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Our Favorite Things, Vacationing
 In the South, we have a saying, “If Mamma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” I’d be willing to bet that every culture has a version of this little truth. That’s why we’ve decided to let you in on a few secrets to help keep mom happy next time you visit us. Below are three ways to give back to the one who has given us so much.
Pamper Her
A couple of days on the beach can do some real damage to her skin & hair. Why not treat her to a day at the spa? You can take the kids out for a round of frisbee golf while she relaxes. She’ll look & feel great, and you’ll earn some major ‘brownie points’.
We recommend Absolutely Fabulous Salon. Located in the heart of Garden City (and just steps from our Garden City vacation rentals), this is a full service salon. They’ll pamper her with any of these great services:
- Hair
- Nails
- Massage
- Skin Care
- Waxing
A beautified mom is a happy mom. Contact AbFab Salon today to surprise her with a day of pampering she deserves. It’s an investment with guaranteed returns!
Given Her A New Look
Nothing compliments that new hairstyle quite like a new outfit. Good news! We’ve got a solution that wont break your bank. Just head to one of our two Tanger Outlet locations. Each complex features brand-name stores, selling at discount prices. Retailers include (but are not limited to):
- J. Crew
- Brooks Bros.
- Lane Bryant
- Nine West
- Liz Claiborne
With over 100 retailers ~ including specialty shops selling accessories, home goods & more ~ we’re gonna bet that mom will want to make a return trip to the outlets. Who knows? After that massages & manicure, she may be in the mood to pick up a few treats for you & the kids!
(Go For The Trifecta With) Dinner & Dancing
Your Beach Realty vacation rental is just minutes from Ragtops & Roadsters in Murrells Inlet. This wonderful new South Strand venue promises an evening of fun for you & the Mrs. R&R hosts Fontinello’s Italian Cuisine, a real “Old Country” style restaurant. They feature traditional Italian & Sicilian fare, including table-side Caesar Salads and their delicious Crème Brûlée! Reservations recommended.
When you’ve finished your romantic dinner, head back to the “Speakeasy Room”. It features a great bar & lounge with an authentic 50s theme. There’s plenty of room on the dance floor, and you may find yourself returning to hear the classic sounds of both the DJ & the live house band. Each play a wide variety of classic Soul, Blues, Rock and R&B. The only place like it on the Grand Strand!
Garden City & Surfside Beach have many ways to keep every member of your family happy. The Beach Realty family is here to guide you to the best our community has to offer. Let’s put mom first ~ it’ll keep everyone happy!
Tags: Dining, Shopping, Vacation Home Rentals, Vacationing
Area Lifestyle, Our Favorite Things
The Garden City & Surfside Beach communities have something for everyone. Our reputation as “The Family Beach” draws people from every walk of life. But no matter where you come from, you can find a little peace-of-mind here.
Today, we’re helping all the dads out there fin some of that elusive peace-of-mind. How? By giving you our top picks of the many great golf experiences in the Garden City & Surfside Beach areas.
Midway Par-3 (East Course)
Located just off 29th Ave. S in Myrtle Beach, this simple, fun course has been a popular favorite since 1974. With green fees generally around $20 (or less), this is a no-brainer for the novice looking for a “quick 9 holes” of golf. Most holes are 110yds or less, and the course is even lit at night. Midway Par-3 is just steps away from the pier, as well as the Myrtle Beach State Park. Perfect for an afternoon of play, for less than the cost of a movie & a bucket of popcorn!
Tupelo Bay Golf Complex
 Ok. This is easily one of the most fun places to visit when you’re in the Garden City & Surfside Beach area. Adults play for only $18, and will find this quick par-3 quite enjoyable. Open pretty late (and lit at night, of course), Tupelo Bay defines “fun for the whole family”. They even have frisbee golf! If you haven’t played, do yourself a favor and try it out. There are golf schools available ~ perfect for junior to work on his game while you work on yours! Tupelo Bay also features a driving range & mini-putt course. You’re only minutes from almost any of Beach Realty’s Garden City vacation rentals, and there’s plenty of great dining in the area as well.
Indigo Creek
 Located in Murrells Inlet, Indigo Creek is a short, fun course that will challenge you in all the right ways. Just 10 minutes south of Garden City & Surfside Beach, the all-Bermuda grass course is known for it’s “tricked-out” holes. Work on your short game, pitching & hazard-avoiding for around $50 per round. Their one-day golf school has consistently won awards, and the beautiful surroundings will bring you back time-and-again!
Golf Digest’s 1998 Places to Play gives Indigo Creek 3 Stars.
TPC Myrtle Beach
 This Tom Fazio-designed course is located in Murrells Inlet, and is a must-play. You’ll get the feel of a real tour course at TPC Myrtle Beach. In fact, it has hosted the PGA Senior Tour Championship. Golf Digest has given it the coveted 5-star rating, making it the only such course on the Grand Strand to receive such an honor. Rates vary from around $58 to $97, making it a great value for such a prestigious course. You’ll love the layout, too. Clubhouse attendant Will O’Brien remarks, “There aren’t that many homes at all, which is really rare in golf today. Most of the time you’re in nature. It’s not your typical setting of houses being almost on top of the greens.”[1] Even better, you’re only minutes away from Murrells Inlet’s many great restaurants, State Parks & Gardens.
Prestwick Country Club
 Saving one of the best for last, we must recommend Prestwick Country Club for several reasons. Featuring one of the nicest layouts on the South Strand, Prestwick could easily be considered a “Top 10” course. Though a little more pricey (avg. green fee is around $110), you’ll know where that money goes. The rare Love Grass fairways will give you a taste of Scotland. The signature #5 hole (195yds, par-3) is a rewarding challenge as well. Beach Realty features several fantastic Garden City vacation rentals within 5 minutes of this incredible course!
Part of what draws families to the Garden City & Surfside Beach areas each year is the communities’ layout. The close proximity of vacation rentals to attractions, dining, shopping & activities make planning great vacations here a cinch.
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Tags: Golf, Vacation Home Rentals, Vacationing
Area Lifestyle, Our Favorite Things
 Ah, the amusement park. A tried-and-true source of joy for many families. We return each season, eager to board our favorite ride (anything pirate-themed was always an easy sell for me), gorge on slushies (a grape loyalist here) and try our hand at winning the coveted giant plush toy. Someone challenge me in ski-ball. I dare you…
This month, we’re featuring one of our favorite places to play: Wild Water & Wheels. Located in the heart of Surfside Beach, this family attraction has brought years of enjoyment for locals & visitors alike. Their season kicks off on May 23rd, and runs thru September 7th. The waterpark opens @ 10am, with the rest of the attractions open to the public @ noon. So what can you & your family expect at this South Strand hotspot?
Water Slides, Rides & Pools
Wild Water & Wheels features attractions for kids from tot-to-teen. There’s even an adult lounge pool for Mom & Dad! The park’s designers were smart to make sure lines move relatively quickly, even during peak season. This is just one reason they see so much repeat business. Here are a few of the wet attractions the park features:
Those brave enough to try the Free Fall Cliff Dive will experience a heart-racing thrill. Reaching speeds of up to 45mph, you’ll definitely want to ride this one again & again.
The New Wild H2O Racer lets you race friends & family in style. Provided with a sled-style mat, you will slide head-first towards the finish line. Loser buys funnel cake!
Grab an inner-tube and head for The Dark Hole. Sliding in total darkness, you’ll love the experience that Southern Living magazine called the area’s “best scary ride”.
Vacation is your license to be lazy. So why not chill on The Lazy River? Over 950ft of twists & turns includes a wave pool, cascading waterfalls and a two raindrop fountains.
Remember bumper cars? You haven’t lived until you’ve tried Bumper Boats! These powered inner-tubes will have your family enjoying an aquatic demolition derby all afternoon.
Dry Land Attractions
Combining the impressive water park amusements with these dry land attractions makes Wild Water & Wheels a one-stop-shop of fun for your family. By purchasing the upgrade to your water park pass ($10.85 includes tax), you’ll save big bucks over the competition. Check out these fun activities:
Get Junior ready for the links on the 18-hole Mini-Put Golf Course. With the upgrade mentioned above, you can enjoy unlimited all-day fun trying for that elusive hole-in-one.
Feelin’ the need for speed? We gotcha covered! Junior Racers (ages 6-9) will get the kids started. The Speed Racers & Go-Carts (ages 10+) give you a little more juice, and don’t forget to try the Slick Track. Wipeouts fully encouraged.
Old-school carnival style kiddie rides are also featured for the littlest members of your clan. Nothing like a cruise around the carousel to bring back vacation memories for you, while creating new ones for your family.
Additionally, Wild Water & Wheels features picnic areas, plenty of on-site eats & even special birthday packages (hint: they’re a real deal!). This water park truly has all the makings of a great Summer outing.
Get Ready For Summer Now (And Save Some $$$!)
The Beach Realty family has developed this blog to let you in on the South Strand’s secrets. Though our business is helping families find the perfect vacation home in the Garden City & Surfside Beach areas, respectively, we do much more than that. We research tirelessly to find you the best deals, meals & steals on the Carolina coast. Follow this link to save $ by purchasing your tix to Wild Water & Wheels online!
Tags: Amusement Park, Surfside Beach, Vacationing
Area Lifestyle, Our Favorite Things, Vacationing
 A South Carolina vacation means many things to families. Fun in the sun, on the beach & in the ocean brings us together. Camping trips made to one of our many beautiful parks becomes a story told year-round. But few will make the journey to the Carolina coast without grabbing a couple of fishing poles, doing our best to catch dinner. The Beach Realty family knows that going home empty-handed is no fun for anyone, so we’ve done our best to find you the best fishing charter in the Surfside, Garden City & Murrells Inlet area. Get ready to fill your cooler with the best catch the Atlantic Ocean has to offer!
Welcome aboard the Offshore Account, which docks conveniently at the Marlin Quay Marina in Murrells Inlet. Captain Joseph Dunway is a Coast Guard certified Master Captain, and his vessel is also certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. Featuring the latest in seafaring technology, the Offshore Account is a 36′ Express well-stocked with top-of-the-line Penn International tackle. Dunway shares his passion for fishing with families each year, leading folks to the abundant waters just off the coast. You will have the opportunity to catch Sailfish, Marlin, King Mackerel, Tuna, Wahoo & more.
Several charter packages are available, ranging from half-day trips to a full-day Gulf Stream deep-sea experience. Be sure to call ahead and ask about the deep-drop Swordfish expeditions as well. Here are basic rates* for an Offshore Account adventure:
- Half Day ~ $795
- ¾ Day ~ $1150
- Full Day ~ $1500
- Gulfstream ~ $1995
*It is customary to tip the crew as you would anyone in the service industry (ie 15-20%)
Be sure to pack a lunch, plenty of sunscreen & refreshments ~ when you board the Offshore Account, you’re sure to work up an appetite while building lasting memories with your family. A day on the ocean is known to have therapeutic properties, and every family deserves an experience that will bring them closer together. Beach Realty is committed to helping you create the perfect vacation for you & your family. Let us find the vacation home that fits you best, and let a day on the ocean take care of the rest!
Offshore Account Sportfishing Charters
@ Marlin Quay Marina
1508 S. Waccamaw Dr.
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843.651.4444
864.238.0871
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Tags: Charter Fishing, Fishing, Murrells Inlet, Vacationing
Area Lifestyle, Our Favorite Things
 Surfside Pier has long been a landmark on the Grand Strand. Families gather year ’round to fish, relax, play & take a break from the everyday at this local hotspot. For over 20 years, Jack & Margaret Cahill’s Nibils Restaurant has been a big part of what makes this spot so popular. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, Nibils is known for both southern cuisine & charm. Specialties like she-crab soup, hushpuppies, prime rib & crab-stuffed shrimp populate a menu that will not disappoint, nor break your bank. And if value isn’t enough, just wait until you see the view!
Large bay windows overlook the oceanfront vista, and locals & tourists alike claim that the spectacular view has healing powers. Patrons will find that the atmosphere is further enlivened as owner Jack Cahill, who often stops by to visit with diners, exudes warmth & hospitality. At Nibils, you’ll feel like a local who’s in on the secret. Listen to what visitors from around the nation have said:
“My husband and I got away for a vacation and time together. I prayed for a wonderful time since we had little. Everything I hoped for was in Surfside and that definitely includes Nibils!” ~Bloomington, IN
“For years now we have been coming down to Surfside beach and we always stop at Nibils for breakfast on the last day of our trip. The food is fantastic and the staff are nice and welcoming and treat you like family.” ~Nicholasville, KY
“I just got back from my trip and Nibils was my favorite of all the places we went to eat. It was like eating at home but on the beach. Beautiful view, it really kept my 4 year old amused while eating. Great place for kids.” ~Clinton, Tennessee
The Cahills are also known for catering events, and often bring their sense of simple yet exquisite cuisine on the road. Stop by the Surfside Pier to meet their family & sample their wonderful fare ~ you’ll be glad you did! Have a great Nibils memory? Share it with us in our comments section below.
Nibils Restaurant at Surfside Pier
11 South Ocean Blvd.
Surfside Beach, SC
843-238-5080
Tags: Dining, Nibils, Restaurants, Surfside Beach, Surfside Pier
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