La Belle Amie is one of 2 local vineyards and is a 'must visit' for you on your next trip to Myrtle. Best of all...it's just an 8 minute drive from the condo!
La Belle Amie Vineyard is family owned by two sisters, Vicki and June, and operated by Vicki. The family built the wine and gift shop in 1999, in part from trees removed from the building site.
We encourage you to make it a point to put it on your 'to do' list....you will not regret it!
Have a look at the fun you'll have at one of the many festivals held all year long!
Scheduled 2008 Events
January 26 - BonFire @ La Belle Amie Vineyard
February 9 - BonFire @ La Belle Amie Vineyard
February 23 - Winter Parrot Head Festival
March 8 - Remember When Oldies Music Fest
March 22 - Spring Swing/Big Band Fest
April 5 - April Music Festival
April 19 - Blues & Jazz Festival
May 3 - Key West Music & Wine Fest
May 10 - All American Music & Wine Fest
June 7 - American Pie Oldies Music Fest
June 21 - First Blush of Summer Fest
July 5 - Independence Music Blast @ La Belle Amie
July 19 - Summer Parrot Head Festival
August 2 - Dog Days Blues & Jazz @ La Belle Amie
August 16 - Whole Lotta Shakin' Oldies Music Fest
August 30 - Groovin' in the GrapesFest
September 13 - Late Summer Harvest Fest
September 27 - Autumn Magic Blues & Jazz Fest
October 11 - Big Band Sounds Festival
October 25 - Rock Back The Clock Music & Wine Fest
November 8 - Island Fever Music Fest
November 22 - BonFire @ La Belle Amie Vineyard
December 13 - BonFire @ La Belle Amie Vineyard
December 27 - BonFire @ La Belle Amie Vineyard
Don't forget to give a big hug to Bella when you see her!
Spring is in bloom at Brookgreen Gardens!
Brookgreen is a wonderful diversion from the hustle and bustle of the main Myrtle Beach area. Located in the historic Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach area, it is a wonderful way to spend family time out in the gardens, view original rice fields, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the wildlife exhibit.
Art Walk
March 1, 2008
Join in the fun as downtown Conway salutes creativity with Saturday Art Walks. Visit the Conway historic district artists and their galleries as they showcase unique and inspiring crafts and art for sale by local artists.
For more information: Conway Main Street
Walk the shores of the Waccamaw at Waterfront Park
The show is sponsored by the Coastal Doll Collectors' Club of SC.Dolls, accessories, doll-making supplies, fabrics. Location: Convention Center.
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For more information: Annual Doll Show
Remember When Oldies Music Fest
March 8, 2008
Remember When Oldies Music Fest. The music is live and non-stop, and so is the fun. Enjoy wine sampling, a gift shop, fun and interesting folks, the beauty of the vineyard and more.
12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Canadian-American Days Festival
March 8-16, 2008
Canadian-American Days Festival. Organization: Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Location: Events throughout Myrtle Beach. Call 843-626-7444 for more information.
Spring Swing/Big Band Fest
March 22, 2008
The music is live and non-stop, and so is the fun. Plus, enjoy wine sampling, a vineyard tour, a gift shop, fun and interesting people and more.
12:00 AM -6:00 PM.
Come join in the fun with Darius and the boys and help support local charities in the Myrtle Beach area. It's sure to be another great success this year!
Georgetown Plantation Tours
April 4-5, 2008
The majority of the plantations and town houses on this tour are privately owned and lent to the Episcopal Church Women of Prince George. As part of the tour of pre-Revolutionary and antebellum churches, town houses and plantations, visitors are invited for tea each afternoon.
Art Walk
April 05, 2008
Join in the fun as downtown Conway salutes creativity with Saturday Art Walks. Visit the Conway historic district artists and their galleries as they showcase unique and inspiring crafts and art for sale by local artists.
For More Information: Conway Main Street
April Music & Wine Fest
April 5, 2008
The music is live and non-stop, and so is the fun. Plus, enjoy wine sampling, a vineyard tour, a wonderful gift ship, fun and interesting people and more.
12:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
For more information: La Belle Amie
Blues & Jazz Fest
April 19, 2008
The music is live and non-stop, and so is the fun. Enjoy wine sampling, the beauty of the vineyard, a gift shop, fun and interesting folks and more.
For more information: La Belle Amie
Art In The Park
April 26 - 27, 2008
Since 1973, this event has been showcasing original Southeast art, such as paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone.
9:00AM-5:00PM
For more information: Artsy Parksy
Treasures of the Tidelands Festival April 26 - May 5, 2008
A week long festival that allows you to sample the many treasures -- visual arts, performing arts, hictorical heritage and natural beauty -- that make the Tidelands one of the most desirable places to visit or live in the entire U.S.
Join us in celebrating the third annual Treasures of the Tidelands festival. This 9-day celebration features a variety of events focusing on the performing and visual arts of Georgetown County . Performances will be concentrated in two locations, the historic Holy Cross Faith Memorial Church campus on Highway 17 and in Francis Marion Park on Front Street in the city of Georgetown. Get many more details by going here.
2008 Rivertown Jazz and Arts Festival
May 3, 2008
Located under the Main Street Bridge, the smooth sounds of jazz and blues will bring the Waccamaw riverfront alive. Great food from local restaurants will satisfy all your taste buds. Free admission
Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Week Rally
May 9 - 18, 2008
There is not much to say about bike week that hasn't already been said. After all we've been doing it for over 65 years and it is a part of Myrtle Beach. Thousands of motorcyclists flock to the Grand Strand from all over the country and the world. Vendors arrive by the hundreds to offer the newest and most up to date equipment. There are several rides daily to benefit every imaginable charity and a party every night. “The Myrtle Beach Spring Rally is considered by many to be the best rally in the world."
For More Information: Myrtle Beach Bike Week Beach Music Festival
Saturday, May 8, 2008
Band, concessions - celebrate beach music day.
Surfside Pier Parking lot.
5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
For More Information: Surf Side Beach
Blessing of the Inlet
May 3, 2008
Arts and crafts, entertainment, food and the Blessing of the Inlet at 11:30AM.
2008 Rivertown Jazz and Arts Festival
May 3, 2008
Locatied under the Main Street Bridge, the smooth sounds of jazz and blues will bring the Waccamaw riverfront alive. Great food from local restaurants will satisfy all your taste buds. Free admission.
For more information: Conway Main Street Bluegrass on the Waccamaw
May 10, 2008
World Class Bluegrass Music Program, Free to the Public. Held beneath the Waccamaw River Bridge in Historic Downtown Conway, S.C. at the old “Peanut Warehouse“. No Alcohol, No Coolers, No Pets! Location: World Class Bluegrass Music Program, Free to the Public.
For more information: Bluegrass on the Waccamaw Pawleys Pavilion Reunion
May 10, 2008
Relive the Memories of the Pawleys Pavilion and dance under the stars at the Pawleys Pavilion Reunion to Beach Music by the Band of Oz.
Tickets $20.00 in advance
$25.00 at event
Location: Pawleys Island Nature Park
6:30 PM to 12:00 AM
For more info, go here. 27th Annual Blue Crab Festival
May 17 - 18, 2008
The world famous Blue Crab Festival features a large Arts & Crafts area, business booths, great entertainment, and of course, wonderful food.
Location: 4484 Mineola Avenue
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
For more information: Blue Crab Festival Veterans Golf Classic
May 19 - 21, 2008
Military Veterans, active Military personnel and their families from across the country will come together in Myrtle Beach for fun, great golf and camaraderie May 20-23, 2007. This exciting three-day tournament will be flighted based on a combined team handicap.
Location: 4484 Mineola Avenue
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
For more information: Veteran's Classic Atlantic Beach Bikefest
May 22-26, 2008
Atlantic Beach hosted its first bike rally in 1980. The event has grown as the festival continues annually on Memorial Day weekend. It attracts over 250,000 people to the Atlantic Beach and Myrtle Beach areas.
Corvettes at Myrtle Beach
June 6-7, 2008
All Corvette Car Show. Friday night Welcome Party at SBB 4 Corners, Saturday Car Show at Broadway at the Beach, Beach Cruise and Awards Banquet at Wild Wing Country Club. Trophies and Door Prizes.
Location: Broadway at the Beach
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
For More Information: Corvette Club Sun Fun Festival June 5 - 9, 2008
Mid-Afternoon, Fun for the entire family. All events on the beach from Surfside Pier to 3rd Ave. S., Surfside Beach. Sponsored by Town of Surfside Beach.
For more information: www.sunfunfestival.com Atalaya Ghost Tour
June 1 - July 1, 2008
Friday evenings take a chilling tour of the famous Atalaya “Castle” as you listen to some of the strange stories of our local coastal folklore and legends. All stories are appropriate for families. Please bring a flashlight.
For More Information: South Carolina Parks Art Walk
June 7, 2008
Join in the fun as downtown Conway salutes creativity with Saturday Art Walks. Visit the Conway historic district artists and their galleries as they showcase unique and inspiring crafts and art for sale by local artists.
Location: Downtown Conway
For More Information: Conway Main Street American Pie Oldies Music Fest
June 7, 2008
he music is live and non-stop, and so is the fun. Enjoy wine sampling, the beauty of the vineyard and fun and interesting folks. Admission: $8/person (under 18 & over 80 free) includes vineyard access parking music vineyard tour wine sampling gift shop access.
Location: At the corner of Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Road
For More Information: La Belle Amie First Blush of Summer Big Band Fest
June 21, 2008
The music is live and non-stop, and so is the fun. Enjoy wine sampling, the beauty of the vineyard and fun and interesting folks. Admission: $8/person (under 18 & over 80 free) includes vineyard access parking music vineyard tour wine sampling gift shop access.
Location: At the corner of Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Road
For More Information: La Belle Amie
Art in the Park
June 21 - 22, 2008
Since 1973, this event has been showcasing original Southeast art, such as paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone.
Round The Fourth
June 28, 2008
A free festival dominating the entire downtown of historic downtown Conway, consisting of good food, arts & crafts, business expo, train rides, 3-day USTA sactioned tennis tournament, and three main stages of live entertainment!
For More Information: Round the Fourth Harborwalk Festival
June 28, 2008
This annual festival offers a theater performance, over 125 booths of arts, crafts and food, three stages of entertainment, kid's area, an antique car show, boat tours of the harbor, boat show, and ends with a Street Dance until 12am.
For More Information: Harborwalk
Beach Day
July 2 - August 2, 2008
Friday evenings take a chilling tour of the famous Atalaya “Castle” as you listen to some of the strange stories of our local coastal folklore and legends. All stories are appropriate for families. Please bring a flashlight.
For More Information: State Parks Independence Day Celebration
July 3, 2008
Music, concessions, games - No Fireworks Display.
Location: Martin Field, 6th Ave. S., Surfside Beach
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
For More Information: Surfside Beach Chamber July 4th Music Blast at La Belle Amie Vineyards
July 5, 2008
Two talented bands for your afternoon enjoyment. Come for music,wine & food!
Location: At the corner of Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Road.
Murrells Inlet Fourth of July Boat Parade
July 4, 2008
The 24th annual boat parade is guaranteed to produce lots of smiles with this year's theme, “Celebrate Freedom Inlet Style".
Location: Along the Marshfront
For more information: July 4th Boat Parade
Art Walk
July 5, 2008
Join in the fun as downtown Conway salutes creativity with Saturday Art Walks. Visit the Conway historic district artists and their galleries as they showcase unique and inspiring crafts and art for sale by local artists.
For More Information: Conway Main Street Art in the Park
July 12 - 13, 2007
Since 1973, this event has been showcasing original Southeast art, such as paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone.
For More Information: Artsy Parksy National Father & Son Team Classic
July 17 - 19, 2008
This three day golf event has become the largest father and son golf tournament in the world. A 54-hole competition of Four Ball Stroke Play, Pinehurst Scotch and 2-Man Select Shot. The tournament is open to any father/son type relationship, from grandfathers and grandsons to uncles and nephews to fathers and son-in-laws.
For More Information: Father and Son Golf Summer Parrot Head Festival
July 19, 2008
Two talented bands for your afternoon enjoyment. Location: At corner of Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Road
Dog Days Blues & Jazz at La Belle Amie Vineyards
August 2, 2008
Two talented bands for you afternoon enjoyment. Come for music, wine & food!
For More Information: La Belle Amie Art Walk
August 2, 2008
Join in the fun as downtown Conway salutes creativity with Saturday Art Walks. Visit the Conway historic district artists and their galleries as they showcase unique and inspiring crafts and art for sale by local artists.
For More Information: Conway Main Street
Beauties of America National Pageant August 21 - 24, 2008
Celebrating our 24th year of beauty and achievement at every age, the 2008 Beauties of America Pageant crowns national titleholders in the Teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s & Up age divisions.
Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
For More Information: Beauties of America
Whole Lotta Shakin' Oldies Music Fest
August 16, 2008
There will be a whole lotta shakin' going on at this oldies music festival as guests enjoy songs from the past. 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
From More Information: La Belle Amie
Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival's BBQ Competition August 29-30, 2008
A BBQ Cooking Competition with Total Gifts & Prizes in excess of $10,000.00. Will include a contest cooking “Anything BUT Pork“ on Friday Night. Public (everyone) encouraged to attend and participate. This event is a Shriners Fundraiser.
Location: Football Field at the Air Base
For More Information: Beach Boogie
Groovin' in the Grapes
September 8, 2007
The music is live and non-stop, and so is the fun.m 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
For More Information: La Belle Amie
“End of Summer“ Celebration
August 31, 2008
Volleyball tournament, sand castle, concessions, games and entertainment.
Location: on the beach - Surfside Pier
9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
For More Information: Surfside Beach Chamber
14th Annual Italian Festival
TBD, 2008
13th Annual Italian Festival featuring arts and crafts, food, pastries and drinks. Continuous entertainment from 12noon to 6pm. Location: Broadway at the Beach. Call 843-650-3466 for more information. 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
For more Information: Sons of Italy
Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art The Pawley's Island Festival of Music and Art
September 12th-October 4th, 2008
The Festival is in its eighteenth year. All events will be held under the Performance Tent at Brookgreen Gardens. Performers to be announced soon!
Visit our Website at: www.pawleysmusic.com SOS Fall Migration
September 12-21, 2008
The Society of Stranders calls its thousands of active members to return to North Myrtle Beach in mid-September for one last big party before winter sets in. Days and nights are filled with activities, shagging and sightseeing. Clubs around the Ocean Drive section pitch in to make sure that every evening resounds with nonstop beach music.
For more information: Shagdance Beach Sweep
September 20, 2008
Beach Sweep is South Carolina's largest one-day volunteer cleanup event of its kind. So come lend a hand to make our beaches a better place! Please register by 9/14/07.
Location: Huntinton Beach State Park, Ocean Highway, Murrells Inlet SC.
Huntington Beach State Park
16148 U.S. 17
Murrells Inlet, SC
For more information: State Parks Programs Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival
September 20, 2008
The Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival is held in the town park. It is a day long festival for the entire family. We have over 140 craft booths, entertainment and games all day. The Parade starts at 10 am, and the Street dance at 6:30pm. Lots of delicious food including: chicken bog, hot dogs, and scones. Bring the family and spend the day with us. 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM. 2008 South Atlantic Shriner Association Festival
September 20 - 21, 2008
Shriners from the southeastern U.S. compete in events including Clown, Greeter and Motor Corp competitions! Parade Sat. 9 a.m. on S. Ocean Blvd. Atalaya Arts And Crafts Festival
September 26 - 28, 2008
The Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival features more than 100 fine artisans. The festival provides aesthetic beauty against a background of natural beauty. Enjoy fine art, quality crafts, Lowcountry food, and the area’s finest musicians.
Location: Huntington Beach State Park.
For more information: Atalaya Festival Myrtle Beach Greek Festival
September 20, 2008
Our annual MB Greek Festival featuring live Greek and American music, wonderful Greek food, vendors, kids' activities and dancing. Location: 3301 33rd Avenue N. on the By-Pass in Myrtle Beach. Call 843-448-3773 for more information. 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
For More Information: Greek Festival
This is the perfect time of the year to enjoy touring around the Grand Strand area, especially on a motorcycle! Motel and hotel rates are not as high at the Fall Rally as they are in the spring and many places will offer special rates if you are staying for several days.
For More Information: Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Week
Oktoberfest
October 11, 2008
A day filled with great German food and beverage with plenty of family fun. Live German music, scarecrow building, arts & crafts, kids games. Event Hours: 10am-6pm.
For more information visit Oktoberfest.
Surfside Beach Family Festival
October 4, 2008
Games, arts & crafts, entertainment for everyone. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Surfside Drive
Big Band Sounds Fest
October 11, 2008
At every festival event, the music is live and non-stop, and so is the fun. Plus, enjoy wine sampling, a vineyard tour, a wonderful gift shop, fun and interesting folks, the beauty of the vineyard and more! 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
For More Information: La Belle Amie
Art in the Park
October 11 - 12, 2008
At every festival event, the music is live and non-stop, and so is the fun. Plus, enjoy wine sampling, a vineyard tour, a wonderful gift shop, fun and interesting folks, the beauty of the vineyard and more! 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
For More Information: Artsy Parksy
9th Annual Chilympics Chili Cook-Off
October, 2008 - Date TBD
A no-rules chili cook-off featuring chilis from 20 competitors along the Grand Strand. Proceeds benefit projects of the Grand Strand Surfrider Foundation. 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Location: Hot Fish Club, Hwy 17 Bus, Murrells Inlet
For More Information: Hot Fish Club
28th Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival
October 18th, 2008
in Downtown Loris.
How it all began…
In 1979 festival founder Singleton Bailey centered the 1st Loris Bog-Off Festival around an amateur chicken bog cooking contest. It seemed that everyone in town felt that they could cook the best pot of chicken bog. So from that day forward, for one year the winning contestant can claim the title of having the best tasting dish in town and take home $600 in prize money. Chicken bog is a Coastal South Carolina dish featuring a mixture of Rice, Chicken and Sausage.
NC Oyster Festival
October 18th, 2008 - Ocean Isle, NC
Oysters—Marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell found on the sea bed, mostly in coastal water. The coastal waters of Brunswick County produce an abundance of oysters. Each year, over 30,000 people, including locals and visitors, attend the North Carolina Oyster Festival to pay homage to the mighty mollusk.
2007 marks the 27th anniversary of the festival, which will be hosted by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce on October 20 – 21 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Go here for more info.
Rock Back The Clock Music Festival
October 27, 2008
Oldies music, a little wine & food, and a whole lot of fun. Bring a comfortable chair. Plus, enjoy wine sampling, a vineyard tour, a wonderful gift shop, fun and interesting folks, the beauty of the vineyard and more! 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
For More Information: La Belle Amie
A Crabby Experience
October 27, 2008
Test your luck catching a variety of crabs, fish and other sea critters at Myrtle Beach State Park.
Come to McLean Park for an evening of Halloween fun. From hayrides to pumpkin painting and marshmellow roasting, events including costume contests and more promise to make this a great event.
Myrtle Beach Haunted House For Make-A-Wish
October 27, 2008
A lantern lit tour with a zoombie tour guide. Lots of chills and thrills for the whole family.
Murrells Inlet 4th Annual Oyster Roast
October 27, 2008
It’s an annual community tradition now. Oysters, chowder, hot dogs, burgers, wings, sodas and beer with entertainment by Wendell Matthews & the Low Tide Bandits. What better way to spend a fall Saturday afternoon. Location will be in Spuds parking lot near the marina. All-you-can-eat oyster tickets ($20 advance) will be available through Friday, October 26th.
Trick or Treat At Broadway At The Beach
October 31, 2008
Bring the kids for safe, fun trick or treating throughout Broadway at participating merchants from 5-7pm, or 'til the treats run out!!! Trick of treat bags available at the Visitors Center, while supplies last!
The Myrtle Beach area's average annual high temperatures are in the mid 70's. During the summer, the average high temperatures are in the upper 80's and in the winter, the average high temmperatures are around 60 degrees.
Myrtle Beach also has an average of 215 days of sunshine per year to make your visit even more enjoyable.
Seat belts must be worn at all times in a moving vehicle.
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.
Children 17 and younger must be restrained at all times in a moving vehicle by means appropriate for the child's age and seating location, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Right turns may be made on a red light, except where a sign denotes "No Right on Red." You must stop before turning and yield right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal. Penalties include a fine of more than $200 and loss of driving license both in South Carolina and the driver’s home state.
Driving on the Beach
It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle on the beach.
Sleeping on the Beach
Sleeping on the beach or at a beach access is not allowed between 9 p.m. and sunrise.
Swimming/Sunbathing
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/fabric rafts may be used in the ocean. Rafts must be equipped with safety ropes.
Swimwear is subject to city ordinances in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Surfside Beach. It is illegal for anyone to wear a thong bathing suit.
Fireworks
Possessing or discharging of fireworks is illegal within the city limits of municipalities along the Grand Strand. All establishments that sell fireworks within Horry County are required to post in a conspicuous location rules and regulations regarding fireworks.
Cruising
Cruising in Myrtle Beach 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.
Littering
Littering is illegal. Offenders may be required by law to assist officials in cleaning up the litter. All glass containers are prohibited on the beach.
Alcohol
Possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited on the beach.
Glass containers/bottles are not allowed on the beach.
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal. Penalties include a fine of more than $200 and loss of driving license both in South Carolina and the driver’s home state.
It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to buy, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages.
Open containers of beer, wine, or liquor are prohibited in vehicles or any public place including streets, sidewalks, and beach areas.
In Horry and Georgetown counties restaurants and bars may sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday. In addition, all liquor stores open at 9 a.m. and must close by 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Store purchases of alcoholic beverages are prohibited from midnight Saturday through midnight Sunday.
Thanks to a recent law, stores with a special sales permit may sell beer and wine on Sundays. Stores with this permit include many grocery stores and all Grand Strand area Wal-Mart Supercenters.
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/fabric rafts may be used in the ocean. Rafts must be equipped with safety ropes.
Swimwear is subject to city ordinances in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Surfside Beach. It is illegal for anyone to wear a thong bathing suit.
Boating & Surfing:
In Horry County: It is illegal to use any equipment in a manner that would endanger bathers, swimmers, surfers, or others in the water. Sailboats, motorboats, and Jet skis (or other personal watercraft) must remain at least 400 feet from the shoreline and 500 feet from any fishing pier, with the exception of entering or exiting the ocean. Sailboats, motorboats, and Jet skis may not be launched or retrieved within 50 yards of a lifeguard stand, unless otherwise designated.
In Myrtle Beach: Boats and Jet skis (or other personal watercraft) may not be operated within 100 yards of shore April 15-Sept. 15; however, Jet skis may be launched and returned to the beach on a course perpendicular to the beach. Boats and Jet skis may not be launched from the beach or returned to the beach April 15-Sept. 15 in the area from 29th Ave. S. to 31st Ave. N., and from 69th Ave. N. to 77th Ave. N.
Surfing and kayaking are restricted to certain areas April 30 -Sept. 15. During those dates, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., surfing and kayaking are allowed only in these areas: from the terminus of the TA-80 Zone to the south city limits, from 39th Ave. N. to 47th Ave. N., from 62nd Ave. N. to 68th Ave. N., and from 82nd Ave. N. to the northern city limits. The area from the south side of 8th Ave. N. to the north end of the public boardwalk may be used for surfing or kayaking Oct. 1-April 15. Surfing and kayaking are not permitted within 400 feet of any fishing pier. Kayaks launched and returned to the beach on a course perpendicular to the beach for use out of the surf zone are not subject to the previously mentioned time and area restrictions.
In North Myrtle Beach: Motorized watercraft may not be launched from the beach from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15-Sept. 15. Jet skis, catamarans, sailboats, or other watercraft may not operate within 100 yards of the shoreline or within 50 yards of any swimmer. Surfing is not allowed from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 15-Sept. 15, except in these designated areas: Cherry Grove Pier, 13th Ave. S., 28th Ave. S., 38th Ave. S., and 6th Ave. N. Surfers are required to wear a surfing leash at all times.
In Surfside Beach: Access to the beach with a boat is limited to the designated ramp at 3rd Ave. S. Jet skis may be launched at 4th Ave. S. and must remain 400 feet from the shore and 300 feet from the pier. No watercraft may be transported to the water by vehicle. Surfing is not allowed from May 15th to September 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Surfside Beach except in an area beginning 270 feet south of 12th Ave. N. and extending northward to 14th Ave. N., and in an area beginning 300 feet north of 13th Ave. S. and extending southward into Garden City
Sleeping on the Beach
Sleeping on the beach or at a beach access is not allowed between 9 p.m. and sunrise.
Fireworks
Possessing or discharging of fireworks is illegal within the city limits of municipalities along the Grand Strand.
All establishments that sell fireworks within Horry County are required to post in a conspicuous location rules and regulations regarding fireworks.
Driving On The Beach
It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any motor vehicle on the beach or within public marsh areas.
Animal Laws
Any animal on the beach must be on a hand-held leash not to exceed six feet in length and under the control of the person having custody of the animal.
Animals are not allowed on the beach from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 1-Sept. 1.
It is unlawful to ride a horse or other animal on the public beach or within pubic marsh areas within the county limits March 1- Oct. 31.
Campfires
It is illegal to build a fire or use a propane-fired grill or other cooker on the beach.
Sea Oats
It is illegal to cut, break, or otherwise destroy sea oat plants, beach grass, or sand fencing.
Littering
Littering is illegal. Offenders may be required by law to assist officials in cleaning up the litter.
Community Photo Gallery 
historic district artists and their galleries as they showcase unique and inspiring crafts and art for sale by local artists.
April Music & Wine Fest
Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Week Rally
June 5 - 9, 2008
Art Walk
August 21 - 24, 2008
August 29-30, 2008
Groovin' in the Grapes
The Pawley's Island Festival of Music and Art
Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Week
28th Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival 
Oysters—Marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell found on the sea bed, mostly in coastal water. The coastal waters of Brunswick County produce an abundance of oysters. Each year, over 30,000 people, including locals and visitors, attend the North Carolina Oyster Festival to pay homage to the mighty mollusk.