| chuck |
Mar 5th, 2002 04:52 AM |
Missy,<BR><BR>After vacationing here for the past 20 years, my wife & I moved to North Myrtle Beach. I think you'll have a great time in June. Your villas are in a good location (about 48th Avenue North in MB).<BR><BR>My first suggestion is to search this site using the search term *myrtle beach* and select South Carolina in the subject box. I tried this just now and got 50 previous posts with good info on MB.<BR><BR>I agree with the poster above that T-Bonz at Barefoot Landing (North MB) is a good place for lunch (or dinner). Ask for a table by the waterway if you'd like to watch the boat traffic.<BR><BR>I am not a fan of buffets. Unless you just need an unlimited quantity of food, I think you'll find regular restaurants to be a better experience. And there are plenty! The only ones I wouldn't recommend are: Santa Fe Station in North MB and Cagney's (although this is a favorite of some, I can't see why). <BR><BR>Places to try:<BR>1. Bummz (cafe on the beach, sit on the patio and watch the beautiful blue atlantic while you eat a sandwich or burger).<BR>2. Sea Captain's House--also on the ocean (which is a little rare for MB restaurants); lunch or dinner is good, usually a little crowded.<BR>3. Other seafood restaurants--in no particular order--Chestnut Hill; Atlantic Grill; Marker 350; Duffy Street Seafood Shack (in Cherry Grove, north of you).<BR><BR>A few major attractions:<BR>1. Broadway at the Beach (restaurants, shops, an aquarium, IMAX, Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, and NASCAR go-kart track across the street)--from your villas, get on King's Highway (a/k/a Business 17) and then take 48th Avenue North to 17 By-Pass, turn left and Broadway at the Beach is about 1.5 miles on your left.<BR>2. the Pavillion--it will be crowded, but it's a fun, tacky amusement park & boardwalk in the heart of MB (several miles south of you on Ocean Blvd).<BR>3. Classic Air Ventures--airport at North Myrtle Beach (turn away from the beach at the Hawaiin Rumble mini-golf); great ride in a 1940's bi-plane, takes you out over the ocean and then you buzz an uninhabited island; lots of fun, about $110 for two.<BR>4. If MB gets to be too much, head south on 17 By-Pass to Huntington Beach State Park and/or Brookgreen Gardens, about 45 minutes from your villas.<BR>5. The wonderful beach! Wide & flat, great for walking or bike-riding, usually a fairly gentle surf (and water temps should be getting comfortable, especially in late June); you may get lucky and see dolphins, they swim close to shore at times.<BR><BR>If you have any particular questions, feel free to ask--either on this board or you can email me.<BR><BR>Have a great time!
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