Due to the sheer number of golf courses in the area, Myrtle Beach claims the title of 'golf capital of the United States'. Yes, with over 100 courses golf is a major reason to visit Myrtle Beach, but there's much more to do than just hit a little white ball. The city of Myrtle Beach sits approximately in the middle of a 60-mile stretch of excellent beach, stretching from the beach towns of southern North Carolina almost down to Charleston. The Myrtle Beach region has something for visitors of all ages, from amusement parks to great restaurants to night clubs.