ow could we not love living here? Each day starts with the sun peeking above a majestic ocean. Golfers can play a different course every day for more than three months. We have a healthy economy and a prosperous cultural community. The perfect place to work, play and raise a family. It's paradise. And it just doesn't get much better than that. WEATHER The Surfside Beach area is blessed with the perfect blend of seasonal temperatures … ideal beach weather in the Summer, pleasant Springs, warm Autumn breezes and with only 42 frost days, no "hard winters." The Grand Strand has an average of 215 sunny days and an average temperature of 64° F. EDUCATION Newcomers will find both quality and quantity here. The Horry County School District supports more than 40 elementary and high schools. AIRPORT The fourth fastest growing airport in the U.S., Myrtle Beach International can connect you with the rest of the world, with a variety of airlines and schedules, linking with every major hub nationwide.

AREA THEATRES The Alabama Theatre 272-1111 The Carolina Opry 238-8888 The Dixie Stampede 497-9700 House of Blues 272-3000 Legends In Concert 238-7827 Medieval Times 236-8080 The Palace Theater 448-0588

GOLF The Grand Strand is known worldwide for the beauty and affordability of its more than 115 public golf courses, and there are plans to build at least two dozen more golf courses in the next few years, including upscale facilities by designers such as Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman. The Grand Strand is home to some of the most unique, challenging and picturesque golf courses in the world. Golfers can experience the beauty of oceanfront holes or stand in the midst of giant live oaks draped in Spanish moss on the site of a colonial rice plantation. Course designers have taken great pains to protect the natural habitat and wildlife indigenous to the area while creating courses that are technically challenging and beautiful.   THEATERS With nearly a dozen theaters hosting everything from country-tinged variety shows to big-name comedy acts to a national television talk show, the Grand Strand's live-entertainment industry has evolved far beyond the initial comparisons to country-theater mecca Branson, Missouri. NIGHTLIFE How do you follow a sun-filled day at the beach? With a fun-filled night on the town, of course! The Grand Strand is well stocked with nightclubs, sports bars, beach clubs and other hot spots. The area has a wealth of dance clubs, karaoke clubs, and live entertainment. It's tough to say where to start and safe to say that whatever you're in the mood for, the Grand Strand has something to offer! Dance. Laugh. Sing. Socialize. Have a blast! REAL ESTATE Real estate here runs the spectrum of your desires. Whether you want a simple starter home, or a grand palace, Surfside Realty will be able to help. What awaits outside of your dream home is what brings many to this area. The views of the Grand Strand are wondrous. From the marshes along the Waccamaw Neck, to deep-water access along the area's many rivers and creeks, to the shores of the Atlantic, there is something for every taste here. Not ready yet to buy or build a home? No problem. There are plenty of rental options available, from apartment complexes to townhouses and condominiums. Surfside Realty's rental department can help with both vacation rentals and seasonal or annual rentals. *** So there you have just a few reasons that we love living here. Roll it all together and you have the Grand Strand. Or maybe you'll have another name for it, like paradise. And it just doesn't get much better than that.