Once the day’s last putt has been made and the clubs retired to the trunk, the fun of a Myrtle Beach golf trip is far from over.
The Grand Strand is home to more than 1,500 restaurants that specialize in everything from soul food and sushi to steak. Every chain restaurant of significance has a presence in the area, but Myrtle Beach dining is made unique by its native fare.
Calabash seafood, a nationally recognized brand, was born in the area, and South Carolina’s distinctive Lowcountry cuisine is a must-eat.
The Grand Strand’s culinary contributions shouldn’t be minimized but its nightlife is legendary. Unlike some competing destinations, where businesses shudder with the setting sun, Myrtle Beach golf is complemented by its ample off-course activities.
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Will it drive or won't it drive. That question has plagued golfers throughout the world since man first hit a pebble with his shepard's crook. Now, the modern scientific method and technology has allowed man to answer that famed question. In...
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The Myrtle Beach area trumpets its 1,000+ restaurants, and some of the best are on the South Strand, despite the recent closing of Louis's at Pawleys, home of the best shrimp and grits around. If you are in the South Strand, here are five restaurants worth your time to visit:
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Signs advertising Calabash style seafood are ubiquitous along the Grand Strand. An area seafood joint without Calabash style food is about as popular as the media in LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens' office.
But to find out where it got started, a trip to Calabash, a town that bills itself as the "Seafood Capital of the World," is necessary.
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There are too many quality restaurants along the North Strand to accurately rank the best, but below are five establishments you will enjoy.
Crab Catchers - Located in the Little River waterfront area, Crab Catchers is a local favorite. Long on charm (and stunning views of the Intracoastal), Crab Catchers only serves fresh local seafood and it thrives despite not spending a penny on advertising. The daily fish fry is a don't-miss at Crab Catchers.
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If you don't play 36 holes a day, the North Strand has a surplus of off-course activities. Here are a few worth checking out.
Charter Fishing - There isn't much better than playing 18 in the morning and taking a half-day fishing excursion in the afternoon. If you are lucky, you can catch dinner. There are ample charter fishing boats in Little River, S.C., and Calabash, N.C.
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