Things to Do this June in North Myrtle Beach

Things to Do this June in North Myrtle Beach

Summer will be here before you know it and that means that the summer fun will begin as well. When you stay in one of our North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals, you and your family will be close to where all the fun is. June is the perfect time to take a family vacation as the weather isn’t too hot, the sun is shining, and your week will be filled with a day or two at the beach. But why not take advantage of some of the other fun activities that are happening around town while you are on vacation. Let’s look below at a few of the fun family-friendly things that you can do in the Myrtle Beach area.

Sun Fun Festival

Things to Do this June in North Myrtle Beach

Kick the summer off by coming to Pyler Park for the Sun Fun Festival & Parade on Saturday, June 1st & 2nd. This is a historic festival that is happening in downtown Myrtle Beach and won’t want to miss it. The fun begins on Friday afternoon and will have live entertainment, carnival games and the official “opening ceremony” along the boardwalk. The fun doesn’t stop there as it continues on Saturday for the annual Sun Fun Parade at 10:00 am and the festivities begin again at 5:00 pm. Sunday you and the family will be able to enjoy activities for all ages and more. This event is free to attend so start your vacation off with a bang as you come and celebrate summer vacation with us.

Art Festival Fun

Every June, Brookgreen Gardens have the Brookgreen Art Festival for their visitors to come and enjoy as a family. On June 1st & 2nd from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm you will be able to see some of the area’s most talented artists. You will be able to see some of their artwork and can even enjoy some demonstrations that they will be having each day. This event is free to attend when you purchase the admission into the regular gardens. We hope you and your family will come join in the fun.

Baseball Stadium Fun

Things to Do this June in North Myrtle Beach

Summer is here and that only means that it’s time to take the family to see the Myrtle Beach Pelicans play a game or two. Their baseball season will be in full swing for 2019 and you won’t want to miss a single second of the fun. Tickets to see the game can cost as little as $9 per person and we promise you that there is not one bad seat in the whole stadium. Many of the June home games will include playing against the Wilmington Blue Rocks, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers and the Potomac Nationals. Don’t miss this fun activity with the family as you cheer on our hometown team the Pelicans!

Carolina Country Music Festival

Don’t miss this year’s Carolina Country Music Festival that is back that will bring more than 30 of country’s hottest starts to Myrtle Beach. This is a 3-day event that happens every June and this year’s will not disappoint. Starting on June 6th and ending on June 9th is where you and your family can come and enjoy some of the best singers in the industry. And to help kick off this amazing festival will be Alabama who will be part of the lineup on Thursday, June 6th. Some of the other amazing acts will be Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay and more. What a fun event that you and the family can come and rock out to some amazing music! Get your tickets today and spend the weekend with us.

Light Up the Sky

Things to Do this June in North Myrtle Beach

Do you and your family love fireworks but don’t want to wait until the 4th of July? Then have no fear as June is the kickoff to the nightly firework shows. When you and your family are on vacation to the beach each year, you too can experience seeing nightly fireworks from all around the area. If you are in North Myrtle Beach, then we suggest heading over to Barefoot Landing on Monday nights around 10:00 pm. A few other places that you will be able to check out for fireworks are at Broadway at the Beach and at the Myrtle Beach Pelicans games. Be sure to check them out on your next family vacation to the beach.

There are many other fun things that you and the family can do while in the North Myrtle Beach area, but these we thought you’d enjoy more. If you still haven’t made your North Myrtle Beach vacation rental reservation yet, now is the time. We can’t wait to see you and the family as you get the summer started here in the North Myrtle Beach area!

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Best Coffee Shops in North Myrtle Beach

Best Coffee Shops in North Myrtle Beach

If you and your family are coming to North Myrtle Beach for vacation, then we must tell you all about the Best Coffee Shops in the area. Many of the locals find that getting their daily dose of caffeine at these shops will help you enjoy your vacation a little more. And if you happen to be staying in one of our 2nd Row Condos, then you won’t be far off from any of them. Let’s look at our picks for the best coffee shops in North Myrtle Beach.

Coffee Nerd

Best Coffee Shops in North Myrtle Beach

Located at Barefoot Landing you will find a quaint little coffee shop called Coffee Nerd Bar & Café. Here you will be able to grab yourself a cup of coffee and even some breakfast selections. Even when on vacation, many visitors love to come here as they have many different coffee drinks available. Coffee Nerd does offer you other items including Nerd Specials, Hot Sandwiches and more. It’s the perfect location that you and your family can visit on each trip to North Myrtle Beach.  

Beach Dreams Café & Shop

If you are searching for a coffee shop that has some amazing food, Beach Dreams Cafe & Shop offers you a variety of coastal roasted coffee. This coffee comes from all over the world. Here you and your family will not only be able to get coffee, but you can get Breakfast and other specialty drinks. They have many different kinds of drinks such as a Chai Tea Latte, Iced Latte, Smoothies, and even Lemongrass Lemonade. Many of the locals love visiting Beach Dreams to spend the morning for coffee and shopping a little as well for unique gifts for friends and family.

Native Joe’s Scoop & Grind

Best Coffee Shops in North Myrtle Beach

Native Joe’s Scoop & Grind is not like any coffee shop that you have probably been to and is very unique to many visitors to North Myrtle Beach. Here you will be able to enjoy a nice hot cup of joe, or if you’d like you can take advantage of the ice cream treats as well. Located at 801 Conway Street in North Myrtle Beach, Native Joe’s Scoop & Grind is open 7 days a week from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. You will also be able to grab yourself and family a different kind of drink such as a Hot Chocolate, Tamarindo, Playa Grande and even a Sand N Ur Pants Shake. This is not like any other coffee shop that you have been to and we highly recommend you check it out too.

Fresh Brewed Coffee House

If you are searching for a new coffee house you have never experienced before then Fresh Brewed Coffee House is a must visit on your next vacation. Locals consider this coffee house to have some of the best drinks and love to share their stories with you and your family. You are also able to grab yourself a bag of coffee to take home with you and if you’d like a little something to go with your coffee, they have a little bakery. Sit back and enjoy the scenery and also some of the staples that many are looking for as far as coffee goes. We promise you that this is a place you need to visit on your next vacation to North Myrtle Beach!

While there are other coffee shops that are in North Myrtle Beach, we thought that you’d enjoy these. And if you are still searching for the right place to come stay in North Myrtle Beach, then you must check out our 2nd Row Condos today. We look forward to seeing you and your family on your next vacation to the beach!

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Pier Fishing in North Myrtle Beach this Fall

Beachcomber vacation rentals, you will be close to 2 different fishing piers. We know that some of the most relaxing fishing can be done on one of the local piers. Below are our picks for the North Myrtle Beach fishing piers.

Cherry Grove Pier

Pier Fishing in North Myrtle Beach this Fall

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Cherry Grove Pier is a wonderful pier to start fishing at if you have never done so before. Many visitors come to the quaint town of Cherry Grove, SC and was built in the 1950’s. This pier has been family owned since 1965 and many have considered this as an iconic landmark. If you are coming to try out fishing but don’t have any fishing gear, have no fear. Cherry Grove Pier will allow you to rent fishing rods and you can get your fishing license here too. It costs $24 all day to rent a rod with a $30 deposit on it. It will cost you $16 for after 3 pm. And if you don’t feel the need to fish, you can walk the pier for $3. If you bring your own rod then it will be $3 for admission and $7.50 for each rod. They also carry fishing bait and a full line tackle shop as well.

14th Avenue Pier

The 14th Avenue Pier has been around since the 1920’s. It is known to many locals as the historic pier and has the famous Pier 14 restaurant there. The restaurant has been known to many visitors as one of the best restaurants in Myrtle Beach. You can come and rent fishing poles again where it costs $8 plus a $20 refundable deposit. If you are looking to fish with your own gear, then it costs $7 for the fishing pass and $2 for an additional pole. Please note that they do have a pole limit per person so you can only use 2 poles per person. 14th Avenue Pier also has bait in their shop so you are able to grab squid, shrimp, mullet and finger mullet for your fishing trip. They are open from 7 am to 11 pm so don’t miss out on the fun! Pier Fishing in North Myrtle Beach this Fall While there are other fishing piers that you can visit in the Myrtle Beach area, we just thought these two were a good option for you. And if fishing off a pier is just not for you, there are other fishing adventures you can do while in North Myrtle Beach. If you want to still fish but not sure what to do, how about try out a Deep-Sea fishing experience. You will be able to catch more fish and just the experience itself is a perfect family outing. And if you are still searching for an oceanfront vacation rental, we have several for you to choose from this fall. We hope to see you this fall while the weather is turning a bit cooler but you can still enjoy the sunshine and beach.]]>

Top 10 Things To Do When its Raining in Myrtle Beach

When you’ve finally arrived for your beach vacation the last thing you want is for it to be raining. But don’t despair! There are plenty of things to do in Myrtle Beach even when it’s raining out. From the indoor amenities that come with our North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals to the list we provide below of top 10 things to do when it’s raining in Myrtle Beach, you’ll have lots of choices. Plus, they’re all just a short distance from us at Beachcomber Vacations.

1. Go to the Movies – With an assortment of theaters to go to there’s no reason you can’t find a movie you and family would enjoy. Theaters to check out: Colonial 12, 10177 N Kings Hwy #77a, Myrtle Beach; Broadway17 Carmike Cinemas, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach; Cinemark14 at Coastal Grande in Myrtle Beach; and Grande14 Cinema, Market Common, Myrtle Beach.

2. Walk in the Rain – As long as there’s no lightning or thunder, grab an umbrella, kick off your shoes, and go for a walk along the beach. Location: Right outside your door.

3. 710 Burgers, Bocce, Beer and Bowling – Ranked as a top game and entertainment center by Trip Advisor, 710 North Myrtle Beach features a bowling alley and a game room featuring both coin-operated games, such as air hockey and basketball, free games including darts, board games and table tennis and hourly games including billiards and shuffleboard. 710 also has a full bar and restaurant featuring some of the best food and drink specials in the area.

4. Ripley’s Aquarium – Watch mermaids swim around, ride in a glass bottom boat, pet sting rays and even dive with sharks. You can also see your favorite marine animals in the aquarium’s many exhibits.

5. Broadway at the Beach – There is something for everyone here and you’re guaranteed to spend an entire day nd part of the evening staying occupied with shopping, dining in a large assortment of restaurants, and enjoying amusements such as MagiQuest, Ripley’s Aquarium, Palace Theatre, WonderWorks and so much more! Location: 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC.

6. Barefoot Landing – More than 100 shops and restaurants for the whole family’s enjoyment. Lots to see and do here including a reptile park, live music, and a carousel. Attractions include Alligator Adventure, House of Blues, Alabama Theatre, and so much more! Lcoation: 4898 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC.

7. Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park  – Family fun can be had at this indoor trampoline where you can soar in open jump arenas, dive into pools of soft foam cubes, play trampoline dodgeball, do flips and somersaults.

8. The Big M Casino – South Carolina’s most luxurious gaming yacht. You can try your hand at all your favorite games or some of the slot machines. You can top it all off with a buffet served on every cruise.

9. Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center – Come and see life-size wax replicas of your favorite movie characters and stars at the Hollywood Wax Entertainment Center. Brave a zombie escape room or meander through a mirror maze in a quest to rescue a princess.

10. Take the kids to WonderWorks, an indoor amusement park for the mind with over 100 interactive exhibits.

We want you to enjoy your vacation whether the weather is beautiful or it is raining out. Take solace in the fact that the weather is short lived here so if it’s raining in the morning the chances are good that the sun will be out that afternoon! Enjoy your stay!

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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FAMILY FUN IN MYRTLE BEACH

 

PIRATES VOYAGE
What an exciting new addition to the Grand Strand! Myrtle Beach is still growing in the entertainment industry and vacationers traveling to our beautiful Atlantic beach have another great venue for family fun.  After a day of fun in the sun, sit back and be amazed at the acrobatic feats of these talented young men and women. All ages will enjoy the water show and bountiful dinner (thank goodness for to-go boxes). There is so much going on at the same time that you are afraid to talk to your neighbor in case you miss something! It starts off slowly so you can enjoy your meal (kind of like a warming up time) then explodes into a competition of gymnastic feats – in and out of the water. Located so close to North Myrtle Beach, it is a MUST SEE for vacationers staying in our wonderful vacation homes and condos.
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Things To Do In Myrtle Beach

There are a number of sunny beaches around the country, but none come close to Myrtle Beach in terms of entertainment options.  The sheer number of things to do in Myrtle Beach is bound to keep you busy and occupied for quite some time.  Listed below are some of the common things that people indulge in while visiting Myrtle Beach.  Depending on your idea of fun, you can decide to try out one or more of the options and have a fun filled and enjoyable stay at Myrtle Beach. Entertainment Options
This covers a lot of categories including family based amusement parks to even casinos.  For the movie buffs, there are a number of high end theaters that serve this area and show some of the popular movies of the season. Don’t worry about your choice of screens, as there even is an IMAX theater in the vicinity that is bound to keep you hooked onto the screen!  For those interested in exploring the area, there are some fine museums that you can check out.  In fact, this is one of the few cities in the country to actually have a museum that is designed exclusively for children and help spark their interest in history. Water sporting options
If there is a beach, it goes without saying that you will also have a lot of water sports options to keep you busy.  This is not a problem with Myrtle Beach either.  There are a lot of different kinds of water sports here that you can indulge in and have a thrilling experience.  Starting from parasailing, all the way to kayaking, you are sure to have a fun time in the water.  If you feel the need for speed, you can even rent a jet ski and explore the open waters. No matter what kind of adventure you are looking for, you will find things to do in Myrtle Beach.

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