When I was a kid,my family vacationed every year, at Myrtle Beach. When I graduated High School, that's where all graduates went, Myrtle Beach. When I was working in the Cotton Mills, the plants all closed for a week at July 4th and a week at Christmas, everyone went to Myrtle Beach.
For over 30 years, we had a family vacation spot inside Ocean Lakes Campground. We went there at least two weeks every year.
I have a rental lined up there for Spring Break with my granddaughter in April.
I do like the Southern end and Murrells Inlet a lot better. The Northern end and Barefoot landing, Broadway at the beach, is great for those who like the shopping and Restaurants. I stay out of Myrtle Beach proper. Its a **** hole now. Years of Liberal Local Government ran out the money. Myrtle Beach itself is touristy and like Daytona Beach lite. But looks like years of neglect. There was at one time, quite a few areas to enjoy "downtown". "The Bowery" is where the Country Band Alabama got it's start. I actually saw them there in 1976. Cool little bar, but, Not worth a trip downtown to see it. In fact, I'm not sure it's still open.
Myrtle, To me, Is more Family oriented with a little risque stuff there for the adults on the outskirts. Plenty of Adult Entertainment to be found, Much like Daytona.
If you are a golfer, there are a bunch of courses still in and around the area. My favorite closed a couple years back but, ( The Witch ) there are still some fairly nice courses around the area that can be played for a bargain. Especially the twilight rates. There are a couple of courses that I found closed, very recently. I was just there over Christmas.
I'm not much for seafood but, the best places for seafood are on Murrels Inlet. Fresh catches, as the boats pull up to the docks every evening with their catches. I personally like the river walk area at Murrels Inlet where you can walk up and down the waterway and choose a spot for a drink or a good meal.
I like "Dead Dog Saloon" .
I like their service, food and the theme is sort of crazy but, There are pictures everywhere of beloved pets that are now just a memory. Hence the name of the place. ( mainly just in the lobby entry and bar areas)
I also like the two biker bars , Beaver Bar and Suck, Bang Blow. ( Suck, Bang, Blow being the basic operation of an internal combustion engine) Normally go to both during bike events.
Appreciate the heads up.
