Before you hit the road for your summer vacation, we’ve put together a checklist to help you remember the necessities, including what to take care of before you leave. Vacations are exciting, but overlooking just one thing on your to-do list can turn what should be a fun-filled trip into a dreadful experience. Use this list as a starting point,… Read More “Vacation Packing Checklist”

Close your eyes and picture this. You’re standing alone on the beach, your bare feet sinking into the soft wet sand. The wind is softly blowing off the ocean, keeping you cool as the sun penetrates your warm skin. Eyes closed, you lift your head to the sky and as you take in a deep breath of the salty air,… Read More “Why the Beach is Good for your Soul”

June is a great time to visit the Grand Strand for an early summer vacation and the Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival, which kicks off June 7, makes it one of the most popular times of the year to stay. As thousands of country music fans descend along the beach to catch their favorite county music artists, the 2018 lineup… Read More “Fourth Annual Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival”

To many, Memorial Day evokes thoughts of barbeques and get-togethers, a day off from work to relax. But it is important to remember why we celebrate Memorial Day and recognize its true meaning. The last Monday in May is to honor the men and women who died while actively serving in the United States military. Originally known as Decoration Day,… Read More “Memorial Day Weekend”

This blog is a two-for-one deal! We had two Garden City Realty employees write about the best ways to see the ocean along the Grand Strand. Enjoy! Top Ways to Enjoy the Ocean Are you ready to see the ocean from more than just the beach? On the Grand Strand, there are several ways to look at the gorgeous Atlantic;… Read More “The Best Ways to See the Ocean along the Grand Strand”

The weather is warm, and spring is in the air.  That can mean only one thing. It’s time for the 37th annual, world famous Blue Crab Festival located in the historic waterfront in Little River, SC.  Mark your calendar and join the fun on May 19 and 20, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Come hungry and enjoy fresh seafood,… Read More “The 37th Annual Little River Blue Crab Festival”

79th Annual Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally May 11-20, 2018 The Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally is almost here!  Weekly festivities will include bike shows and vendors, as well as a 200-mile loop-tour through Horry and Georgetown Counties. South Strand visitors can expect hot-spots like the Beaver Bar, Suck Bang Blow, and Jamin’ Leather to be jammed packed with events… Read More “Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally 2018”

In the fall of 2017, Garden City Realty teamed with a homeowner at Surf Master by the Sea to do our first ever “Holiday Giveaway.” For seven days, our entry form was open to the public. The only requirement… those entering must be prepared to enjoy a free week at the beach! After advertising this sweepstakes heavily, a winner was… Read More “The Day That Took our Breath Away”

Actually, variations of this New Year’s dish can be traced back to the era of the Babylonian Talmud and North Africa where versions of the meal were eaten in celebration of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), but let’s face it, hoppin’ Johns and collards have become synonymous with southern cuisine and tradition. Legend (or myth) has it that when… Read More “Hoppin Johns and Collard Greens: A Southern New Years Tradition”

     The Grand Strand Has Spoken!  More than 10,000 votes were cast in the most recent “Best of the Beach” contest.  With categories such as “Best Seafood,” “Best Attraction,” “Best Bar,” and even “Best Real Estate Company!” (Hey, that’s us!)  The competition was HOT this year, having a few categories decided by just a couple of votes, and even a… Read More “Best of the Beach – 9 Times Running!”