Of course, Myrtle Beach's climate is probably the most important factor in its phenomenal retirement-age growth. Next in importance has to be the coastal environment. The ocean provides endless opportunities for entertainment, as well as beautiful vistas. But it's the things Myrtle Beach has done itself to attract new residents and visitors that keeps older folks moving here. It's the restaurants- over 1,500 at last count.
Myrtle Beach is home to dozens and dozens of golf courses, including some of the world's best.
It is with our senior citizens in mind that the Lifestyles Show, a retirement expo, will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center January 26-27, 2001. This two-day extravaganza annually attracts around 10,000 people. Over 140 exhibitors will offer cooking demonstrations, health, fitness, fashion and beauty seminars, prizes, and live entertainment. The Expo is just one of a continuing series of events geared towards senior citizens. The Convention Center's Exhibit Hall has 100,000 square feet of space, an 18,000 square foot Grand Ballroom, twenty meeting rooms, and over 1,400 parking spaces.