Press Kit - Fast Facts

• Population of the Grand Strand?             Approximately 227,000
• Population of North Myrtle Beach?        13, 160*
• Average year-round temperature?           63.3 degrees
• Number of restaurants?                            Almost 2,000
• Number of Accommodations?                 Over 12,500 vacation rental options
• How many golf courses?                            Over 120
• Square miles in Horry County?                1,134 (largest in SC)
• The SC State dance?                                    The Shag (Born in Ocean Drive)

*Source:  2004 U.S. Census Estimates

For further information and assistance, or to be added to our media list please contact:

Jennifer Prince, Media/Communications Specialist
Jennifer@NorthMyrtleBeachChamber.com
Phone:  (843) 281-2662
Fax:  (843) 280-2930
270 Highway 17 North
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582