Myrtle Beach is a resort city located on the East Coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. It sits in the center of a 60-mile continuous stretch of beach known as the "Grand Strand" on South Carolina's northeastern coast near the Atlantic Ocean. The city is approximately 67 miles southeast of Florence, SC, 94 miles northeast of Charleston, SC, and 74 miles southwest of Wilmington, NC. Myrtle Beach has a population of about 35,682 as of the 2020 census and is a major tourist destination known for its wide beaches, entertainment, and recreational activities