

This charming historic fishing village has a relaxed charm and friendly grace. Its unique combination of recreation, artistry and natural beauty brings something new to discover daily.
Go with the flow.
The salt marsh is the birthplace of most everything in sea life. Dip a paddle in and get up close and personal with osprey and egrets, flounder and herons. Whether you like to skipper your own boat or go along for the ride, you’ll find all kinds of ways to get out on the water. Deep sea fishing expeditions, charter fishing boats, canoeing, kayaking, jet ski rentals, even parasailing.
Huntington Beach State Park offers some of the most pristine and picturesque expanses of beachfront in the state. There, you can camp, hike or just enjoy a lazy afternoon with a good book. Nearby is Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark with the most significant collection of figurative sculpture, in an outdoor setting, by American artists in the world. This beautiful blending of art and nature also features the only zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on the coast of the Carolinas.
And then there is golf. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is truly a golf mecca with more than 130 courses in the area. Take your pick from the designs by the most renowned golf architects, designed for all levels of play.
Got a boo boo? There’s nothing like the peace of mind of having a great hospital so near by. Waccamaw Community Hospital, Murrells Inlet opened in 2002 and already has received numerous accolades for its excellent care, including the 2008 Community Hospital of the Year. Twenty-four hour emergency services, obstetrics, inpatient and outpatient surgery, and medical/surgical units are available at the hospital. Critical Care Unit features the latest technology with patient/family convenience and comfort.
Links:
www.murrellsinletsc.com
www.georgetownhospitalsystem.org
www.huntingtonbeachsc.org
www.brookgreen.org