Top 5 Reasons to Retire in Myrtle Beach, SC

Top Five Reasons for Myrtle Beach Retirement

Retiring to Myrtle Beach is a great option for those who want a combination of sea-side living, entertainment and recreation.  This mid-sized community, nestled along one of the most beautiful stretches of beaches in the world, offers something for everyone.  Here retirees will discover world class ocean frontage, championship golfing, shopping, dining and the famous Myrtle Beach weather that has drawn people to its shores for decades is is one of the top reasons boomers are opting to retire in Myrtle Beach.

The options in Myrtle Beach are endless…retirees looking for the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure will find a little bit of everything in this historic sea-side setting. Here are the top five reasons to choose Myrtle Beach for your retirement destination.

1. MYRTLE BEACH WEATHER

 Myrtle Beach enjoys some of the best weather in the continental United States.  Its setting along the Atlantic Ocean keeps the weather temperate and mild year round.  One of the top reasons retirees choose Myrtle Beach is the abundance of sunshine the community enjoys.  In an average year the sun shines 218 days!  In addition, Myrtle Beach weather is perfect for golf year round.  The beach season runs May through October, but the golf courses are accessible year round.  Retirees are frequently able to enjoy rounds of golf during the winter when daytime highs average between 57 and 61 degrees. Myrtle Beach rarely sees snow; only one inch or less falls each year. Mild winters and the absence of hazardous winter driving are ideal reasons to choose Myrtle Beach for retirement.  Myrtle Beach’s weather is truly one of a kind!

2. OUTSTANDING BEACHES 

 Myrtle Beach is the jewel of the Grand Strand…the 60 mile stretch of beautiful beaches that spans the South Carolina coast.  For decades vacationers and retirees have flocked to this stretch of beaches in search of pristine coastal beauty. Myrtle Beach has numerous beaches that offer stunning views, outstanding fishing and family fun.  South Carolina’s Grand Strand is consistently ranked as one of the best stretches of beaches in the world, and retirees looking for coastal living will find many options for recreation and relaxation along the Grand Strand.

3. WORLD CLASS GOLFING

 Myrtle Beach has often been referred to as the “Golf Capital of the World”, and this reputation is well deserved.  There are over 100 courses in this coastal community ample opportunities for golfers of all ages and ability levels.  Most of these courses are public and don’t require membership, but retirees looking for private or semi-private courses will find those options available as well.  In 2007 over 3.7 million rounds of golf were played…a testament to the wonderful Myrtle Beach weather that compliments the area golf culture.

4. SHOPPING AND DINING  

 Retirees will find an abundance of shopping and dining choices both in Myrtle Beach and along the Grand Strand.  The area is home to hundreds of unique boutiques, specialty retailers as well as large complexes, such as the Coastal Grand Mall.  Also many shoppers consider the Tanger Outlets in Myrtle Beach to be a shopping paradise.  Additionally, world class dining to satisfy any palette can be found in the area eateries, and of course, fresh seafood is always on the menu!

5. COST OF LIVING  

 Retirees have long known that South Carolina is an affordable retirement destination, but many may not realize just how affordable Myrtle Beach really is.  In fact, Kiplinger has ranked South Carolina as one of the top ten most tax friendly states for retirees.  Low sales, property and income tax rates are perfect for retirees looking to gain the most from their hard earned savings.  Myrtle Beach is the perfect destination for retirees who demand the best of both worlds…great location and great value.

What Dreamlife Clients are Saying

Nancy TimmermanWaterway Landing

I enjoyed working with Deborah Rhyne very much. I felt she was honest with me and I really trusted her. She really seemed to understand my wants and needs. When the time comes that I need a real estate agent, I will certainly call her.

Randy HoodSea Watch Plantation, Myrtle Beach

Tanya was always available for questions and obtained documentation on any and all issues that we had. Also she was very helpful during the closing by making sure that both myself and the seller were on the the same page. This was a complicating sale and Tanya made it seem simple. I will continue to ...

Ken & Kim SobiewskiBlue Water Keyes

Our buying process was so much more pleasant than we could have expected. Deborah listened to us,...and we felt she immediately knew how to direct out search. She went above and beyond before, during and after our purchase. We will try and connect with her anytime we are in Myrtle Beach, and look forward to having her ...

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Jim & Betty RyanSummer Place, Cherry Grove

Wendy was a great agent and was very patient. She was always there for us.

Sheila NealTilghman Beach & Racket

Deborah is a jewel. She has been very helpful throughout the whole process, from the time I started looking until after I purchased a condo which was almost two years. She never treated me as just making a sale.

Bonnie Cleary

Jeana was great and very responsive.

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George MosholderHampton Greens at Deerfield

Tom McLane treated us with respect and honesty every step of our journey. He went above and beyond what was expected and he always made us feel as though we were his most important client. We ALWAYS felt that Dreamlife Realty was looking out for us and we never doubted that we being treated like ...

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Stacy BaumgardnerBarefoot Resort, North Myrtle Beach

I was very fortunate to find Wendy Howard as my realtor. She went above and beyond to help me find what I was looking for. She was very sensitive to my needs and was very easy to talk to. Wendy always returned phone calls very quickly and I never felt line I was putting her out. ...

Tammy Freeman

Jeana was amazing always easy to reach and communicate with she was on top of making sure everything was a smooth process for us living out of state we were concerned but did not need to be we are very satisfied with the way she handled everything!

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Felix LeeRiver Oaks Golf Course Condos, Myrtle Beach

Deborah provided excellent service. She stayed in constant communication and always took the extra step.

Richard Hedrick

Jeana was extremely helpful every step of the way from the offer to the closing. Jeana was the perfect agent for me. She was very helpful and accommodating to my questions and concerns. Did a wonderful job when I failed to line up a home inspection and was able to help facilitate it with out interrupting the ...

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Betty ReynoldsGolf Glen Villas

By all means,if you want a carefree experience in purchasing a home, please note, Tom McLane makes this process a very pleasant and exciting adventure. All our needs were met. Always available for any of my questions or concerns. I can't say enough great things about Tom. I was totally new in this area and he ...

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Bernie McVeyXanadu

Tanya stayed in contact with us thru the entire process to ensure satisfaction

Brenda Jones

Jeana was amazing. She was a jewel! She listened to what I was looking for in a vacation home and located many amazing properties for me to view. She never rushed or pressured me. She made me feel like a special client even though I am sure my price point was low end. Also, an issue arose ...

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Barb & StanParkview Subdivision

Donna made our Dream come true finding the perfect place for my wife and I to spend time and possibly retire too. She worked incredibly hard to make this happen even when we tasked her with multiple requests. Our family couldn't be any happier right now. Thank You for your hard work and dedication, Donna!

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Debra ShawGolf Colony

Our agent Deborah did an exceptional job for us. She made the whole process easy and fast!

Dennis ConnellyThe Havens at Barefoot Resort

Wendy was excellent with her constant effort to stay in touch and find a property to fit our needs

Delia Kangian

Jeana was very knowledgeable and experienced. The most important thing for me was that once we made the contact with her, she didn't harass us about making the sale. We knew we would, but wanted to do it at our own pace and she respected that.

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Dave Pisarchik

I can’t say enough nice things about Dreamlife Realty,” Dave says. “They really listened to me and I felt like they cared about finding me a property that fit the needs and wants I had. The whole process was great.

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Preston HughesMariner's Cove

Donna went above and beyond for us...

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