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Discover the allure of Myrtle Beach, SC 8 lists on why it's thriving

Stories by Sun News journalists, with AI summarization

The curated articles highlight the appeal of South Carolina cities and beach towns, notably Myrtle Beach, for various lifestyle choices. Myrtle Beach stands out for its affordability, ranked high for beach home purchases due to a high density of condominium units. It's known for its 60-mile stretch of beaches and attractions like Ripley's Aquarium and the SkyWheel. Columbia and Spartanburg also emerge as great places to retire, noted for housing affordability and healthcare services.

Myrtle Beach continues to attract newcomers, becoming a top move-in destination with a strong inflow of new residents. Golf and rental living add to its allure, as Myrtle Beach houses several highly ranked golf courses. Additionally, it remains an Instagram favorite, with over 3 million tagged photos highlighting its popularity among tourists.

Looking North in the Shore Drive area of Horry County, tourists swim in the Atlantic Ocean as the Myrtle Beach skyline shows in the background. May 29, 2024. By JASON LEE

NO. 1: THIS SC TOWN RANKED AMONG NATION’S MOST AFFORDABLE PLACES TO BUY A BEACH HOME IN 2024

The South Carolina city has been named an affordable place in the U.S. to purchase a permanent or secondary coastal home. | Published July 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

Beachgoers enjoy a November sunset in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach. Did the city make the U.S. News & World Reports list of the best places to retire in 2025? By JASON LEE

NO. 2: THESE SC CITIES ARE THE BEST PLACES TO RETIRE, US NEWS & WORLD REPORT SAYS. HERE’S WHY

The publication just released their list of best places to retire for next year. Did your South Carolina city make it? | Published November 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Elizabeth Brewer

Southern Living readers say Myrtle Beach is the second-best beach town in South Carolina and the eight-best in the South. By JASON LEE

NO. 3: SC HAS 10 OF THE BEST BEACH TOWNS IN THE SOUTH FOR 2025, SOUTHERN LIVING SAYS. HERE’S WHERE

Southern Living asked readers which beach towns are the best in the South. From Hilton Head Island to Myrtle Beach, here’s which South Carolina destinations made the list. | Published March 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Maria Elena Scott

Southern Living readers say Myrtle Beach is the second-best beach town in South Carolina and the eight-best in the South. By JASON LEE

NO. 4: THIS SC CITY IS ONE OF THE MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE PLACES IN AMERICA, NEW LIST SAYS

Need to update your social media photos? A new ranking says this South Carolina city is one of the most Instagram-worthy places in the United States. | Published May 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Maria Elena Scott

Scenes from this year’s military appreciation parade in The Market Common.

NO. 5: THIS SOUTH CAROLINA BEACH TOWN WAS RANKED AS THE NUMBER ONE U.S. CITY FOR VETERANS

According to new data, this coastal beach city is the best one for U.S. Veterans. Here’s why. | Published June 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Elizabeth Brewer

Kevin Costner hits a fairway shot over water at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club on Wednesday. Celebrities tee off at the 2025 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic Celebrity Pro-Am tournament on Wednesday at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach. More than twenty celebrities including Kurt Russell, Kevin Costner and Vanna White. The full tournament is being played Thursday through Sunday in Myrtle Beach, SC. May 7, 2025. By Jason Lee

NO. 6: 11 MYRTLE BEACH AREA GOLF COURSES WERE RANKED FOR THE BEST IN SOUTH CAROLINA

The look, the green, the walkability. The magazine Golfweek had more than 800 golfers worldwide rank Myrtle Beach area golf courses as some of the best in the state. See how they stack up. | Published June 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Win Hammond

Artisan apartments at Carolina Forest have a leasing flag flying in front of housing units for rent near Myrtle Beach, S.C. Feb. 6, 2025 By Jason Lee

NO. 7: MYRTLE BEACH NAMED AMONG NATION’S BEST CITIES TO RENT. HOW MUCH DO RENTERS PAY?

A national apartment search website ranked South Carolina and national cities to determine which ones are the top places for renters. | Published July 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Win Hammond

The Myrtle Beach skyline as seen from the 2nd Avenue Pier. The week of Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of the tourist season along Grand Strand Beaches. May 31, 2022. By JASON LEE

NO. 8: THREE SC CITIES NAMED AMONG TOP US PLACES TO MOVE IN 2025. ONE CITY IS NO. 1 IN THE NATION

South Carolina has three of the most popular places to move to in the U.S. for 2025. Here’s what to know. | Published July 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Maria Elena Scott

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.