Murrells Inlet K.M. Murrells Inlet, which is now known as the seafood capital of South Carolina, wasn’t always as family friendly as it is today. In the 1800s, pirates hid in the inlet creeks waiting to plunder unsuspecting English ships. You may have heard of one in particular called Blackbeard. Water adventure still awaits. You can try fishing or crabbing on one of the many charter boats available for rent, or you can always get a closer look at the legends of old by scuba diving off the coast near historic shipwrecks or…

Garden City, S.C. K.L. It’s not even fair. That’s what I’m thinking as we drive through Garden City and gawk at the gorgeous waterfront homes around us. From cool blue to vibrant red, they come in every color, shape and size. And they are the picture of my perfect vacation. Many may not realize that a Garden City home is even an option for Grand Strand accommodations – or how affordable such a home really can be for a weeklong vacation. I’ll tell you: it’s worth looking into. I don’t think these homes could ever disappoint.…

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International World Golf Tour M.G. Myrtle Beach isn’t called the golf capital of the world for nothing. Home to more than 100 courses, there’s definitely something for every type of golfer. International World Golf Tour is no exception. Upon first glance, it looks like many of the area’s top courses, with well-maintained greens and a fleet of golf carts. But each of the course’s 27 holes is very unique, indeed. If you’re a golf lover, you’ve probably dreamed of playing just one hole of Augusta National or St. Andrew’s. Well,…

Pawley’s Island Hammock Shops K.L. One of my favorite things about a beach vacation is all the fun little shops that are tucked away into the canopy of palmetto trees or gorgeous oaks. This is exactly what we found at the infamous Pawley’s Island Hammock Shops. Of course you have to start your journey at the shop that started it all – the Hammock Shop itself. While sampling the comfortable swings and lazy hammocks is wonderful (beware: you may never want to leave), take a moment to duck into the Weaving Shop. There – if you can…

Tell us which one of the 60 Secrets are pictured below for a chance to win a trip to Myrtle Beach! Leave your comment by 5:00 p.m. EST with your name included, or just enter from a verified account. And remember to check our blog post tomorrow to see if you won. Hint: This Amen Corner look-alike is a favorite on this Myrtle Beach golf course. A winner will be chosen and announced by noon EST tomorrow.…

The City of Myrtle Beach was established nearly 75 years ago. With all that time – many decades of which were spent as a top family beach destination – there are bound to be some great, classic destinations the area has become known for. We’re capturing a few of those with this week’s theme, but hopefully telling you something you don’t know about each of them or something you maybe overlooked. Tell us your classic go-to… where do you visit with every trip?…

Socastee Station K.M. They’re called Bog Balls. Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. What the heck is that? Let me help you decipher this Grand Strand delicacy. Chicken Bog is a native dish to the area with roots in the Gullah Geechee culture, the culture born in the Lowcountry among former African slaves dating back to the 17 th century. Its tasty ingredients traditionally include chicken, rice, sausage, peppers, onions and other spices. Like its more popular Shrimp and Grits counterpart, everyone makes it different. In…

The Brentwood K.M. I admit that I’m not really a ghost person. I believe in spirits but have never actually seen anything of the paranormal variety. So I’ve always been intrigued by the rumors about the haunted happenings at The Brentwood. In recent years, the restaurant has been studied by several “Ghost Hunters” and been certified as haunted. For a time the Victorian house was used as a bed and breakfast by the family who owned it and, rumor has it, a few visitors may have outstayed their welcome. I was alerted to the…

Congratulations to Erika for correctly guessing yesterday’s Trip Tuesday secret. The secret pictured was a Friendfield Village house at Hobcaw Barony Plantation. Erika, please send an email to media@visitmyrtlebeach.com to book your 60 Secrets adventure!…