Why is Everyone Moving to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

[@ChrisHarden]

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[@shelbyz1974]

Thanks for the drive Chris! Not a place on my visitation radar, but to each their own.

[@ChrisHarden]

Haha fair enough

[@garygodfrey9708]

Yea, it’s horrible here don’t come.

[@cc9944]

On behalf of EVERYONE in the south please stay where you are .. we are at full capacity... What you think of us we think even more so of you... 😊 If you do come here, please do not complain about our people, the way we do things and the cleanliness of our state.... It's hard to believe Michigan, New York or Jersey is any cleaner...

[@MsAmique]

News flash…you do not own the state. Bug off.

[@craignovy2090]

I lived in Charleston SC from mid 1970s to mid 2000s and as usual you really captured very well the beach area and a great deal of the regional vibe. There are definitely areas of beauty here but they can be found in more abundance in less over the top commercial areas. I continue to be amazed how quickly you evaluate and illustrate an area you are not from. Great ending drone shot!

[@ytnoni01]

I came from a retirement community in Mexico. The kind and respectful people here, weather and the FOOD!!!!!!!!

[@lavapix]

A lot different from when I went there in the early 80s. We always camped at the state park and drove into town in the mid-afternoon.

[@pmbair]

Chris, while you’re out East, you really need to take the highway that crosses over the Chesapeake bay! On our honeymoon, my wife and I were traveling from NJ back to Florida and that’s how we went. This road seems to disappear right into the water, it’s really quite the ride… Coming from the north, we wound up going through a very rural part of North Carolina! That’s where I first sampled a “Carolina slaw dog” Mow they’re a favorite!

[@ChrisHarden]

Maybe one day.

[@jrhaven]

I've "driven" across it with Google Street View. Would love to experience the actual thing, though. It looks cool

[@pmbair]

@@jrhaven it is. When it looks like the road is about to end in the middle of the Chesapeake bay, that’s when you enter a tunnel. If you are heading south, when you get to NC, that’s where I got an education regarding NC culture. There was this old road side stand and the lady asked me if I ever had a North Carolina “slaw dog”. I said I never heard of such a thing. I said it sounded really strange. She said you eat sauerkraut don’t you? Then she said isn’t sauerkraut made from cabbage? Well, I was trapped into trying a slaw dog. Without that little excursion, I would never have experienced the real North Carolina …proving why it’s good to get off the freeway once in awhile.

[@missgigglebox748]

Dude, its not that bad here. Good grief, you make it sound like Iraq.

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Greetings, As always another fantastic very informative video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 Keep producing more videos.(telling like it is)

[@joannunemaker6332]

Once again, I loved your video. Beautiful scenery.😊

[@ChrisHarden]

Thanks!

[@willbygosh4887]

Myrtle Beach reminds me of Daytona Beach,it has it's sketchy areas but it also has nicer beaches bordering it as in the case of Daytona Beach with Ormond Beach to the north and New Syrma Beach to the south.Housing prices in Daytona Beach are similiar to Myrtle Beach which is actually on the lowside for a beach town.Hopefully,you can do a video on Daytona Beach someday,this is probably the most similiar Florida beach to Myrtle Beach.

[@stacyalderman6417]

Myrtle beach isn’t bad if your used to the city life . A lot of people who aren’t residents come and act like they don’t have home training. I’m not saying it’s not the residents but when the tourist season isn’t around , we don’t have nearly as much problems. We get a bad rep but it’s not our fault I feel .

[@ChrisHarden]

I can see that being true to an extent

[@ThyHolyNickel94]

You know what's weird about the residential area? The fact that the houses don't necessarily look like beach/tropical houses. They almost look like something you would see up north. I live in northern Illinois and a lot of the houses right off the ocean look exactly like some of the nice houses here. Definitely not something I'd think would be in South Carolina

[@robertcook792]

Back when I was growing up this was the coolest place. All the small mom and pops motels lined up and down the grand strand. It was friendly family oriented and fun,fun! Us kids would take off on our own all day and didn’t have to worry at all. I graduated high school in ‘91 and everyone from my high school stayed at the lighthouse motel there at the pier. Leena Mae owned it from back home. For 2 weeks we ran like crazy people! I wouldn’t take a million dollars for those memories. It’s just more grown up now high rise hotels but hey the Bowery is still there. Best cheeseburger you’ll find anywhere.

[@pbear83]

I was born in Myrtle Beach in 1983. I lived there until this past November when I moved to Arizona. It is usually not very busy in January. Yes, there are a ton of hill jacks there. There’s also a ton of “damn Yankees.” Jobs sucked there, but I loved my home, loved the natural beauty… hated most of the people. Do I miss it? I miss my swamps with live oaks and Spanish moss… but I’m happy in Arizona. Oh, and the H is silent in Horry County 😉

[@ChrisHarden]

I’ll remember that pronunciation going forward 🙃

[@pbear83]

@@ChrisHarden my eye may or may not have twitched each time you said it 😆

[@fscott7840]

I have a place on the water in Myrtle Beach. You drove past it. I am snowbird. During the summer "season" the population explodes. All the tall buildings you went by during January are empty for the most part. About the crime. If you look at the crime per month, you will see as it should, crime increases when the tourist show up during the season. 19 million people will increase the crime rate. That would mean that the crime is being committed mostly to or by the tourist. I don't think the local "thugs" are waiting around for their crime season? Vacation plus alcohol can only equal a higher crime rate. It's a numbers game. The police force has the same amount of officers all year long. I assume without any proof that overtime is a priority during "the season". Myrtle beach has two separate bike weeks, cars show week, conventions, a bowl game at Coastal Carolina University and many more big draws all season long. I purchased there because it's was affordable. One day drive from the northeast and I can be at a beach with palm trees that didn't break the bank. Duh! It is growing because people are retiring and moving south. The running joke in the northeast is "you move south when you retire because it's the law". The numbers you list proved that. Another issue that you touched on is a really big deal! You said that some of the places are listed as AirBnB's. What is important to know is that most of the large buildings are condo's. However those condo's are also hotels. They are known as Condotels. I own a unit, and if I decide I want to rent it, that's my decision. Some people don't rent them at all and some people live there all year round. Each of these buildings has a front desk. And it is run as a hotel. You as a guest probably never know that the hotel doesn't own the room or unit. I pay common charges and have a HOA that includes the normal things that all condo's have. That means I can rent it and gain good frickin income during the season or all year long. It's a rental, or it's a condo. My choice. The hotel takes care of everything as a normal hotel would and takes it's cut of the rent. If I choose to not use the hotels front desk and rent on AirBnB, it's my decision. I have access to all amenities and can block the room for my own use anytime for any length. Of course if the room(unit) is occupied, arrangements are made if possible. As a matter of fact, there are many companies that will act as a full service broker to get my unit rented and they take care of all the cleaning and repairs if needed for a lesser cut than the hotel if I choose not to use the hotels front desk as my broker for guests. Big business in Myrtle Beach. It's up to me as a homeowner to decide. BTW most of those buildings are not your typical hotel rooms. They are condo's. Full kitchen including a dishwasher along with washer/dryer. There are some condo's that were converted to Condotels and still look like your classic hotel room, but for the bulk of what was shown on the video on the beach side, the units are anywhere from a efficiency with 2 beds to 4 bedroom 3 bath with balconies in most of the bedrooms as well as the living room. I decide how to furnish if I don't want the hotel furniture and upgrade as I see fit. The local people I have met are wonderful. Yes some are cranky but it's the majority are great. When you are walking in the morning and you pass someone, 90% of the time we greet each other. If you are nice, you get nice back. Your comments about no major highway is correct. However it is not necessary. If it was, a spur would have been built. I take Rt17 which is 2 lanes each way with very few traffic lights and 60mph speed limits till you get to I-140. Myrtle Beach is a stone's throw from the N. Carolina border. Once there, it's interstate back to the northeast. More direct routes to the main interstate (I-95) are 2 lane roads that are usually empty. You touched ever so lightly about golf. Myrtle Beach is known as the golf capital of the United States. If you golf you know Myrtle Beach. It is a huge reason for the why home values have "on average" increased. Golf is to Myrtle Beach like Disney is to Orlando. Golf is not a poor man's game. You can buy a really nice place in Myrtle Beach and have over 350 courses at your doorstep. Lastly, numbers tell you all you need to know. The population is increasing and so are the property values. I lived in S. Florida during the 70's and 80's and saw the same migration. Same playbook. Was affordable and people moved down to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area as my parents did. Then the money came in because it was on the beach and the weather was nice. Now values are out of this world. Hoping the values continue to raise as they did in S. Florida. I would take the "crime" issue in Myrtle Beach over South Florida any day. You don't hear on the internet " A Myrtle Beach man" but you hear it about Florida.

[@S8ER]

Ol’ Dirty Myrtle 😂 I wouldn’t move there but it’s ok to visit.

[@ChrisHarden]

Haha agreed

[@Maxwell1989]

It's not dirty Myrtle I'll be moving to Carolina Forest

[@AbnerGameZz]

You need to actually TRY in order to find anything dirty here

[@garygodfrey9708]

It’s horrible to live here stay away

[@chriswalls2778]

First and foremost,You dont move to Myrtle Beach looking for a job or work,you move to Myrtle Beach to retire,so the economic here is going to always be low..keyword here is: tourist town

[@gregorycyr9272]

Myrtle Beach was better 40 years ago not even close.

[@ChrisHarden]

I bet

[@lavapix]

Most if not all of the US was.

[@clintonhauck7893]

What wasn't better 40 years ago? Lol

[@vinauttv7167]

The only problem I’ve had with MB is the agents who try to sell you various properties and they can get very aggressive. Although I’m disheartened at the reports of crime, I still love visiting. Matter of fact, I personally call MB “The Big Play” because it’s like a playground to me. This video is still very helpful, though, because I realize as an out-of-towner, I still have to watch my back. Compared to where I live (Durham, NC), MB is paradise. Keep up the good work, dude!

[@soco13466]

Why is Myrtle Beach all you've done in SC? I lived on Hilton Head for 8 years, now north of Spartanburg. Spartanburg thru Greenville would be interesting. This area is growing fast. Manufacturing and distribution are big here.

[@AljIsHere128]

The thing is U got to know as a tourist the BEST TIMES to vacation down in MB. If U doing it in late spring thru July early August well there U go that's the big heavy tourist times. Late August before labor day is typically when my family in the past has gone to visit MB. Still people down there but since the brats down in Horry County go back to school in mid August it is PERFECT vacation time for out of towners. Just my take on my beloved favorite east coast vacay spot!!

[@AcidLane-lo4hi]

How much do pay rent apt 9:06

[@michaelmccallum9874]

Remember first week after graduation. 76 77 78. Ahhhh such fun. Arizona and Sea Oats. 😂

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

If i was to live in the grwnd stranded i would live in the tourist areas. I would be in Carolina Forest or little river or something like that

[@josephmarinucci9073]

Hmm, 19 million visitors each year and you can't figure out why people might want to live in Myrtle Beach? Yet, you have a random encounter with 1 individual at a Walmart and stereotype the entire resident population? Viewers would be smart to turn down the volume, and just enjoy the scenery.

[@ChrisHarden]

I gave more reasons than just the one Walmart encounter but ok lol. You can turn down the volume I won’t be offended.

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

Is The Dirty Myrtle as nice as Filthadelphia?

[@kathleenkoch4315]

I’ve been to Myrtle Beach 3 times in the last 4 months and have met 1 local. Met that person during our 1st stop on the first day of our 1st visit.

[@Silvercontained]

@@kathleenkoch4315 Alot of 1sts.

[@danielsentertainmentproduc1527]

Schedule for this week

[@302Mustang13]

I don't get it either. I drove through the area in 2009 from North Carolina on my way to Pensacola and it seemed like a dump. Myrtle Beach doesn't seem any more special than anywhere else I've been. I would not want to live near any tourist area with the heavy crowds and pollution.

[@gregorycyr9272]

Fastest growing area in the country I don't believe that.I live in Raleigh NC and we have grown more than Myrtle Beach in the last 10 years.

[@ChrisHarden]

Since 2020 Raleigh has grown by nearly 5 percent, while Myrtle Beach has grown by nearly 10 percent.

[@Maxwell1989]

​@@ChrisHarden it is the fastest growing city in the country

[@NeonRazer42]

I'm not from there but I believe coeur d'alene is pronounced Cour "duh lane".

[@ChrisHarden]

I was drunk in this video. A lot of Mis-pronunciations. At least it makes ppl want to comment.

[@NeonRazer42]

Appreciate the honesty @@ChrisHarden

[@Stixerss]

Why’s it matter though ? People can move wherever they please im moving down in a few years because I love it down there and the beach is nice as well sorry but maybe I’m taking this video the wrong way and sorry if I am but that’s why I’m moving

[@ChrisHarden]

Don’t mean to offend anyone in the videos. Detroit is my favorite large city, rip me.

[@Stixerss]

@@ChrisHarden no man it’s all good I’m sorry I got offended I was drunk when I made that comment and I’ll take blame for all I said again I’m sorry

[@THEELLITOPODCASTSHOW-he1qd]

I’m from up north, I love myrtle beach I will be moving there soon. Everywhere have good and bad area. I think people just want to keep the good weather to themselves.😂😂😂

[@Anona_Meows]

Um no you can't just dump sewage directly into the ocean next to where everyone is at. It goes to a water treatment plant.

[@Wayne-b1e]

Not everyone drinks Mountain Dew, Yankee Boy.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

Uncle Sam US Army took me to Myrtle Beach or at least the general area. That was so many years ago but it was nice it was clean people are friendly. I swam out to the shipping lanes without knowing it and they have sharks out there that I found out. Did you know that the great white swims as far north as New England area? Banned from working might call the upper Midwest, I thought that sharks were over played in the movie Jaws. Turns out yes they were overplayed but not near as much as I was thinking. So now you have the polluting landsharks driving their mobility carts around Walmart as well. Working way up going to college the world had changed as much as maybe where you would come from and others have done the same. It would be nice. Side note about mountain dew. Stop drinking that stuff years ago. So did my cousin but not until after he developed a hole in his heart because of drinking so much of it. Please call Myrtle Beach something related to turtle. I'll leave that to the imagination.

[@daveycooper4336]

Good question, murder beach used to be a nice family place...

[@r6luis]

I think we moved here because it was cheap in 2012

[@alexwatson6370]

Why are people moving there? To try to escape all the people moving from California and New York using arbitrage to buy big houses cheaper in other states. It sucks for those other states' residents so they move away.

[@markcooperman781]

OK Chris Harden...you want to talk about a rough city and how bad things are compared to Myrtle Beach...try spending a week in Midtown NYC or some of the neighborhoods of the outer boroughs..the only thing they're not charging for in New York City or New York State is the air... and they're trying to figure out a way to do that..and as far has job opportunities...the 21st Century model is that people can work and network remotely...very small minded individuals can't see opportunities in a place where winter is banished for a good art of the year...so you might want to rethink your abusive comments about the greater Myrtle Beach area...it might not be everyone's destination, but neither is Death Valley California, Camden New Jersey or Midtown NYC with its son to be imposed Congestion Pricing and Lots of Illegal Migrants....Happy Trails to You

[@hardmetaldinos]

Poor man's Florida?

[@SeekerOfTheTruth00]

Clarksville, Tennessee use to be a very quite beautiful small town but because of people making KZbin videos promoting how great it is to live here turned our quite little town into one big city filled with crime. Driving has become a nightmare because of insane drivers and the roads are not wide enough to handle all the vehicles, so what use to take 5 minutes to get home your lucky if you make there in an hour! All the country sides have been bought up by developers building homes side by side everywhere. The forest animals are being closed in with nowhere to go. It has become one Big shithole fast! Thank you to the idiots telling folks to move here. (NOT) Open Borders don't help the situation either...

[@xtv007]

Myrtle Beach is an unique area no doubt. I've lived here in the Murrells Inlet area for over 20 years and have enjoyed it for the most part. I am a professional tradesman and that is the key to survival around here. There are a lot of independent contractors and small businesses that supplement the economy alongside the aforementioned Walmart and education facilities. Crime has never been an issue for myself but I'm far from within the city limits. I've always considered the MB area to be the golf course capital of the world, the title is waning these days but I recall them being located everywhere as far as the eye could see many years ago. And lastly, Dirty Myrtle is not the only moniker the area has picked up over the years, she is more affectionately known as "the Redneck Riviera" to those who wander in from Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and the likes.

[@gwillia3]

Myrtle Beach is wonderful, pleasant, friendly, and safe. It has every type of beach vibe you’re looking for. 21 million people visit for a reason…..but let’s trust the guy in Michigan that drove through once in January.

[@patrickspeedling8599]

19 million a year.... It is seen as the most dangerous city.... Several years in a row.... But hey I'll take 2nd.... It is this dangerous because it had 19 million transient people.....

[@MrTaeDaniel]

States with 2 names shouldn't exist. We need to merge all the states with 2 names. There should be 1 Dakota, 1 Carolina, 1 Virginia etc, etc. We don't have 2 Michigans so they shouldn't get 2 states either lol.

[@DJ-iu5bb]

Sorta if you think of UP Michigan and then the Mitten down there

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

Why? If you been to Virginia and West Virginia it's easy to see that there's a world of difference between the two. That's state with broken up because of the civil War and the difference in the police on slavery and other Southern attitude that the time. Carolina is just go back to differences between who settled them. Who knows about North and South Dakota although I move closer to them that I do anything else I mentioned so far. We should divorce New York City from New York State like Washington DC is without. St.Louis is in Missouri but it divorce itself over a hundred years ago in St Louis county. Or about 80% of that time it's been trying to reunite with the county. But the county knows that they don't want that ball and chain. New York City. How about divorcing California from the whole country? They can take Nevada with them. Oh well it all fits in route as well as combining the states.

[@PatriciaRobinson-gm2kh]

@@DJ-iu5bb yuppers

[@josephmckeone1309]

Stay away.

[@virginianorrell9387]

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