The City of Myrtle Beach will host it's annual 2010 Myrtle Beach Oktoberfest on Ocean Boulevard, adjacent to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk on October 9th. Festivities are scheduled to be held along Eighth Avenue North and Mr. Joe White Avenue (Tenth Avenue North) and runs from noon to 11 p.m. The days festivities end with an oceanfront fireworks show. Fantastic German food and beer will of course be the main attractions. Planned activities include a bratwurst-eating contest or one can browse the many arts-and-crafts booths. An alcohol free Kid's Zone which will feature games and activities for the kids, is also planned. This year's headlining band is Cowboy M...

There are numerous public parking areas along Ocean Boulevard available for those wishing to take a little road trip to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. If you plan on spending several hours or the whole day around the board walk area, family time at the beach, or doing some shopping, bring along several dollar bills to feed the parking meters. Some of the parking meters take credit cards, but not all of them. Public parking is also available at a large parking garage, located about a block away from the boardwalk, between 9th and 10th Avenue North. [caption id="attachment_338" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Public parking garage for the Myrtle Beach Board...

The days of parents struggling with baby strollers and our wheel chair bound visitors looking for a casual stroll of the beautiful Myrtle Beach surf, now have a safe and friendly way to achieve this goal. Just think, no more trudging that stroller or pushing that wheel chair through thick sand. [caption id="attachment_198" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Myrtle Beach boardwalk sitting alcove"][/caption]The wide design of the 1.2 mile long boardwalk is a perfect alternative for those looking for the leisurely stroll along the beachfront. Numerous covered sitting alcoves that are available along the entire route, allow for resting, catching those ocean...

Memorial Day weekend 2010 in Myrtle Beach is shaping up to be a fun family time! This year, not only can you stroll the beautiful brand new Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, you can catch the City of Myrtle Beach Memorial Day parade. The parade Grand Marshall is really "out of this world", astronaut Buzz Aldrin who just happens to be the second person to walk on the moon. The parade will be held on Ocean Boulevard Saturday, May 29th starting at 10:30 am. For a complete list of weekend activities, check out the Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Days website. ...