trees, people began to call Myrtle Beach "home" as the 1900s progressed.

Today, Myrtle Beach is a well known destination for vacationers from around the country, Canada and abroad. According to the 2000 Census, the city is at the heart of the 13th fastest growing metropolitan area in the U.S. As of 2006, the population of the city was 22,759, with the metro area estimated to be at 238,493.

Myrtle Beach has been called the "Golf Capital of the World" because of the 120 golf courses located there, the record of 4.2 million rounds played, and to top it off they have as many as 50 miniature golf courses.

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