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Gulf Stream Café in Garden City Beach
If you’re looking for good food, a nice atmosphere and one of the most amazing views on the Grand Stand, look no further than Gulf Stream Café. A favorite among locals and visitors alike, Gulf Stream is located on the south end of Garden City Beach , next to Marlin Quay Marina. They have a great ha...
New Movie Theater in Murrells Inlet Opens with a Bang!
Anyone who lives on or likes to visit the South end of the Grand Strand are in for a treat! A new, state-of-the-art movie theater has opened at the Inlet Square Mall! The 11 screen cinema features Sony surround sound, comfy leather chairs, and stadium seating, sure to be a hit with residents of Garden City, Murrells Inlet and Pawle...
Read MoreFourth of July in Murrells Inlet
It was another beautiful Fourth of July in Murrells Inlet and Garden City! The docks and boats were as festive as always, and everyone was “Riding the Inlet Wave of Freedom,” which was the theme this year. Food, fun, friends and fireworks abounded!...
A native plays tourist in Myrtle Beach
Too often, those of us who actually live on the Grand Strand forget how many great attractions we have at our fingertips and we take for granted all that Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area have to offer. So it’s nice every now and then to get out and try a few new things! The other day I wanted to try some places out...
Read MoreMurrells Inlet: A Day on the Water
If you’re in Garden City and you really want to have a relaxing day, do yourself a favor and spend it on the water in the Inlet! There are many different water activities you and your family can partake of in the Garden City/ Murrells Inlet area. For instance, boat rentals (a small safety course is required) jet ski rentals, para...
Read MoreThe Historic City of Georgetown
On Saturday, May 21st, Georgetown will celebrate the Annual Harborwalk Festival. Events range from harbor boat tours, to a bass fishing tournament and is topped off by a street dance until midnight with live music. The festival was originally designed to help defray the cost of the downtown redevelopment. This incl...
Read MoreWelcome to Garden City Beach, South Carolina!
The weather is lovely and vacation time is here! Time to stroll and fish The Pier, get some homemade ice cream from Painter’s, visit Sam’s Corner and boogie board on the beach! Greetings from Garden City Beach!...
Daytripping: The City of Charleston
If you want to do something a little different while at the beach, why not take the day and go on a short road trip to Charleston ? The “ Holy City ” as it’s called, (so named for the amazing amount of churches) is a scenic drive straight down Highway 17, past marshes and over the Pee Dee and Blac...
Read MoreAmazing Springtime Sights at Brookgreen Gardens
I’d already written about Brookgreen Gardens, back in December when they had their Nights of A Thousand Candles display, which is truly a can’t miss. Also a can’t miss: Brookgreen in the Spring, when the flowers, especially the Azaleas are in full bloom. I cannot recommend this enough. The weather now is perfect and there are less ...
Food on the Strand: The Versatile Oyster
For many who have grown up on the coast, oysters are a fact of life. Whether you’re eating them, avoiding stepping on them or using their shells for decoration, the oyster is everywhere you look. Today, we’re going to talk about eating them, although believe me, you don’t want to step on an oyster cluster, especially barefoot. For ...
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