Grand Strand
Grand Strand is a region of South Carolina consisting of a 12-mile stretch of subtropical beaches and coastal towns.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Myrtle Beach and Conway.
Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach is a major tourist destination and the central focus of the Grand Strand coast of South Carolina. It is widely known for its wide beaches, numerous golf courses, seafood restaurants, and outlet-style shopping, as well as one of the highest concentrations of miniature golf courses you'll find anywhere.
Conway
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Conway is one of the oldest cities in South Carolina, being founded in 1732 under Royal Governor Robert Johnson.
Georgetown
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Georgetown, known for being a historic seaport, is nestled between Myrtle Beach and Charleston in South Carolina. It was established in 1732, making it the state’s third oldest city, behind Charleston and Beaufort.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach.
North Myrtle Beach
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North Myrtle Beach is a small town in South Carolina with approximately 15,000 residents. North Myrtle Beach proudly has two claims to fame. It is the birthplace of South Carolina's state dance, the shag.
Surfside Beach
Surfside Beach is a coastal town located in the Grand Strand region of South Carolina's northern coast.Pawleys Island
Pawleys Island is a town of 130 people on a barrier island of the same name in the Grand Strand region of South Carolina's northern coast. The island primarily is developed with large houses that are rented on a weekly basis to people visiting the beach.Garden City
Garden City is a coastal city located in the Grand Strand region of South Carolina's northern coast.Murrells Inlet
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Once a quiet fishing village, Murrells Inlet is now one of the many popular seaside towns along the Grand Strand of South Carolina. The town is known primary for its salt marshes, seafood restaurants, and the biker bars that line the town's main drag.
Little River
Little River is a census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 11,711 at the 2020 census. Little River is named for the Little River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the state line between North Carolina and South Carolina.Grand Strand
- Type: white sand beach
- Description: coastal area in South Carolina, US
- Location: South Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude of center
33.68° or 33° 40′ 48″ northLongitude of center
-78.88° or 78° 52′ 48″ westWikidata ID
Q471249
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Russian—“Grand Strand” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Grand Strand”
- French: “Grand Strand”
- German: “Grand Strand”
- Japanese: “グランドストランド”
- Russian: “Гранд-Странд”
- Russian: “Гранд-Стрэнд”
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