Three Story Slide at Ocean Reef Resort Already a Hit With Guests of All Ages.
The good times get even wetter and wilder at Ocean Reef Resort in 2012.
Check out the Bowery, where they played from 1973 - 1980.
The East Coast's oldest and largest gift shop.
The Myrtle Beach Train Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1937, the Depot was restored and re-opened in 2004 and is available for events and gatherings. The original ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Myrtle Beach Train Depot was May 6, 1937, the year before Myrtle Beach officially became a town. Atlantic Coastline Railroad and The Chapin Company jointly built the Depot to provide a much-needed transportation link between the mainland and the beach. Although based on ACL’s standard station design, structural enhancements gave the depot some Mediterranean features that reflected the local architecture of the day.
For the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables make sure to visit Myrtles Market on Mr. Joe White Avenue at Oak Street.
Looking for some great tennis right here in Myrtle Beach?
The Wall of Service is located at the entrance to the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.
Myrtle Beach has two off-leash dog parks where owners may let their pets run and play. Both parks are fully fenced and offer separate areas for large and small dogs.
In this article there are a list of suggested bicycle trails and paths that wind along the Grand Strand.
If you are looking to bike the beach, a paved road or in a state park there are several options here in the Grand Strand area.
Ready to start shagging? First learn the history about shagging, here on the Grand Strand.
Find out the best spots and how to find the best shells along the shores of Myrtle Beach.
Take a trip out of Myrtle Beach area and drive on down to Georgetown, about 45 minutes away. Take the Rover Boat Tours, it is the best, most relaxing and carefree way to experience historic, unspoiled Lowcountry nature surrounding Georgetown and Winyah Bay.
MYRTLE WAVES WATER PARK, South Carolina's largest water park, presents 20 acres of swerves, curves, waves and chutes and more than one million gallons of water.
Take a fantasy golf adventure into Never-Never Land. Play either of our two 18-hole courses, Hooks or Lost Boys. Beware of the roving pirates, animated crocodiles, and secret caverns. You can even walk through a smoking 15 foot skull. Go ahead…the Captain dares you!
First Long Bay, Then Withers, Finally Myrtle Beach.
The Art Museum is dedicated to being one of the finest visual arts museums in the Carolinas. In their 10 galleries art exhibits change throughout the year. At any given time you might enjoy watercolors, oils, textiles, sculpture, ceramics or photography. They also periodically feature selected exhibits from the Museum's Permanent Collections. Although the museum is small, it has the southern charm of a much bigger museum right on the beach.
Family Kingdom Amusement Park has the perfect location for those who are staying at the beach since the park resides in the center of Myrtle Beach, just across from the ocean, and its a name locals and tourists have come to know as a true main attraction in Myrtle Beach, with rides for kids and adults to enjoy.
The Myrtle Beach area offers several piers where you can walk or fish (or both!) Where you stay will probably have a bearing on which pier you use. Some piers are free to walk; others have a small fee. Most of the piers have a bait shop (including fishing equipment) on location, available to rent and/or purchase.
The only bicycle tour company in the Myrtle Beach are where everyone loves to go for vacation. They offer guided tours as well as self-guided adventure tours, exposing groups to history and nature. You will see George Washington's trail; a Civil War cemetery; a farm for berry picking and animal petting; the planetarium for a variety of shows; the beach full of nature and sea turtle nesting sites. There are art galleries and ice cream stops, grassy fields and cypress swamps. All tours include map and bike rental with helmet and a safety t-shirt. There are special rates for those of you who have your own bicycles. Rent beach cruisers, multi-speed beach or comfort bikes and of course, road bikes with treaded tires. They offer group discounts as well as family discounts. Please specify when calling and scheduling your adventure. All scheduling is done by phone and payments can be made on line. So get your church group, family reunion, anniversary, bowling league, little league, dance partners or fellow halloween gobblins and lets ride! They offer kayak adventures down the Waccamaw River and much more.
The best happy hour around!
Boogie boards, which were originally introduced by Tom Morey in 1971, are small foam boards used for body surfing throughout the world. When you select the right boogie board, you will need to take your body size, riding style and even the surf conditions into consideration.
Ready for some fun at the beach while visiting Myrtle Beach? We have got some great suggestions for you for buying your favorite sand toy.
The Myrtle Beach area is made up of miles of shoreline. And along the shoreline you will find many different types of shells. Whether you are a collector or just out to see what you can find, you will enjoy hunting for them here.
New for 2011! Welcome to Pirate Adventures, a place where children come to experience the magic of sailing away in search of buried treasure. Come aboard the pirate ship and get caught up in this real life adventure and be amazed as our crew taps into the wonder of a child's imagination.
Right here in Myrtle Beach, you need to experience the Sea Screamer Dolphin Cruises.
A Great new diner right on Ocean Boulevard and it even has an awesome view of the Atlantic - Welcome LuLu's Diner to Myrtle Beach.
Check out of of Ripley's most fun and thrilling attraction here in Myrtle Beach.
Wow, this mini-golf course is noticeable from across town. It sits high above the downtown area. You will enjoy challenge and adventure on the 36 holes of the best of the best golf holes anywhere. As mysterious and captivating as the lost continent of Atlantis, these holes feature audacious evidence that proves many ancient legends to be true. Something cool that came directly from their scorecard ...
Long a favorite of travelers to major tourist destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean, Carlos’n Charlie’s has moved north of the border, bringing its unique combination of food and fun to Broadway at the Beach. Now visitors to the South Carolina coast can find out for themselves why a visit to Carlos’n Charlie’s is unforgettable!
When you are visiting here in Myrtle Beach, we definitely recommend you use the appropriate sunscreen and make sure to use it often. Some things you will want to understand before you purchase the right sunscreen to protect yourself against.
Myrtle Beach Segways, which is located in the Market Common are offers a variety of tours, rentals & events suited to your needs. "Think Green" is their philosophy. A Sampling of their tours: The Market Common District Tour and the Huntington Beach State Park Tour.
When you are visiting the Myrtle Beach area, I know the first thing you can't wait to do is to take the kids to the beach. BUT, you need to know what to bring to make sure the day is enjoyable for the entire family. So, with a little advanced planning you will be ready to go and happy you took the extra time to get ready.
Are you looking to catch the big one? Or are you wanting to have an adventure and enjoy a day out on the water fishing with your best friend, wife or the little ones.
Captain Dicks in Murrells Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach can accommodate any size group for whatever adventure you are up for.
Wild, Water and Wheels has is all - they are a family fun park for all ages. Mostly it is a watermark, but you can also enjoy driving go carts, 18 holes of mini-golf, bumper boats and fun picnics the entire family will enjoy. Make sure you get there early and get your spot all set-up. There are huge umbrellas and lounge chairs throughout the park so there is plenty of space for your family to have a place to meet up and relax in between the fun.
Make sure to reserve your spot on the Barefoot Princess Cruise. This is a dinner, sightseeing and entertaining cruise along the intracoastal waterway.
Surfing in Myrtle Beach can look so fun and exciting, so make sure you take lessons to learn how.
While you are visiting Myrtle Beach, make sure to take a day to visit the Myrtle Beach State Park. A wide, open beach, fishing pier full of anglers and stories, campgrounds in the oceanfront woods, all in the middle of it all in Myrtle Beach.
Sixty miles of oceanfront paralleled by an equal stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway, along with rivers and tidal creeks, make the Grand Strand the ideal place for watersports. Whether your passion is to float high above the ocean, dive to explore shipwrecks, or simply paddle through the tidal marsh, you’ll find businesses up and down the coast ready to help you see Myrtle Beach from a whole new perspective.
As their slogan reads, Baseball is even better at the beach. The Pelicans made their debut in 1999. The stadium has seating capacity for 5,200 fans and up to 6,600 with standing room only. There are also 9 luxury suites. This is a popular landmark next to Broadway at the Beach. There is a lot of fun going on anytime you want to catch a game.
Make sure to add La Belle Amie Vineyard to your things to do list while you are visiting Myrtle Beach.
The Myrtle Beach area offers a lot of wonderful and exciting shows to choose from for you nightly entertainment. The Palace Theatre is located at the heart of Myrtle Beach in the award winning "Broadway at the Beach" Entertainment Complex. The Palace Theatre plays host to some of the greatest and most spectacular live entertainment shows, Broadway theatre productions and musicals from around the world, including its new resident show Hooray for Hollywood.
You save for vacation for an entire year so you need to make sure you have rented the right vacation rental.
Myrtle Beach is famous for the sun, sand and surf of summer, but the best times to hit the Grand Strand without straining your family budget are the spring, fall and winter.
While most American families will spend an entire year saving money for vacation, they often overlook the equally attractive alternative of saving money while on vacation.
You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a good time vacationing on the Grand Strand. Here's a list of things to do in Myrtle Beach for free or on the cheap:
Some vacation destinations specialize in entertainment and attractions, others in nightlife and restaurants and some in watersports and golf. Or you can visit one that has it all - Myrtle Beach.
The newest attraction in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, area, the SkyWheel Myrtle Beach will stand more than 187 feet above the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and serve as the anchor attraction to the new 1.2 mile Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade.
Men's Championship... September 30-October 2, 2011
Women's Championship... October 14-16, 2011
The Myrtle Beach Marathon will have events from February 16 - 18, 2012.
This will be the 4th location of the WonderWorks Amusement park for the mind. It is 50,000 square feet in size and 97 feet in height. Wonderworks are known for their dramatic exterior and will be classically-designed with the appearance of landing upside-down.
What is new at the Coastal Grand Mall for 2011.
Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, The Coastal Grand Mall, has something for everyone. Readers’ Choice & Visitors’ Voice voted 1st Place to Coastal Grand Mall “Best on the Beach”. Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach offers more than 100 stores like, Ulta, Dick's Sporting Goods, Caché, Bed Bath & Beyond, Old Navy, Jos A. Banks, Yankee Candle and Books-A-Million. Enjoy dining at the Texas Roadhouse or Abuelo's or take in a movie at Cinemark 14 Theater.
Come to Myrtle Beach for the 6th Annual Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival September 2-4, 2011. The family-friendly festival is a Sun fun Celebration packed with free live entertainment, wake board demonstrations, free boat rides plus celebrity chef Richard Blais – winner of Bravo TV’s Top Chef: All Stars, will on hand. The festival will be located at Grand Park at Market Common.
November 24 @ 8:00 AM
Please join the fun event Thanksgiving morning. They have a 8k, 5k, 1 mile and the Tot Trot.
The weather may be cold outside, but it is time to get ready for all of your outdoor boating and sportsman’s needs
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A golf trip to Myrtle Beach doesn't have to be an all-guys getaway. It also can be a perfect vacation for couples.
What could be more romantic than a golf getaway for two in Myrtle Beach? How about a romantic dinner to cap off a great day on the links?
While the Grand Strand is as filled with fine-dining restaurants as it is golf courses, here are five can't-miss establishments for a romantic dinner:
The centerpiece of the Ocean Reef Resort's pool deck feels a lot like being shipwrecked on a deserted island, but one where you don't want to be rescued. The new outdoor playground in front of the towering Myrtle Beach hotel features tiki statues, totem poles and a
half-sank ship amid a series of spraying and splashing fixtures.
Extended hours for Black Friday 2011.
Celebrate the holidays in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with the Alabama Theatre's award winning production, The South's Grandest Christmas Show
A holiday tradition for over 25 years, The Carolina Opry Christmas Special brings the spirit of Christmas to life with music, comedy and dance
It's Mother Nature's timeless dirt trick on those who play golf.
You work on your game all spring, summer and fall, and just when you think you have the hang of it winter rolls around, you take three months off and you have to start all over from scratch again in the spring.
Myrtle Beach’s most popular 5 round package. Choose from 15 Award Winning Prime Time Signature Courses and receive a FREE round to be played in the PM. Courses include King’s North, Pawleys Plantation, Long Bay, River Club, TPC of Myrtle Beach and more all rated 4 stars or better by Golf Digest! Plus each foursome receives $260 in gift cards this Spring as an added bonus.
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Let the Myrtle Beach Golf Insider help you make the most informed decisions about your next Myrtle Beach golf trip! Find out what these golfers had to say about some of our favorite Myrtle Beach area courses.
