Coastal Carolina Lifestyle

Oct. 15, 2026

New and Upcoming Restaurants Along the Grand Strand (Fall 2026)

The Grand Strand Dining Scene Keeps Expanding

Fall 2026 is a strong moment for new restaurants across the Grand Strand. A handful of major concepts opened in the first half of the year, several more are slated to open before the holidays, and the balance between big-name entertainment-dining destinations …

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Oct. 14, 2026

Pawleys Island Lifestyle Guide for Remote Workers

Pawleys Island Rewards Remote Workers Who Want the Coast Without the Crowd

Pawleys Island has always been the quieter alternative to Myrtle Beach, and the rise of remote work has turned that identity into a serious draw. The pace here is deliberate. The beach is uncrowded most of the …

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Oct. 9, 2026

Grand Strand Halloween 2026: Local Events to Mark on the Calendar

October on the Grand Strand Belongs to Halloween

The Grand Strand goes all in on Halloween every October, and 2026 is no exception. Between Conway turning its entire downtown into Halloween, SC, the witches of Murrells Inlet taking over the MarshWalk, and dozens of trunk-or-treats and family trick-or-treat nights …

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Sept. 28, 2026

Comparing Golf Course Living Across the Grand Strand

The Grand Strand Has More Golf Communities Than Almost Anywhere in the Country

Between North Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, buyers can pick from more than 60 championship courses and a whole spectrum of golf-community lifestyles. That is either a dream or an overwhelming problem, depending on how organized …

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Sept. 4, 2026

Life in Market Common: The Walkable Myrtle Beach Lifestyle Buyers Actually Come For

Market Common Runs on a Rhythm You Do Not Find in Most of Myrtle Beach

Market Common is the one Myrtle Beach neighborhood where you can walk to dinner, walk to a movie, walk to a Sunday morning farmers market, and walk home without ever getting in a car. …

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Sept. 1, 2026

Inside Living Dunes at Grande Dunes: A Smart-Home Coastal Community With a Home to Tour Today

Living Dunes Amenity

Living Dunes Is Grande Dunes With a Different Personality

Grande Dunes has been the anchor luxury address on this stretch of the Grand Strand for years. Inside that larger community, Living Dunes carves out its own thing. It's newer, it leans into smart-home design, and it puts you …

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Aug. 13, 2026

What Makes Garden City Beach Different From Surfside Beach

Same Coast, Two Different Places

Garden City Beach and Surfside Beach share a border, share a stretch of the same coast, and often get lumped together by out-of-town buyers. On the ground they feel like two different places. Surfside is smaller, quieter, and leans hard into its "Family Beach" …

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Aug. 3, 2026

Pawleys Island Neighborhoods With Private, Quiet Settings

Why Buyers Come to Pawleys Island for Privacy and Quiet

Pawleys Island has always attracted buyers who want a slower, quieter coastal lifestyle. Compared to the busier corridors up the coast, the entire market has a more residential, less tourist-driven feel. Within Pawleys Island itself, certain neighborhoods take that …

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July 29, 2026

Ocean Drive Beach Homes and Condos Overview

Why Ocean Drive Beach Has Its Own Following

Ocean Drive Beach, often simply called O.D., is the cultural heart of North Myrtle Beach. Main Street's shag dancing history, local restaurants, festivals, and long-standing community identity give it a personality that no other part of the Grand Strand quite matches. …

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July 28, 2026

Golf Communities in Little River, SC

Why Little River Is a Strong Golf Community Market

Little River sits in one of the most golf-rich corners of the Grand Strand. The area's mature courses, established communities, and quieter pace draw a steady mix of full-time residents, retirees, and second-home buyers who want golf to be part …

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