For the most part, residents enjoy a year-round mild climate with sunny days and warm temperatures. For these reasons, along with the warm Atlantic waters, makes Myrtle Beach one of the most popular cities on the East Coast for vacationers to flock to, and is an admired and booming resort city. What is it like […]
Do you need a car on Hilton Head Island?
The best way to get around Hilton Head is by car and bike.Keep in mind that there is little to no public transportation on the island of Hilton Head. If you’re staying at a resort, it will likely offer an area shuttle, otherwise, there’s the seasonal Breeze trolley service. Is Hilton Head Island walkable? Walk […]
Why is the water brown in Myrtle Beach?
The coloration of coastal ocean waters is usually due to the soil that feeding rivers and bayous pass through. If the soil is high in organic, then it will tend to be more brown. Why is Myrtle Beach water dirty? Corroded and compromised pipes in the city limits leak and seep sewage into the water […]
What is prohibited at Myrtle Beach?
Soliciting on the beach or other public property is illegal. It is illegal to build a fire or use a propane-fired grill or other cooker on the beach. Discharging fireworks is illegal within the city limits of all Grand Strand municipalities. Disposing of litter or solid waste is illegal on public and private property. What […]
What style of music is Charleston?
jazz. “The Charleston” is a jazz composition that was written to accompany the Charleston dance. It was composed in 1923, with lyrics by Cecil Mack and music by James P. Charleston (song) The Charleston Genre Jazz Style Stride piano Text by Cecil Mack Composed 1923 What music is Charleston known for? jazz musicJazz. Charleston is […]
Where is the Charleston dance from?
South Carolina. The Charleston is a dance named after the harbor city of Charleston, South Carolina. The rhythm was popularized in mainstream dance music in the United States by a 1923 tune called “The Charleston” by composer/pianist James P. What is the origin of the Charleston dance? The Charleston is said to be based on […]
Is Charleston SC A foodie city?
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – A new national survey places Charleston in 20th place in the nations “Best Food Cities.” It ranked 58th in average beer and wine prices and 81st in gourmet specialty-food stores per capita. Is Charleston SC a foodie town? Particularly for a city of its population (about 125,000), Charleston boasts an outsized […]
What is the best Plantation in Charleston?
General Drayton Hall. General. Drayton Hall is Charleston’s finest plantation. The plantations of Charleston which are open to the public are all located about ten miles outside the city area of Charleston, SC. Drayton Hall is the oldest and only unrestored and accurate plantation house that can be visited and toured in Charleston. Which is […]
Why do you have to pay to get into Sea Pines Hilton Head?
Often times we hear the question: “Why do I have to pay to enter Sea Pines and visit South Beach?” There’s an easy answer – the $9 fee per automobile (cash only) goes into the general operating fund of The Sea Pines Community Services Association and represents a significant contribution to the general operation and […]
Is the College of Charleston a party school?
The College of Charleston has cracked the top 20 of the nation’s best party schools in the Princeton Review’s annual college rankings, coming in at No.1 party school in the country, followed by West Virginia University and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. What is the biggest party school in SC? University of South Carolina. 4 […]
What color is the ocean at Hilton Head?
Ever wonder why the water off the coast of Hilton Head is a different color from other beaches in places like Florida? Or why sometimes the ocean looks more green/ grey / blue on different days in the same spot? Does murky water mean dirty water? Current Review Policies. Humidity 59% Visibility 10.00 What color […]
Is Charleston good for dating?
Charleston was ranked 131 out of 382 cities studied. According to the study: Charleston’s percentage of singles is 73% 70% have access to dating apps. Is Charleston SC romantic? Charleston, South Carolina, is a historic city full of charm and beauty. It was voted the most romantic city in America by Travel and Leisure. Charleston […]
Is it safe to swim in the ocean at Hilton Head?
On Hilton Head, about 80 lifeguards patrol 13.5 miles of shoreline during daytime hours. “You are much safer swimming in an area where lifeguards can see you.”“On Hilton Head, we clear the water more often for sharks than we do for rip currents, but they are still a threat,” Wagner said. Can you swim in […]
Does North Myrtle Beach have alligators?
Alligators are indigenous to the Myrtle Beach area, and they typically live in our freshwater marshes and rivers, away from people. But, every so often, it is possible that an alligator might make its way to the ocean. Are there alligators in Myrtle Beach area? MYRTLE BEACH — Alligators seem to be thriving in the […]
Are there toll roads on Hilton Head Island?
The tolls are gone! The Cross Island Parkway has officially dropped its $1.25 fare on Hilton Head Island. The tolls ended at 11:59:59 p.m. Wednesday, a few days before the Fourth of July.Tolls were first collected on the parkway in 1998 to repay bonds that were issued to build the road, among other things. Do […]