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Volunteers Help Fund Wheelchair Mats in North Myrtle Beach

Volunteers of the Adaptive Surf Project and the Surfrider Foundation began installing 6 new wheelchair mats across North Myrtle Beach this week. These wheelchair beach access points allow those that have a disability to enjoy the shore more easily. 

Created using UV resistant plastic, the beach mats reduce the distance that wheelchairs must travel over the sand. North Myrtle residents volunteered their time installing these to better improve a beach they know and love. 

“These six wheelchair mat locations along the North Myrtle Beach coastline meet South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (SCDHEC) and South Carolina Office of Ocean & Coastal Resource Management (OCRM) regulations,” read a post on the city’s Facebook.

You can find the mats in place at the following locations:

  • 4200 North Ocean Boulevard
  • 3400 North Ocean Boulevard
  • 6th Avenue South
  • 33rd Avenue South
  • 47th Avenue South
  • Shorehaven Drive in the Crescent Beach section.

North Myrtle beach remains to have 140 beach access points, of which 44 of them are wheelchair accessible.

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4th of July Fireworks

It’s back! The famous Myrtle Beach 4th of July fireworks show is in the works after new show sponsors stepped in. Thanks to Budweiser and McDonalds, Myrtle Beach-goers can expect a grand finale of rockets and sparklers come this Independence Day. 

Join the city of Myrtle Beach at the Boardwalk on July 4th for a 10 p.m. firework show. Originally canceled due to budget cuts, this show’s expected to be as exciting as the last. You can count on crowds for roman candles and colorful firecrackers as we celebrate our nation’s independence. Face masks and social distancing are encouraged in an effort to maintain safety.

While news of the Cherry Grove Pier and Barefoot Landing fireworks being canceled has left many wondering how they’ll celebrate this year, there are still several ways to commemorate the day. Starting at Surfside beach, locals will be hosting a golf cart parade from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Deck out your ride for a chance to win the award for “the most patriotic cart.” Political decorations are discouraged. 

Strap on your running shoes and hit the Market Common’s pavement for the annual Independence Day Race. Choose between a 5k or an 8k at this family-friendly event. You’ll want to get a good night’s sleep for this 7:30 am wakeup call. With a high of 85 degrees on Saturday the Fourth, it’s sure to be a lovely day filled with fun and fireworks.

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Myrtle Beach Fall Picture Spots

The 5 Most Instagram-Worthy Spots In Myrtle Beach For Your Fall Pictures

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There’s a reason Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular places in the South to visit. With beautiful scenery and plenty of fun places to go to, it’s no surprise that tourists and locals alike are always taking pictures around the Grand Strand. As the seasons change, it’s time for fall photoshoot to commence and we have the 5 best places to snap your pics.

Brookgreen Gardens

The best places to take pictures in the fall are always ones that allow you to see the natural beauty of the new season. Which is just why Brookgreen Gardens makes our list. With a beautiful sculpture garden including picturesque fountains, flowers and trees, and a walkway full of live oak trees, Brookgreen Gardens is bound to give you some amazing fall shots!

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Right in downtown Myrtle Beach, the Boardwalk runs along the ocean from 14th Avenue South to 2nd Avenue South. Offering plenty of different scenes for a fall photoshoot, you’ll see restaurants, shops, museums, and even the Myrtle Beach Skywheel. Be sure to enjoy all the local food as you walk along the Atlantic Coast for your pictures!

Atalaya Castle

Huntington Beach State Park offers more natural beauty for fall pictures. Located in the park is the historic Atalaya Castle. Atalaya, meaning  “watchtower” in Spanish, was built by Archer Huntington between 1931 and 1933. Now the castle stands as a landmark with beautiful turquoise ironwork and stone walls and the perfect place to capture some great photographs!

Second Avenue Pier

The Second Avenue Pier jets out into the Atlantic, giving you the perfect place to take pictures in the crisp autumn air with the endless ocean in the background. For sunrise and sunset pictures, this pier is the best place to go in Myrtle Beach. Whether you want pictures underneath the pier with the dark wood or above it looking out into the horizon, this spot is bound to give you some Instagram-worthy shots.

Conway Riverwalk

Just down the road in Conway, about 15 minutes from Myrtle Beach, is the Riverwalk and Riverfront Park, situated next to the Waccamaw River. Walk along the winding river and take some Fall photos next to the natural beauty of the wildlife that sits on the riverbanks. The Main Street Bridge that crosses the river will be your favorite part of the Riverwalk thanks to its striking beauty made for pictures.

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A Tourist in Your Own City

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For those that live in Myrtle Beach, it can be easy to get caught in the routine of day-to-day life and forget all of the exciting things this city has to offer. It’s time to take a day to be a tourist in your city and here’s your guide to experience the Grand Strand in a whole new light!

The Beach

The same old beach that you’ve been going to for years has probably left you frustrated when trying to find a place to lay your towel among a sea of tourists. Well, switch it up! Myrtle Beach has over 60 miles of beautiful beaches to offer. Become a tourist and visit a new beach to lay, play and soak up the rays at.

The Boardwalk

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk may always be filled with tourists, but that’s because of all of the incredible things to do here. This next stop for being a tourist in your city includes delicious restaurants, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Odditorium, arcades, thrill rides and, most importantly, the Skywheel. Take a ride on this massive Ferris wheel to see Myrtle Beach from a bird’s eye view!

Boat Tours

Myrtle Beach has boat tours galore for you to hit the sea in plenty of different ways. You can start by sitting back and relaxing on one of Capt’n Rod’s Lowcountry Tours to visit an untouched barrier island and soak in the beauty of the South Carolina coast. If you need some more action, there are plenty of watersport companies in Myrtle Beach to get your adrenaline running! Last, but certainly not least, is parasailing. Express Watersports will help you meet all of your boat touring needs to be a tourist in your city.

Helicopter Rides

If the Skywheel isn’t high enough for you, then you can get an even better view of the Grand Strand with a helicopter ride! Helicopter Adventures is the largest helicopter tour company in Myrtle Beach with 12 helicopters and 5 operational landing pads. The best part is that the tours start at only $20! Travel as far as 40 miles in the air and take being a tourist to new heights.

Museums

Myrtle Beach is filled with museums to help you learn about the city you call home. Whether it’s one of the many art galleries and museums or the South Carolina Hall of Fame, you can see some of the most culturally significant spots in Myrtle Beach. If history is more your speed, there are plenty of monuments and historical sites to visit as well!

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Myrtle Beach date ideas

4 Date Ideas In Myrtle Beach Every Couple Can Enjoy

While many know Myrtle Beach as a happening spring break spot, the city was recently named the second most romantic city in the country by Elite Singles. So what makes the city so romantic? We’ve got a few ideas. Check out these romantic date night ideas next time you and your bae are looking for something to do.

Sip On Local Wines

Enjoy a variety of wine in North Myrtle Beach at La Belle Amie Vineyard and have some fun while sipping on your vino. The vineyard has a fun event every Saturday ranging from Oldies Saturday to BFF Saturday and prices for these events start at only $5! If you two can manage to sneak away from work, head to the vineyard during the week for afternoon music and a $6 wine tasting.

Grab A Putter

The mecca for mini-golf, Myrtle Beach has no shortage of mini-golf spots for you and your SO to enjoy some healthy competition. We know choosing one mini-golf course can be overwhelming in the Grand Strand so we’ve already narrowed it down to the top five. Make a bet – whoever loses can make dinner for the next date night.

Sunset Cruise

There’s nothing more romantic than a sunset cruise on the water. Enchanted Sailing Charters offers dinner cruises with other couples so you can meet a fun duo for double dates. But if you’re looking for even more romance, they also offer private sunset cruises and an “I do” cruise for those looking to pop the question.

Beach View From Above

Check out the beach from up above anytime between 11 am and midnight on the SkyWheel! You can enjoy these views in one of the 42 glass-enclosed, climate-controlled gondolas from over 180 feet in the air. After you enjoy the views from above, you can stroll along the boardwalk and grab a drink and bite to eat at one of the many nearby restaurants.

Enjoy your special date and don’t forget to have a blast!