Grand Strand
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The Grand Strand | |
No. Counties | 3 |
States | South Carolina, North Carolina |
Largest City | Myrtle Beach |
Second Largest City | North Myrtle Beach |
Time Zones | Eastern |
US Region | Southeast |
The Grand Strand is a popular tourist destination in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of South Carolina. It stretches from Little River, South Carolina to Georgetown, South Carolina, but the largest and most notable attraction on this stretch is Myrtle Beach. The area is noteworthy for possessing the largest cluster of golf courses in the world, 115 public courses at last count, as well as many exclusive private ones designed by the likes of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Greg Norman. The Grand Strand is also known for historical areas (such as Georgetown) and a pleasant variety of seafood.
[edit] Towns of the Grand Strand
- Calabash, North Carolina
- Little River, South Carolina
- North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Surfside Beach, South Carolina
- Garden City, South Carolina
- Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
- Pawleys Island, South Carolina
- Georgetown, South Carolina