Check out some of the area's many places to stay—including Kingston Plantation, a beautiful, low-key resort offering a variety of recreational options on its premises. Then spend a leisurely afternoon at Barefoot Landing, with its 27-acre lake and bustling boardwalk.

We'll also visit Hawaiian Tumble, one of the favorite miniature golf courses for champions and families alike.

Finally, tour Eagle's Nest, a stunning eight-bedroom shingled home that combines the charm of Myrtle Beach with the owner's personal style.

Myrtle Beach Facts:

• Myrtle Beach was named after the wax myrtle trees native to the area.

• In 1954, Hurricane Hazel destroyed 273 homes with 140-mile-per-hour winds.

• Average seasonal temperatures range from 52-60 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter and 78-90 degrees in the summer.

• Myrtle Beach averages 215 sunny days per year.

• There are 115 golf courses and 46 miniature golf courses in the area.

• Miniature golf was originally called "garden golf" because it was a short game of regulation golf played on real grass.

• Kingston Plantation's summer rates are $170-$440.

• The Pavilion has more than 35 rides, each costing a few dollars for admission.

• Eagle's Nest sleeps up to 18 people, and extras include a game room and ocean front hot tub.

Contact Information:

Kingston Plantation
9800 Queensway Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
800-876-0010
www.kingstonplantation.com

Eagle's Nest
4102 Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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