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05.17.10Come visit the Low Country – Pawleys Island and Litchfield 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 festivalHuntington Beach 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.
Golf Course in PITrue 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?

05.11.10Things to do in Garden City and Surfside Beach

Area Lifestyle, Vacationing

If the beautiful ocean view from your Beach Realty vacation beach house isn’t enough to draw you to the area, there are plenty more reasons to visit the Garden City area.  It’s hard to leave that breath-taking ocean view, but if you would like to venture out and see the sites, Garden City and Surfside Beaches have plenty to offer people of all ages and interests.  In Garden City, you will find much less traffic and waiting in lines than to the north, and the beaches are much quieter and less congested.

There are several award winning restaurants located within walking distance from your vacation beach house.  Most of these Murrells Inlet Water Viewoffering a beautiful view of the ocean, inlet, or marsh.  Gulf Stream Café offers a beautiful view of both the ocean and the inlet.  Along with their reasonably priced menu, choices range from seafood to pasta.  Mmm, try their crab cakes!   The Conch Café offers oceanfront dining for lunch or dinner.  Their extensive menu ranges from steak and seafood to light fare and sandwiches.  Enjoy a frozen beverage as you watch the sunset on the ocean.  Sara J’s, located on Atlantic Ave, offers a family friendly atmosphere, and a beautiful marsh view.  With a very extensive menu, and nightly specials, you are sure to find something please your palate.

Just minutes from your Garden City or Surfside Beach vacation home, is the local water park, Wild Water and Wheels.  For years, this has been a favorite not only for kids of all ages, but for adults as well.  With water attractions, go carts, bumper boats, and miniature golf; your sure to find something for each member of the family.  Get your coupon from Beach Realty when you check in to your vacation beach house.

Miniature golf is always a competitive favorite for the whole family, and if it is your’s, then you have come to the right place.  Adventure Falls, Gilligan’s Island Funland, Jungle Lake Golf, and Runaway Bay, are all located within a minutes drive of your Garden City beach house.  And on your way home, don’t forget to stop at Painter’s Ice Cream for a sweet treat!  For the serious golfer in the family, just up the street is Tupelo Bay, offering an 18 hole executive course, Par 3, and driving range.

If you are looking for a place to throw in a line, the Garden City Pier is centrally located at the end of Atlantic Avenue, and Garden City Pierwon “Best Fishing Pier“ for 5 years.  The Pier Café offers breakfast and lunch daily, with live entertainment on the weekends.  No license is needed to fish from the pier, and everything you need can be purchased from the pier tackle shop.

Marlin Quay Marina, located on South Waccamaw in Garden City, offers fishing charters on Murrells Inlet or the Atlantic Ocean, as well as, parasailing and boat excursions.  They also have a fully stocked ship store, and a restaurant open for lunch or dinner.

So enjoy the peaceful, yet fun beaches of the south end.  You will find that there are so many choices in Garden City and Surfside Beach, when looking for something to do with the family, without venturing far from your vacation beach house.

05.02.10Things to do in Murrells Inlet

Area Lifestyle, Vacationing

While vacationing in your Garden City beach house, venture down the road a little and see what Murrells Inlet, SC has to offer.

Murrells Inlet WaterfrontLiving up to its title of  “Seafood Capital of South Carolina”, Murrells Inlet offers several restaurants, with breathtaking views of the saltwater marsh.  Many of which have an outside patio to enjoy the saltwater breeze and beautiful sites.
Located behind the restaurants is Murrells Inlet’s famous Marsh Walk stretching from Bovine’s to Spud’s, allowing you to take a family walk and take in the sites of the boats on the beautiful saltwater marsh, or even a romantic after dinner stroll to watch the sunset.
Restaurants located along the Marsh Walk include; Divine’s Fish House, Bovine’s, Spud’s Waterfront Dining, Dead Dog Saloon, Drunken Jack‘s, Dave‘s Dockside, and Creek Ratz.  With Creek Ratz grassy area and live bands, it is an excellent choice for young children.  A little further down the road you will find Hot Fish Club, also offering delicious seafood and other choices.  You are sure to find dinner in the inlet very pleasing, but don’t stop there.  The nightlife is just as impressive.  At Wahoo’s and Hot Fish Club you can sit at one of the outdoor bars and gathering areas, to enjoy the view of the marsh and amazing sunset.  While you sip your beverage, you can also enjoy the entertainment from the live bands that play at either location several nights a week.

If fishing, boating or any other water activity sparks your interest, Captain Dick’s has something for every water-lover.  Some of their fishing excursions include deep sea fishing and near shore fishing, or you can even charter your own fishing boat.  Another option is the Wave Runner tours that are guided through the inlet and into the ocean.  For the adventurer, parasailing is a great way to get a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Brookgreen Gardens is a historical 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.
So, pack a lunch and take the family for a fun-filled day at Brookgreen Gardens, Huntington Beach State Park, or both.

There is so much to do in Murrells Inlet before returning to Garden City to relax in your vacation beach home.

 

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