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Area Lifestyle, Vacationing
 To many, the Myrtle Beach area has been known for its’ award winning golf courses for many years. People continue to return to challenge themselves on the rolling vast fairways of the Grand Strand. However, there are several highly ranked courses located just to the south of Myrtle Beach; in Surfside Beach, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, and Pawleys Island. Spend the day on one of these beautiful and challenging courses while on your vacation in Garden City or Surfside Beach.
Prestwick Country Club, a Pete and P.B. Dye 18 hole course, was previously voted “5 Best Kept Secret Courses in America” by Golf Digest. Continue with the beach-like feel on this course, offering sand dune berms, meandering streams, lakes, and stairway bunkers. This course also has six sets of tees to offer a challenging, but enjoyable game to all skill levels. Located on the north side of Surfside Beach, off of Hwy 544. Rates starting at $55.00.
These two courses are located minutes from Garden City or Surfside Beach vacation homes. In Garden City, Indian Wells Golf Club offers a recently renovated club house, and what is said to be one of the most challenging 18th holes in the Myrtle Beach area. Rates here are starting at $44.00. Just down the road, is Indigo Creek Golf Club, which was built on the former Indigo Plantation. Giant oak trees and meandering creeks add to the natural beauty, and decorate the fairways of this 18 hole course. Rates starting at $39.50 make this course very affordable, as well as enjoyable at any skill level.
Murrells Inlet also offers excellent choices in courses to play, easily accessible from Hwy 707 or Hwy 17 Business. Blackmoor Golf Club, Gary Player Signature Course, is located in Murrells Inlet just off of Highway 707. This is the only course in Myrtle Beach that was designed by a world renowned golf course architect. This course offers a challenging and enjoyable game to players of all ages  and abilities. Rates starting at $62.50. International Club located in Murrells Inlet, on International Club Blvd. This William Byrd designed course, offers five sets of tees, natural beauty, and challenging layout. Rates starting at $66.50. Tournament Players Club is located in Murrells Inlet off of Hwy 707. Designed by architect Tom Fazio, TPC is the only course in the Myrtle Beach are to have been awarded 5 stars by Golf Digest Magazine. This course has hosted the Senior Tour Championship, and is ranked one of the top courses in the country. Previously awarded “Top 10 Courses in South Carolina” by GolfWeek, and Top Courses You Can Play” by Golf Magazine. To update and improve the course, the greens and bunkers were recently replaced and refurbished. Rates starting at $90.50. Located a little farther south in Murrells Inlet, and just off of Hwy 17 Bypass is Wachesaw Plantation East, which received 4.5 stars by Golf Digest Magazine. With five sets of tees throughout the course, a challenge is offered to various golfing abilities. This Clyde Johnson designed course offers rates starting at $49.50.
If you head down to the Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach area, you will find more beautiful, challenging and enjoyable courses. True Blue Golf Plantation has won several awards; “#1 in the Myrtle Beach Area”, “Top 25 Courses in the South” and “Top 100 America’s Greatest Public Courses” by Golf Digest. Proud of their beautiful surroundings, incredible elevations, and vast fairways, this course is sure to give you a good game. Rates starting at $89.00. Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue’s sister course, is known for it’s historical landmarks from being built on an 18th century rice plantation. Also, a winner of “Top 100 America’s Greatest Public Courses” and “Top 100 You Can Play” by Golf Magazine. The beautiful oak trees and winding streams add a challenge to the course. Rates starting at $104.00. Pawleys Plantations Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus course, offers the unique scenery of the Pawleys Island marsh, and challenging obstacles at every hole. Rates starting at $72.00. Heritage Golf Club designed their course around the century-old oaks, freshwater lakes, and marshes. Winning the award for “50 Best Public Courses in America” by Golf Digest, these lush, rolling greens are a must. Rates are starting at $79.50.
Whichever course you choose, you are sure to have a challenging, yet enjoyable game. After spending your day on the greens, return to your vacation beach home and relax to the sounds of the waves rolling in as you sit on your back porch enjoying the ocean view.
*Prices of golf rates are listed by the individual courses as of May 2010, and are subject to change.
Tags: Garden City, Golf, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Surfside Beach
Area Lifestyle, Vacationing
If you are looking for a more relaxed atmosphere; located south of Myrtle Beach, in Georgetown County, you will find Pawleys Island. Being one of the oldest seaside resort towns in America, Pawleys Island has several 18th century historic sites. Along with wonderfully preserved history, you will find beautiful sandy beaches and well manicured, challenging golf courses. These uncrowded beaches are among the most beautiful on the coast of the Carolinas. There are several attractions in Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach to occupy your time while on your vacation.
Brookgreen Gardens is a historic landmark, offering an outdoor museum of sculptures, gardens, and zoos. There is always a festival or new exhibit to enjoy. The Butterfly House exhibit is open through October. They also have several activities for the kids, as well as tours for the whole family.
Huntington Beach State Park offers several attractions, including the historic Atalaya castle, freshwater lagoon, saltwater marsh, 3 miles of sandy beach, and various wildlife including birds, alligators, and dolphins. Huntington also has guided kayaking or canoeing tours of the saltwater marsh. To take a break from your busy day, there is a sheltered picnic area to stop and enjoy lunch.
Whether you are looking for shoes or souvenirs, the Pawleys Island shopping options have what you need. The Hammock Shops offer over 20 unique shops and restaurants, including the Original Pawleys Island Hammock Shop, that has been around since the late 1800‘s. You can rest in one of the many hammocks or rocking chairs placed along the oak tree shaded walkways connecting the shops. There is something for everyone in this unique shopping area.
The prestigious, well manicured golf courses bring many vacationers to the area year after year. There are dozens of options when looking for a place to play a round, a few located in the Pawleys Island/Litchfield Beach area are mentioned below.
 True Blue Golf Plantation has won awards for “#1 in the Myrtle Beach area“, “Top 25 Courses in the South” and “Top 100 America’s Greatest Public Courses” by Golf Digest. Proud of their beautiful surroundings, incredible elevations, and vast fairways, this course is sure to give you a good game. Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, True Blue’s sister course, is known for it’s historical landmarks from being built on an 18th century rice plantation. Also, a winner of “Top 100 America’s Greatest Public Courses” and “Top 100 You Can Play” by Golf Magazine. It’s beautifully aged oak trees, and winding streams add a challenge to the course. Pawleys Plantation Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus course, offers the unique scenery of the Pawleys Island marsh. Heritage Golf Club designed their course around the century-old oak, freshwater lakes, and marshes. Winning the award for “50 Best Public Courses in America” by Golf Digest, these lush, rolling greens are a must.
There are several award winning restaurants in the Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach area, that have been featured in numerous national magazines for the excellent service and delicious meal choices. Begin your day with breakfast at Eggs Up Grill. Winning “Best of the Beach” five years in a row, Eggs Up Grill prides itself on a simple menu, quality food, and a friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a candlelit dinner at Frank’s Restaurant and Bar, where they offer fine dining cuisine. Frank’s Outback, is located behind Frank’s, and offers seating inside the candlelit dining room or on the outside covered patio. They offer a similar menu, and the same dedicated service. Frank’s Outback has live entertainment on the weekends. Austin’s Ocean One Restaurant and Cabana Bar are located right on the beach. With beautiful views of the ocean while you dine on one of the delicious choices from their “Contemporary American” style menu. Quigley’s Pint and Plate, located in Litchfield, brews their own ales and lagers. Offering a casual, family-style atmosphere, you can dine in dining room, bar area, or outside patio. Besides their extensive “Low Country” style menu, with a variety of choices for kids, you will find several Happy Hour menu and drink specials.
With all of these options, how can you not visit the Low Country while vacationing in your beach rental home?
Tags: Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, things to do
Area Lifestyle, Vacationing
Thousands of families visit the Carolina coast each year, each family cherishing their own favorite feature of our beautiful state. We’ve got the best shopping, dining, surfing, fishing, amusement parks & countless other ways to play. It’s no wonder these same families make the return trip year after year. We’d like to share with you two of our favorite places to play & relax: Brookgreen Gardens, and Huntington Beach State Park. These natural beauties have indulged families for years who want a little nature, a little art and a whole lot of fun!
 BROOKGREEN GARDENS
Just 15 minutes south of Garden City, this 9,200 acre preserve is the only accredited zoo on the Carolina coast. Founded in 1931 by Archer & Anne Hyatt Huntington, the gardens boast the spectrum of diverse flora & fauna found in the Carolinas. Also contained on the lush grounds are scores of sculptures ~ some as small as a few inches, while others top over 20 feet in height! $12 will get you an adult pass that is good for a full week (children 5 & under are free), and yearly memberships are only $60!
Brookgreen Gardens is more than a beautiful place to relax & enjoy nature; this multi-purpose venue hosts many events throughout the year, including this month’s Sculpture Exhibition (The Wild West in Historic & Contemporary Art) and participation in The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art. The events change with the seasons, and all are suitable for all ages. Visit Brookgreen Gardens online to see a full calendar of events, and find out how you can treat your family to the best of the Carolina coast’s natural beauty.
 HUNTINGTON BEACH STATE PARK
Located just a few miles from Brookgreen Gardens, this majestic 2,500 acre park has long been a favorite destination for families & nature enthusiasts alike. A variety of landscapes ~ salted marshes, freshwater lagoons & 3 miles of dune-protected beaches ~ can be found at Huntington Beach State Park. Over 100 dedicated camping spots (many with running water & some with electricity) are available for overnight stays, and you may want to do just that!
Visitors to the park have the opportunity to explore Atalaya, a spanish-style castle that was once winter home to the sculptor Anne Hyatt Huntington. Tours of the castle run year ’round, as do guided trips through the park itself. Boating, fishing & birding are popular ways to enjoy the area ~ in fact, the park boasts over 300 species of birds, and has long been an east coast destination for amateur ornithologists. September 25th-27th is the 35th annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival, which draws crowds each year for food, fun & art at the beautiful moorish castle grounds. What better way to enjoy an afternoon (or weekend) with the family?
These are just two examples of what our community has to offer by way of natural beauty. Part of what makes the Grand Strand, well, ”Grand” is the care we’ve taken to preserve the area we inhabit. So after you’ve exhausted our amusement parks, fabulous restaurants, outstanding shopping outlets & all the rest we have to offer, make sure to visit these natural getaways and give your family the true Carolina Coast experience!
Tags: Arts, Atalaya, Brookgreen Gardens, Huntington Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Vacationing
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