Living in Myrtle Beach Sucks

[@grasswood1]

You say you are a local !! Yet you don’t sound like you are from South Carolina !! So that being said how long in you’re opinion does it take to be a local ???

[@MrMyrtle]

Thats a good question that doesn't have a clear answer. I know folks that were born in the city limits, yet have zero involvement with their community and at the same time there are others who moved here decades ago that are extremely passionate about the area. The latter I would consider more of a local than the prior. I don't subscribe to the idea that you get a "local badge" at birth that would restrict others, who simply were born elsewhere, to have no right to utilize the label once established in a community.

[@melaninmoments9948]

he is very much full of shit

[@pajo6923]

You are a native if you have grown up there. You are a local if you reside there.

[@yt_ellionpr2949]

Bro I’ve been living Hear too long bro it for sure gets boring but it’s still fun!

[@maryjohnson1604]

The pavilion!! Great non memories too. My children Loved the Pavilion this mom missed it too

[@donnajernigan9390]

I’m a local and it absolutely broke my heart when they closed the Pavilion. So many great childhood memories.

[@jodavidson4767]

I agree 70s 80s I loved that the most magic harbor pavilion mother fletcher nothing grow up loving these places now there gone no since of going all fun is gone

[@Julia-vb3rk]

I'm 57 and my mother was there an even before I was. I don't understand why they tore it down it was heartbreaking

[@thrivnak787]

First went to MB in 2002 and my wife and I really enjoyed going to the Pavillion,getting a soda and people watch.Sad day when they tore down the Pavillion.

[@gopitt12]

@@Julia-vb3rk MONEY, like he said in the video. If it's not profitable, they tear it down.

[@freckles3705]

@@Julia-vb3rk greed by Burroughs and Chapin.

[@erikrossi1907]

I feel your pain. I work EMS on the south side. Trying to respond on Ocean Blvd when there’s a mile of squatted trucks that just drive up and down the blvd all night clogging up the road is a nightmare.

[@scottbaker7532]

Do you know an EMS worker named marnie?

[@DarkAmerica]

I was one of the lifted trucks for a long time in my teens jist driving up and down the strip. Lol Im 30 now and married with 3 children and can't wait to move back.

[@SouthernBelle19715]

especially in the summer

[@wes8740]

Squatted trucks are gay

[@crookscorner7894]

The destruction of the history is what bugs me the most.

[@adon214]

It's prevenient through all of SC. I like looking for vintage diners and stuff like that and most of them have been torn down here. Aka the state of South Carolina that is. But when I go up north they preserve them

[@SouthernBelle19715]

What's next the Gay Dolphin

[@louisgovernale598]

Im from long island and they destroyed this place with city people moving in and now its becoming like a city.i like country im moving to conway and im keepin mine just the way it is

[@lynnea7090]

I'm not a local, but started visiting in the early 80's. It was so peaceful and never felt scared. My parents purchased a condo on the waterway for family use. When we travel there now it's always scheduled to miss bike weeks, festivals and other high travel times. I still love Myrtle Beach and visit yearly. But everything you mentioned we try to avoid. Thank you for the videos. A piece of my heart is always with the area.

[@theeleven3075]

I'm a local and advoid Ocean bvld and north kings from May to Sept.

[@kellyclark2033]

I'm a local also and I live in between Kings an ocean boulevard and it is crazy this time of year

[@johnspears4672]

Local or native?

[@danielmasters8145]

@Shrimpy wow! Here, I'm thinking of moving from DC to Myrtle Beach... maybe I should think twice before moving family

[@keeptyrannyfromamerica8519]

Daniel Masters Most of the Grand Strand is like Southeast around the Anacostia. If you’re in the district you know what I’m talking about. Friend was a PG county police officer and he is moving to the mountains as soon as he closes on his house. Says he would have stayed in that area if he had known.

[@katiek8190]

Same

[@teemo9436]

The Pavilion is gone, and the Grand Prix where I worked in 1990 is no longer there. It's really kinda sad. When those things go away, they take all the memories with them. The disregard for local history is frustrating to say the least.

[@atlantic_love]

My childhood (1977 -1990 with adoptive family) was spending the first two weeks of June each year in Myrtle Beach. The Pavilion and Grand Prix were my favorites.

[@muffin7172]

I have so many memories as a child in the 90s at the Grand Prix. We still have our old season pass!

[@e.g.hammond7190]

I lived there for 5 years, and you are spot on! I've been thinking about moving back, but maybe I'll re-think that now that I have heard these important reminders. Thanks for the honesty!

[@colbeesnyder541]

Good video! Many of these examples are the reason that my husband and I visit during the off season and not during any festivals. I don't want any crowds and hooligans in my vacation, thank you. I've always sensed a particular frustration in your videos of defunct landmarks. I honestly feel the same way, and its a shame they couldn't be creative use some of those places for commerce.

[@julesservantofjesus972]

So true! I avoid those festival weeks, don't go downtown at night etc. We as visitors don't do what the locals don't do.

[@Julzyboo]

same!!

[@DeborahJohnson-nq2xv]

Sooo, I'm not sure I understand your "local" vs tourist comment. "Where you from?" I was not raised here, nor am I a tourist..so what am I? And I don't mind when folks ask where I'm from.

[@melaninmoments9948]

the only hood people areyou and yours

[@rosalynsmith4928]

Who are the hooligans, so I can stay away from them when I visit

[@jbird3233]

How about the freaking golf carts that's some jerk politician decided to make it legal for them to ride on the roads? No doubt they have their hand in the cookie jar somewhere to get this passed. I feel you brother on everything you say that's why I'm leaving this s*** hole after 35 years. Thanks a lot Yankees!

[@darrentaylor9610]

Font forget all the mopeds. Most of them ridden by some drunk who lost their license from too many DUIs.

[@darrentaylor9610]

And the mopeds ridden by DUI losers who lost their license.

[@clareguilmartin9716]

Golf cars in Surfside and Garden City have little kids on the rear facing seat. NO Seat belts or protection.

[@Ryan-we5df]

yankees had nothing to do with it.

[@thomasmartin7425]

You mean the NY Yankees? The baseball team? Are they Spring training down there now? They ruin everything, and will stink up any town. That's why I'm a Red Sox fan. But i hear ya, Damn Yankees. Haha.

[@steve137]

Having people visiting from all over the countryside makes the place have a warm welcoming feeling to it rhat makes us want to visit every year.The locals from South Carolina are very friendly and hard working people and we appreciate all that they do to make us feel welcome every time.Thanks again for being patient with the tourist.👍

[@anthonys7055]

I’ve been living here 12 years and love it.. just gotta take the good with the bad and enjoy life

[@rosalynsmith4928]

Thank You

[@Philippinesbound42]

It’s a dump

[@Paislywalls4767]

Thanks for your comment. I like to believe, for the most part: Your life Is What YOU MAKE IT. Reading some of these comments? Is sad that people feel like they do.

[@Julzyboo]

I'm pretty close to the smoky mountains. Gatlinburg and pigeon forge have done a little better in preserving the history... but totally get why living IN a tourist area is frustrating. ESPECIALLY when just outside the main tourist areas, there will always seem to be obvious poverty stricken areas and vagrants wandering around. so the money the city makes doesn't go towards helping locals... it goes, like you said, towards the tourists and presentation

[@Julzyboo]

by the way, we visit during off season too

[@shootermcgavin633]

I am NOW a local after many years as a tourist. I knew what I was getting into prior to relocating. We avoid the madness as much as possible but it's a trade off for living where people vacation.

[@jonboy7452]

I’m not a local but I’m in Myrtle at least 6 times a year and I really hate the fact of most of what was there growing up isn’t anymore. Worst thing ever was getting rid of the pavilion😢😢

[@darrenblack1299]

I’m from Orlando Florida. Y’all have no idea about living in a tourist town. You have to deal with it for like 6 months. Try living in it all year.

[@Nik-gr5lh]

Ur weird if I think we only got it for 6 months nigga we got hella tourist year round

[@WHSAAadmin]

I grew up around Disneyland in Anaheim, so I know what you mean about year-round tourists.

[@chadman1231]

The lack of physical history here is pretty sad. I've been working on local history projects for the last several years for this area and most of what I do comes from pictures. There are plenty of pictures of what Myrtle Beach used to look like but a huge part of doing history is visiting historic places to better understand the story. While it is amazing to see the progress just in the last 20 years or so, I wish some of those major landmarks were still around to see. The Ocean Forest Hotel is one example that comes to mind.

[@woabeatz9717]

Really all left is the name......wich comes from a plant

[@skylerwhitfield2]

If you want real history from the region, which I promise you is not good, look up plantersville SC.. there are many areas just west of this part of the country that have to reconcile with their past.. SC is still a schiess-hole but I promise you if you decide to live here to revive your sanity you will be greatly disappointed. I will say if you're from out west they will steal your bike or longboard and then sell it on Craigslist for twice as much as it's worth.

[@keeptyrannyfromamerica8519]

TheOnlyChuck95 Try on a online auction site I can’t say the name rhymes with hay for post cards of the area. The Rice Planters restaurant that was around 68th north and Kings had the tables set for years. Employees left one night came to work next day and locked and chained. Quite a number of business owners do that. They move out in the middle of the night. You go to unemployment or file your taxes and find that the money was never paid in. I worked for 1 with a gambling addiction who took over $6,800 of taxes out never paid them in. Then sued me for having the IRS investigate and order him to pay still waiting 14 years later for the money. The court never served me notice so he won by default, for $2,000. That’s how crooked the magistrate system is here. Check on history of the HCPD & why they’re still around. The only one in the state, starts with Charlie’s Place on the hill. Magistrates until 25 years ago only needed an 8th grade education. Some in the state are grandfathered in. I’ve been offered magistrates position several times since I have a degree and law experience, magistrates in Horry County are a private corporate entity appointed by the state. I have been called scum but not low enough to be one of them. We have magistrates that also are city/town judges. Anywhere else this would be dual office holding and a ethical and criminal violation. The old Ocean Forest was beautiful even till the day they started to auction. My family purchased a lot of memorabilia from it for rentals we owned. Since then we’ve sold the property but the memory lives on.

[@playboymaxim]

Myrtle Beach's motto: "You want history? Go to Charleston" lol!

[@fictitiousart6410]

Another motto could be: “Home of the Injury Lawyer Billboard”

[@ryanseay7331]

So true

[@Das_Vert]

Charleston is beautiful, Myrtle is fun.

[@wanda520]

Johnsonville is 50 miles away. No traffic,noise or tourist. As a long time Myrtle Beach resident I say love it or leave it.

[@gregwilliams4380]

North Myrtle is much closer without the issues of Myrtle.

[@keeptyrannyfromamerica8519]

If we could make enough money to get out most would. See what it costs to rent a crap apartment. Slumlords abound $450 a month is for places with 3 roommates plus utilities

[@WHSAAadmin]

Or, here's an idea... Work to make it better. There are numerous "tourist destinations" around this country and the world that know how to manage the seasonal influx and still maintain the quality of life for the residents that they deserve. It starts with identifying the reasons that the unsavory elements chose to come here rather than someplace else and then working to eliminate those reasons.

[@Philippinesbound42]

Dump

[@nigelcymon7743]

The lack of history is the most frustrating to me and I don’t live there. But to tear down a historical landmark for yet ANOTHR mini golf course or some chain restaurant is disgusting!!!! Shame on your local legislature for allowing that to happen.

[@oldmcdonald9582]

and also, ive never had a local to be anything but nice and friendly to me . if you give respect ,you get it in return.

[@dereksuddreth8672]

Native Carolinian here! When I was a kid in the 60's, we NEVER stayed in M.B. The family always rented a house on the Ocean in Holden Beach, NC. At that time, Holden Beach was not crowded, my Dad fished in the surf, Mom relaxed in a chair and my two younger brothers and me played in the waves and the sand. It was our playground for a week. No pool, no Pavilion, few people other than our neighbors. We bought food to prepare at the beach house (full kitchen), except one evening we'd eat seafood in Calabash at a restaurant. So it is no wonder I do not like Myrtle Beach. The crowds, lack of parking and standing in lines do not appeal to me. I don't have to travel far from home to stand in a line (WalMart). In fact, we now have family that leases property at M.B. KOA. We could stay at no cost but choose not to. It's a waste of time... and this leaves little time to RELAX. And M.B. has a high crime rate. In the past you may hear fireworks going 'bang'. Now it's gunfire. M.B. was developed to generate money for the wealthy land owners. Crime always follows money. No place for this ol' Carolina Boy. The Smokey Mountains are also crowded these days. My Maternal Grandmother grew up near Franklin, NC. It was a peaceful place many years ago. Grandma used to speak of 'Florida People' buying up old homesteads in the mountains. Other locals called them 'Yankees' or 'Carpetbaggers'. Whatever you called them, they soon bought up the majority of the land, pushing up Real Estate prices, and preventing future generations of natives from finding affordable housing. Now 'Big Pharma' preys on the ones who remain. The rest and relaxation (and pure fun) I remember as a child are gone from the beaches and mountains of the Carolinas. That, coupled with the risk associated with being in public among the unvaccinated, obliges me to remain home on my one acre of land. Here I control the risk as much as I can, considering I do have a medical condition that includes a high risk of being infected by COVID-19. I rest my case. If fun to you means crowds, crime and lines, by all means partake. The Best of Luck to All!

[@bnuts677]

Lol I’m one of those bikers . I’m actually thinking about moving to Myrtle Beach in the future. To be honest Myrtle Beach has been a resort town for decades. So if the locals don’t like what the city does or the festivals why not just leave town during those weeks or just relocate to one of those sweet little towns not far from the beach. That way they don’t have to deal with the traffic or noise.

[@julesservantofjesus972]

Why should the locals have to move? That's not fair to them. I guess you'll find out when you live there.

[@bnuts677]

Jules F. What else can the locals do that don’t like the festivities ? Your not going to shut down all the events. As far as the crime... that sucks . I live near Baltimore city and would much rather deal with Myrtle Beach.

[@wanda520]

I for one just plan ahead when festivals happen. Don’t let this negativity keep you from moving here.

[@WHSAAadmin]

If you read the comments from most locals, you would realize that we don't have any issues with tourists who come here and act respectfully towards us and our city. If people treated this like their home and acted the way that they would expect people who visited their city to act, there wouldn't be any problems. Resort towns all over the world still have people who live in them. Deal with that fact. From Anaheim to San Antonio to New Orleans to Hilton Head... Why do you think that the residents of Myrtle Beach deserve less respect from visitors than these other places?

[@donwilson7500]

It’s the locals who do the murders,prostitution,assaults, and crackheads

[@reyshielharding3987]

My comment may be a little off-center, but I believe it would apply here, I was born in 1955 in Canton, Ohio (Football Hall of Fame) town. I can totally relate to the frustrations of living in a City/town where there are annual activities that draws endless numbers of non-locales, I lived most of my Life in one of those places. When I was a child, Canton was Post-war little America and just a wonderful place to grow up and to raise a family in this "working-class" town. Like Myrtle Beach, Canton has changed beyond words, unemployment, drugs and a general decaying that marches on, and 14 known Gangs operating freely (according to Canton Police Dept.). I would not recommend relocation to Canton to anyone for any reason! It is a sad story about my hometown that I once loved. I have been to Myrtle Beach back in 1984, I really liked the town and I was very respectful to the locales there, after all, it is their town and I was a guest..........

[@missgigglebox748]

The thing that I hate the most is the noise especially during bike week. We live here so therefore we work here. With that being said, some of us have to get up early for work and people are so inconsiderate. I live in NMB and that week I know I'm not gonna get any sleep. Also, I dispise when tourists come to our beaches and do not pick up their garbage. It's not that hard to find a trashcan.

[@cindygrigg7911]

I was going to MB as a child in the 60s. I wouldn't go back at all now. Everything is gone that made MB so much fun. When l got married in the 70s we started going to Isle of Palms. A relative owned a beach house there. I fell in love with the place. Everyone was so friendly. And Charleston was just over the bridge!

[@fondamullens8296]

Isle of palm is my favorite beach I have ever visited 🌴

[@mr.mcphoebe5622]

When we go on vacation, we actually ask "Are you a local?" because we always want to hear the 'native' POV.

[@bethhixenbaugh]

I live in Carolina Forest so I don't live right in Myrtle itself but I deal with 501 everyday of my life. I don't mind festivals and actually attend CCMF every year. I actually appreciate they come and bring the tourists along with the money. Before living here I lived in an incredibly poor city in Maryland. Nothing new happened there nothing fun nothing came. If we can get more money to the area with a festival I wont complain. I feel everyone talks about the crime but I honestly think the crime looks so bad because more is reported thanks to social media.

[@darrentaylor9610]

Living on the west side of the waterway would suck. I live 2 miles from the ocean, and that's pretty cool. I avoid 501 like the plague. 17 bypass as well. 31, 22, and since they widened it, 707 roll nicely. As a local, you get to know the shortcuts, and ways around most traffic jams. 544 is a nice alternative to 501. 22, to 31, although a longer ride is the best way to avoid 501 from Aynor to the beach area.

[@trussmark]

Agree. I live here. The biggest thing that I hate is the way people act when they’re here on vacation. Yes, you’re on vacation. Enjoy your time here without infringing on anyone else. No, you don’t need to act like a jerk, ignore any and all laws, and think that you can do what you want without repercussions. U turns on Red, Right turns from the inside lane, and vice versa are not okay just because you’re on vacation.

[@kimshuler7272]

We always went to beaches a little further north when I was growing up, Ocean Isle and Holden Beach in NC. Back then there wasn’t any retail culture or entertainment culture there and we went to the beach simply to go to the beach. We entertained ourselves by playing in the ocean, building sandcastles, collecting shells and repeating it all the next day for a whole week. We did take one day to visit Old Brunswick and another to visit the USS North Carolina in Wilmington. I didn’t start going to Myrtle Beach until a couple of years ago. It’s very much like Pigeon Forge, TN, which is only an hour away from where I live in NC. Cherokee NC is only 13 miles away as is the Great Smoky Mtn National Park, so we get a lot of tourists up here, too. I much prefer the quieter beaches to Myrtle Beach, but they’ve gotten so expensive we can’t afford them. But Myrtle Beach and Holden Beach do have something in common, a sandy beach and waves lapping on the shore. Who needs all the distraction when we have that beautiful, mesmerizing ocean staring us in the face?

[@thrivnak787]

Being a vacationer there was the big reason we first came to MB was the Pavillion.The Chesterfield was a neat hotel and was sorry to see it torn down.To me now MB is not the same.

[@lindsaytopping9168]

Agreed. I seen Pavillion as young child & didn't get to go. I vowed I would when I grew up. Finally got back there to find out it was gone 😭 hate hearing about no history. And they messed up imo tearing Pavillion down or I would come one day when vaca hour or 2 away. So sad, history brings in $, too. Why can they not see that?!

[@williamstewart2019]

I lived & worked in Myrtle Beach for 4yrs. Seeing the Chesterfield Hotel tired down was so wrong

[@richiehunt5097]

I lived in Myrtle for 5 years. Absolutely hated Harley Davidson week. Not sure what it's like now, but they took up everything from North Myrtle to Pawleys to Conway. It was best to take a vacation during Harley Davidson week. Sport bike week got a lot of criticism and I had heard about a lot of the crazy things that went on, but it was mostly confined to North Myrtle Beach. You could actually go out and eat at a restaurant without a 2 hour wait.

[@TheGrimesfactor]

I definitely agree with you. That would get old living in one of the biggest tourist traps in America. The lack of history is sad. I think it is awesome to see old buildings and history

[@gregwilliams4380]

Yes but considering South Carolina is built on tons of history and has plenty of costal history spots like Charleston to start with means the whole cost does not need to be. Granted that every building does not need to be destroyed but Myrtle Beach was and never will be know for history!

[@garyou2757]

Been vacationing here for years and know I am one of the ones that “moved” here I know it gets loud and crazy at times it’s a beautiful places rent prices and absolutely outrageous don’t move here lol but I do love this town and can’t wait to explore it more and learn more about it!!!

[@danjiles]

point of fact, the Mini Golf at the Chesterfield Inn site did not fail, The family had a feud and the part of the family running the site lost it in a court battle and the other family member could not run it for whatever reason and sold the site.

[@annawilliams7303]

I have come to Myrtle Beach in April and October. I have never had any trouble with any people. Everyone I have talked to never asks me where are you from? I enjoy my vacations here each year that I come now in April. I attend the "Singing in the Sun" that has been here for the past 21 years at the Convention Center. I will be attending it again this next April 2020. The locals are Great people to know. God's Blessings to All in Myrtle Beach. Miss Anna from Pennsylvania P. S. I always stay on S. Ocean Blvd It is close to S Kings Highway where all the good restaurants and stores are within walking distance for me. Since I am a senior citizen and don't drive, I know how to ride the local bus system too. I was raised on common sense. Until April goodbye for now.

[@timjilman3295]

I live 5 minutes from Lake George, and I absolutely hate it when the crowds go home, love the hustle and bustle of it all. I hate the empty roads and sidewalks. It's just boring. Tried twice to move to MB, next window is when the last kid graduates. Although we are planning to move to Conway.

[@steffanheimdallson5807]

I actually live in Socastee, but spent 6 years right in Myrtle Beach. Two things I have to agree with you on: the locals get absolutely crapped on and walked over for that almighty tourist dollar, and the total lack of regard for history. I'm surprised you didn't bring up the tearing down of the Pavillion, followed by the total failure of Hard Rock Park as it's replacement. The owners of Family Kingdom have laughed all the way to the bank now for 13 years following that bonehead decision!

[@johnhalpin5204]

You do know Socastee is a part of Myrtle Beach

[@steffanheimdallson5807]

@@johnhalpin5204 I know that. I had actually lived out in the sticks, and not directly in Socastee.

[@nicoleavina2641]

I’m not a local but I understand because I am a local in pigeon forge Tennessee and it’s the same frustration with car show’s people acting up , not being able to get to work in a timely manner, traffic is horrible and people seem like they don’t know how to drive but on these occasions I avoid going around too much.

[@1966impala100]

Its the American way. We are like Locusts, we devour everything in sight and leave behind stripped out carouses. Most of us northerners are looking for somewhere that resembles the old neighborhoods or beach towns that we lived at or visited when we were kids. We have to keep moving further south to find it, except we bring our stupid baggage with us, no one wants to assimilate to their new surroundings. I have been coming to Myrtle Beach for 17yrs, I wanted to move there since 2006. Hasn't happened yet, but a man can dream, I would like to live further north at Loris or Cherry grove. Its a cool place to visit but not to sure I want to live there full time now. Word of advice to my Northern neighbors, stop complaining at the super market, the lunch meat is cut thick, employees move at a normal pace not a new york minute.

[@LonelywolfAkii]

So, I work on ocean Blvd and live two blocks from it. Some of the things that really annoy me... I walk home (sometimes at 12 at night.) and on MULTIPLE occasions I have had people throw objects off of buildings at me or other people walking. There was a time when a massive block of ice smashed into a car from high up off of Bayview. And some kids Seven stories up were throwing toilet paper bombs at people on the ocean side. I've seen people throwing bottles...clothes, trash... It's dangerous as hell. Crosswalks...I work near ripleys haunted and I swear these drivers don't pay attention to anyone crossing the street. Me and fellow employees both have been almost hit several times. And they just keep going like they don't even care! I've been so angry crossing the road that I've punched cars who sped in front of me... And they just laugh and keep going! The disregard for human life is insane...

[@laninavaughn4225]

I would be scared to death to do that

[@laninavaughn4225]

They don't care at all

[@WHSAAadmin]

The sad thing is when the car that won't stop for you in the crosswalk is a police car on patrol.

[@raeharris7087]

I agree lived in Myrtle beach 5 years people are rude when visiting the blvd is a mess !

[@teridaniels55]

I am not a local-but im one of those pathetic people from WV who comes every summer as if I have family here-nope! Just a habit. A sad one at that. I can totally understand your issues. People tend to pack an attitude with them when they go on “vacation” as if they own the world because “they on vacay!!” But for me-a non local-the disregarding of history is the worst. I can look at wide open areas there now that used to be full of things we loved to do- now its a half-assed zipline i think. I miss the nights-the lights and sounds-the Pavilion-Mother Fletchers-I could go on, but u get the point. Myrtle Beach today is nothing compared to 15 yrs ago. The young people today know nothing of real Myrtle Beach. ♥️♥️

[@fgugyy9374]

Pavilion and amusement park, Chesterfield Inn, Mother FLetchers, the mom and pop hotels. All for the mighty $$$

[@marc12th54]

I was born and raised in Myrtle Beach South Carolina; and I do put the emphasis on born and raised. Just by the sound of your voice on this video, it is obvious to me and probably the locals that were born and raised there and work in many of the establishments that you were not originally from there. Which is why you get asked a question “Where are you from?

[@MrMyrtle]

I apologize if someone doesn’t fit into your stereotype. Not everyone has to speak the same way.

[@davidmitcheltreejr8264]

Sorry you feel that way. As a Pennsylvania native, disabled Veteran, and will be a one-time-only-week vacationer to Myrtle Beach toward the end of this summer, I'll be sure to keep these quirks in mind. 9/10 times I WOULD ask "are you from here" in conversation, and it's mainly to see if the person could help guide me to a certain place because after all, im not FROM there and I would think it's common courtesy. Google search can only do so much after all. As far as the natives/locals not liking/had their fill of the festival's, well, you know it's a tourist spot. Talk/complain to your city council. I hope THAT'S not taken out on those that are "visiting" Myrtle Beach. But in hindsight, I'll plan on giving full respect. As long as that respect is reciprocated. That's basically what it boils down to in the end.

[@HoboAltros]

Anywhere there is tourism, you will have annoyances. I live in NY and the tourists drive me nuts. The thing I realize, is that I know its a tourist place, so when I get annoyed enough, I will move.

[@playboymaxim]

Manhattan is where all the tourists are

[@ff271emt]

2 years ago I had to pull a knife on a homeless guy that was harassing ne for money. Aside from that we were considering moving near the Carolina Forest area. What is that area like?

[@oysterstu4822]

This place blows. I regret moving here. I can't wait to leave.

[@leonardbreau8928]

@Katt P Tourist centric towns are fun to visit but a total hassle to live in - too much traffic & always too noisy. Generally not a good environment to raise kids in either.

[@RMS550]

I live in LA, but I'm thinking of a place near the coast with similar weather, but cheaper.... What are the hang ups? Crime, crowds, generally don't bother me if I don't live in a sheet neighborhood and I'm in LA so it goes with it.

[@oysterstu4822]

Rusty Climber just because it's shitty there doesn't negate Myrtle Beach sucking too. It's not a fucking competition

[@oysterstu4822]

RMS550 it's so completely mediocre everywhere that it just saps my life away. There's no culture of its own. Everything is meant for people who only come on vacation, unless you just really want to play golf. It's a beach town so businesses don't really have to try very hard to get your money. We have every chain restaurant you could ask for and anything that is a local place serves up the same fried foods and subpar hamburgers. People here drive like morons because they're from out of town on vacation or they're so old they should have their licence revoked. There are better, quainter places to move. Best of luck!

[@leonardbreau8928]

@Rusty Climber You sound quite disgruntled & bitter. Are you in the military? If so, I suppose you might not have much choice in where you're stationed. If not, why are you staying there? You DO have options.

[@TheChipMcDonald]

I agree with "classic" Myrtle disappearing. But... In my town the industry is the military and industrial labor. Everyone you encounter is tired or just living here until they're living elsewhere. We have standstill traffic. All of our roads have potholes and things are generally decrepit; because we don't have a multi-month tourist tax base. Ironically, I'd like to live in Myrtle not just for the beach, but *because* your town IS based on tourism. People *want* to be there. Generally they're happy and in a friendly mood. Different blends of different people. And even people working there - you're generally working in the tourist business, which while still work isn't quite as dour on a daily basis as top secret national security, or barely getting by in an industrial wasteland. The cashier at the Zippy Mart is never going to say here "dude, I can't wait to clock out and go down to the beach".... You know?

[@hushpuppy3]

As a vacationer, I miss a lot of my childhood nostalgia that has been torn down and replaced. When I think of the fun I used to have as a kid at the Myrtle Beach Grand Prix, Water Boggin water slides, The Pavilion, Maze Mania in Garden City, Magic Mountain water slides, and my favorite arcade in Surfside....it is a bit sad and depressing. About the only thing left now is Wild Water and Wheels. Now when I visit, I most look forward to hitting restaurants that are either specific to the Grand Strand, or chains that we simply do not have in upstate NY. Living near Watkins Glen International, it gets crazy a couple times a year, especially NASCAR weekend. However, I can't imagine going through what you go through for 6 months straight. I try to be respectful while I am there, but younger people just want to party and don't give a dang about locals. They get in that mentality of "Hey, I'm here to blow off some steam and nobody is going to stop my fun!" The older you get, the more you mature and consider other people's feelings. I guess that is why I have always preferred Surfside (the family beach). A quieter area with a short drive to anything you could possibly want to do or see.

[@roberthuppert4912]

When I was 10, my mom and I vacationed in Myrtle Beach, and I did The WaterBoggin waterslides!(First time I ever was on a waterslide!) 😎

[@wizzledizzle3129]

Totally agree!!! Been here for 20 years and the shootings keep getting worse. I work on the boulevard too and I hate going to work everyday. I make great money but is it worth it? I’m starting not to think so anymore. I definitely don’t feel safe anymore

[@Paislywalls4767]

Hey! I don't live at myrtle beach but have been handed a stressful life. Just some advice? Take some self defense courses. Ive taken 2 over the yrs through the YMCA'S. , ever consider a C.W.P.? , learn to drop and roll. My point? Learn/ practice Feeling Prepared. Comes down to it? It may not save your life but it Might, it makes it easier to live. 🍃🕊🍃

[@Dhlakegirl]

Clearly u don’t own any type of business in the MB area, bc if so u would definitely appreciate the money that all the tourist bring to the area.

[@darrentaylor9610]

Here's a tip. If there is a wait to get into a restaurant, go to another. The cooks are hustling a lot of food, so it just gets slung out as fast as possible. Hence the quality of said food drops.

[@willisboyer6540]

Tourists suck!

[@user-yz4tv9qz2p]

@@willisboyer6540 We suck but we spending all this money to have a good time and have a life,maybe you suck lol

[@WHSAAadmin]

We appreciate the businesses that respect the residents who live here year round. We couldn't give a rodent's behind about a business that caters only to the tourists and contributes to their bad behaviors then expects the tax payers to pay for promoting their business.

[@Ratlins9]

Thank you for your honest assessment. I’m not a big fan of being around masses of humanity so I crossed Myrtle Beach off the list of retirement locations. This video having been made by a local is 100% credible.

[@sylviae6259]

We live in Las Vegas. Everything you mentioned here bothers us too here in Las Vegas. Tourists everywhere, everyone asking where your from. They tore down many of the old resorts with character the Riv, the Hacienda, the Dunes. They would rather have the big monolith hotels.

[@tyronepowell147]

Why on earth did they ban oversized Beach umbrellas, shades for beach chairs, etc... I think that was very stupid!!! Anybody???

[@WHSAAadmin]

They obstruct the view of the lifeguards. The umbrellas are allowed during the off-season when the lifeguards aren't working on the beach.

[@denisebrooks6579]

Growing up our family vacation was at Myrtle Beach every year, we always looked forward to it and had a great time. Some of our best memories were at the Pavilion and the Pavilion Amusement Park across the street. We weren’t able to go for several years and I didn’t hear about the destruction of the Pavilion and Amusement Park until the year after it was torn down.......I was heartbroken. We were just there last month and it still breaks my heart when I remember the fun we had there and now they are basically empty lots. I always have the same question - what possessed them to make the decision to tear it down, what seemed liked a good idea to destroy not only something that seemed, to me at least, to bring in the necessary income but had significant historical value. I loved it when we were able to bring our three year old son to the beach for the first time and share with him things that I had done as a child on vacation there. I was excited to take him to the Pavilion and Amusement Park. I wish they would rebuild and recreate it. I also miss The Chesterfield House. Besides always being saddened by the empty lots that were once my favorite places I am thankful that there is still a little history left - that the Gay Dolphin is still there, no visit is complete without going there, and the baseball pinball games, I love playing those, and Peaches Corner. I know some of the Pavilion Amusement Park rides are at Broadway at the Beach but it’s not the same. I still love Myrtle Beach and I will always miss the Pavilion and Amusement Park.

[@gcs8889]

The original intention of the Pavilion being torn down I remember was to build condos. It was approved because the City of MB saw more money being brought in by their tourism tax on renting those units plus property tax than just having the Pavilion there. What a shame, as it really was the defining part of town being there.

[@loganw.3654]

GC S This happens everywhere when historic things get shut down and sold off to be torn down. Not just Myrtle Beach. That said however, it really doesn’t make the situation any less sad. We unfortunately live in a world where money takes over people’s minds. We have greedily stubborn landowners booting out good historic businesses so they can turn in a far bigger profit. I mean look at all the Drive Ins that have been torn down and raised since the 1980’s for example. Yes, the movie landscape (and not to mention the Real Estate and technology) has changed, but there’s still plenty of people even now that check out drive ins near them, only for the landlord to shut them down (if the owner running it don’t own it already) by either forbidding them from operating once their lease runs out so they can look at their plans to raise it or sell it to someone who will ultimately do just that (like the Cascade in Chicago) or let them continue until it’s sold (like the Columbia Drive In in Lancaster Pa in 2005). What can you do? It’s the world we live in. Just enjoy the memories you have. Nothing last forever.

[@coasternerd6978]

I live in Chicago the third largest US city and I rarely have issues with tourism. I think mega metropolises are designed to have corporate tourism while history and culture is preserved. A small city with 40’000 people doesn’t have the same historical foundation so it is much easier to destroy. I can’t think of one touristy small town which hasn’t been badly hurt by corporate tourism.

[@amythompson6869]

I used to LOVE to go to MB! I loved the batting cages, Pavillion, Gay Dolphin, Mother Fletchers! I was so sad when they tore a lot of that down & put in a zip line. I still don’t see the attraction of zip lining over a sandy patch of sparse crabgrass. Only the Gay Dolphin remains. Gosh is the Bowery still even there? As you can tell I’m 55. Lol I can remember as a teen dying to get inside of Mother Fletchers to score one of those cool yellow tee shirts they passed out. I couldn’t wait until teen night so I could get one. You of course would wear it when you returned home from vacation like a badge of honor. You were super cool. You didn’t have to tell people you’d been to the beach. They just saw your shirt & knew.😂 Do you have any old footage of that place btw? I’d love to see some!

[@jamesardis9333]

Hi Amy. I've lived here almost my whole life. Born on the MBAFB. I'm 53 and I rember Mother Fletchers, and Kings Road tavern (mama gilberts) those were the days when the only drugs was weed and lsd. The only ones carrying guns were the cops and people didnt litter the hell out of the place.oh yeah,Space Needle too. Ok. Luv ya. Be good. James

[@nigelcymon7743]

If I lived in a place like that I would take vacations and get the hell out during those feats or bike weeks.

[@kimberlygathings2936]

Just went this past weekend and had a awesome time, wasn't to crowded . I dont do festivals or amusement parks and I do not go to any bike week my family prefers surfside or cherry grove area we dont party when and if I choose to vacation at the beach I go for relaxation.

[@traveller4790]

I got about halfway through this gripefest and stopped. WAAAAAAAY too much whining for me, and most of it is total BS. Myrtle Beach is a RESORT TOWN, a TOURIST TOWN, and whether you like to admit it or not, if not for the TOURISTS Myrtle Beach would not exist. When my wife and I decided to move to South Carolina we took a look at several places where she wanted to live; two of them were Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Now, being from the South myself (Richmond, Virginia) and my wife being a Yankee (New Jersey) I knew that those two cites were resort towns which meant tourists and traffic jams and long lines and waiting and all of the aggravating stuff that comes with life in a tourist town, so I put the brakes on the idea of moving to either one of them. The LAST place I would EVER want to live is a resort town or a tourist town, which is why as much as I dearly love Virginia Beach I would NEVER live there. I understand (as much as I can, I think) the frustrations of seeing your nice, quiet little hometown grow and develop into a crowded (but thriving and economically prosperous - hate those Yankee tourists but LOVE those Yankee dollars) tourist town, but the solution is simple: MOVE. Either move or ADAPT and STOP WHINING because you ain't gonna change what's going on with Myrtle Beach. The people that are in charge are in it for those Yankee dollars, and they're gonna do whatever they need to do in order to get more of them. So either adapt or move. Simple as that.

[@imnosey9737]

Is it very bad at the beginning of August thats when I will be there usually I come in September and its really peaceful

[@maureenmccaffrey5329]

I’ve been here 23 years and appreciate all that MB has to offer. Most of your complaints aren’t unique to MB. Try any destination and it’s virtually the same list. It’s easy to avoid most traffic and tourists, even during bike week, 4th July etc with a bit of planning. Left lane drivers are another story....😏

[@WHSAAadmin]

They're easy to avoid if you live in the Market Common, Grand Dunes or similar location away from the waterfront. Those of us who chose to live AT the beach have it a bit harder during tourist season, but we get the benefit of being steps from the ocean and the opportunity to meet a lot of very nice people while they're here on vacation. We also get to witness first-hand the fact that the city doesn't enforce our laws and ordinances like other local communities do. The stated policy in Myrtle Beach of "voluntary compliance" from people is what leads to so much crime in our city, by visitors and locals alike.

[@EagleDRZ]

It's why we do off-season vacations there ,calm quiet relaxing..

[@lauriebrowning6180]

I whole heartedly agree, as I encountered this on a way smaller scale living at Wrightsville Beach years ago. The only thing I kept thinking throughout your commentary was " then why do you live there?" In my case I was 22 and it was ok and I worked in the service industry so that was my income. However now in my 50s I would lose my mind!! I would think that any local in MB that was still living smack dab in the middle of it, must be there due to work or owning a property there, otherwise there are lots of great little towns or developments on the outskirts of the city but as you said it would still be torturous to drive anywhere near during these special events of summer. I'm dying to get back to the coast, but am thinking Wilmington, Shalotte or a little below Pawleys Is. before they get totally discovered and ruined!! Good luck with the " tourons" as we called them in the 80's!!

[@my2jedi]

I have vacationed there since I was a baby. I lived there for several years until my youngest son was born and the schools were just getting too terrible to challenge my oldest. We moved back to Virginia 17 years ago this week - though we continue to vacation. I am constantly astounded at how much things have changed. The traffic, and especially the crime! Remember when many restaurants closed during Jan. and Feb. because there wasn't enough business, and we considered it "crowded" when the golfers came? We stay in the far north now, but love Sara J's in Garden City. It takes forever to drive down there, even though we go at 4 pm. (And if we stayed on that end, we would be faced with driving all the way to Calabash a couple of nights, so that wouldn't help, either.) It will always be my home away from home, but it declines a bit more every year.

[@sandraschmitz9820]

I live in Surfside Beach, and every year it gets worse with traffic. Area is becoming over populated with all these houses and extra traffic. The layout for each town roads are not working anymore. More red lights going up for the new development causing traffic jams on roads made to keep traffic flowing. History being torn down for something new that don't stay open . Historic places need to be kept to show people who come here how thing was around here in the day. But all you see are empty rundown shabby buildings that has no history. Way to go Burroughs and Chapin for being so money hungry and owning most of the land, I know you help build this area but good gosh don't forget history. Sorry this get me so mad. Good job Mr. Myrtle on video.

[@davids.sharpescpls3075]

The Grand Stand is beautiful after Labor Day. We stay at Garden City each Labor Day because way less crowds and the beach houses cost about half of what they do in the summer. I live in Columbia SC and I love the Kings Hwy area. I do miss the fighter jets from MB Air Force base.

[@pngproductions8529]

Summer time, for sure gets way too Jersey gone wild vibes for me, I just travel to the mountains with the kiddo during those times, and avoid the strip all together. But from labor day to memorial day its beautiful aand enjoyible..just from spring break to the 2 weeks after labor day, is chaotic.

[@billpapania9780]

Myrtle Beach is fine as long as you know where to go, Or where not to go. I’ve been going down for over 30 years playing golf for at least one week. I’m originally from Kentucky and my daughter went to school at coastal Carolina. When she was here at school my wife and I bought a condominium in the Carolina Forest area. Been spending probably 8 to 10 weeks here each year since 2007. Of course our grandkids are here now and that’s a big reason we come down so often. I’ve watched the place grow and change particularly over the last 15 years. The golf is great the restaurants are good and affordable and the beach is beautiful if you know where to go to avoid the crowds. We love it!

[@joseest9525]

Took my mother here she loved it and man that feels good!, thank you myrtle beach.

[@Georgia-x6d]

I totally agree with your assessment. I am not a local. However, my town is working on being a tourist town. We have condos on top of condos. Neighborhoods are be destroyed by investors wanting to buy our homes. Destroying schools, churches, recreation and family in general. There are no kids in my neighborhood but two schools and these kids must travel to get there. We had noise ordinances but it’s in discussion to change the 10pm time where tourists can enjoy themselves. We still have to go to work and continue day to day. When I come to your town, I make sure to be respectful. We go shopping enjoy the beach and recreation but at 10 pm we make sure to be at our hotel where it’s not near a community. I do understand your pain. Two houses near me rented by students who sit chairs on the roof enjoying their loud music smoking their drugs. No check consideration for anyone in the neighborhood therefore I have no consideration for them. I do contact law enforcement that I pay through taxes to do their job. I think in another 5 years our town will be like yours.

[@tomlivesay8407]

I stayed at the Chesterfield Inn once, just because of its historical nature. I was saddened when I found it was gone. The loss of the Pavilion also made me sad.

[@pugloversboy]

I love living here except the people who come and can't drive.

[@franciswallace4932]

I have visited every year since childhood. Always planned to relocate once I retire in a couple years. Is it bad enough I should reconsider? I'm from Boston so myr comparatively can't be that bad, right?

[@wanda520]

Come on down! Lots of great people have retired here. Every place has it’s problems.

[@Kmarlee76]

I too am planning to move down from a very RURAL place in Virginia I've hated for 20+ years and I'm beside myself so excited. I've wanted to move to Myrtle since I was 20 and finally got my husband to agree a couple of months ago. We're planning it all out instead of just taking the plunge, but I'd leave tomorrow if I could. I'm a registered Nurse and hoping to get paid enough to live a normal lifestyle. I just can't wait to be close to the ocean as I've lived in the mountains for 24 long depressing years.bring it on Myrtle Beach! I crave spice in my life! 😁

[@darrentaylor9610]

Just move to the south end. Its really nice.

[@waynehurley1219]

I moved here 10 yrs ago from the north shore of. Boston dont miss the snow i ride my harley year round never looked back from the liberal controlled state oh and i can own a gun now

[@seabee5629]

I retired and moved here a year ago and absolutely love it! I wound up in the Market Common area. Just watch your diet from all of the great food choices we have here!

[@RobotsCanDoAnything]

Thank you for your post. I too live in a touristy town and the tourist suck. The noise levels are definitely an issue.

[@WolffieMoney]

Mr. Myrtle, you are not crazy, I understand what your saying. When I was just down there were people EVERYWHERE! In fact, when I went to eat somewhere, they asked my family, where ya from! Again, I get what your saying! BTW, congrats on 7k subs.

[@MrMountainMan]

I certainly can appreciate #2 at 1:38 about loosing the history of Myrtle. There was a lot of history from the 50's-60's that is non-existent. I get it, progress is important but balance and preservation is important too. At least the Gay Dolphin is still there downtown.

[@danielleg7451]

I'm a local, and I agree completely. I hate this place, and I'm moving back to phoenix next month. I was born and raised in SC, but was out west for 20 years, then came back last year to Myrtle. It's crime infested, ugly, and boring unless you stay on the beach all day. I can't say anything good about it other than the good seafood.

[@laurencliver6452]

I’m from NJ but can I say my favorite part of the trip was driving to a beach about an hour out. I hated the tourist beach. We had so much fun outside of town.

[@rexgamewell]

Where?

[@Loota1978]

Been in Myrtle Beach for over 30 years , the Mrs is a native I was just saying how much I don't like it here anymore literally yesterday lol. The crime and people constantly thinking they're impressing others by going full throttle down residential roads. Or they think the locals would like to sample their subwoofers bass eminating from their attention hungry vehicles. Anyone reading this comment if you're like that we are not impressed.

[@WHSAAadmin]

All the cars, trucks and motorcycles that need to have their engines constantly revved like they'll stall otherwise must need tune ups or something. Take some of the money that you are spending to come here and toss it towards getting your vehicle fixed so that it runs properly. LOL

[@edsullivan6884]

I am FROM MB meaning I am no longer there. I had to leave for 30 years to make a living. We even had a home there and hoped to live in it again or keep it for a Beach House. We went back in 2000 the town was run down looked very poor compared to most anywhere else. We left and sold our home and never looked back.

[@theleftist]

Was in Myrtle beach over the weekend. Walking down the sidewalk next to Hilton Grand Vacation with my wife and three kids. Had a car full of teenagers yelling at me cussing calling me a p** etc. happened last weekend

[@Paislywalls4767]

Hello. S.C. resident for over 20 yr. But from other side of the state. Im sorry you went through that and that its been 2 yrs and noone else has bothered to apologize for this behavior. Sometimes kids are Rotten on their own and sometimes they simply, directly mimic their elders/piers. Reading these comments? Ya read directly what's on people's minds. Its (sadly) true Anywhere : people can be Assholes. Can hope that even one of those KIDS one day have kids of their own and realize what a crappy thing they did to your Family. 🍃🕊🍃

[@terryljam]

We vacationed at MB for years. My wife came as a young girl and teenager and her parents always stayed at the Chesterfield Inn. Very sad that they tore that down. In January of this year we moved down here from Virginia. We bought a house away from the beach on Hwy 90 between Conway and North Myrtle Beach. Our subdivision is quiet with great neighbors. We wanted a storm buffer and a traffic buffer but still wanted all the attractions the area offers. We shoot down the International Blvd and have the beach area in just about 8 to 10 minutes. It's the best of both with a nice subdivision and the beach nearby. The traffic on hwy 90 is getting worse with all the subdivisions being built here but it is still better than the beach side for traffic. We enjoy our new retirement home and the conservative state of SC.

[@stephenjump4218]

I’m moving to Myrtle beach or longs SC within a month is there anything I should be worried about I’m moving from Baltimore md and would appreciate any tips u can give

[@themagus5906]

If you're moving to Longs then you will be outside of the action zone; in the sticks. But still within 15 minutes' drive to the nice areas of North Myrtle for restaurants and stores. Also close to Little River and Cherry Grove Beach which are very nice. I don't know what section of Baltimore you're coming from, but pretty much all of b-more city is a shit-pit now, unfortunately.

[@msashbrook]

Also rent is too high around here. You won’t find anything decent under 900 a month, especially not south of 501. Mostly vacationers and retirees who drive a lousy 30 mph everywhere.

[@pbear83]

Born and raised local and you’re 100% right. I now live in Murrells Inlet where it USED to be quiet. It’s not quite as bad as down town Myrtle, but it’s working its way there.

[@randyprevette3903]

Hot fish camp I think it's called in Murrell's inlet has awesome food! On 17 the best steak house is Antonio's! I'll be there August 14/21

[@averagejoe8849]

My man talking about the Chesterfield Inn broke my heart. As a child my grandparents and parents would take me to Myrtle every summer. And we ALWAYS stayed at the Chesterfield Inn. I have so many priceless memories of that place. And the food was OMG out of this world. I think a part of me died when they tore it down.😩😩😩

[@Dr.A.Rosenberg]

As of April 2020 the locals of Myrtle Beach are enjoying a well deserved rest from all the transients ! It's about time !

[@Zdog598]

Born and raised in Myrtle Beach I miss the pavilion... For y'all that don't know the pavilion was a decent size amusement park but it's now a zip-line👎👎 also they closed down freestyle used to go all the time.. p.s. 501/544 sucks during bike week/ spring break

[@SouthernBelle19715]

I feel you are spot on. I'm not a local but I grew up spending summers at Myrtle, since I moved to California and went back to take my kids to Myrtle I was angry the Pavilion and other historical sites were demolished.

[@amandagraham7978]

I don't understand how people can move to a big city that is known for tourism and then get annoyed by big crowds and lots of people. What did you expect? 😂

[@TheWritingGirl]

Whats drives me crazy Is certain types of visitors who come with zero common sense, illegal behaviors, arrogant ( I'm on vacation so kiss my ass attitude) , Speeding, People allowing their kids just because they're here to run crazy and in golf carts on major roads, being dirty and lazy especially on the beach ( cig buds, not picking up trash etc etc)

[@kellyclark2033]

I live in Myrtle Beach in a house two blocks off the beach that was built in 1935.

[@valeriehamme8893]

And.....???? What is your experience please

[@kellyclark2033]

Everything he said is true

[@terrancelumpkin747]

@@kellyclark2033 is your house haunted?.....and I'm coming on the 9th.... Are there any activities out of the norm that you suggest for me and the family besides water parks and miniature golf?

[@kellyclark2033]

@@terrancelumpkin747 my house is not haunted as far as I know. There is all kinds of things to do around here. You can go on a helicopter ride

[@woabeatz9717]

@@kellyclark2033 how much that old house costed?

[@donthewellguy]

I was born and raised here In Myrtle Beach. What is locals hate is this, people think this is a great place to come on vacation and then they decide to move down here upon retirement... Which is ok... But they also try to change this place to a point like it was back home for them... They complain about where they moved from to try to change here like it was there. I hear more complaints from people not from here, then us from here. (Hoping off my soapbox)

[@raptorsquad4689]

i am a local with kids and i get really annoyed with the festivals my kids want to go on a walk on the beach at night but it is to dangerous so i am like in the morning we can

[@wanted-33]

I know this is an older video, but I wanted to update what's going on at the old "Chesterfield Hotel" location. After the mini golf course was torn down they started construction, and it then stopped. As of Nov. '22 they just started construction again on whatever monstrosity that will be. You are correct, Myrtle Beach as so much history that no one wanted to preserve. And, that is quite sad.

[@sassycat6487]

No one ever asks me where I'm from?? now I'm curious why lol do I just LOOK like someone from here so they just know!!

[@LunarSailorSenshi]

Lol same. We're there literally every weekend to few weekends so people always recognize us and our vibe I guess helps. However, we're hoping to be locals to Horry over the next few years so it helps.

[@LunarSailorSenshi]

I told my hubby though that I can handle the season, I just wish people were a little more considerate. But alas, as to be expected with society now.. 😣

[@sassycat6487]

@@LunarSailorSenshi well here's an early welcome to Myrtle Beach!! Hope you will love living here 🏖

[@TradeWynn65]

Then don't move to a tourist town. Problem solved.

[@marshallhelton1769]

I can sympathize with the locals living there being from the NC mountains. During the summer and fall tourist flow in from everywhere and it makes it hard to do almost anything. The traffic, the crowded restaurants and the crowds in general just get annoying. We don't usually ask where they are from however because its easy to see that they aren't from here lol.