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Myrtle Beach
boardwalk
THE BEST OF
SOUTH CAROLINA
Warmer weather in South Carolina? Head
straight for Myrtle Beach, and don’t look back.
You will undoubtedly find yourself on
the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Prom-
enade, which is exactly where you
want to be. The Boardwalk & Prome-
nade opened in 2010 after construc-
tion and a cost of over 6 million
dollars. Running essentially from 2nd
Avenue to 14th Avenue, there are two
piers, named accordingly, with plenty
to do while making your way from
point A to point B. the scenery, take a stroll, or sit a while
on one of the benches. The northern
section, however, has a raised
wooden deck and is the site for Myrtle
Beach’s Hot Summer Nights, which
starts in June. Here is where live music
will play several nights a week, along
with other popular attractions, like a
carnival, street performers, fireworks,
games, and of course, plenty of places
to grab a drink or a bite to eat.
The southern section of the prome-
nade is described as a “meandering
oceanfront park,” where visitors and
natives alike are encouraged to enjoy The northern end has a carnival vibe,
where the fun never seems to stop, at
least during these months. A full
schedule of events will be available for
visitors soon, so be sure to do your re-
search if you’re hoping for a certain
band, or other information. Don’t for-
get to ride the Skywheel, a 187-foot
Ferris Wheel that is located on the
north end, and is often spotted for
miles. This attraction is fairly new as
well, as it opened in 2011, and is now
a landmark for the area.
With high surf season coming around,
there is no better time to grab a pad-
dleboard or surfboard, and hit the
waves. If you aren’t quite sure how to
get started, or simply haven’t mas-
tered the sport yet, there are plenty of
local companies and shops that will
give you a lesson. Don’t have board?
You don’t need one! Just bring your
ambition and your willingness to learn,
and these surfing instructors will get
you all set up with the best equipment
for your lesson.
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