The population in the Myrtle Beach MSA increased by 36.5 percent from 1990 to 2000. By the way, the Myrtle Beach city limits cover approximately 21.6 square miles, or 13,810 acres. Our shoreline is about nine and a half miles long. Yes, you may fish on the beach, and, no, you do not need a license to surf fish. However, we do urge you to use caution when surf fishing, especially when swimmers or surfers are in the vicinity.
Several piers are available for fishing, too.
Contact Shirley Rizzolino in Construction Services at 918-1111 for Special Events permits. In the City of Myrtle Beach, you may register to vote at Chapin Memorial Library on 14th Avenue North at Kings Highway, at the Horry County Office Building on 21st Avenue North, at the Department of Motor Vehicles on 21st Avenue North, and at the Chamber of Commerce on Oak Street at 12th Avenue North. You also may register at any county library branch. The Convention Center is located at 21st Avenue North and Oak Street. From Highway 17 Bypass, take 21st Avenue North to Oak Street, and the Convention Center will be on your left.