By Sable Woods
Incorporated in 1938, the city of Myrtle
beach gets its name from a shrub native to the area called wax myrtle. Twenty-five thousand residents permanently live in Myrtle Beach, which officially became a city in 1957. Millions of tourists come to visit annually and enjoy the
beaches and oceanfront view and participate in a range of activities, such as shopping, dining, entertainment and--especially--golf.
Long Bay Resort
Take your pick from 100 three-bedroom condos located on 720 feet of oceanfront property. Considered Myrtle Beach's most popular golf resort, you can easily access all area golf courses from the Long Bay hotel and get a customized golf getaway package to fit your skill level and budgetary needs. Amenities include a restaurant, Starbucks, spa, exercise room and multiple pools.
Long Bay Resort
7200 North Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Tel: (800) 615-3313
longbayresort.com
Bay View Resort
Bay View specializes in accommodating large groups in three-bedroom oceanfront condos or the four-bedroom penthouse. As a guest, you can also use the indoor spa, pool and fitness room and play a round of golf on nearly 100 championship courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Dan Maples and other prominent golfers and course architects.
Bay View Resort
504 North Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach,, SC 29577
Tel: (866) 917-8439
bayviewresort.com
Compass Cove Resort
As one of Myrtle Beach's largest hotels, this resort has 530 rooms and covers 720 feet worth of pristine beach. Choose from a one-, two- or three-bedroom condo. Weekly golf specials are held in season. Free shuttle service is provided to Myrtle Beach International Airport, located just four miles away.
Compass Cove Resort
2311 South Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Tel: (800) 331-0934
compasscove.com
Caribbean Resort & Villas
Stay in a two-room oceanfront suite or a two- or three-bedroom condo. Play over 100 golf courses, such as Arnold Palmer's King's North, and enjoy a social gathering with other golfers at Sea Captain's House every Wednesday afternoon during main golf seasons. Amenities include galley-style kitchen, restaurant, aquatic playground and hot tubs.
Caribbean Resort & Villas
3000 N Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Tel: (800) 552-8509
caribbeanresort.com
Breakers Myrtle Beach Resort
Enjoy your stay in one of the over 530 rooms. Customize your golf package and play rounds at a variety of golf courses such as Aberdeen Country Club, Heritage Club, and Dunes Golf and Beach Club. This resort hotel also offers indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpools, arcades, restaurants, an exercise room and meeting facilities for up to 150 people.
Breakers Myrtle Beach Resort
Oceanfront at 21st and 27th Ave. N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
Tel: (800) 952-4507
breakers.com
Dunes Village Resort
Dunes Village is a new golf vacation resort with 231 oceanfront condos. In addition to nearby entertainment, shopping, restaurant and amusement park venues, this hotel will give you access to some of the greatest golf courses the eastern seaboard has to offer, such as River Club, Tigers Eye and Pearl West. Dunes Village also has the only indoor water park in the whole city that includes adult-sized water slides, a massive pool offering water volleyball and basketball and a 250 foot-long river ride.
Dunes Village Resort
5200 North Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Tel: (877) 828-2237
dunesvillage.com
Myrtle Beach Barefoot Resort
Stay in a two, three, or four-bedroom condo. This heavily requested, upscale golf resort overlooks four golf courses designed by the likes of Greg Norman, Tom Fazio, Pete Dye and Davis Love III. Free shuttle services gives you access to over 150 shops, local restaurants, the Alabama Theatre, Alligator Adventure and The House of Blues.
Myrtle Beach Barefoot Resort
1991 Arundel Rd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Tel: (800) 548-9904
myrtlebeachbarefootresort.com
About the Author:
Sable Woods worked as a staff member of her high school newspaper and co-editor of the yearbook. In addition to writing for Demand Studios, she has written articles for Associated Content, ELance clients, and for use in marketing websites.
