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Top Things You Forget to do Before Leaving for Vacation

Counting down the days till your Myrtle Beach vacation can be exciting. You can get so carried away thinking about all the things you are going to do that you forget to do the things you need to do before you leave. Here's a short check list of things to do back at home to make sure you are ready for a worry-free Myrtle...

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How to Get the Best out of Your Myrtle Beach Vacation

There are so many great things to see and do in Myrtle Beach, and so little vacation time to see and do it all. To get the maximum enjoyment out of your days on the Grand Strand, you want to experience the best of the best. Of course "the best," like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder, but here is our best-guess list of all the...

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Five Best Beachwear Ideas for Your Myrtle Beach Vacation

You are packed and ready for your Myrtle Beach vacation – except for your beachwear. There are a few items you need to pick up before you are truly beach ready, but some of the items might be harder to find at more inland areas. Of course, Myrtle Beach is filled with beachwear stores, surf shops and swimsuit boutiques, so you might want...

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Five Ways to Find Shade on the Beach Despite Tent Regulations

By now you have probably heard that Myrtle Beach and surrounding municipalities banned large tents on the beach in 2014. Both Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach passed ordinances requiring tents to have a center pole no taller than 7 feet, 6 inches with a cover no greater than 9 feet in diameter. Unincorporated Horry County has similar...

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End-of-Summer Events at Brookgreen Gardens

There are a lot of things we South Strand-ers consider major sources of pride. There are the pristine beaches, the world-famous Lowcountry cuisine, the fascinating history, the gorgeous inlet. And then there’s Brookgreen Gardens. This is one of the biggest attractions in the Myrtle Beach area for a reason; the...

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Myrtle Beach Pelicans Offer Baseball, Family Fun

There’s a new game in town, or at least a new home team for Myrtle Beach to support. But Grand Strand baseball fans can expect the same quality teams, talent and family-friendly entertainment at the ol’ ballpark. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Advanced Class A minor-league baseball team, made the transition to a new parent...

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Your Myrtle Beach Vacation: To Plan or not to Plan

Myrtle Beach is a popular destination for beachgoers, golfers, shopaholics, foodies, fishermen, sightseers, thrill-seekers and more, but there are really only two types of vacationers: Those who like to plan every detail, and those who like to go with the flow. It takes both types to pull off a fun vacation. Put too many planners in the...

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Top 10 Sports Bars in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is famous for its beach bars, and the nightlife scene offers a diverse mix of live music, dancing and general partying. But there’s something special about finding a sports bar where you can catch the big game or mix and mingle with fans of similar sports interests. Fortunately, the Grand Strand also has an abundance...

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Best Places for Free Entertainment in Myrtle Beach

Everyone has their own idea of fun things to do in Myrtle Beach. From beach going and attractions to shopping and restaurants, the options are aplenty. But there's one thing that everyone in the family can agree on - free. Not only is the price right, but the good times are ready to roll at these free-admission events on the Grand...

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