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It’s Gonna Be Hot: The World Champion Chili Cookoff Is Coming to Myrtle Beach

There’s potential for things to get even hotter this summer in Myrtle Beach. We’re not talking about the weather. The spice will fly with the World Championship Chili Cookoff. The 55th annual event will be Sept. 23-25 and return to Myrtle Beach for the second straight year. Imagine getting to sample more than 500 award-winning chili —...

10 Best Things to Do Before Summer Is Over

Tips to Make Your End-Of-Summer Beach Trip Rock One last summer jaunt is in high demand on the Grand Strand.Will you get to the coast once more this season? If so, will you make the most of it? It’s impossible to do it all, so we narrowed the list to 10 things you should do at the beach before summer ends.Let’s do...

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LOL! Here Are the Funniest Comedy Shows in Myrtle Beach

You won’t have to drive far from your resort to find a funny time on the Grand Strand. Yes, we said funny, not fun. Although you’ll have fun there, too.Here are Myrtle Beach’s favorite comedy shows.Laugh until it hurts worse than your sunburn! The Grand Strand is home to some hilarious talent. And it attracts touring...

Time to Celebrate National Donut Day in Myrtle Beach

We would hate for you to miss a sweet holiday like this! June 5, 2022, is National Donut Day, and if you’re on the Grand Strand, you’re in for a treat. This area is home to some remarkable donut spots. Some offer specials for this observance of the most well-rounded dessert on earth. Remember — calories don’t count on National Donut...

Guidebook to the Best Freebies in Myrtle Beach

A tropical getaway to Myrtle Beach doesn’t have to break the bank. You can find a great deal on a Grand Strand resort, and the savings don’t end there. With valuable coupon books available at the resort, you’ll have a wealth of free activities to partake in. You have to know where to look! We’ve compiled this guide to help give your...

Take in the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach

This summer, the Carolina Country Music Fest is set to cause a stir in the Myrtle Beach music scene. This event has become a seasonal hallmark for The Grand Strand. Country Music’s stars and up-and-comers converge on the beach for three days of music and fun. This year’s show promises to be the best yet. Here’s all you need to know...

Another Round! Best Waterfront Place to Be for Happy Hour

If you’re able to get to the waterfront for happy hour — do it. Every hour in Myrtle Beach is fun, but happy hour takes on a new meaning. You can find drink and food specials at many restaurants. (And it’s usually longer than an hour.) So come hungry and ready to mingle. Beach lovers congregate in these places, where meetups and...

Morning Till Eve: How to Spend a Day at Bay View Resort

Morning Till Eve: How to Spend a Day at Bay View Resort When you’re in Myrtle Beach, it’s easy to load up a day with things to do. When you’re at Bay View, it’s easy to find tons of fun activities, right around your resort. To prove it, we compiled this day-in-the-life snapshot. We could have done a whole week’s...

5 Places to Hang Out on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

5 Places to Hang Out on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Before you leave for home from your getaway, you ought to check out the iconic Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. It’s a popular walkway through the heart of Myrtle Beach, with someone for everyone. It has places to grub and places to chill and chase thrills, too. You can take the boardwalk...

Motor to Myrtle Beach for the Run to the Sun Car Show

The main event for motorheads far and wide is coming to Myrtle Beach in March. The Run to the Sun Car Show, in its 33rd year, will happen March 17-19. Car enthusiasts aren't going to want to miss a beach getaway and a chance to see some of these fine automobiles. The Pee Dee Street Rodders sponsored the first 32 renditions of this event. In...

What to Expect When Traveling to Myrtle Beach in the Fall

All the cars seem to be headed thataway and you’re headed thisaway. Welcome to a fall retreat to Myrtle Beach. It’s a great time to vacation here for many reasons. The crowds are thinner, the air is cooler, and most everything is still open for business. As you buck the trend for an autumn beach retreat, here are a few things to keep in...

10 Best Restaurants 10 Minutes from Bay View Resort

10 Best Restaurants 10 Minutes from Bay View Resort Bay View Resort is a great place to stay, isn't it? It's right in the middle of all the fun things you'll find in Myrtle Beach. And it's also a bit of an oasis from it all, too. And best of all, when you get hungry, you don't have to go far to find some of the Grand Strand's best...

Your Independence Day Getaway Agenda for Myrtle Beach

It's almost our nation's birthday. It's a federal holiday, too, and in 2021, it lands on a Sunday. This means the official holiday is Monday, July 5. You've already asked off for the Friday before to make it a four-day weekend, right? Myrtle Beach is a great destination for celebrating Independence Day. What says summer more than July 4? And...

Myrtle Beach Inshore and Offshore Fishing 101

Not all beach bums are there for only the sun. Some like to cast a line. Whether inshore or offshore, fishing is a big deal in Myrtle Beach. There's plenty for the casual fisherman and the avid sportsman here. Here's a guide to fishing on the Grand Strand, a look at the famous 2nd Avenue Pier, and other things to know. Quick...

What is New in 2021 in Myrtle Beach?

Ready to get back to the beach? The days are getting warmer, and that yearning for the sand and sun is getting stronger. It's time to get back to all the fun things we love to do on the Grand Strand. Along with that, there are a few new features to tell you about, too. There's also something spectacular in the works that we'll have to wait...

The Ultimate Guide to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Among the many things that make the Grand Strand such an attractive destination for a beach vacation, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk might be one of the biggest contributors to the area’s distinctly “beach town” vibe. The 1.2-mile wooden walkway...

How to Master the Myrtle Beach Pub Crawl

Springtime brings out the pub crawler in all of us. Especially in a cool place like Myrtle Beach. You could wait around for a local watering hole to set up one of those holiday crawls — or you could definitely do the heavy lifting yourself. Step one is to stay in a place that’s central to a ton of great choices. And here are suggestions...

What is THEBlvd in Myrtle Beach All About?

There are some cool spots to hit in Myrtle Beach this spring. Most travelers have favorites. A brewery you visit on every visit. A favorite resort or a beach that fits you better than all the others. Lots of visitors find a quirky place for cocktails or a hiking trail they love. Or even a joint they consider tops for calabash cuisine. Some...