Myrtle Beach is a resort city located in Horry County, South Carolina, in the northeastern part of the state on the East Coast of the United States. It serves as a primary destination within the region's coastal landscape.
The city is situated in the center of the Grand Strand, which is a continuous 60-mile (97 km) stretch of beach. As of the 2020 census, Myrtle Beach had a year-round population of 35,682, ranking it as the 13th-most populous city in South Carolina.