It’s Raining, Now What? | Myrtle Beach Indoor Activities

Many travelers love coming to Myrtle Beach for the beach and popular outdoor attractions such as the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Broadway at the Beach! One may wonder though what to do around the area when the summer sun hides behind those stormy gray clouds. Instead of aimlessly walking around your condo rental or watching Netflix reruns the entire day during your getaway – we here at Palmetto have a few fun ideas to enjoy around Myrtle Beach indoors!


The Pirate’s Voyage
Get ready for an intense buccaneer battle with a hearty and delicious pirate feast. Guests will experience the spirit and swashbuckling excitement of the pirates. The Crimson and Sapphire pirates will battle each other on deck, in the water and in the sky above their full-sized pirate ships in a 15-foot deep indoor lagoon. Audience members will cheer them on to see who will take the treasure. Must reserve tickets online prior to show*


WonderWorks
Located at Broadway at the Beach, WonderWorks has become the Grand Strands top family fun spots! Feel the rush at the Hurricane Shack, step into a real-life space suit at Space Discovery Zone, challenge yourself in the 3 story high glow-in-the-dark ropes course, and let your imagination soar at the lite-bright design station. There are activities at WonderWorks for all!


Hollywood Wax Museum
Are you a fan of Michael Jackson, Robin Williams, Katy Perry, or Reese Witherspoon? These are just a few of the 100+ famous celebrities featured at Myrtle Beach’s Hollywood Wax Museum! Get ready to be electrified as you come face to face with your favorite people – wax style that is. Make sure to take a lot of photos while there to show off your encounters to everyone back home!


Ripley’s 5D Moving Theater
Instead of watching a movie, why not actually be a part of it? At Ripley’s 5D Moving Theater, you will experience every twist and turn through their 3-D films and motion simulator. Located right on Myrtle Beach’s popular Boulevard & Boardwalk!


810 Billiards & Bowling
“Burgers, Bocce, Beer, and Bowling!” Welcome to 810 Billiards & Bowling – Myrtle Beach’s premier bowling and dining attraction only minutes away from the beach. 20 state of the art lanes, 100+ delicious menu items, daily happy hour specials, and games galore. All the fun, all in one spot – for you and the family!


So what place are you planning to see on your next rainy day?
Be sure to also send Palmetto Vacation Rentals photos from your indoor adventures on the Grand Strand here. You may just be featured on our social media!


Originally from New York, Alison Lashower moved to the Myrtle Beach area with her family twelve years ago. Gamecock at heart, she graduated from the University of South Carolina with a marketing and entrepreneurship degree in May of 2017. When Alison is not spending time taking photographs around the Myrtle Beach area, you can find her writing, dancing, or on some type of adventure. Fun fact, she just spent this past year living abroad in Cape Town, South Africa!

Myrtle Beach Favorites | Travelers Edition 2019

Want to hear what travelers love about Myrtle Beach?
Come watch Jason and Alison’s recent adventure to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Boulevard where they were able to ask people just like yourself what they enjoy about South Carolina’s leading vacation destination.

You may discover some fantastic ideas for your next Myrtle Beach vacation!

Call Palmetto Vacation Rentals today at (888) 808-2788 or visit us online to see all that we can offer you for your next getaway to Myrtle Beach!

Myrtle Beach Cupcake Crazy!

Cupcake Glory was on the line!

Do you like cupcakes? Of course! But How much?

This July 4th, 31 brave and determined souls tested their cupcake mettle in the 8th annual Croissants Bistro and Bakery Cupcake Eating Contest. The contest is held each year at the beautiful Grand Dunes Marina in Myrtle Beach, where you can find fun games, vendors, and the entertaining Patriotic Golf Cart Contest.

This year was the first time for your blog heroes, Alison and Jason, and we had a blast! The MC kept everyone involved and the music selection was upbeat and fun! We talked with several contestants and they discussed their strategies for victory. Many said the same technique: “Lots of Water”! Each contestant ponied up $20 for their entry and received a t-shirt and more importantly – their chance for cupcake immortality! Proceeds from the event went to Backpack Buddies and Help4Kids.

Right as the opening horn sounded, the focused contestants began stuffing their faces. After a few moments, it was clear who the true contenders were. 3 or 4 of these masters of mastication distanced themselves from the herd as they looked like a cross between Hungry, Hungry Hippos and Pac-Man! They would shovel in a cupcake, take a swig of water, gulp, repeat.

To the victors, go the spoils!

When the dust settled and the final horn blared, there stood one man, who had tasted the glory of the promised land before! Mark Lyle had eaten a total of 35 delicious cupcakes and was declared champion for the second straight year. Everyone cheered and a great time was had by all. See you there next year!

Jason Coker is originally from the metropolis of Burlington, NC and is passionate about vacation rentals. Having served on the front lines of a premier vacation rental company, Jason has a great understanding of all aspects of this fantastic industry. An aficionado of music, sports, and all things geeky, Jason spends his free time performing music, grilling out, and relaxing with his son, daughter, and lovely wife, Amy.

Fourth of July 2019 Events | Myrtle Beach

Who else is ready to chow down on some delicious hamburgers, spend quality time with your family and watch spectacular fireworks along the Grand Strand this Independence Day?

Fourth of July is almost here! This Thursday (July 4th, 2019) and upcoming weekend you may be curious as to what is happening around the Myrtle Beach area for this wonderful celebration. We here at Palmetto Vacation Rentals have a few ideas on how to make this Fourth of July the best one yet! 

Festivals: 

Surfside Beach 4th of July Celebration
Live music and family fun will be hosted at the Surfside Pier this Thursday. Join in on the entertainment and relax as you take in the ocean waves.
11 South Ocean Blvd. Surfside Beach, SC | 6:00 PM -10:00 PM


Salute from the Shore
Come recognize and unite with others to honor our armed forces this July 4th in this 10th annual flyover happening along the South Carolina beach areas.  
Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | 1:00 PM


4th of July Independence Day 5k and 8k
Get your running shoes on and make your way over to The Market Common for the Independence Day 5k and 8k. Be sure to register online and get your game face on!
The Market Common, Myrtle Beach SC 29577
Registration begins at 6:00 AM Race begins at 7:30 AM


8th Annual Croissants Bakery 4th of July Cupcake Eating Contest
Calling all cupcake eaters to the table! Croissants Bakery will be holding its eighth annual cupcake eating contest at the Grande Dunes Marina this Independence Day. Last year the winner was able to eat a total of 36 cupcakes. Are you ready to beat that?
8201 Marina Parkway, Myrtle Beach SC 29572 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM


Fireworks: 

What is a Fourth of July celebration without fireworks? Come check out the beautiful eye-catching sparkles of light along the beach this holiday at one of these locations! 

Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 2957 | 10:00 PM

Cherry Grove Pier
3500 North Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | 9:30 PM

Murrells Inlet Marshwalk
4025 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | 10:00 PM

Barefoot Landing
4898 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | 10:00 PM

Be sure to tag Palmetto Vacation Rentals with your favorite Myrtle Beach Fourth of July memories. You may just end up being featured on our Facebook page. We hope you have a wonderful and memorable 2019 Fourth of July holiday! 


Originally from New York, Alison moved to the Myrtle Beach area with her family twelve years ago. Gamecock at heart, she graduated from the University of South Carolina with a marketing and entrepreneurship degree in May of 2017. When Alison is not spending time taking photographs around the Myrtle Beach area, you can find her writing, dancing, or on some type of adventure. Fun fact, she just spent this past year living abroad in Cape Town, South Africa!