The countdown is on for the Great American Eclipse of 2017! For the first time in nearly 100 years, a total solar eclipse will sweep the width of United States, including South Carolina. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event happening on August 21 st , 2017. Good news is that you can see the total eclipse in the southern portion of the Grand Strand, including Pawleys Island and Georgetown, while you can see a 99% partial eclipse in the rest of the Grand Strand. The eclipse will start around 1:18 p.m. peak at 2:47 p.m. and end at 4:09…

Condé Nast Traveler recently compiled a list of the 9 Best Boardwalks in the U.S. and Myrtle Beach Boardwalk was at the top of the list. According to Condé Nast Traveler, “Though it’s one of the newer boardwalks in the country, built in 2010, it has quickly become a staple on the eastern seaboard. The 1.2-mile walkway is filled with everything you’d find on the historic ones—shops, rides, jugglers, and restaurants—with a bit more of a modern edge. Think Art Burger Sushi Bar over Nathan’s hot dogs.” “We’re not surprised the Myrtle Beach…

The Grand Strand is heating up this summer with FREE family-friendly events on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Plyler Park are transformed into a family-friendly entertainment zone. Best of all, the special “Hot Summer Nights” events are FREE! Brought to you by the Oceanfront Merchants Association, Hot Summer Nights! features live music, face-painting, balloon twisters, photos ops, fireworks and more for 6 nights a week through September 4 th . Monday Nights are for Kids Monday nights will be Kids Carnival Night…

Now is the perfect time for Carolina residents to visit all five Ripley’s attractions in Myrtle Beach. Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach and the Ripley’s Myrtle Beach Attractions announced the return of $10 Carolina Deal Days for the remainder of July. All residents of North Carolina and South Carolina can buy tickets for admission to any of their five Myrtle Beach Attractions for only $10.00 per ticket (plus tax) from July 10 th to the end of the month. Special discount price is only good for North and South Carolina residents with a valid NC…