You have been very helpful to me in the way you explained the 4 sections of MB. I am torn between downtown and a little north of downtown. I know you said you liked staying downtown, but I am afraid it will be too busy for our family. If I stay a little north, wont I be able to have my quiet time and then just jump in the car to drive downtown. Is that a hard thing to do? I know these are such simple questions, but having never been there I wonder if there is something I am missing. You said the beaches are nicer downtown and that you are closer to the action. Are these the only advantages? I am afraid staying downtown in July will be crazy with a lot of teenagers partying. Am I right?
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Not tradernanny but have a suggestion if you do not want to be right downtown in the middle of MB. The Surfside Beach/Garden City area that is a little south of Myrtle Beach is less crowded but still a short drive and there is a lot to do in that area also. Great waterfront restaurants in Murrell%26#39;s Inlet.
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lilygoo,
If you get your email address to me I can send you a really helpful map of the beach that is broken up into the 3 sections that tradermanny told you about. You can use it to see where the places are that you are considering staying at.
I also have some links to some places you should try and go to while your there, and have directions to the beach that will save you about 1 to 1.5 hrs. on your drive.
We have been going to Myrtle\North Myrtle for the last 25 years and have taken notes about short cuts and great places to shop and eat all those years. So if your interested just email me at...
eagleclawz@myway.com
There are diffiently some tricks to getting around at Myrtle Beach in the summertime.
Here is an excellent map from Yahoo - It has the majority of properties on it. Just click at the top and the bottom of the coast line to move the Map north and south. You can highlight each condo property by rolling your mouse over the orange bed. This will give you a feel of the entire myrtle beach coastline and where each property resides.
You will have to cut and paste the entire link to your browser window - I tried before I posted this and it will work - just amke sure you copy the ENTIRE Link. - Note I had to break the link into 4 PIECES in order for this to post so copy and paste ALL 4 Pieces TOGETHER with NO spaces into your browser address bar.
search.travel.yahoo.com/bin/search/map鈥?/a>
state=%26amp;yurl=%26amp;clat=33.733748027027%26amp;clong=-78.835433783784%26amp;zoom=8%26amp;sid=191502005%26amp;pop=0%26amp;id=%26amp;pan_x=%26amp;pan_y=%26amp;.
done=%26amp;.title=%26amp;cat=none%26amp;cat=lodging%26amp;lodging_price=-1%26amp;cat=skiresort%26amp;dining_price=-1%26amp;cat=
sightseeing%26amp;cat=airport%26amp;yp_search=%26amp;cat=city%26amp;num_result=20%26amp;map.x=565%26amp;map.y=8
(If you cannot get the link to work then leave your e-mail here and I can e-mail it you if you like)
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; I am afraid staying downtown in July will be crazy with a lot of teenagers partying. Am I right?%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;
More than likely yes because July is the busiest season and downtown has the most teenage things to do.
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;I know you said you liked staying downtown, but I am afraid it will be too busy for our family. If I stay a little north, wont I be able to have my quiet time and then just jump in the car to drive downtown. Is that a hard thing to do? %26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;
You said that this an important criteria for you in your selection so why even take the risk of staying downtown? I would look in the area of #3 on the prior post - about 2 miles north of downtown - or properties that are on OceaN Drive between 70th %26amp; 98th Ave. NORTH - consider all the way up to the Seawatch North. This will put you only 5 minutes away from downtown for when you and the kids want to go to the downtown tourist activities. The beach is also excellent in this area to. See the Map above.
Finally - you say you are going in July - That is the busiest season with the most people - The Local Myrtle Beach Paper has said that this summer season will more than likely set a record for tourism - that means tough to get reservations and maybe higher prices later? - I would not wait too much longer to book your room so that you can ensure that you get something that you will like.
Also - I highly recommend getting a DIRECT Oceanfront room. Just sitting there with your deck door open and on the deck listening and seeing to the ocean is maybe the best part of a week vacation for everyone.
I would suggest the Sandy Beach Resort. It%26#39;s located just far enough south of the Pavilion area to avoid most of the traffic and noise. The rooms in the Magnolia building are nice, spacious, have kitchens and are all oceanfront. The hotel has multiple pools, hot tubs and a small lazy river. The lazy river, one pool and one hot tub are under the building if you want to seek shelter for the sun in the middle of the day. Navigating from here is a breeze without ever having to get on Hwy 17, 501 or Ocean Blvd you can go almost anywhere and avoid the traffic. There is a convenience store across the street, Family Kingdom amusement park across the street, the areas only oceanfront water park next door, some dining options within easy walking distance and 2nd Ave. Pier is a very short walk on the beach. We%26#39;ve stayed here many times over the last few years and have enjoyed every stay. Families and couples only.
http://www.beachtrips.com
Thank you everyone. And tradermanny...you have been so helpful. It is much appreciated! The map really put everything in perspective. Thank you!
Thank you everyone. And tradermanny...you have been so helpful. It is much appreciated! The map really put everything in perspective. Thank you!
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