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Myrtle Beach, SC
Travelogue: Things to Do
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Editor's Note: Check out our
Entertainment Page, and our recent
Travel Article for Things to Do
I would like to know what there is to do, such as swimming with the
dolphins, riding get ski's, parasailing and some price quotes
-- sheena spradlin - Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 23:31:17
Editor's Note: I believe that swimming with dolphins has been
made illegal in South Carolina and many other states due to the concern
for their safety and preservation. However, there are many boat trips
that take you close to them and you will usually see them very close to
shore while you are swimming in the ocean.
I am interested in things to do in and around the Myrtle Beach,S.C.
area, that are affordable. Thank you, Sandy Montesi
-- Sandy Montesi - Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 12:09:00
where can I swim with dolphins
-- debbie arnett - Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 11:28:04
We have never been to myrtle beach. Can you please suggest some things
to do. I have a 13 & 15 year old. My daughter would love to see
dolphins & my son is into anything sports. We have reservations at the
coral beach hotel
-- Cindy Kanet - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 13:36:51
Editor's Note: Look at our
Entertainment Page, and our recent
Travel Article. I think you will find what you are looking for.
I am interested in parasailing and was wondering the cost, how old you
need to be, and the weight limit also.
-- Joy Baker - Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 14:07:22
park hopper tickets for 4 days or 5 days nice places to eat is 11
pe0ple considered a group. W e are bringing a child that is legally
blind do we have to have a ticket for him?
-- ETHELENE CLAYVILLE - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 09:29:26
I'm planning a trip to Wilmington, NC to visit a special friend she and
I love dolphins, We would like to swim with the dolphins or be able to
pet them. My trip begins on May 5th thru May 25th 2004. Please email me
back soon and let me know. Thank You A Parsons
-- angela parsons - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 15:43:44
I have two kids one 5 year old and one 2 year old. What is there to do
in July (summer vaction). Thanks
-- Cotten Michael - Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 20:09:22
Please let me know if there are any places to swim with dolphins in
south carolina. And if so what is the price an name of place. Thank you
-- michael callanan - Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 19:57:57
I need goling, lodging, restaurants, and things to do... thank you
-- eric huddleson - Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 21:46:08
Editor's Note: Also See
Golfing, Lodging,
Entertainment
and our
Hotel Finder
We plan to arrive on Thursday, April 1st and leave on April 5th. Please
don't give us any golf activties. We will be staying at the Red Tree
Inn Oceanfront on 1415 South Ocean Blvd. in North Myrtle Beach.
-- Gail Austin - Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 07:40:05
Is there any place to swim with dolphins in myrtle beach?
-- jenna wittekind - Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 13:32:32
Editors Note: see February 19, 2004 comments below, if
anyone knows of a location where direct contact is still encouraged,
please let us know.
Hi we are looking for a place to interact with the dolphins and swim
with them while we are on vacation in north myrtle beach. please
advise. thank you
-- toni reams - Friday, March 5, 2004 at 20:18:39
Editors Note: see February 19, 2004 comments below, if
anyone knows of a location where direct contact is still encouraged,
please let us know.
I planned a weekend trip for three African American couples on March
12-14. I would like information on night clubs with R&B, Jazz and Rap
music. I would like to shop for urban clothing. I would information on
basketball courts or any special events that I would be interested in.
The age group is 25-36.
-- Angela Moore - Thursday, March 4, 2004 at 17:14:35
flea market and shopping
-- helen simek - Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 16:04:02
We would like to find a place in or around Myrtle Beach to swim and
interact with dolphins.
-- Candace Smith - Monday, March 1, 2004 at 12:47:27
Editors Note: see February 19, 2004 comments below, if
anyone knows of a location where direct contact is still encouraged,
please let us know.
Motorcycle Events?
-- Guy Campion - Friday, February 27, 2004 at 23:07:55
We are going on vacation mid June. My daughter and I would love to
swim and interact with dolphins. I could not access your website
without a log on password. To check this answer posted by someone
previously. Is there a place or service that offers this in Myrle
Beach, SC? Please email me your answer. Thank you very much. Your help
is greatly appreciated!
-- Linda Smith - Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 13:40:31
Editors Note: Linda - The naturalists have started
discouraging direct contact with the Dolphins and have stopped it
altogether in Hilton Head and probably many other locations. I will say
that we saw many, many dolphin in the surf right off the beach on our
recent trip to Myrtle Beach. There are also several boat excursions
that list dolphin watching.
looking for parasailing at myrtal beach please let me know
-- brian nunley - Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 21:58:11
We will be staying at the Springmaid Beach on 3200 South Ocean Blvd
the week of May 8 - May 15. I was wondering what the weather will be
like around then, and what fun things there is for us to do. We are 20
years of age. Please get back to me!
-- Courtney Sawicki - Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 09:54:07
Looking for ideas on things to do and places to stay. I am planning a
wedding on Litchfield Beach on July 4th weekend and I want to take
advantage of the best local fireworks display.....
-- Stacie Wheelock - Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 20:38:22
This will be our fifth trip to Myrtle Beach. Would like info on
Safari jeep tour, any southern homes that have hidden areas such as
behind bookcases or walkway to river for slaves in the olden days. I am
very interested in old homes. I also am looking for info on swimming
with the dolphins, or to be able to see dolphins.
-- mary warner - Friday, February 6, 2004 at 23:02:56
I am trying to find some where that I can swim with dolphins while I am
in South Carolina. If you have any info on it could you please let me
know?
-- Karla King - Friday, February 6, 2004 at 13:50:20
Is there a place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where I can swim
with dolphins and interact with them in the water? There will be four
people all together, and we are wanting to swim with dolphins on our
senior week vacation. Thank you very much,
-- Brittany Withrow - Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 11:54:38
interested in swimming with the dolphins, nice restaurants, good
clubs with hip hop dancing, gay clubs, concerts, and cruises.
-- briana fecteau - Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 14:13:17
I would like to know the closest place to swim with dolphins from or
in N. Myrtle Beach.Thanks.
-- Lois Olsen - Friday, November 28, 2003 at 02:48:20
Do You Have Tour Packages And tickets to Dixie stampede.
-- April Locklear - Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 12:30:28
We are planning to go for New Year's Eve to a warmer place.We
normally go on summer vacations to Myrtle.Any sugestions about New
Year's Eve activities in Myrtle> We have 2 kids under 5 years old.
Maybe a hotel from which we can watch fireworks, etc...?
-- Sara Maysonet-walker - Friday, November 14, 2003 at 13:31:29
We are coming around Christmas Time.
-- Nicole Clemens - Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 11:55:37
Going to be in Myrtle Beach the first week of Nov. have a fourteen
year old son. Looking for things and places to take him since it is
going to be to cold to swim in the ocean. Please email me with any
info!! Thank-you!!
-- kim t - Monday, October 27, 2003 at 13:37:32
Are there any historical sites to visit other then Battleship North
Carolina
-- Donna SanGiovanni - Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 11:38:26
Please send list of outlet stores in the Myrtle Beach area and there
location, phone numbers, and store hours
-- pat Johnston - Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 23:45:20
My boyfriend and I went to Mrytle Beach after finals week and were in
dire need of a vacation. One of the things that we enjoyed most was
going to Broadway at the Beach at Build-a-Bear and making stuffed
animals for each other that resembled our characterstics. We also
enjoyed miniature golf at the Spy Glass where I nailed a whole in one
in the last hole. The Spy Glass is very challenging.
-- Mary Flagg - Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 09:31:37
We are going to Myrtle Beach Sept 2-8, 2003. We have 2 kids ages 2 & 4
and want something to do with them Any suggestions? Thanks.
-- Shirley Sciotti - Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 19:25:25
Me and my BEST friend Lacie r going to myrtle beach and we want to
find teen night clubs that we can go to and have fun but be safe if u
can help us find some places that would be great! but we need them ASAP
we leave the 18 of Aug! thanks a bunch! Girls in Need
-- Sarah Sampson - Monday, August 11, 2003 at 13:05:40
I also am looking for info on swimming with the dolphins any info would
be greatly appreciated !!! thamks in advance Randy
-- Randy Thompson - Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 12:02:42
I would like information on swimming with dolphins, parasailing, and
fishing trips for my trip on July 26-31. Thank you.
-- Virginia Gonzalez - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 17:40:51
Just wondering if anybody has ever proposed while in Myrtle Beach and
if so did it go well and could you tell me were and what it was like
because I am going there in august and will be poping the big question.
Thanks
-- Davey Neal - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 10:46:13
My 11-year-old daughter is crazy over dolphins. We're planning a
vacation in August. Is there a place to swim with or get close to
dolphins in Myrtle Beach? Thanks!
-- Denise Gauze - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 22:30:11
I have 3 teen age boys and need to keep them busy. I would also like
time for me and my husband while we are there. Thanks
-- KATHY FOSTER - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 14:07:16
Family trip, I'm looking for fun things for my 7 & 3 year olds.
-- Donna Brown - Thursday, July 3, 2003 at 11:34:03
My Family and I will be visiting Mytle Beach for the first time on July
23-28. I would like to have information before that time mailed to me
if possible. Thank You..
-- Natasha Berry - Saturday, July 5, 2003 at 09:37:11
I'd like info on swimming with dolphins in the myrtle beach area?
Thanks
-- jim smith - Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 12:12:41
A must "to do" while on vacation in Myrtle Beach is to go horseback
riding on a private island along the beach in North Myrtle Beach. The
place is called Inlet Point Plantation Stables and the phone number is
843-249-2989. I highly recommend to do this. It's simply amazing and
was fun for our entire family. The staff was so nice and helpful and
the property was absolutely beautiful!
-- Stephanie Smith - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 12:32:19
What is there to do i mean like is there anyboard walks and are the
fireworks expesive down there. please reply soon going there in 6
weeks!!!!!
-- dave harenza - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 14:11:06
where do you go to watch the chippendale dancers, and how much is it?
-- jamelia brown - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 23:46:44
We are going to Myrtle beach this summer and we would like to see a
concert do you know any places where they do concerts in Myrtle Beach?
Please reply as soon as possible! Thank you!
-- Jessica strickland - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 17:59:57
I am planning a trip to Myrtle beach, and my all time dream is to swim
with dolphins. I have found info on the dolphin boat cruises that are
available. Can you tell me if there is anywhere that you can actually
swim with them?
-- Lisa Inderbitzin - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 12:46:13
I need some info about parasailing at mrytle beach. we leave on june
7th and will be there until june 14th. i am going with my girlfriend,
sister, and brother in law. how much is it to go parasailing for 4
people????? reply before saturday if at all possible.
-- Nathaniel Potter - Thursday, June 5, 2003 at 13:33:16
can anybody recomend any hot night spots for singles around 30? Will
be there this saturday night. Thanks, Bill
-- Bill Smith - Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 07:33:27
I am planning a trip to Myrtle Beach and I was wondering if anyone has
ever stayed at the Sea Cabin Condos and if they are very nice? Also, I
am bringing my 5 year old daughter and 18 year old son and his 3
friends, what is there to do for kids in that age range? thank you,
tina
-- Tina Truesdel - Monday, May 26, 2003 at 09:08:41
can you please send me info on things to do at myrtle beach with a
seven year old. thank you lynda mccoy
-- LYND mccoy - Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 19:56:06
my fiance and i are planning a trip to mrytle beach about june 20th
2003 and his friend is going and wants to find a cute young girl that
wants to hang out with us while we stay there or possibly more like a
relationship.we are from atlanta georgia and he is 20 years old white
male! so if you want to know more about him PLEASE write me and let me
know!!!!!!
-- holly williams - Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 00:29:20
iwanted to know about where all the HOT SPOTS are for teenagers over
18. my fiance and his guy friend are going to mrytle beach june 20 2003
and we wanted to know what is there to do that is FUN AND EXCITING for
a couple and friend. i have never been to mb and wanted to know
everyone's favorite places to visit! please email me with any answers!
thanks!
-- holly williams - Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 00:24:19
I will only be in Myrtle Beach a few days June 16-18 and would like to
see Carolina Opry show and Dixieland Stampede. Can you provide me with
what is showing on those days at that location and send me any other
things that might be going on those days
-- D Yuhas - Sunday, May 18, 2003 at 16:46:45
Please give me suggestions about getting reasonable rates for area
golfing and attractions for Surfside Beach. I will be arriving on June
8th. Also, I would like to be connected with a contact that can give me
information about real estate in South Carolina. I would like to spend
some time with them on my June vacation. We are looking to relocate to
South Carolina. Thank you.
-- Judy Boyce - Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 18:57:56
I would like some general information about the area! As, my 18 yr old
daughter and i would like to take a trip here! thanx
-- Yvonne Mayhew - Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 16:52:40
We want to swim with the dolphins. We have done it already in Fla.,
and wanted to know if there is any place in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Thank
you.
-- carmel wright - Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 10:55:06
I'm 20/f and me and my friends are attending Myrtel Beach during the
spring break we hope to go to the Attic and dance and party and have a
good time. Also we hope to get some good shopping time in while were
there b/c this will be our first offical trip w/o our parents by our
sides. We have been going to Myrtel Beach sence we were babies and we
have enjoyed every time we've went!! Hopefully we won't get too bad
burnt on the beach!
-- Christie Williford - Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 21:47:34
Hi, We are going to myrtle beach for out first time in mid April.
What should I expect in the way of temp. and I have two boys ages 11
and 14. What is there for them to do. We are staying in north myrtle
beach. How far are we away from the boardwalk (strand) also any low to
moderately priced restaurants you can recommend. Thanks, Linda
-- Linda Martino - Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 19:16:56
Hey what's up to all the skaters down there i am going out to myrtle
beach 4 spring break but I got a prob. I broke my ankle and I can't
skate there that is the choice place to skate I have only been there
once before all I did was skate I didn't really do any thing else help
me out and tell me what a dumb skater like me can do thanks
-- joey ffjg;dfg - Sunday, March 16, 2003 at 03:03:55
Are there any good skate spots in myrtle?
-- Logan Shivar - Sunday, March 9, 2003 at 21:03:51
I am a 18-year-old young adult. I wanted to take a trip to myrtle
beach this summer and I wanted to know if there are any night clubs
that I can attend while I am in the area. So I want be so bored.
-- chrystal walker - Monday, February 24, 2003 at 11:38:58
I'll be bringing my daughter and two grandchildren in April and would
like activities for the kids, age 7 and 9.
-- Helen Durkin - Friday, February 21, 2003 at 15:13:18
Entertainment for gay people
-- Christy Pinoniemi - Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 11:20:12
My family and I are traveling from Ireland on our first trip to myrtle
beach in august 2003. we have booked accommodation but would like ideas
on places to go on a day trip out of myrtle beach. please e-mail me on
many thanks
-- edna barr - Monday, February 17, 2003 at 04:45:33
Good day, My husband and I are planning a trip down to the outer
banks in North Carolina. We both love flea markets and craft fairs, and
was inquiring to whether they have any good flea markets down in the
outer banks that is worth attending. Thank you Marie
-- Marie Harper - Friday, February 14, 2003 at 14:44:10
Need to know where an when bike week is? thanks
-- karen cowger - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 10:52:45
My friend and I are hoping to get a big group of girls together
(ages 18-20) to go to Myrtle Beach March 8-13 2003. We want to find out
where the 'hotspots' are, where there are good night clubs to
dance/party, and which beach is the best to visit and has the most
people on it daily. Any information would be great. Thanks
-- Adrienne Bolzenius - Monday, December 23, 2002 at 15:24:54
My family has been going to North Myrtle and Mrytle beach ever since I
was born. Normally we stay for a week. And we always go out to eat. The
place we always visit is the Spring House. It was great and we all
enjoyed it. And there are large proportions.
-- Sara Agner - Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 15:47:13
We are visiting MB this weekend 10/25 & 26. and have tickets to see
Tim Conway and Don Knotts at the Alabama Theater. Has anyone ever been
to this show? And how was it? Thanks.
-- Tammy Lane Thursday, October 24, 2002 2:37 PM
Could you please tell me if the Rockettes are planning to perform a
Christmas show this year in Myrtle Beach? If so, please tell me where,
when, and how to purchase tickets. I saw this show in Myrtle Beach a
few years ago and was so impressed I want to see it again.
-- Jennifer Griffith - Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 19:35:29
This will be our third time to vacation in Myrtle Beach. The first
time we stopped on our way to Disney World. That was in 1995. We came
back again in 1999. And now we are making plans again for 2001. We are
campers so we haul our travel trailer about 750 miles. Each time we
stay at OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND. We love it at Ocean Lakes. It is
a big campground - over 300 acres. And they have tons of activities:
Olympic size outdoor pool, indoor pool, miniature golf, basketball
court, sand volleyball, play-grounds, fishing lakes, arcade, beautiful
observation deck and of course, the ocean. The campground is clean, the
restrooms are kept nice, and the staff is friendly. I recommend this
campground with high marks. I can hardly wait until summer. We've been
to the Alabama Theatre - excellent show. The Medieval Times is great.
Dick's Last Resort is a real experience. Basically we stay at the
campground though and relax a lot.
-- Debi 1/28/2001
My family & I were planning on going to North or South Myrtle Beach
for a week this year and we were wondering if there is a prime time of
the year to find lots of seashells washed up on the beach. Can anyone
let us know? Thanx!!
-- Debra 1/20/2001
My husband and I (we are in our mid 50's) and out grandaughters ages
15 and 9 make an annual visit to Myrtle Beach and we stay at LAKEWOOD
CAMPGROUND and enjoy it VERY much. It is a great family oriented park
and they have many planned activities for all to enjoy. There are golf
carts to rent but that must be planned in advance and paid for in
advance. We find that shopping at BROADWAY AT THE BEACH is fun and our
favorite eatery is the SEAFARE in Murrells Inlet. A little on the
pricey side but you have an 80 item buffet all you care to eat. And
about any dessert you can think of. We spend most of our time in the
campground enjoying the activities and the beach. We also thought that
the AQUARIUM was great too. We will venture out somemore this upcoming
trip as the girls have not been to the PAVILLION area yet and that is
on our list of to do's this year. Also found the KLIG"S KITE stores a
nice place to spend some time. Just wanted to share some of out
experiences with other campers and folks going to Myrtle Beach for
their first time. We are always at the beach the week prior to the 4th
and over the 4th holiday. It is crowded but still alot of fun. Sharon
Johnston
-- Anonymous submitted 6/23/1999
6/8/99 We just returned from Mrytle Beach after spending a week
camping. We enjoyed Lakewood Campground (great pool), rented a car from
Thrifty (which they picked us up and bought us back to the campgrd ),
and really loved Broadway on the Beach. Broadway had everything to do
there, especially the dining and nightclub spots. Also we went to the
Dixie Stampede, great fun for the price and went to two tapings of the
Crook and Chase show at their theatre. The tickets were inexpensive
(10) and the taping was fun and entertaining. More info check the Crook
and Chase site on the web. We loved Mrytle Beach and will return
again.........
-- Donald and Caroline Hartman submitted 6/8/1999
Dated 04-27-99 My favorite things to do in Myrtle Beach were The
Maze, Grand Prix, The Pavilion, and Broadway at the Beach.
-- heather submitted 4/27/1999
First time to Myrtle Beach (April 8th - 11th, 1999) HERE IS MY
EXPERIENCE WITH MYRTLE BEACH (A LITTLE LONG BUT INFORMATIVE) I wanted
to fill this out because I read these travelogues while planning my
stay which I feel helped me........ My girlfriend and I decided to
spend a few days in Myrtle Beach the Sunday before. We chose it becuase
the forecast (www.weather.com) was to be nice that weekend. Since
neither of had stayed there I spent several hours on Monday on the
internet at
http://www.USAescape.com/MyrtleBeach/LodgingList.html looking for
nice places to stay. We wanted to be on the beach and becuase it was a
last minute vacation which needed to planned inside a day, we decided
to stay at a resort hotel since I felt would be easiest. After reading
several horror stories of some old worn out resorts on the Grand
Strand, I reasoned the newer a place was (no matter how it was run)
would be good since I was more worried of staying in a run down place
than bad service. I started calling all the resorts I found on the
logging web page and ended up accidentally talking to a Myrtle Beach
travel agent who lives in the area. She also recommended staying at a
newer place since they would probably be the most decent as far as
cleanliness. In particular, the resorts she recommended to me were the
Yachtsman (probably the nicest on the Grand Strand), The Coral Beach,
The SandCaslte South, and the The Crwon Reef. Of these, the place that
had a vacancy and looked most appealing to me was the SandCastle South
(there is a SandCastle resort that is located north of central Myrtle
Beach whereas the SandCastle South is two miles south.)It also
happended to be the newest resort hotel on the Grand Strand. The travel
agent I talked to told me it had been open for only a year and I called
the SandCastle twice to talk to two different receptionists who also
both told me it had been open for only a year. In addition, they both
told me all construction was complete (so there wouldn't be any half
complete swimming pools or construction mess). THE SANDCASTLE SOUTH IS
A VERY NICE RESORT HOTEL. It has an outdoor swimming pool, lazy
river(heated), and two hot tubs(whirlpools) that are hot!! There is
also a heated indoor pool and kids wadding pool. The place was
immaculate. We were there near the last part of the yearly spring break
legacy so the city and the beach were full. The SandCastle Resort had
no vacancy but there was still plenty of room around the pool and on
the beach. OUR ROOM WAS VERY NICE. IT WAS CLEAN AND WELL FURNISHED;
EVERYTHING WAS BRAND NEW. TWO NICE TV'S, 3 QUEEN SIZE BEDS, A FULL SIZE
REFRIGERATOR, 4 BURNER STOVE, POTS AND PANS, KITCHEN UTENSILS, AND A
VERY LARGE MICROWAVE, AND EACH ROOM HAS TWO OF IT'S OWN A/C AND HEATERS
WHICH YOU CONTROL (and no I don't have an investment in the resort).
Generally speaking, the resorts closest to central Myrtle Beach (which
I call the Pavillion Amusement Part area) are older or much more run
down because they have been there for so long. They are probably
cheaper would explain why there was such a large concentration of teeny
boppers in that area. There are tons of places to stay in Myrtle Beach.
There are also some very nice national chain hotels within a mile from
the beach (like the Hampton Inn on R17). If I were to go back to Myrtle
Beach and wanted to stay on the beach I would look into renting a condo
(there are just tons of them in between the resort hotels and they
looked pretty nice). If I were to stay in a resort hotel, I would try
The Crown Reef. It is huge and very elegant. One day while walking on
the beach behind it, my girlfriend and I walked up into their patio
pool area and it was nice! It was just as clean as the SandCastle
South, just bigger and more elegant. A big plus about staying at the
SandCastle South or the Crown Reef is that they are about 2.5 miles
south of central Myrtle Beach where all the older, cheaper places are
which is where the concentration of youths hang out. I don't know if it
was becuase we were there during the spring break season but at 3
o'clock in the morning, there had to be a thousand or more teenagers
walking and driving up and down ocean blvd. everynight. It was a big
crusing scene where a mile of "decked out" cars would slowly drive up
and back the Pavillion Area playing loud rap music. I would have hated
staying in a resort in that area. The Yachtsman looked like a really
nice place, but it is in the heart of that mess. We didn't find the
attractions in the Pavillion Area worth stopping for. We did vist
Ripley's Believe It or Not which we didn't care much for either.
Atleast not what we payed to get in. THE BEST ATTRACTION AT MYRTLE
BEACH IS BROADWAY AT THE BEACH. Lots of good restaurants, little unique
shops, as well as Ripley's Aquarium and the IMEX Theatre. We thought
Ripley's Aquarium was the neatest attraction in the city (it has a huge
tank that you walk under which contains 6 or more adult sharks!!!) and
an area that allows you to touch sting rays, skates, and baby sharks.
IF YOU GO TO MYRTLE BEACH, GO TO RIPPLEY'S AQUARIUM. The IMEX theatre
was also worth visiting but being from Cincinnati where we have an IMAX
theatre (similar to the IMEX but bigger and better) it wasn't as
impressive as the aquarium. BAREFOOT LANDING is also worth visiting (no
you don't walk around barefoot on sand or anything - it's just a name)
and is similar to BroadWay at the Beach but not nearly as large or
elegant. YOU COULD EASILY SPEND AN ENTIRE DAY AT BROADWAY AT THE
BEACH!!!! NEGATIVES ABOUT MYRTLE BEACH - There were too many teenagers
that played loud music and drove like complete idiots. The people there
we felt were generally arrogant and traffic was often at a standstill
(except farther south where we were staying). There didn't seem like
there were as many police as there should have been. There is a
restaurant on every corner and it was nearly impossible to go to one
during the dinner hours without having to wait half and hour. Make
reservations if you can. Also, check around and see if people recommend
a place that has good food. We didn't have a good dinner any night we
were there. I'm sure there is good food in Myrtle Beach, you just need
to find it. The beach was very shelly, meaning you needed some sort of
sandle to get out past the first fifteen feet without saying several
four letter words. PARKING GARAGES AT THE RESORTS ARE TIGHT!!! The
garage at the SandCastle South had more than enough spaces, they were
just small as well as the garage itself. The other resort's garage's
looked cramped as well. Try not to plan on bringing your biggest
vehicle if you are parking in a resort hotel!!! POSITIVES ABOUT MYRTLE
BEACH - It is a close Florida!!! Prices for everything was very
reasonable. Despite all the shells on the beach, it is still a nice
beach. Good surf if you like the waves. The sun was very warm and the
weather was beautifull. An absolute ton of plays to swing golf clubs
and lots of places to play miniature golf. There is alot to do in
Myrtle Beach and would be a great spot for a family vacation. I would
enjoy going back to Myrtle Beach Again!!!!!!!!
-- Christopher Schall; Cincinnati, OH submitted 4/16/1999
Ref.Bar Harbour Resort info.req.-We're planning our first family
vacation to MB - May 6-13/99 /2 adults, 2 seniors, 2 children, 10, 6
and would appreciate referrals on a 4 or 5 star resort. We are
considering the Bar Harbour Resort-N.Ocean Blvd - would appreaciate
comments.our-N.Ocean Blvd. Thank you, Ecain, NB, Canada -
cain@nbnet.nb.ca
-- ECain submitted 4/15/1999
During August of 1998, My friends Heather, Ashleigh, and I went to a
Third Eye Blind Concert at the House of Blues. Before going there
however, we had a delightful dinner at Dick's Last Resort. The waiters
were very interesting and one of them even gave my friend Heather their
phone number. From there we went to the concert which was a lot of fun.
Ashleigh got a taste of crowd surfing, and afterwards we got to meet
the band. It was a great experience and I'm hoping to go back to Myrtle
Beach in the Summer of 1999.
-- Keri Fadeley submitted 3/15/1999
this will be our third year at mb for biker week. we always have a
great time and never want to leave. we have stayed at the palace resort
on the south side and have found it to be very comfortable and
affordable. we have two children and they also have enjoyed it
greatly.for anyone who has children i highly recommend the alligator
park,dixie stampeade,and planet hollywood. '97 AND '98 have been great
at mb we hope '99 will be so as well........p.s. call the chamber of
commerce for a complete guide to resort and hotel accomadations.
-- kimsubmitted 3/13/1999
Hi I've been living in myrtle beach for 12 years now (or most of it)
and Myrtle Beach is definitely, without a doubt, the best place to
vacation to. The parks are incredible, so are the nightclubs,
especially the Pavilion, 2001, oh the list goes on and on. For adult
nightlife, dancing, and such you MUST go to 2001, a nightclub in North
Myrtle Beach near Ultrazone Lazer Tag. For family fun, the BEST place
in the entire tri-county area is Paradise Skating Rink, located next to
the SuperWalmart. This may not seem like relative information to you,
but there is only 1 walmart in myrtle beach, 1 in north myrtle beach,
you figure it out. I can't stop myself when I go on and on about Myrtle
Beach. If you are looking for shopping, DO NOT go to Barefoot Landing
($$$$!) though their theme is pretty nice- GO TO BROADWAY AT THE
BEACH!!!!! This is the best part of Myrtle Beach; at one end you have
IMAX, a movie theater with a 6 story screen, across from IMAX (a hop
skip and a jump, literally. No cars in this zone allowed!) is a
Putt-putt course that has it's own GIANT FIRE BREATHING dragon, Every
tuesday they have a HUGE fireworks show, also Ripley's Aquarium (simply
the best...period.) which has an entire mile of underwater tubing that
you can see exotic aquatic life- AHHH! I can't stop typing! And there's
a Hard Rock Cafe, a giant nightclub center called Celebrity Square,
over 200 shops, and this is all at broadway at the beach! Next to
broadway is THe Palace, Nascar Speed park (a themepark), Nascar Cafe,
All-Star Cafe, Myrtle Square Mall, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2
Shopping centers, Barnes and Nobles Superstore, Toys R Us superstore.
Well my hands are tired so I'll stop now. Thank you CP
-- submitted 3/9/1999
ISLAND GREEN COUNTRY CLUB is the place to rent for your vacation. It
is on 707 in Surfside Beach. My best friend and her husband had a condo
there for 12 years for their vacations, then they built their
retirement home there. (Beautiful) I rented a condo there in 1995, and
loved it sooooo much I bought a 2 bedroom condo. Island green has a
great amen. center (olympic size pool, sauna, hot tub, weight room,
exercise room, craft classes, outside tennis, outdoor pools, clubhouse
and 27 holes of golf. Kids club on Sundays for kids in amen. center. If
you want to know more about Island Green, E-mail me.I'll tell you
everything to do in Myrtle Beach. We go down from NJ Easter, summer,
and Christmas, so I know the best things to do each season. We never
want to leave to come home. Fav.'s - Food - T-Bones 0n 17, (not the
chain)a really fun rest. with neat things to look at inside and great
food and service, it's the locals fav. place to eat. Elcera Grande had
the very best Me! xican food at the best prices. Building is plain on
the outside, don't let it fool ya, YUMMMMMM... River city cafe, best
for hambergers,and has the world's biggest and best bloomin
onion(Murr.Inlet) Crab House - I'm a soft shell crab addict and it's
great, also great for soft shells is Anchovies (both in Murr.Inlet)
Crabby Mike's is new and I gained 30lbs. the night I ate there(on 17,
but get in line by 4pm)I could go on & on. Dixie Stamp. was a total
blast, I never heard my husband laugh so much,fav. beach is Huntington
Beach State Park, best beach & alot more to do there.Riply's Aquarium
is a must. I could go on forever. E-mail me about Island Green and
everything else there is to do. Melissa
-- Melissa Yerkes submitted 3/8/1999
Myrtle Beach is amazing. There is SO much to do. I have to say that
I think that one of the best things is just laying on the beach. It's
so relaxing. And in my case...you may even meet someone really special.
I went in the summer of 98. The Pavilion was a blast! We spent two
evenings there...and we still didn't ride or see everything. A really
good place to eat is Crabby Mike's!! I could go on forever and ever
about how wonderful Myrtle Beach is....but you have to go to experience
it for yourself. I loved it so much...I am using it as persuasive
speech in one of my college courses!
-- Kristyn submitted 3/4/1999
OUr first family visit to myrtle beach was my first visit and that
was in 1995. We had a wonderful time. I grew up in North Carolina and
the beaches there then I moved to Md. Had not been down south for al
least 14 years. Loved MB as soon as we arrived. One word of warning do
not stay at the SeaMist. That was horrible. Ugly rooms, noise that
security would not do anything about and so on. Our last visit we
stayed at the Sand Dunes-very nice especially if you have children. The
kids club gives parents a chance to relax!! The best places to visit in
our opoinion is Barefoot Landing, Alabama Theater, Broadway at the
beach and the NASCAR Cafe! Oh and for those of you who have ever been a
server in a restaraunt you have got to go to DICK's Last Resort to eat,
do not expect polite service or fancy dishes, this is the place for
those who like to have fun and have a good sence of humor! For those of
you that love seafood go to Benjamins Calabash so much food so little
time! And the prices are great (compared to prices in Maryland and
surrounding areas). I was so impressed with the area and the people
that in a couple of years we will be moving there. July of this year
(1999) will be our third trip and I can't wait and neither can our kids
ages 9 & 4! Look out Mrytle Beach here we come again!
-- The Stull Family submitted 2/28/1999
3DWell I am a 15/f, I live in West Virginia and every year we make
the 8 hour trip to Myrtle Beach. I have been going to MB since I was 2,
the drive isn't very bad. Once we arive and get the key to our condo,
we usually stay at Pelican's Landing, we go settle in the go to Captian
Benjamines for dinner. We usually eat there at least 5 out of the 7
days we are there. One of our favorite things to do is head over to the
outlet malls on 501 or Barefoot Landing. The putt putts are very
entertaining, there is a wide varity to choose from. If it happens to
rain one evening and we can't go for a walk on the beach we head over
to the Briacliffe Mall and catch a movie. As always we will be going to
MB again this year ( June 26-July 3 ). Our condo is located right
across from Ocean Annies, for those of you who know where that is. I
visited the Hard Rock Cafe and Planet Hollywood, and needless to say I
was not impressed at all. The crowds were awful as were the prices. My
alltime favorite thing would have to be Dixie Stamped or The Gatlin
Brothers, both very entertaining! One wonderful thing about this years
trip is I will be 16 and be able to go crusin' around without my
parents and I can go check out things more to my liking. If you want
any info about MB feel Free to E-mail me at, See ya at the
B*E*A*C*H!=20
-- 3DAshley Smithsubmitted 1/30/1999
I've been to Myrtle Beach 24 times in my 22 years of life.This year
will be the fist time with my daughter and husband. We are staying at
the Dayton House Best Western. I've stayed there a few times and always
had a nice clean room and the staff was friendly (even to a teenager!)
I also really enjoy the Carolina Opry for excellent entertainment.
-- kim holbert submitted 1/28/1999
Hello, Local Bands On The Strand. Billy B at the Keyboard
-- submitted 1/27/1999
Our family visited Mrytle Beach July 1995. We stayed at a 2 bedroom
townshouse owned by some friends of ours. It was great. We are going
back this year 7/17/99. While we are there we will be looking for a
condo to invest in. This is the place we have chosen to retire at when
we reach retirement age. Our teenage sons said to make sure you check
out Wild Water and Wheels water park. They had a blast there. Also, to
make sure you purchase a boogy board for the ocean. They also enjoyed
that. If anyone knows of any condo's to rent in the Deerfield
Plantation Complex Surfside Beach area we are looing for 2 more condos
that have 2/bedrooms for family members who also want to go with us
when we go in July 99. Please e-mail to my e-mail address. Thank you.
-- Rann submitted 1/23/1999
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