Myrtle beach in late July
 

I just had to book my webmiles since they went out of business and had $200 left over after booking a trip to Ft. Meyers/Sanibel. Only thing I could find in that price range was Myrtle Beach in late July. Since I've never been there, thought it would be fun - something new.<BR><BR>Does anyone have any opinions on where I should stay and what there is to do close by? I am going alone will not be renting a car. Would like a nice place on the ocean. I've read some of the postings and see that Kingston Plantation may have a lot to offer. Some nice restaurants and occasional nightlife would be good, but I don't want to travel too far in a taxi. Thanks for any help.

Patricia Grand, Forest Dunes, The Palms. Hope this helps.

Why in the world would you not rent a car there? It is so spread out and there are so many cool restaurants and things to see. The time of year you are going will be pretty crowded. I would suggest staying in North Myrtle.<BR>Go to www.myrtlebeachinfo.com and they will send you a great book on lodging and restaurants.

We stay at the Forest Dunes and love it. It is really nice and in a lovely area and has nice amenities. It is very reasonable and a great destination.<BR>Hope you have a great time.

Cheryl,<BR><BR>you have received some good suggestions already. If you plan on relaxing on the beach during the day and going out at night, I think using a taxi is fine.<BR><BR>I personally think Kingston Plantation is the best MB has to offer, but the other accomodations mentioned above also seem to get favorable reviews.<BR><BR>For restaurants, the following are ones we have enjoyed:<BR><BR>1. Sea Merchant's House (North Myrtle Beach)<BR>2. Duffy Street Seafood Shack (NMB, fun and surprisingly good food).<BR>3. Collector's Cafe (MB, around 75th Avenue North)<BR>4. Marker 350 (NMB, on the waterway)<BR>5. T-Bonz at Barefoot Landing (for lunch).<BR><BR>Have a great time!

T-Bones was awesome for dinner to. Great she crab soup and melt in your mouth filets.

Arrowhead area is nice.Beach Cottages<BR>(whole house w/ pool adjacent) are in this area.Go to Ocean Annies @ Sands for Tiki Bar & entertainment on the beach. Don't miss Flamingo Grill for dinner @ Rt 17 &73rd Ave.Don't go to MB<BR>without renting a car!!!! You'll miss everything.

Thanks to all who replied with suggestions. I'm leaving next Wednesday - any other suggestions for things I absolutely must see/do/eat?<BR><BR>Cheryl

On another board the Patricia Grand has been absolutely dissed--dirty and bad. You will need a car. Kingston is probably the best in MB.

Broadway at the Beach can easily keep you occupied for a day. It's full of shops and restaurants, and is home to the acquarium, Imax and several other amusements. Look it up under Broadwayatthebeach.com.

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