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Travel Q&A and Tips

Where do locals go to the beach on Hilton Head?

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Burke’s Beach -Located near Chaplin Community Park, this peaceful Hilton Head Island beach is a tranquil escape from the crowds. Burke’s Beach has seasonal lifeguards and very limited parking. Burke’s Beach Is known by the locals to have the best waves for surfing and boarding on the Island. Which Hilton Head beach is least crowded? […]

What percentage of Myrtle Beach is black?

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15.17%. Myrtle Beach Demographics White: 77.07% Black or African American: 15.17% Other race: 3.33% What is the ethnicity in Myrtle Beach? The 5 largest ethnic groups in Myrtle Beach, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (68%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.5%), White (Hispanic) (9.04%), Other (Hispanic) (2.82%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%). Is Myrtle Beach a poor […]

How warm is Hilton Head in April?

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The days at Hilton Head Island warm most rapidly during April. By the end of the month, the temperature has climbed around 7 °F (4 °C) above what it was at the start.Temperature. 75 °F April average high 24 °C 55 °F April average low 13 °C Is it warm enough to swim in Hilton […]

Are there sharks in Hilton Head SC?

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Long known as a primary breeding ground for many species, the local waters near Hilton Head Island host many types of sharks, including hammerheads, tigers, blacktip, spinners, sharp nose and bonnet-heads, just to name a few. Has there ever been a shark attack in Hilton Head? HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A lifeguard on […]

Is the Charleston copyrighted?

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So on January 1, 2019, published works entered the public domain in the United States for the first time in twenty years. One famous musical work new to the public domain is “The Charleston.” Above: The original sheet music for “The Charleston.” Who wrote the song the Charleston? The Charleston Is 1920’s music public domain? […]

Are there poisonous snakes on Hilton Head Island?

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There are about 20 species of snakes on Hilton Head Island; of those only 4 are poisonous. What poisonous snakes are on Hilton Head Island? While there are many different species of snakes inhabiting Hilton Head Island, a few stand out. Species that draw the most attention and concern are venomous—copperheads, water moccasins (cottonmouths) and […]

Is the Charleston a swing dance?

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The Charleston became extremely popular in the 1920s, especially with flappers, and is still danced today as part of swing dancing. What type of dance is the Charleston? Charleston, social jazz dance highly popular in the 1920s and frequently revived. Characterized by its toes-in, heels-out twisting steps, it was performed as a solo, with a […]

Is the water clear at Hilton Head?

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The short answer is no. You will not be able to see anything more than about 10 inches down from the water surface. The ocean at Hilton Head is just not very clear water. What color is the water at Hilton Head? The Atlantic at Hilton Head is a kind of murky grayish green color […]

Does Charleston have good food?

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High quality eats in the Lowcountry. Technically, Charleston is classified as a small city, but it’s a mighty force on the nation’s food scene. For years now it’s been known for its dynamic mix of offerings, but the idea of thinking of this as a city of old school Southern favorites is firmly over. What […]

What is Myrtle Beach named after?

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Myrtle Beach was once inhabited by Native Americans of the Waccamaw Tribe, and the area was called Long Bay. The widow of Franklin Burroughs, Addie, suggested the name Myrtle Beach in reference to the wax myrtle bushes that grew all over town, and the suggestion won. Is Myrtle Beach named after crepe myrtles? However, while […]