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Introducing North Coast
The coastline from the North Carolina border to the city of Georgetown is known as the Grand Strand, some 60 miles of fast-food joints, beach resorts and three-story souvenir shops. What was once a laid-back summer destination for working-class people from across the southeast has become some of the most overdeveloped real estate in the country.
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Though environmentalists worry that development is taking its toll on the shores and marshes, for now, fun and easy livin’ is the name of the game. Whether you’re ensconced in a behemoth resort or sleeping in a tent at a state park, all you need to enjoy your stay is a pair of flip-flops, a margarita and some quarters for the pinball machine.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
