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Things To Do In Myrtle Beach- The SkyWheel

One of the newest things to do in Myrtle Beach is the brand new SkyWheel located at 1110 North Ocean Boulevard.  The brand new SkyWheel allows visitors to soar 200 feet into the air in one of their 42 climate controlled gondolas.

Prices for a ride that run 8-12 minutes in length are as follows:

Adult ages 12-64 are $12.00
Children’s flights ages 3-11 are $8.00
Children 2 and under are FREE
Seniors (65+) receive $2.00 off full price adult flight
Military* (with valid ID) receive $2.00 off full price adult flight

Tickets are available online here.

In addition to this being a great thing to do in Myrtle Beach as a ride, it is also a spectacular thing to see at night as the one million lights put one a spectacular light show.  Here is a quick video sharing some of the awesome light show playing at night:

So, if you are looking for a unique thing to do in Myrtle Beach, check out the SkyWheel today!

 

Things To Do In Myrtle Beach- Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse

A favorite things to do in Myrtle Beach is to eat at one of my favorite places, Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse.  They have nice large Hibachi Tables where friends sit around their own personal Hibachi Grill and enjoy an entertaining dinner cooked by their own personal Chef. Each table will fit eight adults comfortably.

You will be mesmorized by all types of cooking tricks from flaming onions to erupting volcanoes of Soy Sauce Lava.  Watch as they make shrimp fly and toss them into your mouth. I once thought about trying some of their knife tricks at home, but upon more thought, I decided it would be safer to leave those tricks to the professionals.

One of the best parts of Miyabi is that they have early bird specials where prices are reduced $5-$10 on the specials.  Early Bird Specials usually run Monday through Thursday from 4-6PM.

My personal favorite is the steak, shrimp, & chicken special.  This meal starts with a salad, bowl of soup, shrimp appetizer, and freshly sauteed onions & zucchini.  After the preliminary appetizers you are then served an enormous mound of rice and your meats.  One thing for sure is to come hungry and be ready for a to-go box.

Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse has 2 locations:

  • North Myrtle Beach: (843) 449-9294
  • Murrells Inlet: (843) 651-4616

Pictured above:  Frankie Barth, one of my good friends and top chef of Miyabi.

So if you are looking for things to do in Myrtle Beach and would like an entertaining dinner with delicious food, check out Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse.

Things To Do In Myrtle Beach- Tupelo Bay Golf Center

Is golf one of your favorite things to do in Myrtle Beach?  If so, then you need to check out one of my favorite places, Tupelo Bay Golf Center.  It has a lighted Driving Range as well as an 18 hole Par 3 Course and a fully lit Executive Course.  Average distance on the Executive Course is 120 yds.  However, a few of the holes are just over 300 yards.  They also have golf carts available so you do not need to lug your bag across all 18 holes. If you prefer to walk the course, they do have pull carts available as well.

The best part of Tupelo Bay is that you can play their courses either during the day or even at night.  Thanks to plenty of installed spotlights, you can play these holes even after dark.  Since I am usually busy during the day, I take full advantage of the lit courses.  Also, in the summer when temperatures are hovering around 90+ degrees, it makes it very nice to be able to play in the evening.

The executive course features some great challenging holes that test your skills with narrow fairways, large sand traps, and large bodies of water.  Playing here will definitely sharpen your skills.  Which is one of the many reasons why this is one of my favorite things to do in Myrtle Beach related to golf.  As some may know, I am a professional army golfer at times down the course. (You know: left, right, left, right all the way down the fairway to the hole)

Here are a few photos from one of my trips to Tupelo Bay Golf Center:

 

Tupelo Bay is located at:

1800 Business 17 South ۰ Garden City, SC 29576
Toll Free 800-657-2680 ۰ (843) 215-7888

You can also find online coupons to save a few extra dollars here.  If you would like more information on this course, check out their website at www.tupelobay.com.

So if you would like to add golfing at night to your list of things to do in Myrtle Beach, I would definitely check out Tupelo Bay Golf Center.

Things To Do In Myrtle Beach- Fun Plaza

Today’s topic on things to do in Myrtle Beach is to visit the Fun Plaza on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach.  This is one of the oldest attractions in Myrtle Beach that showcases classic arcade games.  They are open year round and are located at 902 North Ocean Boulevard.

Some of the classic games include skee ball and baseball.  There are a wide array of games for people of all ages.  I recently visited with my three year old daughter and she had a wonderful time.

One of the reasons the Fun Plaza remains one of my favorite things to do in Myrtle Beach is that this arcade still has some classic games in operation, but it also has kept prices lower than most any other arcade around Myrtle Beach.  Most of the games are still only $.25 ranging up to $1.00.

Here are a few images from inside:

So if you are looking for a fun thing to do in Myrtle Beach for the whole family, I would check out the Fun Plaza.

Fun Plaza
902 N Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-5141

5 Things You Should NEVER Ask Your REALTOR®!

questionOver the past 13 years of selling real estate in Myrtle Beach, I have experienced all types of situations and questions from clients.  Unfortunately, because of the Fair Housing Act there are certain questions that as a Real Estate Agent, I am not allowed to answer.

Here are just of the few questions I have been asked in the past.  These are questions you should never ask your REALTOR®:

  • Are there a bunch of kids in the neighborhood? I don’t want a bunch of children living around me!  One of the classes covered under the Fair Housing Act is age.  If the age of your neighbors is an issue to you, I always suggest driving through the neighborhood and look for clues to make your own conclusion.  Look for basketball hoops, trampolines, swing sets and children on bicycles.
  • Are there a bunch of (enter a particular race) living here?  Another protected class under the Fair Housing Act is race.  As a REALTOR® we cannot discriminate against race.  Surprisingly though, we are asked this question probably more than any other question.
  • Is this home located in a ghetto?  This is the actual question that sparked me to write this post.  First, I do not know what you would consider a ghetto.  Secondly, even if I knew what was considered a ghetto, I would not be able to disclose that information.  If someone who asked this was referring to the safety of a neighborhood, I cannot discuss that either. I would instead refer the client to the local police department who can share about the safety of the neighborhood.
  • Are there a bunch of (enter any religion) living here?  Just like race and age, we cannot discriminate against religion either.
  • It seems there are some disabled people living next door, will that affect my property?  Disabled people are also part of a protected class.  I cannot comment, positive or negative about disabled people either.

While there are many other wild and crazy questions I receive daily, these are just 5 of the more regular questions I am asked that I cannot answer that relate to buying a home here in Myrtle Beach. So, while you may want answers to questions like these, use some of the suggestions I mentioned to find your answers instead of your real estate agent.

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