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What You Need for a Day at the Beach

Everything You Need for a Day at the Beach Heading to the beach for a day requires a few items, but it does not require renting a U-Haul to get them all there. Outings on the Grand Strand’s beautiful beaches are what make Myrtle Beach vacations so memorable, and being prepared helps immensely. Armed with the “essentials” and...

The Book on Myrtle Beach for Independence Day Fun

There are plenty of options for fireworks in Myrtle Beach on July 4. Summers include lots of shows “just because” on the Grand Strand. Time on the coast seems like a great enough reason to celebrate this way! On July 4, Myrtle Beach turns it up a notch. Here’s how to spend this holiday on the Grand Strand — plus tips for enjoying...

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Summer Events Roundup for Myrtle Beach

From musical productions to fun runs to baseball, the Grand Strand has plenty going on this summer. Myrtle Beach’s favorite team, the Pelicans, will host a series with their coastal rival Charleston RiverDogs from June 23-July 3. Other series for the Pelicans this summer: Vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers...

No Umbrellas, No Problem: Guide to Rentals in Myrtle Beach

Underpack even once for a beach trip, and it’s a valuable lesson. Overpack once, and it's as valuable. Although you want to be prepared when you hit the shore, you don’t need EVERYTHING. Some things you can do without. Others, you can rent. Such as chairs and umbrellas — here’s how. Umbrellas are …...

Charming Locations for a Myrtle Beach Wedding

Charming Locations for a Myrtle Beach Wedding Why not get married in paradise? If a wedding is in your not-too-distant plans, consider Myrtle Beach as your spot. And who wouldn’t want to come to your wedding in a favorite vacation destination? The Grand Strand has plenty of options for bachelor and bachelorette...

Spring Trip to the Grand Strand? Here’s What to Know

Spring Trip to the Grand Strand? Here’s What to Know What’s the matter with dreaming about spring in the winter? Every day, we’re closer to a warm weather visit to Myrtle Beach. Why not turn dreaming into planning your first trip? Here’s a step-by-step guide to making that dream a reality. From accommodations to finding a...

4 Extreme Activities to Try in Myrtle Beach…If You Dare

4 Extreme Activities to Try in Myrtle Beach…If You Dare Looking for a fun thing to do in Myrtle Beach to reinforce your status as the daredevil type? The Grand Strand has plenty of adrenaline-pumping activities to do that. Is it high speeds, high heights, or a combination of the two? Or something different altogether? You’re in...

10 Places in Myrtle Beach the Locals Love

10 Places in Myrtle Beach the Locals Love When’s the last time you landed a fresh catch? We’re not talking about a lunker of a snapper on the line. (Although … nice.) What about a spot in Myrtle Beach that the locals love? We’ve found a few. At the risk of having our locals’ card revoked,...

How to Design a Myrtle Beach Honeymoon for the Ages

How to Design a Myrtle Beach Honeymoon for the Ages Congratulations! We’d honk horns and throw birdseed if we could to commemorate this happy occasion for you both. Planning a honeymoon won’t be as involved as the wedding, but it needs a little attention too (and you need a break from wedding planning!). You need a paradise...

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