The Myrtle Beach area is home to fantastic shopping opportunities year-round with our blend of outlet malls, specialty boutiques, national retail stores and more. But Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend shoppers will delight in the steep discounts and early shopping hours offered to holiday customers. Just remember to pack your mask and patience! Retail stores still have mask ordinances in effect, increased sanitation practices and limited capacities. While I don’t head out shopping on Black Friday every year, I always love the energy and…

Thanksgiving is going to look very different for many people this year. But for those able to get together and get away for a long holiday weekend with family, the Myrtle Beach area is serving up creative ways to celebrate. Below is a list of events happening Thanksgiving week in Myrtle Beach, along with some of the many restaurants offering special Thanksgiving menus and buffets. Curbside and takeout options abound for those wanting to skip the cooking and cleaning this year; and outdoor, socially-distanced events will be extra enjoyable in…

The long Thanksgiving holiday weekend is the perfect time of year for a family reunion or getaway. The Myrtle Beach area takes entertaining our holiday visitors seriously, and there is plenty going on around turkey day this year. Below we’ve included a round-up of events happening Thanksgiving week in Myrtle Beach, along with a list of just some (because there are countless!) restaurants offering special Thanksgiving menus and buffets. There is no shame in skipping the kitchen this Thanksgiving—especially when so many fantastic Myrtle Beach…

Those lucky enough to be spending the Thanksgiving holiday in the Myrtle Beach area are well positioned to take advantage of countless outstanding Black Friday shopping opportunities. From outlet malls to local specialty stores to national retailers, the Grand Strand is home to plenty of great shopping year round. But on Black Friday, many of these places open their doors as early as Thanksgiving night and offer incredibly steep discounts for those willing to brave the crowds and early hours. Below is a brief round-up on some of our favorite…

Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year for a family reunion or trip. And with a variety of accommodations and fun events and activities, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is ready to help you ring in the holiday season this year. Several outstanding restaurants along the Grand Strand host Thanksgiving Day dining specials (so there is no need to cook!), and weekend events can help keep your crew entertained when not eating turkey leftovers. Thanksgiving Weekend Events 49th Annual South Carolina Bluegrass Festival Myrtle Beach Convention Center…

Enjoy Myrtle Beach this Thanksgiving Season! Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday to reunite with friends and family, enjoy great food and ponder the things for which you are thankful. It’s also a wonderful time to avoid cooking and enjoy great weather and 60 miles of beach! Myrtle Beach, South Carolina offers extravagant holiday stage shows, amazing shopping opportunities, family-fun attractions, and a wide-range of culinary delights. The Grand Strand offers the perfect mix of southern hospitality and holiday cheer--just right for travelers…

Pumpkin drinks. Pecan crumbles. Maple syrup drizzle. Sweet potatoes. Turkey with cranberries. These are the flavors of fall and they are thriving in the Myrtle Beach area. Here’s a list of some of our favorites, pulled from the top 60 Bites of the area: Chicken & Waffles, Quigley’s Pint & Plate, Pawleys Island: Quigley’s serves up fried chicken breast over house made sweet potato waffles with honey-pecan butter, smothered in creamy country sausage gravy. Yummy! Chicken Bog, Shorty’s Grille, Loris: It may not seem like a dish that is specific to…

Thanksgiving is about remembering all that we have been blessed with, time with family and friends, napping in between football games and, oh yeah, a bounty of delicious food. But before all that, how about logging a few miles against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean? The Myrtle Beach area's premier Turkey Trot comes to Surfside Beach again this year on Turkey Day, Nov. 28. The starting line is located at 15 S. Ocean Blvd., in Surfside Beach. There are four races to choose from: a 10K, 5K, one mile run and a free kid's Tot Trot.…