Dead Dog Saloon?

Can someone please tell me if the ';Dead Dog Saloon'; is still there? It%26#39;s been over 11 years since we have been back to Myrtle Beach, and we used to go there during every visit. We are coming there next Tuesday, and reading the forums makes me so excited to see it again. I%26#39;m sure it has changed a lot from then. All of your information and wisdom is so helpful - more than you%26#39;ll ever know! Thanks again:)

Dead Dog Saloon?

Fear Not! The Dead ';Pooch'; (as my wife %26amp; I call it) is alive %26amp; well and still a great place to have drinks and/or eats while enjoying unobstructed views of Murrell%26#39;s Inlet. At sunset you can see the reflections on all the windows of the houses on Garden City%26#39;s southern point. Until the weather warms up, they have the deck enclosed in plastic %26amp; its somewhat heated (can still be chilly).

Might look a little different than your last visit, but just cruise south on 17B %26amp; you can%26#39;t miss it (on your left just after Divine Fish House...it%26#39;s the last place before the big parking lot at the marina).

Dead Dog Saloon?

I really appreciate that information, but the one we went to was just walking distance from the Patricia Grand, kinda down a side street off N. Ocean Blvd. Would this be the same one only moved to Murrel%26#39;s Inlet? It was really quite small, but had a beautiful old wooden bar and a small patio outside. They had pictures of naked people in the bathrooms I think. In fact, my sister-in-law%26#39;s brother was down there golfing a long time ago and stoled one of the pictures from the men%26#39;s restroom, but took it back the next day when he sobered up! Thanks again for everyone%26#39;s insight - you don%26#39;t know how much I appreciate hearing from insiders - it makes a big difference between a good vacation and a great vacation !!

Hey...what the heck was he doing with that picture (LOL)...anyhoo, never heard of any other ';Dead Dog,'; just assumed you meant the one in MI. The place you refer to, if still there, must have another name.

The original Dead Dog on 26th ave. is closed, has been relocated to Murrells Inlet and recently opened a 2nd location at coastal grand mall. Both places are awesome, coolest bar/restaurants on the beach. live entertainment 7 nights a week. Dead Dog rocks

And that ';original'; Dead Dog Saloon building is now an awesome place to eat and listen to some great tunes....its called The Flying Fish....some good fish tacos there too!

Do love the ';new'; Dead Dog at Coastal Grande Mall...perfect fit in the old Buckhead building! And if Act II is playing, make sure you stop by!

Thank you all so much for the information! I knew I could count on y%26#39;all. We%26#39;re leaving in the morning from TN and can%26#39;t wait to try all these places out - we%26#39;ll have a drink for everyone!!

harbour view inn?

Help my head is spinning trying to find best place would you stay at harbour view inn for $300.00 a night in a suite or is there a B %26amp; B better for the same price I just want 10 year anniversary to be special.....

harbour view inn?

The HarbourView Inn is a really beautiful place to stay. You might want to also consider 2 Meeting Street Inn, Governors House Inn, the French Quarter Inn or even the Wentworth Mansion.

Kingston Brighton condo or Crescent Shores

I was wondering if anyone could give me some pros and cons of both Kingston Plantation Oceanfront condos or an oceanfront condo at Crescent Shores. I have narrowed it down to these two and can%26#39;t decide. It will be just my husband I and we plan on golfing, relaxing and maybe hitting a couple of night clubs and probably eating out every night. The units are both very nice with wonderful views but about a $400.00 difference. Also if someone could let me know where I could find a map of the Myrtle Beach area that lists hotels, restaurants. Can%26#39;t seem to find a good one!

Thanks!

Kingston Brighton condo or Crescent Shores

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Crescent Shores is very nice!

Kingston Brighton condo or Crescent Shores

I%26#39;m not as familiar with Crescent Shores as I am with the Kingston..guess it really depends on what you are looking for in your vacation. Kingston is more of a resort, whereas Crescent Shores is more like a large condo building. The Kingston has a few dining and entertainment options there at the complex, and a few more places to check out within a short drive.

As far as a map that would list hotels and restaurants...I dont think one exists! Strange isnt it? Maybe because of the multitude of places that would need to be listed?? Who knows...I really like the route maps on our bus systems website

www.golymo.com

or another local tourist publication

www.strandmagazine.com

a good restaurant site that is in the process of getting a restaurant map together is

www.myrtlebeachrestaurants.com

Hope all this helps! Have a wonderful time! :)

Thank you so much for your replies. I will check out the listed web sites. Do you have any other oceanfront condos you would suggest. Any hotels that are geared more for couples versus families?

A few you may look into would be Ocean Forest (www.vrbo.com) or depending on when you are planning your trip a place that looks fantastic and reopens in May is Sea Island Resort (www.seaislandatthebeach.com). Ocean Forest does have a few amenities (pool, restaurant/bar, etc) whereas Sea Island is more of a full service resort. Another place that is really nice is Southwind Villas but there is a bit of oceanfront construction going on there....hope this helps! :)

Can't decide where to stay with kids!

We have never been to Myrtle Beach as a family with kids. We have a 8 yr old, a 4 yr old, a 2 yr old and a 1 yr old. A friend of ours recommended Ocean Creek, but I wasn%26#39;t sure if there is something more closer to the Pavilion - or is the pavilion not for little kids? Please help.. this is our first trip to Myrtle Beach.

Can't decide where to stay with kids!

Check out Seawatch. We stayed there last year when our kids were 1 and 3 and loved it.

It was not near the pavillion but that ment it was not in the middle of a huge traffic jam every night.

The best place to find a condo is VRBO.com you rent straight from the owners and save a bundle. You get to see pics of the exact unit you are renting.

This year we have decided to stay at Barefoot resort North Tower because if its pool. Its not ocean front but wow you save a ton staying off the beach.

Good luck you will love Barefoot landing and Broadway at the beach. Make sure you go when the fireworks are the kids love it.

Can't decide where to stay with kids!

Thank you for your opinion. We are planning to go the last week of July or first week in August.

I%26#39;m not real familiar with the attractions and where everything is. I just want to be oceanfront cause our kids will love it. But I want more to do than that cause they will burn up being at the beach all the time. I want a family friendly place with not alot of the teenage/young crowd. We%26#39;ll face that in a few years when our kids are in that phase!

Thanks a bunch

Sea Watch is very nice and you kids would enjoy it even more in 3-4 years. I%26#39;ve stayed there about 6 times.

Okay I%26#39;ve checked out Seawatch and like it alot and then I also checked out Long Bay Resort, Caravelle, Ocean Creek, %26amp; Beach Cove. I like them all. Does anyone know the differences and what to expect in all of them?

I think I would opt with the area where Long Bay and Caravelle are. Another property in that area is the Sand Dunes (77th Ave N)...they just put in this amazing water park for little tykes...its great! Makes me wish I was young again! Another nice thing is that this area isnt a bad drive to the Pavilion, Broadway at the Beach or Barefoot Landing. The beach in this area is nice and wide, well attended by a great lifeguard staff, and very safe. Have a fun time with the kids! :)

Thank all you nice people for your suggestions! Greatly appreciated. We%26#39;re hoping to make Myrtle Beach a traditional summer vacation for us and our kids. My husband%26#39;s tradition is a winter vacation to Lake Tahoe. But I love the beach and the hot weather!!!

Thanks again.

Long Bay is very nice, and the Sand Dunes which is next door is very nice as well. I have actually stayed at the Sand Dunes once and another of their properties as well. They have several. The rooms are nice size and offer separate bedroom / living spaces. Last year, we rented a condo through condolux.net and stayed in North Myrtle Bach. It was great. With kids, I would suggest North Myrtle Beach over the Pavillion area, as the Pavillion area is WAY CRAZY with traffic. Have a great time.

First-timers to Hilton Head

Newlywed couple planning 1st trip to Hilton Head and looking for advice on getting around island, attractions and the Hilton Oceanfront.

First-timers to Hilton Head

I visit Hilton Head several times a year. I%26#39;ve stayed at the Hilton Oceanfront a few times, and liked it. It depends when you are going - less things tend to be open in the winter than summer. It is still very relaxing and plenty to do this time of year (I%26#39;m headed there this weekend). It%26#39;s a very ';driveable'; island, though a little difficult to find smaller shops and restaurants in the little strip malls. There are plenty of bike paths and of course the ocean. I would suggest a visit to Harbour Town with plenty of quaint shops and restaurants (you can also climb to the top of the lighthouse). Outlet shops are convenient in Bluffton, just off the island. Savannah is about 45 minutes, and Charleston probably closer to 90 minutes. Beaufort is closeby also, and has a lot of character.

First-timers to Hilton Head

Shelter cover usually has live entertainment at night (depending on when you are visiting) they also have fireworks at night (though you%26#39;ll have to check on the times). Gold and shopping are definately the main attractions of the island. If you%26#39;re staying somewhere central on the island like Palmetto Dunes, you should definately rent bikes. The whole island is pretty much accesible by bike riding and the paths are really interesting. It might sound corny, but I would DEF check out the mini golf courses. there are so many of them and they are all different. One has a cave you go into, and some even have alligators ( for the adventourus type)

Where to go what to do in SC

My husband and I are going to South Caroling from May 27 - June 2 2006. We are planning on staying at a friends home in Cheraw as our ';homebase';. We want to see different parts of the state. I think we will stay overnight one night in Charleston. Any suggestions of places we should go in SOuth Carolina? I also was reading about the dolphin encounter boats...any good companies and is it worth doing?

Thanks!!!

Where to go what to do in SC

Charleston is number 1, but Myrtle Beach and the Spartanburg area are great as well. If you are spending the night in Charleston, I would recommend a historic downtown hotel. We have had several friends stay at the Mills House and loved it. You can walk all over from there and there are so many outstanding restaurants you may want to stay longer. Take a carriage tour as it gives you a view of the historic city without walking aimlessly and isn%26#39;t too expensive. The drivers are very knowledgeable.

Not sure about the dolphin encounters. You can pretty much see them anytime in the harbour in Charleston. Waterfront park is a good place to watch them or down by the SC Aquarium (one of the best I have ever been to).

Spartanburg is in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains and there are several state parks that have hiking trails and camping. If you like to walk, this is a lot of fun.

Myrtle Beach is known for golf and beaches. If you want to do it, Myrtle Beach probably has it. Very touristy, but we still like to go. Be patient with traffic there. Bumper to bumper everywhere, especially along Ocean Blvd.

Any other questions, let me know. Especially about Charleston.

Where should 3 old ladies stay in March? OF preferred-

Hi-

We%26#39;ll be visiting in a few weeks. Looking for 2B Oceanfront Condo or Suite.

Interested in shopping, dining, visiting

aquarium and shows.

Want to avoid crowds and springbreakers.

Thanks!

Where should 3 old ladies stay in March? OF preferred-

ok- doesn%26#39;t have to be OF- if it%26#39;s an outstanding place..

Where should 3 old ladies stay in March? OF preferred-

I would highly recommend SeaWatch Resort,which is ranked #4 on Trip Advisor. Our family has enjoyed these great condos for 5 years or more, several visits a year. My in-laws also love Seawatch, and go with friends every year. The location is the best, with easy access and shopping and restaurants all nearby, without getting caught up in the crowds and traffic of other areas. Hope this helps!

You%26#39;d like Sea Watch rcsc. View from the restaruant in the North Tower is beautiful...all are nice but North Tower is premo. Great location near shopping...Tanger outlets, Colonial Mall and Bafefoot Landing.

Without a doubt your best bet would be Forest Dunes on 55th in Myrtle Beach.Quiet area surrounded by private residences. Their 3 bedroom units start on the 12th floor and have some of the best views in town with floor to ceiling windows in the living room.All units have washer and dryers and full size kitchens with dishwashers.

Right in the middle of all attractions and extremely easy to get to rte. 17,17 bypass,Grissom Parkway and Rte31.

Whether you stay here or not go to Villa Mare for dinner and ask for Brian as your waiter.Its on 79th and 17 behind the bank.

Their 3 bedrooms are comparative in price to most 2 bed units in other hotels.

Hampton Inn %26amp; Suites Oceanfront has beautiful, VERY clean 2 bedroom suites!

Coral beach Resort is very clean. They only have one bedroom suite but the bedroom has 2 beds then there is a fold down murphy in the living room. It is VERY, VERY. clean and it has recently been renovated.

I too like the area between 50th Ave N and 82nd Ave N. Not that this area doesnt get its share of ';springbreakers';, but tends not to be real crowded and the beachfront is one of the best in the area (and the construction is less than some areas farther south). Some suggestions, Ocean Dunes, Long Bay, Grande Shores, Ocean Reef. I would also put Southwind in there, but they still have quite a bit of construction behind (stormwater runoff project) and next door (Dunes Village expansion/renov.)

Guess my concern with staying farther north would be the distance you would need to travel to get to the above listed attractions, esp. the aquarium and the shows. This area is maybe a 5 minute drive to Carolina Opry %26amp; Dixie Stampede, and about 15 minutes to Broadway at the Beach (aquarium).

Have a great time! :)

Thanks to all of you for your advice!

I agree with AnyBob.........don%26#39;t stay anyplace other than the Hampton Oceanfront. The beach is very close to the back of the hotel and the dining room (which has the best free breakfast you will find) is beautiful. I have been going to Myrtle for 30 years and this hotel is wonderful. It is located on the south section which will be busy that time of the year, but the hotel is worth the traffic there.

seasheller

Another Hampton Inn Oceanfront recommendation!