Myrtle Beach Must Do?
Feb 12th, 2007, 04:47 AM
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cwojo99....I am in no way saying not to go to Murrell's Inlet. Just want you to know it is not the closest proximity to the part of Myrtle Beach you are on. I stand corrected by starrsville on the distance and time. You will be driving a minimum of 30 minutes one way to get there.
Friends of ours had dinner at the Divine Fish House and loved it. Said it was definitely worth the drive.
I just don't like to get in the car and drive forever.
Friends of ours had dinner at the Divine Fish House and loved it. Said it was definitely worth the drive.
I just don't like to get in the car and drive forever.
Feb 12th, 2007, 04:53 AM
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The nice thing about the Liberty Tap Room is that it's smoke free. Great happy hour with 1/2 price apps.
They have a fairly large outside covered section if you are a smoker. It's got overhead heat in the winter.
They have a fairly large outside covered section if you are a smoker. It's got overhead heat in the winter.
Feb 12th, 2007, 05:14 AM
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I used the Marriott's website to get directions and North Myrtle Beach is 16 minutes for 9.7 miles from the hotel. So, 45 minutes makes sense from N MB to Murrells Inlet.
I stay at the Hampton Inn near where the OP will staying and it's a breeze for me, because I just bypass MB. Staying on Business 17 WOULD be a nightmare.
Different strokes for different folks. I really enjoyed seeing new countryside and dining along the marsh in Murrells Inlet. The Marshwalk is such a nice, quiet after dinner stroll - checking out the boats, etc. Good people watching too
I didn't encounter any traffic delays or any problems, and didn't mind the drive at all. But, I'm the kind of traveler who will drive (or attempt to drive) every road on an island just to see where it goes. Some of my best adventures have been on such drives.
I like getting away from the hustle and bustle from MB.
BTW, traffic was such a nightmare on Business 17 between the Marriott and the Sea Captains House, I had to take my lunch back and eat it at the conference. Business 17 can be a nightmare - which I guess makes the drive from North MB to MB such a chore. You'll be fine in the 70's because you can bypass the craziness of 17 heading south - if you choose to or want to.
I stay at the Hampton Inn near where the OP will staying and it's a breeze for me, because I just bypass MB. Staying on Business 17 WOULD be a nightmare.
Different strokes for different folks. I really enjoyed seeing new countryside and dining along the marsh in Murrells Inlet. The Marshwalk is such a nice, quiet after dinner stroll - checking out the boats, etc. Good people watching too
I didn't encounter any traffic delays or any problems, and didn't mind the drive at all. But, I'm the kind of traveler who will drive (or attempt to drive) every road on an island just to see where it goes. Some of my best adventures have been on such drives.
I like getting away from the hustle and bustle from MB.
BTW, traffic was such a nightmare on Business 17 between the Marriott and the Sea Captains House, I had to take my lunch back and eat it at the conference. Business 17 can be a nightmare - which I guess makes the drive from North MB to MB such a chore. You'll be fine in the 70's because you can bypass the craziness of 17 heading south - if you choose to or want to.
Feb 12th, 2007, 11:03 AM
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cwojo99,
you've gotten great advice so far, all of which I agree with.
Your lodging, Ocean Watch at Marriott is at the northern tip of Myrtle Beach, so you're really convenient to a lot.
A few fine points. July is peak season; amazingly, there is a big difference even between June and July as far as traffic. But you've said you're not in a hurry, so that's the solution. Just expect heavy traffic volume EVERYWHERE. I live here. There is no escape from it in July.
Here are some other nice dining options. I'll concentrate on what's relatively close to you and what is a cut above the rest. UMI Pacific Grille is about 2 or 3 miles north of you, near Thoroughbreds. Sea Blue is a tapas restaurant in North Myrtle Beach. Aspen Grille is about 3 miles or so south of you in MB. Collectors Cafe is perhaps a mile from you, across Bus. 17 from Taproom that Budman mentioned. If you like steak, there is apparently only one place: New York Prime (in the heart of MB though, I think on 28th Avenue North, anyway between Bus. 17/Kings Hwy and Ocean Blvd). I don't eat steak but all my carnivore friends rave about it. Oh yeah, an underrated nice restaurant is Flamingo Grill, perhaps 1.5 miles south of you. Try the seared tuna, ask for Gail to be your waitress. Flamingo is a sister restaurant to Cagney's which is popular (although I don't know why).
There's lots more. Ask away if you have specific questions. One last thought. I'd avoid the bigger glitzier Italian restaurants (Rossi's for instance) in favor of some small, casual places with a lot more attention to flavor than flash. Ciao on Kings Hwy (near Aspen Grille is one) and Benny Rappa's in North Myrtle Beach is another.
Oh! One more last thing. I agree about Bangkok House in the heart of MB being good, but oriental food is REALLY lacking here. Except for E-Noodles, with two locations (1 in NMB and 1 in the southern tip of MB near the airport, next to the K&W).
Dang, is it dinner time yet?
you've gotten great advice so far, all of which I agree with.
Your lodging, Ocean Watch at Marriott is at the northern tip of Myrtle Beach, so you're really convenient to a lot.
A few fine points. July is peak season; amazingly, there is a big difference even between June and July as far as traffic. But you've said you're not in a hurry, so that's the solution. Just expect heavy traffic volume EVERYWHERE. I live here. There is no escape from it in July.
Here are some other nice dining options. I'll concentrate on what's relatively close to you and what is a cut above the rest. UMI Pacific Grille is about 2 or 3 miles north of you, near Thoroughbreds. Sea Blue is a tapas restaurant in North Myrtle Beach. Aspen Grille is about 3 miles or so south of you in MB. Collectors Cafe is perhaps a mile from you, across Bus. 17 from Taproom that Budman mentioned. If you like steak, there is apparently only one place: New York Prime (in the heart of MB though, I think on 28th Avenue North, anyway between Bus. 17/Kings Hwy and Ocean Blvd). I don't eat steak but all my carnivore friends rave about it. Oh yeah, an underrated nice restaurant is Flamingo Grill, perhaps 1.5 miles south of you. Try the seared tuna, ask for Gail to be your waitress. Flamingo is a sister restaurant to Cagney's which is popular (although I don't know why).
There's lots more. Ask away if you have specific questions. One last thought. I'd avoid the bigger glitzier Italian restaurants (Rossi's for instance) in favor of some small, casual places with a lot more attention to flavor than flash. Ciao on Kings Hwy (near Aspen Grille is one) and Benny Rappa's in North Myrtle Beach is another.
Oh! One more last thing. I agree about Bangkok House in the heart of MB being good, but oriental food is REALLY lacking here. Except for E-Noodles, with two locations (1 in NMB and 1 in the southern tip of MB near the airport, next to the K&W).
Dang, is it dinner time yet?
Feb 12th, 2007, 03:28 PM
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Great advice! We will heed the traffic warnings!
We are flying in from DC via United (probably). Our car rental will probably be free. I travel a ton for work and have earned some free rentals through National.
What kind of deals are out there Budman? Sometimes it is better to hold onto the freebies if paying for it for the current trip isn't too expensive!
8-)
We are flying in from DC via United (probably). Our car rental will probably be free. I travel a ton for work and have earned some free rentals through National.
What kind of deals are out there Budman? Sometimes it is better to hold onto the freebies if paying for it for the current trip isn't too expensive!
8-)
Feb 12th, 2007, 03:40 PM
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If you are getting free rental, go for it. It's just that airport rentals are outrageous with their airport rental add-on fees. I checked with Hertz off-airport rentals. Way cheaper than renting at the airport, plus I took a taxi to the Hertz rental (Beach Ford) cost us $15, and they took that amount off the cost of the rental. It turned out to be a great deal as I dropped it off at the airport on my return for no additional fee.
Feb 13th, 2007, 02:57 PM
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cwo, definitely go to Benny Rappa's for Italian. It's very intimate (small in other words)! And, if you have the desire to drink too much fine wine, give me a call and I will have the neighbor unlock the beach shack for you. You can just roll down the street.
Feb 13th, 2007, 03:05 PM
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icee....how do you know me that well? Knowing I am the wine drinker! Don't tell though! 
Beach dwell....I will definately check that! We live in No. Va. but it is easy to get to DC if we need to! 8-)
Beach dwell....I will definately check that! We live in No. Va. but it is easy to get to DC if we need to! 8-)
Feb 14th, 2007, 06:26 AM
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Happy Valentine's Day! Husband and I are flying to Myrtle Beach mid March for 4 days..renting a car...and love the tip to rent off site..thank-you! Where to stay...looking for a bit of a treat..something nice...love Atalaya..planning on revisiting...can't remember where we stayed last time..except don't want to go back..love to drive around, walk around, eat and drink..not into shopping...Am writing down the where to eat tips...thanks! ..now where to stay???
Feb 14th, 2007, 01:12 PM
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One of my family's favorite things to do is go to Liberty (Broadway at the Beach) for happy hour -- awesome prices on beer & appetizers -- and sit out on the patio people watching. They make their own beer -- I personally love the Unfiltered Wheat & the Nut Brown Ale. We also always head to Gulfstream in Garden City for our seafood fix. Make sure to call ahead & put your name on the list. It's a long wait, but it's worth it.
