compasscove, Author at North Beach Resort and Villas

Coastal North Town Center Brings More Shopping to North Strand

For years, visitors and residents on the north end of the Grand Strand have been largely left out of the retail-shopping center boom. With the Barefoot Landing, Broadway at the Beach and Market Common mega-plexes to the south, along with Coastal Grand Mall, Myrtle Beach Mall and two Tanger Outlets, those living and staying in the downtown North...

Trick-or-Treating in Myrtle Beach

There is no more sublime tradition for a kid than Halloween trick-or-treating. A spooky costume, glowing jack-o-lanterns, and the candy… Oh, the candy! Myrtle Beach has a treasure trove of sugary stops, in addition to your standard neighborhood, um,...

Myrtle Beach Biking and Walking Trails

A leisurely stroll or cycle on a scenic path is one of those pleasures of life that is undeniable —it’s a little exercise, a little beauty, a lot of enjoyment. The Grand Strand has a lot of great trails that are both accessible and approachable, meaning you’re not going to be...

Where to Buy Halloween Costumes in Myrtle Beach

What is it about dressing up in costume that’s so much fun? Is it the thrill of being someone (or something) different for a night? Is it the pageantry? Or is it just that great feeling of being like being a kid again? Whatever it is, the Grand Strand is a Halloween-lover’s dream, with tons of great trick-or-treating options,...

Conway Ghost Walk A Must-Do for your Thrill-Seeking Crew

There are those of us who love a good rom-com, prefer the door locks double-bolted, and like to keep talk of spirits either at the bar or church on Sunday. Then there are those who go on the Conway Ghost Walk. It’s spooky, it’s spine-tingling, but...

Top 5 Haunted Houses in Myrtle Beach

The fall is haunted house season, and the Grand Strand has you covered on all sorts of scary structures. From the staged haunted houses featuring actors and special effects to historic homes that are said to be inhabited by ghosts, the Myrtle Beach area offers all kinds of thrills and chills. Here are the top five places to put a shiver in your...

Eat, Drink and Be Merry at 31st annual Taste of the Town

The highlight of the fall social calendar in Myrtle Beach is the Taste of the Town culinary event at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, where food takes center stage. More than 10,000 pack the Convention Center's exhibition halls each year to sample some of the best cuisine in town. More than 50 restaurants participate in the...

Grownups get in the Halloween Spirit in Myrtle Beach

Halloween is all about the kids, with complimentary candy and cute costumes around every corner for the occasion. But there's also room for the more mature set, or at least adults who still act and feel like kids themselves, to enjoy the spooky holiday. And since Myrtle Beach is already a bit of a playground for the young and the...

Take the Kid Trick-or-Treating in Myrtle Beach

Taking the little ones trick-or-treating while vacationing in an unfamiliar city can be the scariest thing about Halloween, but not if you know where to go. The Grand Strand is filled with established neighborhoods where you will feel safe and welcome, and there are also various events held around the Myrtle Beach area where you and your...

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