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Welcome

Dear Guest,

On behalf of the Staff and Management of the Boardwalk Beach Resort of Myrtle Beach, let us take this opportunity to welcome you, and to sincerely thank you for choosing us to serve your lodging needs. We value your patronage, and it is very important to us that your stay will be a comfortable and enjoyable one. We take great pride in providing our guests with the utmost in professional and personalized service.

This directory is provided to familiarize you with the many services we offer, as well as acquaint you with the Myrtle Beach area.

If there is anything we can do to make your visit with us more enjoyable, please feel free to ask our staff members.

We hope you have a great stay and we look forward to your next visit.

Sincerely,

The Staff and Management Boardwalk Beach Resort

2301 North Ocean Boulevard

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577

Phone: 843-448-8545

Reservations: 800-535-2297

Email: boardwlk@sccoast.net

Photo Courtesy of The Strand Media Group

Airline Information

The Hotel can provide baby cribs and rollaway beds with advance notice. There is a $5.00 per day fee. If your room is not equipped with a hair dryer, one is available at the Front Desk. The number of available cribs is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Banks / ATM Services

Located for your convenience in our Hotel Lobby.

Chamber of Commerce

For maps and area information contact the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce at 843-626-7444.

Check Cashing

Due to the limited amount of cash kept on the property, the Hotel is unable to provide check cashing services. ATM is located in our Information/Brochure Room in the Guest Reception Lobby.

Check-Out

Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Late check-outs will incur an additional charge.

Copy service is available at the Front Desk. The charge for Hotel guests is 5¢ per copy.

Credit Information

We accept American Express, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard.

Emergency .................................................................................................................Dial 0

In the event of any emergency, medical or otherwise, please contact the Front Desk for immediate attention.

Executive Offices ............................................................................................. Dial 2100

Our Executive Staff is readily available to answer questions or offer assistance.

Exercise Room

Our Exercise Room, located in South Tower 1, ground floor, is fully equipped for your fitness needs. You must be 18 years of age and a registered guest to use this facility. An I.D. or Drivers License is required prior to checking the exercise key out at the Front Desk.

Fax service is available for your convenience, for a fee. The Resort fax number is 843-626-8772.

throughout the property. Please call “0” for username and password.

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Department for early room make-up service, no service, extra linens, towels, or blankets. Hours are: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday.

Ice Machines

North Tower - Floors 1, 5, and 8.

Main Tower - 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12.

South Tower I - 1st floor.

Parking

Guest Information

Complimentary parking is available for all registered Hotel Guests.

The Hotel cannot be responsible for items left in vehicles on the Hotel property. All vehicles must be registered and have a parking pass displayed on the rear-view mirror of the car, or car is susceptible to being towed at the owner’s expense. One parking pass per unit. Meter parking is not Boardwalk property. Please do not park on the large blue dots marked pay – this is not Boardwalk property.

Pet Policy

For the convenience of other guests and in an effort to help us provide the cleanest and most sanitary accommodations available, pets are not permitted. The Front Desk will be glad to help you make other arrangements for your pet.

Reservations may be made nationwide by dialing our toll-free number, 1-800-535-2297, or contact the Front Desk for assistance.

Rollaway Beds

Rollaway beds are available through the Front Desk. The number of rollaway beds are limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a fee of $5.00 per day.

Please do not leave money or valuables in your room. Under state law the Hotel cannot be responsible for the loss of articles unless properly secured in the safety deposit boxes located at the Front Desk. Guests must see a manager between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Our swimming pool hours are 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No glass is permitted in the pool area. Swim at your own risk, as there is no lifeguard on duty. Pool towels are not provided by the Hotel. Guests are not allowed to place towels on lounge chairs prior to using them.

Hotel pool/yard furniture is NOT FOR BEACH USE. Beach chairs can be rented by Beach Rental Services.

Guest Information

Lazy River – All guests must use a raft while in the Lazy River.

Transportation

We will be happy to arrange for taxi service or make recommendations concerning your transportation needs.

Wake-Up Service

If you would like a wake-up call, please notify the Hotel Operator

Television Channels

65-1 Bloomberg

65-2 C-SPAN

65-3 MTV

65-4 ESPN Classic

65-5 Comedy Central

65-6 E!

65-7 BET

65-8 Lifetime

66-1 CNN HD

66-2 USA HD

66-3 Bravo HD

67-1 Food Network HD

67-2 ESPNews HD

67-3 ABC Family HD

68-1 Animal Planet HD

68-2 FX HD

68-3 Travel Channel HD

69-1 HGTV HD

69-2 NBC Sports HD

69-3 Science Channel HD

70-1 Fox News Channel HD

70-2 SyFy HD

70-3 History HD

71-1 Disney HD

71-2 Cartoon Network HD

71-3 Discovery HD

72-1 CNBC HD

72-2 ESPNU HD

72-3 TLC HD

73-1 CNBC

73-2 TNT

73-3 ESPN 2

74-1 AMC HD

74-2 Fox Sports Carolina HD

75-1 MSNBC HD

75-2 TBS HD

75-3 A&E HD

76-1 ESPN HD

76-1 ESPN2 HD

77-1 TNT HD

77-2 National Geographic HD

78-1 The Weather Channel

78-2 BBC America

78-3 Univision

78-4 Telemundo

78-5 Nickelodeon

78-6 Beach TV

80-1 FOX HD (Local) WFXB

80-2 PBS HD (Local) WRLK

81-1 ABC HD (Local) WPDE

81-2 NBC HD (Local) WMBF

82-1 CBS HD (Local) WBTW

82-2 CW HD (Local) WWMB

83-1 NFL Network

87-5 MC Kidz Only

87-6 MC ThrowJamz

87-7 MC RockHits

87-8 MC Gospel

87-9 MC Indie

87-10 MC HitList

87-11 MC Party Fav

87-12 MC Today Country

87-13 MC HipHop Classics

87-14 MC Rap

87-15 MC HipHop RB

87-16 MC Clas Rock

87-17 MC RB Classic

87-18 MC RB Soul

87-19 MC Alternative

87-20 MC Metal

87-21 MC Rock

87-22 MC Reggae

87-23 MC Soft Rock

87-24 MC Pop Hits

87-25 MC Y2K

87-26 MC 90s

87-27 MC 80s

87-28 MC Max

87-29 MC Dance

87-30 MC Cont Christ

87-31 MC Pop Latino

87-32 MC Class Country

87-33 MC Romances

87-34 MC Sound of Season

87-35 MC Country Hits

87-36 MC 70s

87-37 MC Oldies

87-38 MC Pop Country

87-39 MC Tropicales

87-40 MC Mexicana

87-41 MC Soundscapes

87-42 MC Smooth Jazz

87-43 MC Toddler Tunes

87-44 MC Stage Screen

87-45 MC Teen Beats

87-46 MC Mus Urbana

87-47 MC Love Songs

87-48 MC Adult Alt

87-49 MC Jazz

87-50 MC Blues

87-59 MC Sing Swing

87-61 MC Easy Listening

87-62 MC Class Master

87-63 MC Light Class

Property Map

Safety and Security

Security Information

Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the utmost concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.

Safe Deposit Boxes

Do Not Leave Money Or Valuables In Your Room.

We provide safe deposit boxes for your use in our Front Office at no charge. Under state law, the Hotel is not responsible for loss unless articles have been secured properly in these boxes.

Double Locks

For additional security, utilize the deadbolt lock provided on your door upon entering. This will prevent the door from being opened by a regular room key.

Admittance

Do not admit persons to your room without first making positive identification. A “peep hole” is provided for your convenience. If there is any doubt about the person’s true identity, please contact the Front Desk.

Keys

Do safeguard your key. Be sure to leave it with the Front Desk upon departure. Do not leave it in your room or in the door. Do not give your key to others. A lost key will incur a fee.

Fire

Please familiarize yourself with the location of the nearest fire exit stairway. In the unlikely event of a fire, please move quickly but calmly to the stairs. Avoid the use of elevators. Report fire or smoke to any Resort employee. Please refer to the instructions on the back of the entrance door for detailed evacuation instructions.

We hope that these procedures will contribute to your comfort and well-being during your stay at our Resort.

Fire Safety Information

TO OUR GUESTS: Please review the location of exits, alarms and fire equipment on your floor as soon after check-in as is practical.

When You Check In...

• Find two fire exits nearest your room. Make sure that they are not locked or blocked. Count the doorways and other features between your room and the exits so that you can find your way out in an emergency. Review the floor plan on the inside of your guest room door.

• Learn the layout of your room and know how to unlock your door in the dark.

• Put your room key and a flashlight close to where you sleep so you can find them easily. You will need the key to get back into your room if smoke or fire blocks your exits.

If The Room Door Is Not Hot Or There Is No Smoke In The Hall...

• Check to see if the hall is clear of smoke. If it’s clear, it’s probably safe to leave your room. Grab your key, close the door securely behind you, and walk to the exit.

• Walk down to the ground level holding on to the handrail to protect yourself from being knocked down by someone in a panic. If you encounter smoke or fire at lower levels, turn around and walk up to clearer air, go to the roof if it is accessible, or use another exit.

If The Room Door Is Hot Or There Is Smoke In The Hall...

• Don’t panic. You can stay in your room and still survive a fire.

• Fill the tub with water for wetting towels, sheets, etc. The tub water might also be needed for cooling down the walls. An ice bucket or wastebasket can be used for bailing water.

• Seal the door from smoke with wet paper towels, cloth towels, tissues, sheets, etc. Cover or block the vents, too. You could tape a magazine over the vent or stuff it with wet towels, etc.

• If the phone works, call for help. Hang a sheet out the window to signal fire fighters, but don’t try to use it to climb down.

Fire Safety Information

• In spite of your efforts, if smoke still enters your room, make a tent over your head with a blanket or sheet at a slightly opened window and breathe air that is free of smoke. If the windows do not open, you may have to break one out with a chair or drawer, but only do this as a last resort. If smoke can enter your room from outside the window, do not open it. Once you break the window you won’t be able to close it.

If A Fire Starts In Your Room…

• Evacuate your room immediately. Grab your key and close the door securely behind you.

• Sound the alarm and notify your neighbors.

• Use the nearest phone to call the Front Desk or Hotel Operator right away.

• Walk to safety via the fire exit.

• Do not use the elevators.

MYRTLE BEACH HISTORY

The Myrtle Beach area is rich in culture and tradition. Continual efforts are taken to preserve the past and commemorate it through landmarks, museums, and tales of bygone days.

• Kings Highway began as an Indian trail long before Europeans settled along the Grand Strand. Later, this trail became the route from the northern states to Charleston and Savannah.

• The area’s first inhabitants were the Waccamaw and Winyah Indians who named the region Chicora, meaning the land.

• Early attempts by European explorers to settle the Grand Strand were disastrous. Spaniard Lucas Vasques de Allyon founded the first colony in North America here in 1526, but the settlement was ravaged by disease, and the inhabitants perished within a year.

• During the 18th century, pirates found the waters off the Grand Strand a paradise for their wild revels. The infamous Blackbeard regularly terrorized the Carolina shores before his gory death in 1718. Captain Kidd himself is thought to have buried some loot near Murrells Inlet.

• English colonists formed Prince George Parish and laid out plans for Georgetown, the state’s third oldest city, in 1730. Surrounded by rivers and marshlands, Georgetown became the center of America’s colonial rice empire.

• Before the Civil War, plantation owners turned Pawleys Island into one of the first summer resorts on the Atlantic coast. Just a few miles north of Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet is the source of the area’s most endearing ghost stories, including that of a young woman who died brokenhearted: Alice Belin Flagg (1833-1849).

• Until the 1900s, the beaches of Horry County were virtually uninhabited due to the county’s geographical inaccessibility and poor economy.

• Near the turn of the century, the Burroughs & Collins Company, a timber turpentine firm with extensive beachfront holdings, began developing the resort potential of the Strand. In 1901, their company built the beach’s first hotel, the Seaside Inn. At that time, oceanfront lots sold for $25, and buyers received an extra lot free if they built a house valued at $500 or more. The beach community was called New Town until the Horry Herald newspaper held a contest to officially name the area. Mrs. F.E. Burroughs, wife of the founder of Burroughs & Collins Company, won the competition with Myrtle Beach, a name she chose for the many wax myrtle trees growing wild along the shore.

MYRTLE BEACH HISTORY

• In the 1920s, a group of businessmen began building an upscale resort called Arcady at the north end of the community. Arcady featured the present Pine Lakes International Country Club, the Strand’s first golf club and birthplace of the magazine Sports Illustrated, as well as the legendary Ocean Forest Hotel.

• Several major developments took place along the Strand during the 1930s and 1940s. In 1936, the Intracoastal Waterway was opened to pleasure boats and commercial shipping. During the 1940s, the Air Force Base was established and used for training and coastal patrols during World War II. The base was officially closed in 1993. The Pavilion was built in 1949, followed closely by the installation of the organ and the carousel at that site. These unique pieces which were brought to the Grand Strand in 1954 are still in place.

• Myrtle Beach was incorporated in 1938, and in 1957 became a city.

• Hurricane Hazel demolished buildings and trees along the Strand in 1954, ironically clearing the way for new, larger hotels and homes. During the rebuilding phase of the 1960s, the golf boom began and has continued to this day with new courses being built each year.

• The Myrtle Beach Convention Center, which houses the South Carolina Hall of Fame, was opened in 1970. Throughout the ‘70s, new construction topped $75 million and the permanent population tripled.

• In the 1970s and ‘80s construction of attractions, homes, retail shops, and other amenities increased steadily, introducing another boom in the early ‘90s that currently attracts millions of visitors and thousands of new residents to the area each year.

Courtesy of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

PLACES OF WORSHIP

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

North Myrtle Beach Assembly of God 3646 Sea Mountain Hwy., NMB 399-8116

BAPTIST

Bible Baptist Church Hwy. 15 & 9th Ave. S., MB 448-7498

Central Baptist Church 950 38th Ave. N., MB

626-5090

First Baptist Church 500 4th Ave. N, MB 448-3155

First Baptist Church of Surfside 711 16th Ave. N., Surfside

238-0206

First Baptist Church 200 Hwy. 17 S., NMB 249-2448

First Baptist Church of Murrells Inlet 3891 Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet

947-0847

First Free Will Baptist Church 67th Ave. N., MB 449-6711

Garden City Baptist Church 501 Pine Ave., Garden City 651-3663

Grand Strand Baptist Church 2280 Glory Blvd., MB.

Lakeside Baptist Church 11th Ave. N., NMB

Ocean View Baptist Church 7300 N. Kings Hwy., MB

236-2233

249-2162

449-3384

Salem Missionary Baptist Church 11112 Freewoods Rd., MB

650-0031

Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church 1008 Carver St., MB 448-3281

Socastee Baptist Church 3690 Socastee Blvd., MB ....... 293-2762

Victory Baptist Church 950 38th Ave. N., MB 626-5090

CATHOLIC

Our Lady Star of the Sea

1100 8th Ave. N., NMB 249-2356

St. Andrew Catholic Church 37th Ave. N. & Hwy. 17, MB

448-5930

St. Michael’s Catholic Church 542 Cypress Ave, Murrells Inlet 651-3737

CHRISTIAN

The Christian Church 1226 Burcale Rd., MB 236-1121

Christian Science Church 408 66th Ave N, MB ............... 449-5496

Surfside Christian Church 340 N. Azalea Dr., Surfside 238-4779

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Myrtle Beach Church of Christ 4500 Wild Iris Dr., MB ............ 448-8071

Grand Strand Church of Christ 2212 Glenns Bay Rd., Surfside Beach

650-9711

CHURCH OF GOD

Covenant of Life 2706 Wiley Dr., NMB 272-6676

First Church of God 700 35th Ave. N., MB ............. 448-9069

EPISCOPAL

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection 8901 Hwy. 17 Bypass, Surfside

215-4500

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 801 11th Ave. N., NMB 249-1169

Trinity Episcopal Church 3000 N. Kings Hwy., MB ....... 448-8426

FULL GOSPEL

Today’s Harvest Church 1100 33rd Ave. S., NMB 272-5718

Living Faith Church 4513 Hwy. 17 Bypass S., MB

293-1000

LUTHERAN

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Holy Lamb (LCMS) 2541 Forestbrook Rd., MB ..... 236-1344

King of Glory Lutheran Church 805 11th Ave. N., NMB 249-3954

LUTHERAN

Risen Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS) 10595 Hwy. 17, Briarcliffe Sect., MB 272-5845

Shepherd of the Sea 2637 S. Hwy 17, Garden City

651-7377

St. Philips Lutheran Church (ELCA) 6200 N. Kings Hwy., MB 449-5345

METHODIST

First United Methodist Church 901 N. Kings Hwy., MB 448-7164

Little River United Methodist Church 1629 Hwy. 17, Little River ....... 249-2329

St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Hwy. 17, Litchfield 237-2294

Socastee United Methodist Church 5575 Dick Pond Rd., MB ......... 650-3373

Surfside United Methodist Church

800 13th Ave. N., Surfside 238-2734

Trinity United Methodist Church 706 14th Ave. S., NMB ............ 272-5236

NAZARENE

Church of the Nazarene 612 4th Ave. S., MB 448-3290

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Garden City Chapel & Retreat 316 N. Dogwood, Garden City 651-2223

New Harvest Church 9526 Hwy. 707, MB .................. 215-3470

OTHER

Avatar Maher Baba’s circle of friends 10177 N. Kings Hwy, MB 273-0709

Faith Wesleyan Church 10615 Hwy. 90, NMB ............... 399-2273

Grand Strand Community Church 3820 Holmestown Rd., MB ....................................................... 650-3878

Greater True Light Ministries

485 Robert Grissom Pkwy., MB 946-9418

Ignite Myrtle Beach

4808 N. Kings Hwy., MB ........ 449-5401

Midtown Vineyard Church

504 27th Ave. N., MB 445-9000

Seventh Day Adventist Church

900 62nd Ave. N., MB ............. 449-9150

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox 3301 33rd Ave. N., MB 448-3773

Tabernacle Church

530 N. Azalea Dr., Surfside Beach ....................................................... 839-2510

Temple Beth Elohim of Georgetown 230 Screven St., Georgetown 325-0389

Temple Emanu-El

406 65th Ave. N., MB .............. 449-5552

PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS

Lakewood Pentecostal Holiness 6585 SC-707, MB ...................... 650-2818

PRESBYTERIAN

Faith Presbyterian Church

805 79th Ave. N., MB 449-7972

First Presbyterian Church

1300 N. Kings Hwy., MB ........ 448-4496

Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church 410 6th Ave. S., NMB 249-2312

Surfside Presbyterian Church 8732 Hwy. 17 S. Bypass, NMB 650-2020

Trinity Presbyterian Church USA 2061 Glenns Bay Rd., Surfside ....................................................... 650-0313

SYNAGOGUES

Temple Emanu-El

406 65th Ave. N., MB 449-5552

Atalaya (Murrels Inlet)

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Atalaya Rd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 • atalayacastle.com

Atalaya, meaning “watchtower” in Spanish, was built near the Atlantic Ocean in northeastern South Carolina by industrialist and philanthropist Archer M. Huntington and his wife, the sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington, and now lies within present day Huntington Beach State Park. The location was chosen as a milder winter retreat for the health of Anna Huntington, who suffered from tuberculosis from the mid-twenties to the mid-thirties. The 40,000 square foot home covers nearly one acre — the living quarters consisting of 30 rooms around three sides of the perimeter. The studio includes a 25-foot skylight which opens onto a small, enclosed courtyard where Mrs. Huntington would work on her sculpture. The exteriors of many of the windows feature hand-wrought iron grills designed by Mrs. Huntington were installed along with shutters for protection against hurricane winds. This exquisite home was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992 and can be enjoyed with self-guided audio or docent-lead tours.

Huntington Beach State Park (Murrells Inlet) • 843-237-4440

16148 Ocean Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 • huntingtonbeachstatepark.net

Pristine beaches, the finest bird-watching on the East Coast, the chance to see endangered plants and animals up close and endless options for outdoor activities make this 2,500 acre state park located at the southern end of the Myrtle Beach Area a great item to add to your itinerary. Get your lines wet with ocean jetty fishing, access the inlet, marshes and back bays via a boat ramp, get the blood running on a two mile or ¼ mile hiking trail, and stay the night camping.

Myrtle Beach State Park (Myrtle Beach) • 843-238-5325

4401 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 • myrtlebeachstatepark.net

You would never ex pect to find an oceanfront 312 acre state park in the heart of one of the east coasts major tourist destinations. Donated in 1934 by Myrtle Beach Farms, this state park offers nature tours, engaging programs and educational programs surrounding the natural resources of the park. Nature trails, equestrian trails, bike paths, an ocean fishing pier, and tent and RV camping in the oceanfront woods just 300 yards from the beach are just the beginning.

Pawleys Island Historic District (Pawleys Island)

321 Myrtle Ave, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-6215

One of the oldest summer resorts on the East Coast, Pawleys Island has developed an old-time charm that still remains from its roots in the early 1700s. Remaining today are 12 residences in the historic district, which date from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s. In the historic district, signs describe brief histories of the antebellum homes. Known for its shoeless, carefree, laid-back life style, Pawleys locals and visitors alike enjoy activities which include crabbing in local creeks, fishing, ghost stories, lounging in hammocks and an abundant stretch of wide beach and sand dunes. Pawleys Island abounds with simple virtue. Pawleys Island is a barrier island nearly four miles long and for the most part only one house wide. The island, set apart from the mainland by a exquisite salt marsh, can be accessed by two short causeways – a physical marker of entering a time long gone, filled with peace and contentment.

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Museums

Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum (Myrtle Beach) • 843-238-2510

3100 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC • myrtlebeachartmuseum.org

The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand’s only art museum. Since 1997, it has stood as a beacon of culture for residents who visit from Horry and Georgetown counties, as well as for thousands of visitors from throughout our state, country and world.

Georgetown County Museum (Georgetown)

120 Broad Street at The History Center • georgetowncountymuseum.com • 843-5457020

Preserves and displays of over 300 years of history and culture. Get a close look at Native American artifacts, relics of local plantation culture (clothing, toys, slave bills). Learn about the rice culture and the lumber industry. 60 minutes, $2-$4

Horry County Museum and L.W. Paul Living History Farm (Conway) • 843-915-5320 805 Main Street, Conway, South Carolina 29526 • HCGMuseum@horrycounty.org

The Horry County Museum currently serves the people Horry County and its visitors through the presentation of exhibits on the history, prehistory, and natural history of the county at the museum’s main location. The majority of the museum’s collections are stored at the Main Street location and include a highly acclaimed photographic collection as well as historic artifacts documenting the unique history and culture of Horry County. The L.W. Paul Living History Farm, is a branch of the Museum.

Kaminski House Museum (Georgetown)

1003 Front St., Georgetown, SC, 29440 • kaminskimuseum.org • 843-546-7706

A beautiful waterfront colonial home open to the public. From the promise of the colonial period to the difficulties of the Civil War and Reconstruction to the current day, the site serves as a backdrop to the growth and changes in the Georgetown area. 60 minutes. $7 - Group discounts available.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum (Mount Pleasant)

40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 • patriotspoint.org • 843-884-2727

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum strives to preserve the living history of our nation’s bravest men and women while telling their stories in honorable, educational and engaging ways. Explore a fleet of National Historic Landmark ships, including the USS YORKTOWN, Cold War Memorial and the only Vietnam Support Base Camp in the U.S.

The Gullah Museum (Georgetown)

123 King Street, Unit 7, Georgetown, S.C. 29440 • gullahmuseumsc.com • 843-527-1851

The Gullah Museum and Gullah O’oman Shop educate visitors about the history of the Gullah people inhabiting the southeastern Atlantic coastal region of the United States. The Gullah still practice their own language, cuisine and observances. In the heart of Pawleys Island, the museum and shop are a must stop shop stop for handcrafted items in the Gullah tradition – sweetgrass baskets, artisan quilts, Gullah clothing and toys.

VISITOR AND LOCAL INFORMATION

Legends of the Grand Strand

The South Carolina coastal waters were especially productive for pirates, and the coves and inlets along the Grand Strand provided great hiding places for these marauders. Pirates who became local legends include Edward Teach, called Blackbeard because of his coalblack beard, and Drunken Jack, who was left behind on an island with a huge stash of stolen rum (and died with a smile on his face).

We love our ghosts – especially the good ones, which most of them are. The most enduring ghost stories are of Alice Flagg, ghost of the Hermitage, and the Gray Man. Alice roams beside the waters of Murrells Inlet, searching for a ring she received from a young man her family did not approve of. As she lay in bed ill with a fever, her brother discovered the ring on a ribbon around her neck, being enraged, and flung it into the inlet. The story of the Gray Man also involves a tragic love story, as a soldier returns home to marry his sweetheart. Riding on horseback, he has an accident and is killed. His spirit, however, lives on, and he is able to warn his lover of an approaching hurricane and save her life. Since that time, many people have reported seeing the Gray Man before a hurricane and heeded his ghostly warning to seek safety.

Beach-Going Wheelchairs

In Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Surfside Beach, beach-going wheelchairs are available for use free of charge. These chairs are sturdy and come equipped with an umbrella and large balloon tires for maneuvering through soft sand.

In Myrtle Beach, beach wheelchairs are available at the following lifeguard stands: 77th Ave. N.; 72nd Ave. N.; 54th Ave. N.; 24th Ave. N.; 8th Ave. N.; 8th Ave. S.; 20th Ave. S. (wheelchairs); 21st Ave. S. (handicap access) these locations also offer handicap parking. For more information, call 918-1000

In North Myrtle Beach, wheelchairs are available M–F at the Recreation Center on Possum Trot Road. Call 280-5584 to reserve one. Handicap beach access at the following locations: Main St.; Sea Mountain Hwy.; 4th Ave. N.; 6th Ave. S.; 9th Ave. S.; 15th Ave. S.; 17th Ave. S.; 21st Ave. S.; 27th Ave. S.; 39th Ave. S. 46th Ave. S.

In Surfside Beach, wheelchairs are available by calling 913-6368. Handicap beach access at the following locations: 3rd Ave. N.; Surfside Drive at Surfside Pier; Melody Lane.

Shag Dancing

A dance described as “Southern tradition of style and grace,” the shag was born decades ago along this stretch of Carolina coastline. Here shagging is a phenomenon, transcending age and bringing together thousands of enthusiasts seeking to perfect its laid-back, seemingly effortless moves. The shag is so much a part of the culture, it has been declared South Carolina’s official dance.

A close cousin of the 1930s craze called the Big Apple, the shag has been the subject of a movie, books, and countless magazine and newspapers articles. And although the jazz sounds of the 1930s helped to create the acrobatic Big Apple, we Southerners slowed it down and smoothed out a bit.

Much more than a dance, the shag is also a feeling – of friendship, and of sand, salt, and surf combined with smoothly worn hardwood floors. It’s the unhurried moves of a dance that knows no age barriers, a way of life set to rhythm and blues, an opportunity to re-live youth.

Seashells and Fossils

More than 700 species of shells live in the waters of South Carolina. Among the most common are whelks, angel wings, arks, pen shells, augers, cockles, slipper shells, jingles, coquina, and olive shells. Starfish, sea urchins, and sand dollars also can be found on local beaches.

When sand dollars are alive, they have a dark, fur-like covering. When they wash up on the beach, the sun bleaches them white. Sand dollars are extremely fragile.

The most common fossils found on area beaches are sharks teeth, which are usually black or dark brown. Fossilized shark’s teeth are millions of years old. Other fossils found in the area include animal bones, horses’ teeth and fossilized shells.

The best times to look for shells and fossils are on an outgoing tide, during a new moon or full moon, and after a storm.

VISITOR AND LOCAL INFORMATION – Local Laws

State Laws

Seat belts must be worn at all times in a moving vehicle.

Open containers of beer, wine, or liquor are prohibited in vehicles or any public place including streets, sidewalks, and beach areas. Vehicle headlights must be on if operating windshield wipers due to rain or poor road conditions.

Motorcyclists are required to use headlights at all times.

Right turns may be made on a red light throughout the state, except where a sign denotes “No Right on Red.” Remember, stop before turning and give way to traffic already in the intersection.

Fireworks

Discharging of fireworks is illegal within the city limits of municipalities along the Grand Strand.

Cruising

Cruising is regulated by the Myrtle Beach Police Department between 3rd Ave. S. and 21st Ave. N. on Ocean Boulevard from 2 a.m. - 6 a.m. March 1 - Oct. 1.

Driving

It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any motor vehicle on the beach or in public marsh areas.

SHEP

Established in 1996 by SCDOT (South Carolina Department of Transportation), SHEP (State Highway Emergency Program) now serves motorists traveling Interstates in the Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Rock Hill, and Greenville/Spartanburg urban areas.

Prepared to handle a variety of situations, SHEP responders make minor repairs to disabled

vehicles, assist with traffic control and incident management, and provide first aid until emergency medical services arrive. For assistance, dial *HP on your cellular phone, ask for SHEP.

Myrtle Beach - Dogs in public must be on a leash at all times. No animals are allowed on the beach or Ocean Boulevard from 13th Ave. S. to 21st Ave. N. in Myrtle Beach during any time of the year. No dogs are allowed on the beach 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., May 15 - Sept. 15. Pet owners are responsible for removing pet waste from any public property, including beaches. Horses and riders are allowed on the beach within the city of Myrtle Beach from the third Saturday in November until the end of February, in groups of six or fewer. No “staging” is allowed within the city limits (access to the beach is through Myrtle Beach State Park), and riders must clean up droppings west of the high tide line.

Sea Oats

It is illegal to cut, break, or otherwise destroy sea oat plants, beach grass, or sand fencing. sea oats provide nature’s first line of defense against shore erosion. They build up the dunes by trapping sand blown inland from the beaches. Please leave the beach as you found it.

Swimming

Swimming is not permitted beyond 50 yards from the beach or over shoulder depth, unless otherwise stated by the lifeguard. Jumping or diving from piers is prohibited. Swimming within 50 yards of a pier is prohibited. Only canvas rafts may be used in the ocean. Rafts must be equipped with safety ropes. It is illegal for anyone to wear a thong bathing suit.

Package Stores in SC are identified with large red circles. Hours are 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. daily, except Sundays and holidays. Legal drinking age is twenty-one.

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about beach do’s and don’ts:

• Only canvas rafts with ropes are allowed in the ocean.

• Littering is punishable by a $200 fine. Offenders may be required to assist officials in cleaning up litter.

• Sleeping on the beach is not permitted from 9:00 p.m. until sunrise.

• No solicitation is permitted on the beach.

• Boaters and wind surfers must refrain from operating in the swimming areas which extend fifty yards from the high tide line.

VISITOR AND LOCAL INFORMATION

Did You Know?

Ocean water temperature along the Grand Strand beaches is about 20 degrees warmer than New York ocean water during the summer months and approximately 10 degrees warmer during the winter months.

Annual Averages

(Based on 30 years of data)

• Sunny days - 215

• Days when maximum temperature is more than 90˚ Fahrenheit - 46

• Days with .10 inches of rain or more - 117

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air temperature in Fahrenheit - 64˚

water temperature in Fahrenheit - 66˚

relative humidity at 1:00 p.m. - 56%

Myrtle Beach, through private contractors, provides lifeguards on the beach from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. in season. Lifeguards use a flag system to inform swimmers on ocean conditions.

Green Flag

Traditional Foods

Butter Beans

Flat beans, like lima beans, shelled before cooking, butter beans are often served with rice.

Calabash-style Seafood

This name comes from the Southern method of dredging fish in cornmeal and frying.

Chicken Bog

Strictly speaking, this is a rice pilau (pronounced perloo) or pilaf, which combines rice, meats and chicken broth.

Country Style Steak

Thinly sliced or cubed round or sirloin steak which has been dipped in batter and fried.

Country-style Vegetables

Vegetables which are native to Southern soils, such as corn, okra, tomatoes, beans and peas that are cooked slowly with a bit of fatback or bacon to flavor and are also highly seasoned.

Grits and Maters

Coarsely ground corn cooked to a mushy softness and served with stewed tomatoes.

Hushpuppies or Corndoggers

Fried pieces of cornmeal dough seasoned with onion salt or minced onion and most often served with fried fish. Originally, “hush puppies” came from the leftover cornmeal used for frying the fresh fish at the campsite near the edge of the water. The name is derived from the original use of these morsels thrown to the dogs (puppies, to Southerners who never go into the wilderness without at least one “puppy”) to keep the animals at bay while their human counterparts ate the fish.

Pig Pickin’

The meat of a pig is slowly cooked over hot coals in a pit and basted until the meat, dripping with juices, falls off the bones.

She-Crab Soup

A cream-style soup, not unlike bisque, always with crabmeat or crab roe or red crab eggs, flavored with cayenne pepper and sherry.

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