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Sparklers & Sandcastles: A Family Guide to Safe Fireworks at the Beach They rolled into North Myrtle Beach with coolers in the trunk and stars in their eyes. It was the Johnsons this time—Todd, Maria, and their two boys, wild as summer crickets—ready for some good ol’ Independence Day magic. The air buzzed with grill smoke, salt breeze, and the quiet promise of fireworks that light the sky and memories...

The Grandparents’ Guide to Beach Bliss: Building Memories One Sandcastle at a Time She taught him to build castles, not just with sand—but with stories, and patience, and sun-kissed afternoons. It was mid-June, and the Suggs family had descended on North Myrtle Beach like a joyful breeze through Spanish moss. Margaret Suggs, seventy-two and a retired schoolteacher, had her folding chair staked in the sand by 8:00 a.m. sharp. Beside...

Chaos, Cheerios & the Coast: A Real Guide to Family Beach Vacations They rolled into the driveway like a modern-day wagon train, minivan groaning under the weight of pool noodles, sunscreen, and juice boxes. It was the Miller family—John, Sarah, and their three children under the age of ten—and it was two days before their big summer escape to North Myrtle Beach. The air already smelled of salt and second...

Stars, Stripes & Sea Breezes: A 4th of July to Remember in North Myrtle Beach They say freedom rings, but in North Myrtle Beach, it also sizzles on the grill, booms over the ocean, and rides in on a salty breeze. Every year, as July 4th rolls in hotter than a firecracker in a cast-iron skillet, folks flock to this sun-soaked stretch of Carolina coast to trade traffic lights for...

Father’s Day in North Myrtle Beach: A Coastal Celebration for Every Kind of Dad They say every good man deserves a break—and come June, that break ought to happen with sand between his toes and a cold drink in hand. Father’s Day in North Myrtle Beach isn’t just about barbecue and bad neckties. It’s a chance—no, a golden excuse—to swap the mower for a fishing rod, the office chair for...

Pickleball, Paddles & Paradise: A Grand Strand Love Affair “If sunshine were a sport, it’d be called pickleball and played on the Grand Strand.” That’s what Harold from Ohio said after his third game of the morning—still grinning, paddle in hand, shoes squeaking with each shuffle across the court. And frankly, we believe him. Pickleball has taken root here in North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach like salt on a...

North Myrtle Beach and Cherry Grove Shine in USA TODAY’s Best SC Beaches List Why These Two Coastal Gems Deserve a Spot on Your Vacation Calendar When the tide rolls in on South Carolina’s shimmering coast, it brings with it more than seafoam and seashells — it carries memories in the making. And in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, two beloved Grand Strand destinations stood out in...

North Myrtle Beach Sets the Standard for Truly Inclusive Coastal Access In a quiet but powerful moment of change, the meaning of “beach access” in North Myrtle Beach has grown deeper, richer, and more inclusive. Along 46th Avenue South in Windy Hill, something extraordinary has happened—something that speaks not just to physical mobility, but to dignity, freedom, and the soul-lifting joy of reaching the water’s edge on your own terms....

Top 10 Hidden Gems in North Myrtle Beach: Secret Spots Loved by Locals Most beach towns shout for your attention. North Myrtle Beach, though, whispers. It’s a place where memories slip quietly between the tide and the breeze—where the best experiences aren’t always advertised in brochures or glowing on neon signs. They’re tucked away, waiting for the curious traveler, the quiet walker, the soul who trades spectacle for stillness. Of...