Myrtle Beach is a resort city in the center of a continuous 60-mile stretch of beaches known as the Grand Strand. While its year-round population is only about 35,000 (metro area is about400,000), it attracts over 20 million visitors every year. It was named after the local Wax Myrtle shrubs.
Bob and I have been avoiding going into Myrtle Beach proper until after Labor Day on the advice of our homeowners. We drove about 10 miles today to the beachfront to walk the 1.3 mile boardwalk, look at the beach, and check out stores along Ocean Boulevard, the main road that parallels the shore.
Another beautiful day for a walkabout. The photos below capture what we saw. The boardwalk is wide and paved in some areas, wide and wooden near the SkyWheel, and then narrow and wooden at one end. While not pictured, there are shows that you can go to, 18 real golf courses, and quite a few miniature golf courses as well.
Peckish Travels 
One reply on “Exploring the Heart of Myrtle Beach (9/3/25)”
Every where is so clean it’s a pleasure to look at . 😁👍
S.J.B
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