Sweet Reggae Sundays will have their grand finale on Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, September 4, at House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach. Come out and enjoy live reggae music, a charity raffle, and more on The Deck.
There will be discounted Sweetwater craft beers and a chance to win your very own custom 11-foot paddleboard. Show up and take advantage of all the other great freebies that include inner tubes, T-shirts and more.
Doors to The Deck open at 6 p.m. on Sunday and the live reggae music is 7-11 p.m. on The Deck stage. WKZQ is the official radio sponsor for the event and will have on-air personality Crash live at the grand finale event. The event is a collaboration between House of Blues Myrtle Beach, has Sweetwater Brewery and Surfrider Foundation
“House of Blues loves to marry live music with local charities as a way to party with a purpose. All the money raised at these events will go directly to Surfrider Foundation to help with their clean water efforts. We hope that both tourists and locals will come out to enjoy some great live reggae music and support a worthy cause.” Dawn Temples Knopff Marketing and Promotions Manager of House of Blues said.
Author: North Beach Vacations
Don't Wait to Secure Your Winter Rental!
With August being 25% over already it’s that time of year when you should be securing that winter rental. Some snowbirds are tired of driving the whole way to Florida and have found they can drive less distance and save more money by staying in one of Beachcomber Vacation’s winter rentals. Some newly retired people are now able to spend part of their winter in a warmer climate for the first time in their lives!
Many of our vacation rentals that are available on a weekly basis during the summer months are rented out affordably by the month during the winter. You can find and secure a Myrtle Beach winter rental from a large assortment of homes any time of the year. If spending any part of your winter here is something you’ve decided you want to do, it’s important to begin looking now before the best places are taken.
Vacation rentals are fully furnished and the utilities are covered by the monthly rent. Amenities vary from home to home so be sure everything you need for an enjoyable stay is provided. Whatever isn’t supplied you can bring along from home.
For convenience sake, be sure to get a vacation rental with a washer/dryer if you’re going to be staying for a month or longer. Keep in mind that location, unit size and the amenities offered all affect the price. Before you start looking decide what’s most important to you and then use our search engine to local the ideal property for your winter stay.
If you’d like to talk with us about our winter rentals at Beachcomber Vacations we can be reached by calling 1-800-334-3798.
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Mustang Week Arrives in Myrtle Beach
For those who are already here in Myrtle Beach enjoying their summer vacation and looking around for new and different things to do, you’ll want to keep reading about Mustang Week. This is a popular event that takes place from July 18-24, 2016. If you like cars, of any type, you won’t want to miss this.
This year, events are scheduled at an assortment of venues throughout the coastal area including the Myrtle Beach Mall and Myrtle Beach Speedway. No matter what year or type of Mustang you like, be sure to attend some of the following events on behalf of Mustang Week. You’re sure to have a great time!
For comfortable and affordable beach accommodations in the Myrtle Beach area call us at North Beach Realty, 800-274-1105. We can set you up in accommodations that will ensure your comfort and pleasure.
Free Movies Under the Stars Every Week
Vacationing families, especially those with children, will appreciate knowing not everything has to cost money when you take a family vacation to the beach! The ever-popular “Movies Under the Stars” held at dusk every Friday night through August 26 at The Market Common is a good example of that. Valor Park on Market Common’s ground is a great place to family-friendly movies from 9-11 p.m.
Here’s the upcoming movie schedule. Movies are cancelled in the event of rain.
July 15 Minions
July 22 Mary Poppins
July 29 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13)
Aug. 12 Inside Out
Aug. 19 Wall-E
Aug. 26 The Wizard of Oz
There are also complimentary carriage rides on Tuesday nights from 6-9 p.m. through August 16. Rides begin and end in front of Dolce Lusso Salon at The Market Commons.
Located at 4017 Deville Street in Myrtle Beach, The Market Common is an upscale experience that offers art galleries, boutiques, movie theatres, restaurants, night clubs, gift shops, specialty shops and so much more.
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Travel Channel Picks Myrtle Beach #2 Among Top Beaches in U.S.
As the world's leading travel media brand on television and the Internet, Travel Channel is a place for vacationers around the world to experience content that gives them access to the world. They get their inspiration from explorers and their passion for travel. Travel Channel is available in nearly 92 million U.S. cable homes, on the Internet and is carried by every major provider. If you're considering a vacation in Myrtle Beach you'll want to check out the following report.
Travel Channel recently did a report on the Top 10 Beaches in America. We are thrilled to say Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, came in as number two!
They had this to say about our beautiful vacation area:
“As the largest resort along South Carolina’s 60-mile Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is the East Coast’s ultimate vacation hub. The town teems with summertime action: beaches dotting the Strand, amusement and water parks, restaurants and live entertainment. Myrtle Beach’s actual beach is an extensive stretch of silky white sand, with opportunities for fishing, swimming, sunbathing, sailing and surfing.”
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Where to Celebrate Independence Day
If you’re one of the lucky people that scheduled your vacation to North Myrtle Beach SC to fall over the Fourth of July we can promise you’re going to have a fabulous time! There are many local events taking place on behalf of the Independence Day holiday. Some are just a short drive from our Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Vacation Rentals. During the day you’ll have festivals, parades and concerts to enjoy. After the sun sets the area comes alive with exciting fireworks displays up and down the coast.
Don’t miss the popular Garden City Golf Cart Parade at 2 p.m. on July 4, 2016. The parade starts at Calhoun Drive and heads south to Woodland Avenue. The lineup starts behind Willard’s Fireworks at 1:00 p.m. For more information or if you have any questions call (843) 340-5835.
The Salute From the Shore VII will held along the Myrtle Beach coastal area starting at 1 p.m. on July 4. The focal point of Salute from the Shore includes a flyover of military aircraft and patriotic volunteer pilots of privately-owned vintage military aircraft with veterans and active duty military aboard. This year’s annual tribute will have a flyover of vintage military aircraft and F-16s from the SC Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. The Flyover starts at 1 p.m. in Cherry Grove and concludes over the May River Sandbar in Bluffton, SC around 1:30 p.m.
The popular Murrells Inlet 4th of July Boat Parade takes place annually and begins at Garden City Point in Murrells Inlet on July 2 starting at 5 p.m. This year marks the 33rd boat parade that has been held in Murrells Inlet on Independence Day. Call 652-4236 for more information or with questions.
Sunday Celebration Concerts are held every Sunday from 7-10 p.m. from June 26 until July 31, 2016 in Plyler Park, 1000 North Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Each concert is anticipated to draw as many as 1,000 attendees or more. These free concerts are open to the public and are sponsored by Ground Zero. Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
Barefoot Landing celebrates Independence Day with a 4th of July fireworks show at 10:15 p.m. Location: 4898 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach.
Experience the magic of fireworks right on the beach! Thanks to the Oceanfront Merchants Association, there will be Fireworks at Second Avenue Pier in Myrtle Beach on July 4. Location: 110 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. As the southernmost point of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Second Avenue Pier is only a short stroll from Plyler Park, where free concerts are held throughout the summer months. For more information, call 843-445-7437.
It's Rip Tide Awareness Week!
Did you know that Rip Tide Awareness Week is June 5-11, 2016? If you ever go to the beach there are things you need to know about rip tides and currents. Your life or a family members could depend on it. The followin information is from the NOAA site because there's no substitute for knowledge. Know what to do if you or a family member ever encounters a rip current and you’ll be able to disengage from it to enjoy the rest of your vacation. For families that are planning a trip to the beach this summer, it is important to realize the dangers of rip currents before swimming in the ocean. The majority of fatalities from rip currents each year are those visiting from other areas.
Rip currents are powerful currents of water moving away from shore and are the leading surf hazard for all beachgoers, especially for non-swimmers. According to the United States Lifesaving Association, 80 percent of surf beach rescues are a result of rip currents. In addition, more than 100 people die annually from drowning when they are unable to escape a rip current.
Rip currents form when waves break near the shoreline, piling up water between the breaking waves at the beach. One of the ways this water returns to sea is to form a rip current, a narrow jet of water that moves swiftly offshore, roughly perpendicular to the shoreline. Under most tide and sea conditions the speeds are relatively slow, however when wave, tide and beach conditions are right, the speeds can quickly increase to become dangerous to anyone entering the surf, even the most experienced swimmers.
Rip currents can be very narrow or extend in widths to hundreds of yards. The seaward pull of rip currents varies from just beyond the line of breaking waves to hundreds of yards offshore.
Some of the clues you can use to identify rip currents include:
~ a channel of churning or choppy water,
~ an area having a notable difference in water color,
~ a line of foam, seaweed or debris moving steadily seaward,
~ or a break in the incoming wave pattern.
Rip currents are often not readily or easily identifiable to the average person. If you are concerned about the possibilities of rip currents occurring in the surf, it is best to ask an on-duty lifeguard before entering the water.
If you are caught in a rip current, keep calm to conserve energy and think clearly. Don't fight against the current. Swim out of the current in a direction parallel to the shoreline. When out of the current, swim at an angle away from the current and toward the shore. If you are unable to swim out of the rip current, then just float or calmly tread water. When out of the current, swim toward shore. If you are unable to reach shore, wave your arms and yell for help.
If you see someone in trouble, call for help. Under no circumstances go in yourself to rescue them. Call out instructions from shore. Many people drown each summer while trying to save someone else from a rip current. Get help from a lifeguard if one is available. If not, have someone call 9-1-1. Throw the rip current victim something that floats such as a life jacket, cooler or inflatable ball.
It is important to note that rip currents can occur under any conditions. Know how to swim and to heed the advice of beach patrol before entering the surf. When areas of rip currents are marked with signs, respect the signage and avoid the area.
]]>Take Mom Somewhere Special for Mother’s Day This Year
Before you know it Mother’s Day will be here. Are you ready? On On Sunday, May 8, there are plenty of places to take your mother or the mom in your life out to show her she’s special. These great Mother’s Day ideas will solve the problem of what you can do that’s different this year. Whether it’s your mother, grandmother, your children’s mother, friend, neighbor or a mother-soon-to-be, these ideas are sure to please any and all mothers.
Take Mom out for a wine tasting at a local winery. Carolina Vineyards Winery produces a variety of dry, semi-dry, medium and sweet wines. The wine tasting room is open 7 days a week beginning at 10 a.m. Easy to find at 4922 Hwy.17 South, North Myrtle Beach. Phone: 843-361-9181
21 Main at North Beach will be open for Mother’s Day and are accepting reservations now. Located at 719 N. Beach Blvd., North Myrtle Beach. For reservations, call 843-315-3000.
Some Mom’s would love to go on a guided kayak tour. Why not yours? Great Escapes Kayak Expeditions could be the most fun your Mom’s ever had on Mother’s Day! Located at 241 Main St, North Myrtle Beach. 843-241-4588. Guided kayak and paddleboard tours, rentals of kayaks and paddleboards.
Treat the Mom in your life to a great dinner at Bistro 90. They will be serving a full dinner menu from noon until 7 p.m. on Mother’s Day. Chef Brad will create several special Dinner Features to delight guests. Location: 7209 SC-90, Longs, SC. Phone: (843) 390-5151
Barefoot Princess Riverboat, Barefoot Landing Marina, North Myrtle Beach. 843-272-2140. Enjoy a tour and dinner about the riverboat on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Being Mom’s favorite is easier than you might think. Thank her for all that she does and treat her to a delicious Mother’s Day dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Reservations accepted. Location: 8211 Marina Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC. Phone: (843) 839-9500
Treat Mom to her very own spa day. Exclusively Yours Day Spa & Salon will please and delight her with their customized treatments for body, skin, hair, and nails. Located at 3310 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach. Phone: (843) 362-8080
All of us at North Beach Realty would like to wish all the Mom’s and Mothers-To-Be a very happy Mother’s Day this year!
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Where to Rent Golf Carts in North Myrtle Beach
When you want to get around North Myrtle Beach like the locals do you’ll need to get yourself a golf cart. There are plenty of businesses in the area and beyond that have a vast assortment of golf cart rentals as well as other types of motorized and non-motorized forms of transportation smaller than a car. However, the golf cart is large enough to comfortably hold two to four people plus their gear. Golf carts aren’t just for golf courses anymore. They really are a primary mode of transportation for many around coastal South Carolina.
Following are some of the local businesses where you can rent golf carts without ever leaving North Myrtle Beach.
Ace Golf Carts
503 Main St, North Myrtle Beach
Phone: (843) 427-4853
Website: http://www.acegolfcart.com/
Carts from Mild to Wild, Lifted or Lowdown, Gas or Electric, 4 or 6 Passenger. Newly refurbished RXV’s, EZGO’s, Club Cars, and Yamaha’s.
Affordable Golf Cart Rentals
1401 2nd Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach
Phone: (843) 385-2547
Website: http://www.affordablegolfcartrentals.com/
Golf Cart rentals, sales and storage, along with cargo carts. Half day and daily rentals. No deliveries.
A-Jax Golf Cart Rentals, LLC
North Myrtle Beach
Phone: (843) 421-1006
Website: https://ajaxgolfcarts.com/cart/
Four and six-passenger carts. Delivery and pick up service. Order online.
East Coast Golf Carts and Scooters
410 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach
Phone: (843) 424-2644
Website: http://www.eastcoastgolfcarts.com/
Family-owned business. Four to eight passenger Club Car Golf Carts delivered.
Graham Golf Cars, Inc.
411 Pine St, North Myrtle Beach
Phone: (843) 281-9992
Website: http://www.grahamgolfcars.com
Low, lifted and limo cars. Rentals, sales and storage. Full service dealer.