Myrtle Beach

We "discovered" Myrtle Beach in 1989, when we only had 3 kids. This was even before we became addicted to golf! We fell in love with it immediately. Even with all the traffic and the crowds, you can still find your own quiet place at the beach. There is truly something here for everyone. We have watched the area grow by leaps and bounds, but it still remains one of the most affordable family vacation sites around.

We have a timeshare condo at Plantation Resort of Myrtle Beach, which is actually in Surfside Beach. It's a little quieter and more family oriented here. We have a 3 bedroom Presidential Villa on the second fairway of Deer Track golf course, South Course. This place has everything you could ever need, and it's large enough that we all have privacy. we even took an extra child with us last year and we still had room for everyone. The kids like to retrieve golf balls and feed the ducks and turtles in the pond behind our condo. It's located about a mile from the beach. The staff is great and ready to provide you with anything you may need. This new pool is wonderful! There have even been a few Elvis sightings here.

Before we bought our time share, we stayed in some really nice places. Check them out here

Another really fun place is Wild Water Water Park. This is also located in Surfside and I think it's the best water park on the Strand. Plantation has a shuttle that will take you there, so you can leave your car at the resort. Take LOTS of sunscreen. I got one of the worst sunburns I've ever had here. There is so much to do and it's so much fun that you've gotten too much sun before you realize it. There's a nice kiddie area here for your little ones, too.

The Myrtle Beach Pavilion is one of my family's favorite fun places. It's easy to spend the whole day here, riding the rides and playing the games. The new roller coaster, The Hurricaine, is SO much fun. Located downtown, it's easy to find and there is a parking garage across the street. Check out their page for prices and times of operation.

For a great night out with good food and great entertainment, check out Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament. You cheer for your knight and his allies while they perform in a tourament and try to save the castle from the evil Green Knight. This is truly a wonderful place. Make reservations and get there early for the best seats. Check out the dungeon and the bar while you're waiting to be seated. Mixed drinks are NOT included in the price of admission, but they are well worth the extra cost. I usually have more than one Marguerita while I'm here! Pick up the soundtrack on the CD at the gift shop while you're there.

Ready for some shopping? There's no better place than Broadway At The Beach. Go for the shopping, get something to eat, and stay for the fireworks and laser show. This is an all-day type of place. Eat at Johnny Rockets, Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, The NASCAR Cafe, or one of the many other great places. Stop at Ben and Jerry's for ice cream. Go to the Jimmy Buffett store! The NASCAR Speedpark lets you imagine you're taking the turns at Talledega or Daytona. Check out the IMAX Theatre and The Ripley's Aquarium, winner of the 1999 South Carolina Governor's Cup as South Carolina's Best Travel Destination by South Carolina Dept. of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. For a better look, click here

One of our VERY favorite restaurants is Crabby Mike's Calabash Seafood in Surfside. Built on the site where Steeres's was before being destroyed by a fire, this place is great! Get there early for the best prices and to avoid the wait. The service here was the best I've ever had at the beach.

Myrtle Beach Golf

No Myrtle Beach page would be complete without mentioning golf! I could probably dedicate an entire page to this, and I probably will in the near future. For now, here are some of our favorite places.

Deer Track. We have played this one the most. The South Course is best for beginners.

Indigo Creek. This is where my husband shot his very first birdie.

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