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At Ocean Reef, the Summer Calendar Is Filled With Fun Activities for Kids

The list of fun and luxurious amenities available right on the oceanfront property at Myrtle Beach’s Ocean Reef Resort is enough to get every member of the family excited for a summer beach getaway. Appealing to visitors both young and old, the fun things to do on-site include water attractions like our Shipwreck Water Park, our indoor...

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5 Lofty Grand Strand You Won’t Want to Miss

The Myrtle Beach area offers plenty of beautiful scenery for vacationers to take in — from sweeping Atlantic Ocean vistas and Lowcountry marshlands to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Myrtle Beach skyline. But a handful of sights on the Grand Strand are truly head and shoulders above the rest. During your next getaway at Ocean...

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Top 5 Reasons to Head to Myrtle Beach for 4th of July

When it comes to celebrating Independence Day, the beach is a natural fit. The soft sands of the beach between your toes, the ocean breezes blowing through your hair, and the dazzling sights and sounds of fireworks filling the skies all combine to make celebrating our nation’s freedoms feel all the sweeter in the salty air. And,...

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Beat the Peak-Season Traffic With These Grand Strand Transit Tips

The Grand Strand is one of the most popular vacation destinations on the East Coast, and that can lead to traffic and transit challenges during peak season in Myrtle Beach. But with a little knowledge about area transport options and some planning ahead, savvy vacationers can beat the congestion on the area’s highways and...

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New changes are making Barefoot Landing an Even Hotter Entertainment Destination

Located just about 5 miles north of Ocean Reef Resort – the Barefoot Landing shopping, dining and entertainment complex has a little bit of everything for vacationers looking to have some fun. Set around a 27-acre lake and situated along the Intracoastal Waterway, the complex is already home to more than 40 retail shops, 25-plus...

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Sun & Fun Rewards Offers Big Summer Savings on Grand Strand Attractions

First-time guests at Ocean Reef Resort in Myrtle Beach are excited to discover the long list of fun and luxurious amenities found right on our oceanfront property - including wet and wild attractions like our lazy river, indoor and outdoor pools, and Shipwreck Water Park; on-site games like volleyball, shuffleboard, giant chess and checkers,...

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Myrtle Beach: The Perfect Vacation Destination for Families, Planners and Sports Nuts Alike

With its lengthy list of both natural and man-made attractions - ranging from the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway to theaters, museums, parks, thrill rides and restaurants of most every type - the Myrtle Beach area truly has something for everyone. It’s why people of all stripes come from far and wide to vacation on the Grand...

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Grand Strand Fun Heats up With Full Summer Events Schedule

Featuring over 60 miles of scenic Atlantic Ocean coastline plus a long list of family-friendly attractions, the Grand Strand is a renowned destination for Southern summertime fun. Consider the wide-ranging and abundant summer festivals and events found in the Myrtle Beach area, and it’s easy to see why the South Carolina coast grows even...

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When School is Out Head Straight to the Beach

When that last school bell rings to signal the end of the academic year, kids and families everywhere know that good times and fun-filled trips lay ahead. And nothing says summer vacation quite like a beach trip — especially when that beach is on the Grand Strand, one of America’s most popular family vacation destinations, largely...

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