Author: Garden City Beach

Welcome to the first in the Southern Summer Recipe Series! Every week, we will be featuring a favorite recipe from one of the Garden City Realty staff, in hopes that you might be able to bring a little piece of the Beach back to your home! Our very first recipe is a southern summer staple: the fried green tomato! For… Read More “Fried Green Tomatoes: A Garden City Beach summer staple!”

Spring has officially arrived in the Garden City Beach and Surfside Beach area! The weather is sunny and breezy, with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. Locals and visitors alike are breaking out the bathing suits and gassing up the boats in what is predicted to be the nicest Spring the Grand Strand has seen in quite some time.… Read More “Great weather is here! Now is the time to visit Garden City Beach!”

Spring has arrived and there is no better place to enjoy it than in Garden City Beach and Surfside Beach, South Carolina!After what has been an atypically cold and dreary Winter for us here on the Grand Strand, the sun is finally shining and the cold is on its way out! We’ve already had quite a few sunny weekends where… Read More “Spring is the perfect time to visit Garden City Beach!”

We had a pretty interesting event happen this past weekend: it snowed here on the Grand Strand! We usually get a few flurries in January or the beginning of February, but nothing more (the excited saying “I think it’s sticking!” can always be heard when these flurries start). In fact the last time it snowed and stuck was January of… Read More “Grand Strand’s First Snowfall in Ten Years!”

Hello everyone! It’s a new year and Garden City Realty is starting this one off right. Throughout the years, Garden City Realty has undergone many different changes, but for the most part, our building has remained the same (the exterior, at least). This year, Garden City Realty has freshened things up a bit. We now have a lovely new roof… Read More “Garden City Realty is upgrading!”

The expresso machine steams as patrons lounge on comfy couches and chairs, sipping their java and reading, or tapping on their laptops. They are surrounded by artwork, pottery, jewelry, sculptures and a laid back, coffeehouse vibe. Does this sound like a scene out of a big city coffee shop/gallery? Think again! Right here in Murrells Inlet is a hidden treasure… Read More “Best destination for coffee and art in the Myrtle Beach area!”

Just because summer has come and gone doesn’t mean your vacation has to be over! In fact, the Garden City Beach area remains a draw for visitors throughout the year! Temperatures are often still in the 70’s all the way up through December (we’ve definitely had our share of nice, warm Christmases!) and the nights are pleasantly cool; no snow… Read More “Activities fun and holiday fare abound In Garden City and Murrells Inlet!”

We know that in today’s economy, savings are the biggest concern when considering where to take your family on vacation. At Garden City Realty, we understand the need to look at every cost and find the best deal, so we present this page to help you make an informed decision when choosing your vacation destination. Why? Because we know you… Read More “Think you can’t afford a Myrtle Beach vacation this year? Think again!”

Welcome to Exploring the Grand Strand, Garden City Realty’s blog! Here you will find helpful tips, fun facts, ideas, events and happenings from people who actually live here! We can inform you of the most exciting places to see, the can’t miss ’em attractions and reveal secrets only locals know…it’s like a goldmine of Grand Strand information! Still feeling the… Read More “Welcome to your Easter beach vacation!”