No need to feel blue on a rainy day! I know the feeling of disappointment that can appear when the weather isn’t what you hoped. But I assure you, even a rainy day at the Grand Strand can be loads of fun. There are endless things to do here. Below is a small list of activities to appease many types of personalities. The noise level really varies from activity to activity but many have headphones available for sensitive ears. As always, trust your judgment about how your kiddo likes best to have fun! Ripley’s Aquarium I am such a huge fan of ..read more

The Grand Strand has been greatly influenced by its African American history and roots that date back to the 1700s. From what we eat to how we speak can be traced back to the African Heritage in the region. The Grand Strand is honored to celebrate Freedom Week from January 13-17, 2023 to recognize the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dedication to service and justice. There will be several events throughout the week organized by the Carolina African American Heritage Foundation (CAAHF) in partnership with the City of Myrtle ..read more

We know there is a checklist of the must-sees in Myrtle Beach that everyone writes about: our beaches, our water sports, our family attractions and entertainment, and our endless dining options. But we wanted to dig deeper to reveal a list of some unique, unexpected treasures to see and do while you’re here at the beach. Take a Segway Tour For a twist on touring the beach, get off your feet and step foot instead onto a Segway with Myrtle Beach Segway. The company gives one- to two-hour tours on Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) in several ..read more

If like me you want to get out of the cold on those wintery Canada and North America months, I know very well the best destination for you, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The place where you feel like you’re at home… away from home. I spent most of my winter stays over the last 30 years in Myrtle Beach. It’s not only the mild weather that brings me here all the time, but the countless discounts on accommodations, restaurants and, first and foremost for me, super out of this world low golf rounds prices on all the 90 championship golf courses in ..read more

The Remarkable Story of how A Southern Times Square Came To Be Ever since December 31st, 2013, Myrtle Beach residents and visitors have gathered to bring in the new year at The Market Common. As many as 10,000 revelers at a time have enjoyed the live music, food vendors and fun. The celebration is called A Southern Times Square and it truly is a scaled-down version of the festivities going on simultaneously in New York which can also be watched during our local event as it is streamed on a big outdoor screen. What quickly became a large ..read more

Whether you have a history buff on your list or you are a history buff who enjoys shopping in historic places, here are some ideas for you when in Myrtle Beach. The Gay Dolphin Gift Cove 916 North Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach There is a sticker that you can buy at the cash register that says something to the nature of “The Gay Dolphin…Making People Happy since 1946.” And that it has. It is so much more than a store. It’s an adventure. You can also buy stickers and t-shirts that say that “I got lost in the Gay Dolphin.” It’s not hard to do ..read more

Are you ready for our “free-for-all”? Before you begin any of your activities in Myrtle Beach, pick up some brochures and coupons at our visitor information locations in the Myrtle Beach area. The main visitor information location is located at 1200 N. Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC and the airport welcome center is located at 1100 Jetport Rd, Myrtle Beach. There are a couple of different coupon books that you can pick up at your hotel as well, (one is called Monster Coupon Book and the other is Strand). The coupon books have discounts for almost ..read more

The most quintessential thoroughfare in Myrtle Beach is Ocean Boulevard. It is lined with some of our grandest hotels, modest motels, fabulous beachfront homes, and beachfront cabanas that you can’t even spend the night in. It boasts restaurants, amusement parks, an art museum and so much more. It is a major artery. But figuratively speaking it is our major artery, it is the heart of Myrtle Beach. It is so long that it is rarely referred to by only two words. They are almost always preceded by either North or South. In fact, long-time locals ..read more

There’s no better place to ring in a brand-new year than Myrtle Beach and the gorgeous Grand Strand! Fireworks light up the night sky, there are parties galore, food to be eaten and lots to celebrate as we welcome in 2023. Check out a few of our favorite ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Myrtle Beach right here! New Year’s Eve Parties A Southern Times Square – New Year’s Eve Celebration The Market Common proudly hosts this exciting family-friendly annual event! Beginning at 9 p.m. they’ll host a beer and wine garden, live music, food vendors ..read more

December 7th, 1941, marked an infamous day in our nation’s history that played out in the American waters of the Pacific when Pearl Harbor was attacked. What no one could imagine is what a personal impact that day would eventually have on the local waters of Murrells Inlet, south of Myrtle Beach, as the US not only entered WWII, but in a sense, brought it to our shores. While just over 2400 Americans lost their lives that day in Hawaii, more than twice as many perished in American waters of the Atlantic up and down the Eastern Seaboard in the ..read more