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LOCATED ON THE GRAND Strand just minutes south of Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach is "The Family Beach," two miles of beautiful shoreline and high dunes drenched by the warm breezes of the Atlantic Ocean. While life in Surfside Beach centers around the water, as the town-s name implies, there's much more to this peaceful stretch of sand and surf than sunglasses and sunscreen. … [Read more...] about Surfside Beach, South Carolina

VIBRANT MYRTLE BEACH boasts of its bright lights, wide beaches and wider range of entertainment, shopping and dining opportunities. Historic Georgetown, once an important port city, bills itself as a key player in the story of the United States. About halfway in between along the Atlantic coast is the laid-back town of Pawleys Island, whose residents would just as soon eschew … [Read more...] about Pawleys Island, South Carolina

IN 1968, FOUR SMALL BEACH towns-Windy Hill Beach, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive Beach and Cherry Grove Beach-joined forces to form the city of North Myrtle Beach. The goal of these towns located on the northern edge of the Grand Strand was to provide unmatched service, offer top-notch recreational activities and create a unique, safe community for its residents and the thousands … [Read more...] about North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

BETWEEN THE BRIGHT LIGHTS of Myrtle Beach and historic Charleston lies a quiet, residential enclave right outside Pawleys Island, South Carolina. North Litchfield is a family-friendly coastal neighborhood with beautiful beaches and a propensity for fostering active lifestyles. Only two roads lead into North Litchfield from its western edge at Highway 17, ensuring peaceful … [Read more...] about North Litchfield: Pawleys Island, South Carolina

The Crown Jewel of the Grand Strand, which stretches from Georgetown, South Carolina, to Calabash, North Carolina, Myrtle Beach sits in the center of a 60-mile crescent of beautiful beaches. For years, the area"s tranquil qualities have drawn tourists from around the world and have made Myrtle Beach one of the top retirement destinations in the country. Myrtle Beach got its … [Read more...] about Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

JUST SOUTH OF THE HUSTLE and bustle of Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, known for its relaxing atmosphere and second-to-none seafood, has quietly become a favorite retirement spot for those seeking the easy-going waterfront lifestyle with all of the modern conveniences of a nearby city. Named after a notoriously brutal pirate, Capt. Murrell, who used the quiet inlet as a home … [Read more...] about Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Loris City was an untapped, under populated town just 90 years ago. J.W. Ogilvie, who settled down in Horry County a scant 15-years after the War Between the States, wrote in 1909, "Loris was unknown. The site of that coming city was but a worn out corn field that would not have brought at forced sale more than 25 cents an acre." Much has changed since then. Now, Loris is a … [Read more...] about Loris, South Carolina

Heading north along welL-traveled Highway 17, as the bright lights of South Carolina's Grand Strand begin to dim, you will find Little River, once an important port city but now a small town striving to maintain its well-earned reputation as a quaint fishing village. Tucked between North Myrtle Beach and the North Carolina line, Little River was among Horry County's first … [Read more...] about Little River, South Carolina Retirement

Located on the northern tip of Pawleys Island, Litchfield is rapidly becoming one of the area's top retirement destinations. The sleepy island lifestyle Pawleys Island is known for has carried over to Litchfield, though to a lesser degree, as Litchfield was designed to be more than just a vacation spot. Litchfield is, instead, a place people call home. Used by colonial … [Read more...] about Litchfield, South Carolina Retirement

Georgetown might seem like a small, sleepy Southern city, but the quiet tree-lined streets belie a colorful history rich with pirates, Revolutionary War leaders, elegant plantations and a bustling seaport. It wasn't long before Georgetown became a busy seaport, with a wealth of imports and exports that attracted international commerce as well as enterprising pirates, some … [Read more...] about Georgetown, South Carolina Homes