Hit The Beach Baby

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
I got a good one for you today. This is
a place I've been to many, many times, from when
I was in high school, college and even a little
bit later, and also with you know, with the family
and the kids and the wife and all that. So
it's a great it's a great family place. So where
we're going today, We're heading to sunny Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,

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a crown jewel of the East Coast, known for it
sixty miles of beaches, family family, family friendly attractions, and yes,
plenty of Southern charm. Whether you're road tripping with your family,
flying in for a romantic getaway, or just looking for
a fun escape, Myrtle Beach has something for everyone. And

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that is the truth. So let's dive in, shall we.
Let's just, you know, dive right in. So let's talk
about getting to Myrtle Beach. So, if you're flying you're
coming from out of state, Myrtle Beach International Airport myr

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is your go to. It's a small but efficient airport
with plenty of direct flights from major cities like Atlanta,
New York, Chicago, and it's really really only minutes from
the beach. So when you're flying in you're going to
see the beach. It's a cool flight, and usually flights
in and out of Myrtle Beach are relatively inexpensive. So

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if you're driving, Myrtle Beach is also a prime robe
trip destination, so it's accessible via US Route seventeen or
Highway seventeen and I ninety five. That depends on which
way you're coming from. You might enjoy scenic views of
the Marshlands pine forest as you drive to the area,

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a pretty nice drive. If you're driving in, try try
try to find a way to get in early in
the day because Myrtle Beach traffic can get heavy, especially
during summer spring breaks. And I mean you catch it
at the wrong time, and it is it is gridlock.

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And you know, it's like any other tourist town where
people are there, they don't live there, they don't know
where to go, which way to go, so it's it
can be a little bit of chaos. But everybody has
navigation now, so maybe it's getting a little bit better.
All right, So you've made it to Myrtle Beach. What's

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on the agenda? A real question? What's on the agenda?
Or really what isn't on the agenda. Of course, the
Sandy shoreline is the star of the show. Relax with
a book, take a dip in the Atlantic, or rent
jet skis if you're feeling adventurous. Family will the gentle

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waves perfect for young swimmers. The boardwalk and sky Wheel.
Take a stroll along the one point two mile Myrtle
Beach Boardwalk, filled with shops for restaurants, street performers, and
don't miss the sky wheel, one of the tallest ferris
wheels in the US. You'll get incredible views of the coastline.

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I haven't done that in a long time, but it
is an incredible view. There is also Broadway at the beach.
It's a sprawling entertainment complex. It has everything, restaurants, live entertainment,
mini golf, and even an aquarium. It's perfect for all ages.
I've been there many times and seen some little concerts,

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been in some restaurants, have been to some clubs in there.
There's a lot to do for everybody. Really a nice
place to go. Put that on your agenda. Golf, golf, golf, golf,
I'm into repeating words today. Did you know Myrtle Beach
is called the golf capital of the world, with over

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eighty courses, both seasoned pros and beginners can find a
spot to tee off. So I'm kind of a Part
three guy, all right. The only thing I can hit
is a pitching wedge and a putter. Now, I can
hit that pitching wedge a long way. So even if
I'm playing a regular golf course, you know I'm still

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teeing off with my pitching wedge. Man. My dad used
to hate that. He'd be so embarrassed just in front
of his friends, and I tea off with a pitcheon wedge.
And the crazy thing is they were getting older and
I can drive them anyway. Family fun, check out Ripley's
Aquarium or The Pirates Voyage Dinner the Dinner Show for
kid feeling activities. I have been to both and both

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are worth worth at the time to go check out
local eites. Myrtle Beach is known for it's seafood. It's
got some really good seafood. It's got some low country
style shrimp and grits. It has a lot of fried seafood,
a lot of all you can eat buffets. You're not
going to go away from any of these places hungry.

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I can promise you that so there's spots like Sea
Captain's House or Drunken Jacks in nearby Merle's Inlet, which
is it's really just greater Myrtle Beach. When we talk
about Merle's Inlet there, what to expect while you're there? Okay,
so what I mean, what we're seeing here, what's the

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vibe like? You know, what's the weather like and all that.
So let's set some expectations about the vibe. Myrtle Beach
is all about fun and relaxation. It's busy during peak
season spring and summer, so expect crowds, especially at the

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main attractions. But listen, it's still it's a it's a
fun vibe. You got a big mix of people, very
diverse crowd. Uh. There's so much to do there. I mean,
water slides, putt putt you, they're all kind of restaurants, clubs.

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So the vibe is what you make it. During the day,
it's all about the beach and hanging out at the
beach and doing all that kind of stuff. And the
beach is awesome, it's so big, the sand is great,
the waves are good. So it's got it's got a
good all around vibe. Weather, the summers are hot and humid,

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perfect for the beach. That's what you would expect down
south of the beach. Right. If you visit in Springer fall,
you'll still enjoy warm weather and fewer people. So remember that,
you know, mid spring, early midfall. I mean, it's still
nice and you're still gonna have some eighty to eighty
five degree days. It's it's really a good time to go.

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It is family friendly. I mean, Myrtle Beach is a
major destination for families, so you'll see plenty of kids,
and that's a good thing. There's so many great things
for kids to do. But like I said earlier, nightlife
lovers can still find great bars and clubs like the
ones at the Bowery or Broadway at the beach. Some

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budget tips, right, well, Myrtle Beach is generally affordable, especially
compared to other beach destinations. Right, but prices do spike
in the peak season, just like everywhere else. Consider visiting
in the off season. Kind of like what we just said,
the spring or fall. Still get plenty of great days

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and great weather and less less people and better deals
on your day. All right, so you've you've come to
Myrtle beach, you've soaked it in, you've got a sunburn,
you've had a great time, and now it's time to
go home. So a few tips for leaving Myrtle Beach

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when it's so when it's time to head out, here
a few tips to make leaving Myrtle Beach as smooth
as possible. Traffic. If you're driving, leave early in the
morning or later in the evening to avoid the dreaded
weekend traffic jams. And that is straight up true. If
you can get If you're in a hotel, get a
later check out, or plan something fun to do. Say,

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if you're leaving on Sunday, you know Sunday, go to
lunch and then go do something else till about two
three o'clock in the afternoon and then head out, or
get up early and just get your butt out of
town before all the traffic gets there, gets on the road.
Souvenirs before you leave. You're gonna want to stock up

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on souvenirs. There are no shortage of ear shops in
Myrtle Beach. T shirt shops, you know, surf shops, all
of them, and they all have souvenirs. So you can
remember Myrtle Beach. There's the Gay Dolphin Gift Cove. Myrtle

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Beach staple. It's been there forever. It has everything from
seashells to little quirky trinkets. If you're flying out, give
yourself plenty of time at the airport. While it is small.
Security lines do get a little long during peak travel season,

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but you know, it's not like a major airport. We
have to give yourself two or three hours. You can
probably you'll be fine if you give yourself an hour.
Here's some fun acts about Myrtle Beach before we wrap up.
What about Myrtle Beach was named after the wax myrtle

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tree which grows in the area, and we have plenty
in our yard right now. The Myrtle Beach attracts nearly
twenty million visitors each year. That's a lot because Myrtle
Beach is not huge. The Atlantic Ocean water can reach

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up to eighty five degrees in July and August late
July and August, and it really is like a warm bath.
So you're not going to run into the water and
be it's not going to be jarring cold, and it
might not even be refreshing, but it's still water and
it's still fun. So Myrtle Beach, you know, it truly

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has something for everyone. Whether you're a beach bump, a foodie,
or an adrenaline junkie, you'll find plenty to love. So
make sure you pack your sunscreen, hit the road or
the skies, and get ready to experience one of the
most iconic beach destinations in the US. There's so much
more we could talk about Myrtle Beach, but I am

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going to I'm going to pack up my stuff in
my cooler and I'm gonna head off the beach. So
you guys have a great day, and we will talk
about some more Myrtle Beach. And since it is spring,
why don't we just go ahead and get it done right.
Let's book those let's book those trips, book those flights.

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How are you to get there? Let's get there. Let's
enjoy us some daggum good Myrtle Beach. So y'all have
a great day. God bless