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I lived there for two and a half years - early 2008 to late 2010. If you're looking at places, I'd really, really recommend Carolina Forest. It's just outside of town on 501, and it's really, really growing.
Food... if you're IN Myrtle Beach, it basically sucks. Chains and buffets, mostly. For good food, excellent fresh seafood, drive 20 minutes south to Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island or another 20 minutes down to Georgetown.
The culture ain't Southern, I can tell you that (having lived in Montgomery, AL). MB is so full of transplants, anything that once was Southern isn't there anymore. Seriously, having lived there for a couple of years, I think I can count on my hands the number of people I met that actually were born there. Now, once you're outside of MB in other parts of SC - even in Conway, Longs, Florence - you can definitely get the Southern experience.
There is definitely some great golf in the area, and a ton of putt-putt and Par 3 courses, too. Most of MB is very touristy, so I would guess most of it you won't be interested in after you've lived there for more than a couple of months.
I lived in a three-bedroom condo on Ocean Boulevard. I could walk out of my condo and see water. And that was awesome. But living in town ain't all fun and games. During tourist season, it blows.
Personally, here's my deal... I loved Myrtle Beach from September to May. But from May to September during tourist season, I seriously did everything I could to not leave my house. I went to work, and I went home. I ordered delivery food. Occasionally, I'd make a very early run to the grocery story (early is better, people are hung over and still asleep).
Anything specific you want to know? I'm glad to help.
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