Garden City, which lies just south of Myrtle Beach on the South Carolina coast, boasts beautiful homes, vacation rentals, and beach stores. Because of its gorgeous scenery and proximity to major attractions, Garden City is a great place to rent a beachfront house or condo. For families on a budget, rental homes several blocks away from the beach are very affordable.

Garden City’s main attraction is the beach. If you choose a beachfront rental, you'll only have to walk out your front door to spread your beach towel and soak up the rays. Grab a boogie board and body surf on the waves, or build sand castles with the kids. For more exciting water fun, you can drive up the road to visit Myrtle Waves, a large water park with fun water slides and a lazy river. Adventurous adults can try parasailing above the ocean, and then relaxing with a fishing pole on the pier. Return to the comfort of your rental home to prepare for the next adventure.

There are so many things to do on the Grand Strand. Myrtle Beach has a new boardwalk and attractions including a giant Ferris wheel. You can visit Ripley's Believe It or Not museum and see the oddities, play in an arcade game, or get a hot dog from Peaches Corners. If you travel to Broadway at the Beach, you have a wide choice of restaurants including Margaretville, owned by Jimmy Buffett. There is also mini golf, a movie theater, and countless shops. You will come back to your vacation rental loaded with the goodies you have found.

Seafood is the order of the day in the Grand Strand and one of the finest seafood restaurants around is located right in Garden City, maybe even in walking distance of your vacation rental. Sara J's is located right on the marsh, and if the weather is good, you can enjoy your meal outside on the deck. There are numerous restaurants up and down the Strand offering a myriad of choices; however if you prefer dining at home, just cook up something in the kitchen of your rental home.

Leave your vacation rental to enjoy the evening out. The Carolina Opry, Legends in Concert, and the House of Blues all provide live entertainment. You can find clubs to go dancing or quiet little bars to have a drink.