Prior to moving to Myrtle Beach from Maryland we spent many of our vacations in the area. Hidden in my memory was our being told that "The Grand Strand" was a 60 mile coastal area that begins in North Carolina south into South Carolina with Myrtle Beach as the hub or middle.
I had begun to doubt my memory since we had moved permanently to this area because I have heard long-time residents refer to The Grand Strand in different lengths and areas. A few days ago I noticed in the first line of a blog the words ".... "The Grand Strand Area" (aptly named for its 26 miles of Beach)." It caught my eye since the shortest length I had heard previously was 40 miles. I did a Google and Wikipedia gave me the answer: The Grand Strand is 60+ miles from Calabash, North Carolina south to Georgetown, South Carolina.
SANDY KELLER, ABR, SFR, e-PRO, REALTOR
Myrtle Beach Real Estate Retirement and Real Estate Near Myrtle Beach
I have always heard it referred to as over 60 miles as well Sandy. Thanks for checking it for us though!