SandyBeach, Author at Myrtle Beach Vacation Guide

September 7, 2017

How To Prepare For An Approaching Hurricane

Hurricane season begins June 1st and lasts through the end of November. As with every hurricane season regardless of forecast, knowing the essentials of how to prepare could be a lifesaver. With Hurricane Irma expected to touch landfall this weekend, there is no better time to review what’s involved in hurricane preparedness than right now. What To Do During a watch, prepare your home and an evacuation plan in case a warning is issued. During a warning, carefully follow the… Read More

August 8, 2017April 13, 2021

Total Eclipse of the Sun at Brookgreen Gardens

The Grand Strand area is going to be hopping with action the closer to when the total solar eclipse takes place culminating in a grand finale on August 21. This is a historical event you will want to be a part of and Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet is a great place to do that. Brookgreen Gardens is celebrating the Great American Eclipse by having a special ticketed event on Monday, August 21, from 11 am – 4 pm. The… Read More

August 1, 2017April 13, 2021

Great American Eclipse in Myrtle Beach

The August Solar Eclipse August 21st, 2017 is a special day this year as the Great American Eclipse will pass from coast to coast of the United States. The hype is pretty big for this celestial event, and especially for those who live in the path of what’s called totality. So we just wanted to point out some fun findings we came across while learning about the upcoming solar eclipse. It turns out we’re super close to the path… Read More

July 27, 2017April 13, 2021

Don’t Miss the Free Movies & Carriage Rides at Market Common

Vacationing families, especially those with children, will appreciate knowing not everything has to cost money when you take a vacation to the Myrtle Beach area! The ever-popular Movies Under the Stars held at dusk every Friday night through August 25 at The Market Common is a good example of that as are the free carriage rides! Valor Park on Market Common’s ground is a great place to watch family-friendly movies from 9-11 p.m. no matter what age you are! Just… Read More

June 21, 2017April 13, 2021

What You Should Know About Bicycling Around Myrtle Beach

Each year the City of Myrtle Beach publishes bicycle safety brochures along with maps designating bike lanes and multipurpose lanes around the city. For the convenience of those staying with us at Sandy Beach Oceanfront Resort we’ll share that information with you here. Map of Bicycle Lanes and Paths in Myrtle Beach (PDF) Español-Inglés — Spanish and English Brochure (PDF) This valuable information is what keeps our city’s many cycling visitors and residents safe in and around the Grand… Read More

March 21, 2017April 13, 2021

Kickstart Good Health on Your Next Myrtle Beach Vacation

Vacationers tend to be divided between two camps – those who want to spend their vacation lounging around and doing nothing more than relaxing and those who want to spend their vacation keeping busy. We have some great suggestions for how you can kickstart good health on your next Myrtle Beach vacation when you stay at our Sandy Beach Oceanfront Resort. These suggestions won’t involve a gym membership or cost a lot of money either! Try these simple suggestions on… Read More

February 14, 2017April 13, 2021

Register Now for the Myrtle Beach Dragon Boat Festival

The 9th annual Dragon Boat Festival will take place on April 29, 2017, by Ground Zero, a nonprofit Christian youth group, in The Market Common, Myrtle Beach. Dragon Boats are long boats propelled by teams of rowers. This year’s festival is expected to draw over 5,000 festival attendees, according to a recent article in The Sun News. Ground Zero spokesman, Scott Payseur, said now is the time to sign up if you plan on participating. He said 59 teams are… Read More

January 20, 2017April 13, 2021

Our Guests Just Love Our Oceanfront Rentals

At Sandy Beach Oceanfront Resort you’ll find the most premier beachfront accommodations in the Grand Strand area. The majority of our guests that stay with us are head over heels in love with our Myrtle Beach oceanfront rentals, the amenities that go along with them and the outstanding customer service that we provide all of our guests. Here’s what a few of our guests had to say… “We had a fantastic time this weekend with the kids! The staff were… Read More

December 16, 2016

Happy Holidays from All of Us at Sandy Beach Oceanfront Resort!

With Christmas fast approaching we hope you’re taking the time to enjoy the many festivities the area has to offer. Excitement fills the air this time of year and not just for the kids! There are sales galore and many people are rushing around trying to find that perfect last minute gifts so they can scratch names off their list of presents still to buy. They all have the same goal – get it all done before Christmas Day. This… Read More

November 16, 2016

Where to Light Up Your Life This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for our families, the blessings we’ve received, caring friends, amazing communities, and all the gifts of life we have. The arrival of Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season for many people. Shopping begins in earnest the following day, holiday lights are strung and turned on, Christmas parades and ceremonies begin. If you want to be part of the exciting festivities and light up your life over the holidays, check out the following events… Read More