SC Family Travel Insider visits WonderWorks in Myrtle Beach
May 30, 2011 by Anwar Mehdi
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South Carolina Family Travel Insider Megan Sexton heads to Myrtle Beach’s Broadway at the Beach to check out a new family attraction -WonderWorks. WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind, combining education and entertainment. It features more than 100 interactive exhibits that use some of the most sophisticated graphics and audio presentation techniques available. The exhibits are designed to appeal to all ages. Read more at: www.discoversouthcarolina.com
Bluegreen Vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
March 15, 2011 by Anwar Mehdi
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www.colorfulplaces.com South Carolina’s coast of spectacular white-sand beaches stretch for 60 miles. It’s known as the Grand Strand, and it is the perfect place to begin your Bluegreen vacation in Myrtle Beach. With the Atlantic Ocean right in front of you, there will be plenty of opportunities to soak up the fun and sun. Enjoy the thrills of high-flying parasailing or stroll down the beach or along the pier. Putt-putt around a many mini-golf course or tee it up on more than 110 award-winning golf courses. If you’re looking for shopping, entertainment and delectable dining, Broadway at the Beach is a 350-acre complex with plenty to choose from including Ripley’s Aquarium. With pleasant year-round weather, there’s never a bad time to visit Myrtle Beach.
My Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Vacation 2010
October 22, 2010 by Anwar Mehdi
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Photos and videos of my trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! Hope you enjoy and visit Myrtle Beach!
Get Up Close With The Sharks In Myrtle Beach
July 22, 2010 by Anwar Mehdi
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- Image by Wolfgang Kopp via Flickr
Slide along the glide path in Shark Tunnel, where you can watch sharks swim mere feet above your head. My little one loves to pet the sting rays and hold the horseshoe crabs.
Ripley’s Aquarium also has several live dive shows and feedings throughout the day (times are posted by the tanks). If you like to add an educational twist to your vacation the aquarium also offers various classes for all age groups.
Myrtle Beach Insider’s Tip: Although we enjoy visits all year long my favorite time is around the winter holidays when Christmas trees representing all 50 states are displayed throughout the aquarium.
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What comes to mind when someone says Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Golf, right? Well, to a small group of hardcore anglers “SHARK” is the word that comes to mind.
Not for the Weak at Heart
The coast of the eastern seaboard from North Carolina to Georgia is prime hunting grounds for sharks, all types of sharks, and Myrtle Beach is no different. Fishing from the shores off Myrtle Beach can bring you many different types of sharks:
- Spinners
- Black Tip
- Tiger
- Sand Shark
- Lemon
- Bull
- Even an occasional Mako
And you don’t need to hire a large fishing boat to catch them. You simply need a kayak and some serious guts!
Now, lest you think shark fishing in a kayak is not a dangerous sport, consider that during the time of the fishing discussed in this article a 10 year old boy was rushed to a hospital with shark bites to the back of his head and his upper legs.
From reports, the boy did fine and recovered, but it clearly shows that this is not a sport without risk. And for the two weeks that our anglers were in Myrtle Beach this past August, red “shark warning” flags were readily seen up and down the beach. Additionally, sharks are caught daily by anglers who are surfcasting for Bluefish. The surfcasting caught sharks typically break off due to their sheer speed and strength coupled with the often pounding effects of the surf crashing against the beach, but they are caught fairly easily.
What Does it Take
During August of 1999 Charles “Chuck” Geary and his family headed down to Myrtle Beach in search of Spinner and Black Tip sharks (the two most commonly caught species). Two years prior I had the privilege to join them on their annual pilgrimage. During that year we hooked a number of sharks but failed to bring any to the beach. With a few more years of practice, Chuck and some friends have perfected the technique and have brought back pictures to prove it
Visit Myrtle Beach for all these great attractions
1110 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-7465
(843) 916-0888
These are the base prices for Aquarium tickets, but shop around for a deal and if you are local make sure you flash your local ID!
Single Aquarium Tickets
Adults (12 years and older) – $18.99
Children (Ages 6-11) – $9.99
Children (Ages 2-5) – $3.99
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Top attractions for your Myrtle Beach vacation
June 28, 2010 by Anwar Mehdi
Filed under Travel
Myrtle Beach is one of the best places you can visit and you go here to relax with all of your family members. Here then is a list of great things to do and why we like these activities and places – they are not too expensive and are an ideal way to spend your time on your south carolina vacation.
There are about 30 thousand residents at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and they really enjoy the tourists. These residents open their hearts and doors to the millions of visitors who come for their Myrtle Beach vacation every single yearNorth Myrtle Beach Waves
From the beautiful beaches to the lovely golf courses, a Myrtle Beach vacation will provide you with an astounding number and quality of things to do.
This is the most exhaustive list of the favorite things to do on your South Carolina Vacation at Myrtle Beach:
Beaches and Water Sports in South Carolina
1. The Beaches of Myrtle Beach – obviously!!
There are more than 50 miles of beaches that provide hundreds of, if not more, beautiful relaxing spots to throw in your and enjoy the water and the weather. Regardless of the fact if you are just a short term visitor or a deep swimmer the sea or just a lounger you will definitely know that this is a paradise within a few hours of staying here.
2.North Myrtle Beach Waves
The North Myrtle Beach Waves waterpark provides tourists with water sports ranging from rafting to wave pools almost anything in between – just too many activities. If you kids with you, you can partake in the Bubble Bay with almost a 800 gallon volcano of water that will soak all the guests every few minutes.
You can find more information at http://www.myrtlewaves.com/
Myrtle Waves Water Park is located at the corner of 10th Ave N. & Hwy 17 Bypass near Broadway at the Beach. Our address is 3000 Mr. Joe White Ave (10th Ave N), Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
They usually have special deals going on so check their website often.
Special discounts for groups. Admission fees are $24.95 for 7-54yrs, $14 for 3-6yrs and 55yrs and above. Admission for children younger than 3yrs is free.
3. Deep Sea Salt Water Fishing
The Sea Note Sport-Fishing Charters offers a complete guide with licensing and tackle included that allows you to enjoy a great and enjoyment full day of some deep-sea fishing along with all it’s fun and frolic. You can catch a big one while you are fishing there but be sure to take a photo here.
You can find more information at
Sea Note Sport Fishing Charter, Sea Note Sportfishing Charters
324 Flagstone Dr
Myrtle Beach, SC
riv29588-6104
Phone: (843) 655-3372
4.Apache Pier
Whether you plan to fish from the East Coast’s Longest Pier, relax on the beach, dance to nightly live entertainment, have a bite to eat at our oceanfront restaurant, enjoy Sunday services over the sound of the surf, or cruise the Strand on your Harley, you’re sure to have a memorable camping vacation!
Apache pier is the longest pier on the east coast. Many nights in the summer they have live entertainment. You can rent fishing polls and fish, or our favorite activity is watching to see what the people catch. You can see dolphins, sting rays and jelly fish in the water. They have a small arcade for the children to collect tickets and buy prizes. Very inexpensive.
- Apache Pier
During the summer season, the Apache Pier hosts lots of live entertainment every night from the beach and dance music events to the line dancing events and even the all fun karaoke. The entertainment is very family and kid friendly and ensures that there are a lot of dancers and singers drawn into the crown. Seasonally, you will find several games such as pool etc.and activities for kids like tie dye crafts and the most famous of all – the fishing tournaments.
You can find more information at
http://www.apachefamilycampground.com/ or call them at
Toll Free: 800-553-1749
Local: 843-449-7323
5. Barefoot landing
Barefoot landing is situated along the famous Intra Coastal Waterway in North Myrtle Beach – this great and scenic place combines the beauty and the nature with fun and the excitement of dining, shopping and lots and lots of entertainment along with special events for the whole of the family. Waterfowl on their migratory paths, the very exotic fishes and all the wildlife call Barefoot Landing their home. This is one of the best places for your myrtle beach vacation.
The landing also has a lot of shopping, restaurants, attractions, and the famous Rocking Chairs to sit and enjoy the lovely waterway. Sometimes you may see crocodiles or you could feed the fishes, or even ride a full size carousel. While you rock on your chair, you will see people sing and even dance.
The boardwalk is a really great place to stroll and the dock feels like an old fishing village.
Barefoot Landing is situated near some of the best North Myrtle Beach hotels and accommodations and that includesBarefoot Resort & Golf along with it’s vast selection of condos and beautiful golf courses.
Family Activities and Dining
1. Family Kingdom Amusement Park
When on your south carolina vacation, it is recommended to set aside a day or two to visit the Family Kingdom. Here you can ride the roller coasters or take a spin on the Ferris wheel and taste many of the traditional southern food and you can then close the day splashing in the water park.
2. Ripley’s Aquarium
When you go to the Ripley’s Aquarium you can see live sharks, dolphins, sting rays and so many other marine species. Here you can get experience touching the sting rays and horseshoe crabs. If you are really up for it and are bold enough you can even sleep with the sharks.
3. Great Family Dining and Live Entertainment
Take a step back in time and make dinner a “knight” to remember at the Medieval Times Dinner and Theater. Enjoy an exciting evening of quality family entertainment set in the Middle ages. From spectacular horsemanship to thrilling swordplay, you’ll be delighted as you savor a four-course banquet served by your personal serf or a wench.
4.River City Cafe in Myrtle Beach
This is a resturaunt that is highly recommended by locals in Myrtle Beach. It’s a great place where you actually your name on the walls – Perfect fries and cheeseburgers – probably the best in Myrtle beach. The dress code is relaxed and fun. You can either eat on the patio or inside the restaurant. For all the fun, the place is quite inexpensive.
5.Dixie Stampede
The Dixie Stampede is a dinner show with live horses on an indoor ring. This is the best show you will see in Myrtle Beach. During the day you can go and visit each of the horses in outside stalls and take pictures. During the show the dinner is served without silverware, and the food is awesome. All families will enjoy this outing. This place is relatively expensive but a fantastic place that you must visit.
6.The Carolina Roadhouse
This restuaraunt is one of the best resturaunts in Myrtle Beach. The best dinner rolls anywhere.
A little upscale, but not to be missed.
7.Nagato Japanese Steak House
Nagatos is an excellent cook at your table Steak House. If you have never been to a resturaunt where the food is cooked in front of you, now is the time to try it. They usually oopen at 4pm, which starts an early bird special. Your family will enjoy the entertaining cooks, along with the outstanding food. You will not regret this dinner and entertainment choice.
8.Hard Rock Cafe and Broadway at the Beach
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Hard Rock Cafe is shaped like a pyramid. Lots of stuff to see, although the music is a little loud. The food is okay, but the decorations are a must see. This is located at Broadway at the Beach, which is a huge shopping complex/imax theater/ Ripleys aquarium( this is good too, but pricey)/ adventure golf.
If you go to myrtle beach, gotta see it. It is really one of the most spectacular Hard Rock Cafe’s in the world.
Golf and Sports
1. Myrtle Beach Golf/Golf Capital of the South
Seeking the perfect course, or a tournament to enjoy? Myrtle Beach is the place to be! Spend a day on the greens at one of the myriad of professionally designed courses.
2. Safari Jeep Tours
Safari Jeep Tours is another don’t-miss activity. Embark on an adventure that lets you delve into local history, nature, wildlife and more on this three and a half hour tour.
Now that you know all about the excellent things to do and see in Myrtle Beach, you probably want to visit. Check out Myrtle Beach vacation rentals or hotels for cozy accommodations throughout your stay.
3. Wacama zoo
Wacamaw Zoo is a Do Not Miss, if you love animals. It is off the beaten path and very “mom and pop” . Many peacocks roam the property. You can feed some of the animals and is one of the best kept secrets in Myrtle Beach. ( extremely inexpensive and is a good ay out of the sun. Mostly Shaded)
Nascar Speed Park
The Nascar Speed Park has a lot of racing for kids of all “sizes”. They also have an arcade. It is a fun stop. It is a little pricey.
Cultural Activities
1. Historical Sites and Cultural Activities
Whether you prefer the blues or jazz, art museums or shag dance championships, there are many activities for culture fanatics as well.
2. Go to historic charleton for the day
It is about 1.5 hours south of myrtle beach. You park in Historic Charleston and choose a tour. These tours cost about $12 per person, but they are airconditioned, guided and allow some drop-off time to explore the city on foot. The narrated tours are excellent and worth the drive. You can also tour a battleship which is close by and well worth it, if you have never been to charleston. This will take up the entire day so plan ahead. Do not miss Charleton if you go to myrtle beach.
Shopping
And there’s a shop for everyone! From outlet malls to specialty shops and flea markets, you are certain to discover something you’d like to take home as a memento of your vacation.
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