Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

Although parts of Myrtle Beach are certainly reminiscent of the Maimi-Ft. Lauderdale stretch of beach, Myrtle still has quirky delights.

Like the resident who brings a pocketful of gull food on his beach walks.  The gulls know him well and seem to recognize his arrival at the beach.

He's a smart guy, too, he only feeds them walking into the wind so they stay slightly behind him - this prevents the gulls from leaving an unwanted surprise on his head or clothes.

Oceanfront real estate varies widely - resort style high-rises.........

.....or resort-style mid-rises......

.......or private mansions.......

.....or 1950's era bungalows.

According to Zillow.com, the Zillow Home Value Index in Myrtle Beach, SC is $111,000, compared to Ft. Lauderdale, FL at $172,000; Miami Beach, FL at $219,000;   Boston, MA at $322,000; San Francisco, CA at $670,000; Laguna Beach, CA at $980,000; Newport Beach, CA at $1,100,000; or Beverly Hills, CA at $1,900,000.