Myrtle Beach

The Carolina Coast Is Booming, But Not Everywhere Equally

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Aerial view of elevated coastal homes on stilts along Oak Island, North Carolina, with sandy lots, marshes, and the Intracoastal Waterway in the background.

People love to say that the Carolina coast is “exploding.” That word is particularly popular among realtors. But numbers tell a more interesting story than hype ever could, and the real one is stranger, lumpier, and, frankly, more useful if you’re trying to figure out where to put your beach chair permanently. Between 2010 and … Read more

Myrtle Beach Bike Weeks: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

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Three motorcycles cruising down a road during Myrtle Beach Bike Week, riders wearing leather jackets and helmets

Every May, Myrtle Beach undergoes a striking shift: Locals pack up and leave. That simple reality reveals nearly everything you need to know about Bike Week on the Grand Strand. Motorcycle fans treat it as peak season. Families planning a beach getaway should treat it as a clear caution sign. Affiliate Disclosure: This page contains … Read more