Are you a retiree envisioning a life of warm breezes, walks along the beach, lower cost homes and plenty of shopping and restaurants. Being around the retirement age, I was curious to find out what it would be like to retire at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and what retirement communities are located there.
On my drive to South Carolina, I found tall pines characterizing the scenery. If you drive there, as you cross into the state, be sure to stop at their friendly Welcome Center. Maybe I had a lost look as they eagerly showed me how to make my first stop at North Myrtle Beach and loaded me up with maps and brochures. North Myrtle Beach turned out to be a good plan as it is at a slower pace on the 60 mile stretch called The Grand Strand (same thing as Myrtle Beach) and makes a good starting point.
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I have not seen the Atlantic ocean yet. Finally at North Myrtle Beach, I leave highway 17 for Ocean Boulevard where I can see the ocean and hear real surf (not my sound machine) from the road. The beach was filled with sunbathers due to perfect beach weather--plenty of sun, warm breezes, warm water, and white powdery sand. A sprinkling of palm trees created the perfect tropical setting.
I have arrived at the North end of The Grand Strand as recommended and decide to get a place to stay right away. I was lucky and found something steps to the sand. After settling in, the beach was so inviting I decided to join the sunbathers for the rest of the day. I managed to find a quiet spot as the beach was not too crowded. The water temperature was as warm as bath water when I waded in. That evening I enjoyed a dinner of steamed spiced shrimp that tasted as fresh and local as the waiter assured me it was. I am told that the most residential area is on the southern side of The Grand Strand in the Murrells Inlet area, about 60 miles away.
After a long stroll along the beach early the next morning, I reluctantly check out, since duty calls, to drive to Murrells Inlet for my search. My destination is a master planned community called Prince Creek, since I know there is an over 55 retirement community there. As I drive along the 60 mile Grand Strand, I am amazed at how much shopping, restaurants, and miniature golf there is, not to mention the luxury hotels and golf courses in the central part.
Arriving at Murrells Inlet, I sense I am in one of the nicest residential areas of Myrtle Beach. This is around Tournament Boulevard and Highway 17. Prince Creek is a new premier development composed of multiple communities in every price range. I am interested in the over 55 community there called Seasons at Prince Creek by Levitt and Sons. On this hot, slightly humid June day, I reviewed the 12 models on display at Seasons and was not disappointed. At completion, the community will have 460 beautiful new homes, a clubhouse, 2 pools, lawn maintenance and more.
Finally, I have seen a great over 55 community, reviewed Myrtle Beach and enjoyed the beach as well. There are a few other nice active adult communities here, one of them being Centre Pointe by Lennar. There are manufactured homes communities for over 55 like Jensen's Ocean Pines, which I reviewed, Lakeside Crossing, assisted living communities and mobile home parks. Many of the numerous new home communities mentioned are also appealing to retirees.
So whether you take a nostalgic trip to the past when Myrtle Beach was a small town or visit today,
Myrtle Beach is clearly on the move toward being a large resort area including many new communities--a dramatic change from the past. Retiring here for some may feel a little fast-paced with the many crowded activities along highway 17, but for others the attractions that started it all are still here--the warm climate, the Intracoastal Waterway, and Atlantic ocean beaches.
You can view photos of my trip on my website http://www.bestguide-retirementcommunities.com
My Trip to Myrtle Beach to Find Retirement Communities
Carol Fena, Realtor and Webmaster for http://www.bestguide-retirementcommunities.com
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