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Stretching 60 miles from Little River to Georgetown, South Carolina's Grand Strand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the U. S. Most famous as the home of Myrtle Beach, a half dozen other towns add variety and make for a complete range of things to do and see. From the historic streets of Georgetown, to the renowned seafood of Murrells Inlet, to the neon lights of Myrtle Beach, the Grand Strand has enough to keep most every type of person happy.
Each area has its own flavor, so take some time exploring here and choose a destination that matches your inclinations. Just because you stay one place doesn't mean you can't sample what other parts of the Strand might have to offer. US 17 is the backbone of the area, making everything within reasonable driving distance.
The main vacation spots along the Grand Strand are:
- Little River
- Old fishing village, still known for sport fishing.
- North Myrtle Beach
- Smaller hotels, condos, cottages, popular with college students and families.
- Myrtle Beach
- Some small hotels, larger hotels and resorts, amusements. Very active.
- Surfside Beach
- Same idea as Myrtle Beach, but smaller. More cottages and condos, fewer high-rises.
- Garden City
- Not like Myrtle Beach. Quieter, more family oriented. Residental homes and cottages.
- Murrells Inlet
- Less like Myrtle Beach. In fact, there's no beach. A fishing village famous for its seafood. Nice views of salt marshes.
- Litchfield Beach
- Former plantation, now an upscale resort town.
- Pawleys Island
- Once a resort for Lowcountry aristocrats, now very low key. Appropriately known for hammocks.
- Georgetown
- Historic seaport.
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