Trying to choose between Ocean Drive or Cherry Grove for your North Myrtle Beach family vacation? Both areas can be a great fit. The better choice depends on how your family likes to spend the week. Ocean Drive puts you closer to Main Street, restaurants, live music, and a more active beach-town feel. Cherry Grove gives families a quieter pace, calmer streets, channel-home options, and a more relaxed beach week....
Choosing the right North Myrtle Beach vacation rental should not feel like a guessing game. The best rental is not always the biggest house, the cheapest weekly rate, or the one with the prettiest ocean photo. The better question is simple: does this rental actually fit the way your family vacations? Before you book, ask these seven questions about beach access, parking, layout, location, budget, and daily vacation logistics. Call...
Booking direct in North Myrtle Beach makes family vacations easier from the very beginning. Instead of guessing through a large online travel site, families can talk with a local team, compare the right properties, and choose a setup that works better for kids, grandparents, beach access, parking, and the overall vacation plan. Call Us for Help Finding the Right Fit: (843) 249-3433 What online listings cannot possibly tell you Even...
There are plenty of events in North Myrtle Beach, but Spring Safari has its own lane. For ten days, Ocean Drive shifts into reunion mode. The music gets louder, the dance floors get fuller, the sidewalks stay busy, and Main Street starts feeling like the center of the beach music world. If you have never been, the easiest way to explain it is this: SOS Spring Safari feels like spring...
A Smart Home Base Near Ocean Drive and Main Street Updated April 23: Added new exterior photos showing the recent renovations. If you want to stay close to the part of North Myrtle Beach people actually come for—Ocean Drive, Main Street, restaurants, bars, beach music, and easy beach access—Tilghman Beach & Racquet Club 120 is a strong fit. For guests coming in for SOS Spring Safari, Fall Migration, the OD...
A rainy beach day does not have to feel like a lost vacation day. In North Myrtle Beach, a shift in weather can open up a different side of the trip: slower mornings, cozy condo time, indoor attractions, and a few local spots you might have skipped if the sun stayed out. If the forecast turns gray, do not assume the fun is over. Here is how to turn a...
Free live music, ocean air, beach chairs, and an easy Thursday night on Main Street — that’s why Music on Main is one of the best simple summer traditions in North Myrtle Beach. If you’re planning a trip this season, this is one event that’s easy to work into your week and well worth it. At Grand Strand Vacations, we love pointing guests to the kind of local events that...
At Grand Strand Vacations, we’ve learned something simple: some beach trips are fun for a week, but Cherry Grove is the kind of place people come back to on purpose. If you’ve ever wondered why so many guests fall in love with this corner of North Myrtle Beach—and why some work hard to keep the same house year after year—this is it. Quiet mornings, room to breathe, old-beach charm, and...
Best BBQ in North Myrtle Beach: A Local Carolina Guide If you want the real Carolina answer, barbecue starts with pork. In North Myrtle Beach, that means smoked pork, good slaw, hush puppies, and sauce that actually fits the region. This list stays focused on North Myrtle Beach and the local spots that make the strongest case when someone asks where to get really good BBQ. This is not a...
North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival 2026 If you’re planning a March beach trip, one of the biggest weekends on the Grand Strand is the North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival. The 2026 event takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. The parade starts at 9:00 AM, and the festival runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM....
End of May & First Week of June: Lock In Your Large-Group Beach Stay Early Because you’ve connected with us before — whether you’ve stayed with us or reached out in the past — we wanted to give you an early look at one of the strongest remaining early-summer booking windows in Cherry Grove. If you’re planning a large family trip or multi-family getway the May 30–June 6 window is one...
Last updated: February 27, 2026 Beach day → pizza night just got better in 2026. Based on what we’re seeing around North Myrtle Beach right now, we refreshed this list and reordered it. These 10 pizza spots are all convenient to our oceanfront rentals, with easy options for dine-in, takeout, and delivery after a day on the beach. Rapone Brick Oven Pizza Address: 3303 Hwy 17 S Best For: Sit-down...
