Every year, 14 million people come to Myrtle Beach. They hardly ever see the town where we really reside. By October, the beach they are familiar with disappears, and a more sedate, unfamiliar, and fascinating location emerges. Tourists are outnumbered by golf carts. Locals reclaim their preferred parking spaces. Here, winter is anything but picture-perfect. … Read more
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
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