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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — JUNE 24, 2026 BY THOMAS BEACH VACATIONS From a cozy independent coffee café expanding into Forestbrook to a 40,000-square-foot moonshine and craft beer destination at Broadway at the Beach, a wave of new dining options is reshaping the Grand Strand heading into summer 2026 — and not all of them are chasing tourists. The Grand Strand has never had a quiet offseason when it comes...

The Ice Cream King Is Back: Original Painter’s Homemade Ice Cream Reopens in North Myrtle Beach Table of Contents A North Myrtle Beach Institution Comes Home Seventy-Four Years on Highway 17 The Making of the Ice Cream King Vanna White, B.B. King, and a Wall Full of Stories What’s Changing — and What Isn’t Where to Find It This Summer Frequently Asked Questions Some places on the Grand Strand you...

Sea Captain’s House: A Myrtle Beach Restaurant Legend More Than 60 Years in the Making Table of Contents A Cottage That Almost Disappeared The Brittain Family and the Birth of an Icon A Place Generations Return To The People Who Make It Run What to Expect on the Menu Awards and Recognition Planning Your Visit Frequently Asked Questions Get within two blocks of Sea Captain’s House on a warm Myrtle...

Ole Smoky Distillery and Yee-Haw Brewing Co. Are Coming to Broadway at the Beach Table of Contents Tennessee Roots, Myrtle Beach Bound What to Expect Inside Moonshine, Craft Beer, and More Events, Live Music, and Private Spaces Broadway at the Beach: Already a Grand Strand Institution Staying in North Myrtle Beach for the Trip Frequently Asked Questions There is a particular kind of excitement that settles over Myrtle Beach in...

Slime Kitchen Opens at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach — A Chef’s Unexpected New Venture Published March 31, 2026 · Thomas Beach Vacations Table of Contents From Fine Dining to Slime Making — A Chef Changes Course What Is Slime Kitchen? The 10-Step Slime-Making Experience Birthday Parties and Group Events Why Broadway at the Beach Grand Opening — April 10, 2026 More Family Activities Near Broadway at the...

Best Restaurants in North Myrtle Beach: A Local Dining Guide Table of Contents The North Myrtle Beach Dining Scene Fine Dining & Special Occasion Restaurants Fresh Seafood: Where the Locals Eat Best Waterfront & Barefoot Landing Restaurants BBQ, Southern, & Casual Favorites Breakfast & Brunch Spots Casual Bites & Family-Friendly Picks Tips for Dining in North Myrtle Beach Frequently Asked Questions The North Myrtle Beach Dining Scene There is a...

SeaBasil Thai & Seafood: Carolina Forest’s Bold New Restaurant Is Worth the Drive Table of Contents A New Restaurant with Real Roots in the Grand Strand The Woman Behind SeaBasil: From Fishing Boat to Front of House Carolina Forest’s Restaurant Scene Has a New Anchor A Vision for River Oaks Drive That Started Two Decades Ago Inside SeaBasil: A Completely Reimagined Space The Menu: Where Gulf Stream Catches Meet Thai...

New Pirate-Themed Waterfront Restaurant Opens in Murrells Inlet with All-Day Happy Hour Table of Contents A Fresh Concept on the Murrells Inlet Waterfront Casual Seafood and Comfort Food A Pirate-Themed Dining Experience Live Music and All-Day Happy Hour A Great Stop During a Grand Strand Vacation Visitors exploring the South Carolina coast now have another reason to stop along the famous Murrells Inlet MarshWalk area. A brand-new waterfront dining spot...

New Restaurants and Shops Coming Near North Myrtle Beach and Little River Table of Contents A New Publix Grocery Store Near North Myrtle Beach Restaurants and Businesses Planned for the Plaza More Businesses Coming to the North Myrtle Beach Area Exploring the Northern Grand Strand Plan Your North Myrtle Beach Vacation The northern end of the Grand Strand continues to grow, and visitors staying in North Myrtle Beach are about...