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Going off the Grid on the Grand Strand

The Grand Strand is a 60-mile stretch of Carolina coast that surrounds Myrtle Beach. Most of you know about - the white-sand beaches, award-winning golf courses, and neon-lit restaurants, shops and attractions. But there is a large part of the Strand few ever see, or know about. No matter which road you take, you can't get there. It...

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21 Main Serves Some Amazing Cuisine, Tough Decisions

The only problem with dining at a restaurant like 21 Main is deciding what to order. With so many award-winning options on one menu, you've got some tough decisions to make. The good news is it's hard to go wrong. 21 Main offers some of the best cuisine on the Grand Strand, and its extensive menu and wine list are delicious from A (as...

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Best Place for Souvenirs in the South of the Grand Strand

The way we remember is changing. And that includes the way we remember our vacations. When we were kids, we’d buy a postcard, scribble in our journal, snap a photograph on film, or just tuck a memory away in our minds, brushing the dust away on cold and grey days to try and feel the light of the South Strand summer sun...

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Top 5 Pizza Pies in Myrtle Beach

Pizza, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. New Yorkers swear by thin crust, Chicagoans love deep dish, and sophisticated pallets prefer the new lines of specialty pies that are like a meal on top of a crust. Whichever way you want your pizza, Myrtle Beach is filled with options. Although there seems to be a pizza parlor on every...

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Top 5 Places to Play Tennis in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is known for golf. With nearly 100 golf courses in a 60-mile radius, it's hard to swing a golf club without landing on the links. But the other popular country-club sport of tennis is a bit trickier to find facilities, at least ones that aren't connected with a private club. Fortunately for visitors to the Grand...

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Top 5 Shops on Ocean Boulevard

“The Strip,” as Ocean Boulevard in downtown Myrtle Beach is commonly called, is famous for its oceanfront restaurants and beach bars and neon-lit attractions. But sprinkled in between are some of the Grand Strand’s most unique shopping opportunities. From the basic beachwear stores to one-of-a-kind novelty shops, here are five...

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Myrtle Beach Museums for All Ages

A trip to the museum might not be at the top of your party’s list of things to do in Myrtle Beach. But once you’ve soaked up lots of rays and had all the seafood you can eat, a visit to a local museum is a great way to spend a few hours out of your rainy day. Here are four worth checking out: ...

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Beach Rules for 2015 in Myrtle Beach

Summertime means more vacationers swimming, splashing and sunning on the beach. In the city limits of Myrtle Beach, the increased traffic also means the addition of new beach rules that are only in affect between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Here are a few recently added summer beach rules and regulations, along with some long-standing...

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Four Ocean Swimming Safety Tips

One of the biggest mistakes Myrtle Beach visitors can make is confusing the ability to swim with the ability to swim in the ocean. There's a big difference between paddling around in a calm swimming pool and venturing into something as beautiful yet powerful as the Atlantic Ocean. Crashing waves, changing tides and powerful rip...

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