North Myrtle Beach Weekend in Review

January is a popular time for snowbirds to visit the beach to enjoy our mild winter and exciting events. The winter Shag weekend is here and Ocean Drive of North Myrtle Beach is alive with sounds of beach music and tapping feet. Myrtle Beach has captured the Nation’s attention as the GOP candidates gather for a debate at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Carolina Shag events take place in North Myrtle Beach throughout the year, and the winter Shag weekend is this weekend, January 13th -15th. Many Shaggers take the entire week to make the most of a trip to the beach. We still have vacation rentals available, if you’d like to participate in the action! Even if you don’t dance (shag), there is still plenty to do in and around the beach. Most area attractions are open in the off-season.

The Republican Presidential debate will be hosted at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on January 16th. Visitors from all over the Nation are in town to participate in the political events. As you can imagine, tickets to the Debate are sold out. You may want to try and catch your favorite candidate at congressional town hall meetings, or mingling with the locals.

Aside from all the exciting things happening in the off-season, we are looking forward to a great summer season in 2012. Our beautiful North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals still have dates available for upcoming spring and summer weeks. Call ahead for special occasions with nightly rentals.

Written By: Brandon Moss of Ocean Drive Beach Rentals, 2012

Wet & Wild in North Myrtle Beach

Typical daytime temperatures in North Myrtle Beach during the summertime range from a low of 85 degrees to a high of over 100 degrees. It is important to stay cool on the beach, and to stay refreshed so you can have an enjoyable vacation. If you’re not one to lazy the day away with your feet in the ocean, and need a little more excitement without leaving the beach strand, then try out a few wet and wild activities while you’re on the Grand Strand this summer.

Surfing has been popular in the Myrtle Beach area for decades. Not only are our waves great for beginners, but our water temperature heats up to over 80 degrees – which makes for an even more enjoyable experience. Participate in a surf camp, such as the Myrtle Beach Surf Camp, to learn this sport or to capitalize on your shredding skills. Most of the local instructors come with years of experience and provide all equipment and even snacks and drinks. You’ll find yourself wanting to go back in the ocean for several hours at a time.

After your surfing adventure, you may want to try something more high speed. Check out Bob’s Watersports in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach for high flying parasailing fun. It’s a great way to see the shoreline of Cherry Grove from the air. They also have a great banana boat ride aboard their Red Shark inflatable. Families will love the speedboat and dolphin watch ride. Visit their website before you get to the beach for big money saving coupons!

Although it’s very tempting, don’t just lie around the beach on vacation. Take our advice and check out the various water activities on the strand. It’s a great way to stay cool on vacation.

Written By: Jake Foutz - Director of Marketing, Ocean Drive Beach Rentals

How About That Weather

Looking down Main Street. Gorgeous day in February!

North Myrtle Beach weather has definitely taken a turn towards the better this past week. With sunny skies and highs in the mid-70’s today, you’d think that we skipped March and progressed right into April. No, we’re not that fortunate, but after a winter full of unusually frigid days and threats of record snowfall, it looks like this mild weather is here for good, until next November.

Looking at the 10-day forecast from The Weather Channel, North Myrtle Beach will have mild temperatures in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s the rest of this month with very few rain days. The next couple of months bring in average temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s. We’re loving this weather and glad it’s finally back on the Grand Strand. Although the ocean temperature is still a little too cold for most, the sun will surely pamper your skin.

February 19, 2011 - Perfect weather for a day on the strand!

Call now to schedule your spring vacation! With our mild temperatures in full “swing,” it is the perfect time for a game of golf. We’ve got an in-house golf professional to save you dollars on your next round. Outdoor shopping centers, such as the popular Tanger Factory Outlets are a great place to hang out at after an afternoon on the beach. Most of our rental properties feature a screened porch or deck – wonderful to lazy around and fall asleep to the breezes off the nearby Atlantic Ocean.

Ocean Drive Beach Rentals has the right vacation rental for your spring getaway. With school in session and job limitations, most people can’t escape for a week until summer. That’s alright! Our vacation policies are flexible, in that we allow nightly stays equal to, or greater than, 2 nights until the end of May. Call us at 877-287-2977 and let us help you plan a special weekend at the beach for your family.

"Hey, I'll settle for a couple months of unusually frigid weather if it means that February will be this nice!" - J. Foutz

Written By: Jake Foutz - Director of Marketing, Ocean Drive Beach Rentals