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The Boardwalk of Myrtle Beach
If you haven’t been to the new boardwalk in the heart of Myrtle Beach , it is a great place to visit! Located in front of the lot that the former Myrtle Beach Pavilion and Amusement park used to sit on, the boardwalk runs the oceanfront, over a mile long in length. The Pavilion may not be there, but the sense of nostalgi...
Read MoreLee's Inlet Kitchen, the Oldest Family-Owned Restaurant in Myrtle Beach
“Through Hazel and Hugo and Still Cooking!” That’s the motto of Lee’s Inlet Kitchen, a Murrells Inlet seafood institution that has withstood hurricanes (Hence the Hazel and Hugo reference) as well as the ever-changing landscape of Murrells Inlet for 63 years. Opened by Eford and Isla pearl Lee in 1948, Lee’s Inlet Kitchen has been ...
House of Blues in Myrtle Beach
Visitors to the area may or may not know that Myrtle Beach is home to one of the House of Blues venues. If you haven’t been to one of the HOBs before, they are a great place to see a variety of really cool performances. Located in Barefoot Landing, on the northern end of Myrtle Beach, the building, both inside and out, looks like a...
Read MoreJazz Nights at Travinia Italian Kitchen in Myrtle Beach
The weekend is nearing and this one is looking to be quite nice, with temperatures reaching the 70s during the day and 60s at night. Not too shabby! The Myrtle Beach Market Common is a great place for strolling, shopping and dining, and if you’re looking for a real weekend treat, I suggest you hit up Travinia Italian Kitchen. Both ...
Read MoreQuigley's Pint and Plate: A Unique Grand Strand Pub
If you’re in the Litchfield area and are in the mood for a pub-like experience with lowcountry flair, be sure to check out Quigley’s Pint & Plate, located in the Mingo Center, off Hwy 17 behind the Piggly Wiggly. Reminiscent of a British pub, with lots of wood and clean, modern lines, Quigley’s is a family friendly restaurant t...
Read MorePictures of the Glorious Grand Strand
Today is a slow day, but a pretty one; we’ve been having some dreary rainy weather, but the sun has decided to shine today and it has put everyone in a great mood, although it has us natives yearning for Spring! So today, I shall just share some nice pictures of the Garden City and Surfside Beach area. Doesn’t this just make you wa...
Recipes Along the Grand Strand: Chocolate Delight
To continue our recipe series, I thought I might post one that is always a crowd pleaser: Chocolate Delight. This extremely easy dessert is quick, simple and not too sweet, and is perfect for parties, tailgating, potluck dinners, and office get-togethers (it always disappears fast when I bring it for our office Thanksgiving). Enjoy...
Read MoreSalt Water Creek Cafe in Murrells Inlet
If you’re in Murrells Inlet and are looking for a little café with nice calm atmosphere, simple cooking and great prices, look no further than Salt Water Creek. (Don’t be confused; the name was Salt Creek up until a few months ago, but the menu and service remain the same). Locals and visitors alike can cozy up in a booth or smal...
Read MoreQuilt Guilds along the Grand Strand
I belong to a local quilt guild, Coastal Carolina Quilters. It is one of several in our area. We meet once a month on the 3rd Monday at Ocean Side Village. We have 150 members and probably half of these members are Snow Birds. We have a lot of fun and we do a lot for charity. We sometimes have special speakers, very often we have d...
Read MoreSlightly South on the Strand: Pawleys Island
Many visitors to the Grand Strand are familiar with The Original Pawleys Island Rope Hammock, but may not know much about Pawleys Island itself. Pawleys Island is located about 15 minutes south of Garden City, between Georgetown and Murrells Inlet. The actual town of PI is on the island itself, a barrier piece of land on which hund...
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