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About Our Area : Murrells Inlet, South Carolina and the Greater Myrtle Beach Area
Murrells Inlet is located in Georgetown County, South Carolina - approximately 20 minutes south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - America's beach playground and one of America's top family beaches. Murrells Inlet was once a small fisherman village, but over time has become a popular tourist and retirement destination. Approximately 5,500 residents reside permanently in Murrells Inlet - but this number is growing.
Though Murrells Inlet, SC was not officially named Murrells Inlet until 1913, many believe the history of the little seaside town goes back way before the official naming. Native Americans first set foot on the land, closely followed by the 16th Century Spanish Explorers and English Colonists in the 17th Century. By the 1700’s & 1800’s the land now known as Murrells Inlet, SC had become flourishing with rice plantations. According to MurrelsInletSC.com, by 1850 almost 47 million pounds of rice were produced in the area we now call Murrells Inlet. In 1863, The Civil War came to the shores of modern day Murrells Inlet causing a decline in the number of rice plantations. By the early 1900s, rice plantaions became almost non-existent and soon there after would go out of business. Since then, Murrells Inlet has transitioned into flourishing fishermen’s village (notably named South Carolina's seafood capital) and a tourist and retirement destination full of rich history and natural beauty. Murrells Inlet, SC is a great place to kick back, put your feet up, enjoy nature, and simply put – enjoy life.
Murrells Inlet is conveniently located south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - a nationally recognized tourist destination for families, retirees and golfers. Most notably recognized for its long stretch of white sandy beaches, Myrtle Beach, SC is home to many golf courses - which is why Myrtle Beach is sometimes referred to as the golf seaside capital of the world, boasting over 120 courses throughout the Grand Strand. One of the newest draws to the greater Myrtle Beach area is Hard Rock Park - the world's first rock n' roll theme park. The theme park features roller coasters, amusement rides, fast food, fine dining, shopping and a spectacular nightly fireworks display set to Bohemian rhapsody.
Housing throughout Myrtle Beach and the greater Grand Strand, including the town of Murrells Inlet, is a wonderful location to visit and live. Murrells Inlet, SC provides housing for many retirees who have either retired to the area or call Murrells Inlet their second home. Regardless of whether you come to visit or come to live, the Grand Strand is a great place to call home, even if only for a week. The Grand Strand is also home to over 2,000 restaurants, which is sure to give meet the dining needs of any food connoisseur, regardless of their palette. Murrells Inlet has a diverse range of restaurants to serve locals and visitors alike - whether looking for creekside dining or hole-in-the-wall establishments that boast culinary expertise.
We hope you enjoy living or visiting Murrells Inlet, South Carolina - a wonderful place Fontinello's Italian Cuisine is proud to call home!
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