Beach

fireman99 · 02-16-2010, 04:29 PM

I am in the planning stages of my family vacation and the better half wants to go to the beach. Shes from the midwest and has never been to the east coast and wants to go. In my younger days, I spent some time in Myrtle Beach but have been there since 1991 and I dont remember it being very "Family" orientated ....... more along the lines of a party atmosphere. I am open for suggestions but hope to stay north of GA....due to traveling to see family in SC also.

Have you stayed any places that would be fun for kids....I read the websites but they always say its a great place to stay....I like to hear from people that have been there.....

**Ashlar521** · 02-17-2010, 05:56 AM

The Outer Banks , NC . Great place for the family . The OBX is not a "party place" , it's laid back with very , very few bars . You have to drive everywhere you go mind you , but they have some beautiful beach lights . You and the kids can climb to the top of Currituck lighthouse and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse , and go see Bodie Lighthouse . You can take a day trip and ride the ferry to Ocracoke Island and go to the Black Beard (Edward Teach) museum and see the Ocracoke lighthouse . There is boat rides , plane trips over the coast , go to the NC Aquarium , the Elizabethen Gardens and near the Gardens you can go to Fort Raleigh National Park and watch the play about the Lost Colony . And more importantly you can just lay on the beach . Go to Awful Arthurs and eat some of the greatest seafood on the planet (get the Mahi Mahi!!!!) The only problem is that it is up near Virginia . Just throwing it out there though because I love it there and we go every year .

Wilmington NC , has a beautiful beach and the USS NC you can visit . I used to go there a lot when I was in the USMC . Be warned though we went there to party , but that has been years ago . My neighbor goes down there every year and loves it . Close to SC , so you may want to check that out on the internet and see what they have to offer .

After 4 years of living in NC while in the Corps I fell in love with that state so I am a bit biased and almost anything I have to offer will be for NC .

fireman99 · 02-20-2010, 04:22 PM

Thanks for the info....I never think about those places. Everytime I think about the beach, Myrtle is all that I look at....there are so many nice places to see on the coast....

**Ashlar521** · 02-22-2010, 04:32 AM

Yes there is a lot of nice beaches . I loved Myrtle beach when I was young and single , but now I am looking for a more laid back atmosphere .

**Ashlar521** · 03-18-2010, 02:09 PM

Fireman , have you chosen your beach of choice ?

fireman99 · 03-19-2010, 02:40 PM

The Better half decided since shes never been to the beach, she wanted to go to Myrtle... so we are staying real close to the amusement park & water park. We got a really good deal on a beach front with a balcony....she happy....so thata what counts.....now to talk her into letting me go golf........

**Ashlar521** · 03-19-2010, 02:48 PM

A lot of great courses down there .

02-16-2010, 04:29 PM	#1
fireman99 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 Lodge:	Beach I am in the planning stages of my family vacation and the better half wants to go to the beach. Shes from the midwest and has never been to the east coast and wants to go. In my younger days, I spent some time in Myrtle Beach but have been there since 1991 and I dont remember it being very "Family" orientated ....... more along the lines of a party atmosphere. I am open for suggestions but hope to stay north of GA....due to traveling to see family in SC also. Have you stayed any places that would be fun for kids....I read the websites but they always say its a great place to stay....I like to hear from people that have been there.....

02-17-2010, 05:56 AM	#2
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,417 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	The Outer Banks , NC . Great place for the family . The OBX is not a "party place" , it's laid back with very , very few bars . You have to drive everywhere you go mind you , but they have some beautiful beach lights . You and the kids can climb to the top of Currituck lighthouse and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse , and go see Bodie Lighthouse . You can take a day trip and ride the ferry to Ocracoke Island and go to the Black Beard (Edward Teach) museum and see the Ocracoke lighthouse . There is boat rides , plane trips over the coast , go to the NC Aquarium , the Elizabethen Gardens and near the Gardens you can go to Fort Raleigh National Park and watch the play about the Lost Colony . And more importantly you can just lay on the beach . Go to Awful Arthurs and eat some of the greatest seafood on the planet (get the Mahi Mahi!!!!) The only problem is that it is up near Virginia . Just throwing it out there though because I love it there and we go every year . Wilmington NC , has a beautiful beach and the USS NC you can visit . I used to go there a lot when I was in the USMC . Be warned though we went there to party , but that has been years ago . My neighbor goes down there every year and loves it . Close to SC , so you may want to check that out on the internet and see what they have to offer . After 4 years of living in NC while in the Corps I fell in love with that state so I am a bit biased and almost anything I have to offer will be for NC . Last edited by Ashlar521; 02-17-2010 at 06:05 AM..

03-18-2010, 02:09 PM	#5
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,417 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	Fireman , have you chosen your beach of choice ? __________________ US Marines - "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan "Death Smiles At Everyone -- Marines Smile Back" "Artillery brings dignity to what would otherwise just be a brawl "

03-19-2010, 02:48 PM	#7
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,417 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	A lot of great courses down there . __________________ US Marines - "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan "Death Smiles At Everyone -- Marines Smile Back" "Artillery brings dignity to what would otherwise just be a brawl "

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02-20-2010, 04:22 PM	#3
fireman99 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 Lodge:	Thanks for the info....I never think about those places. Everytime I think about the beach, Myrtle is all that I look at....there are so many nice places to see on the coast....

02-22-2010, 04:32 AM	#4
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,417 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	Yes there is a lot of nice beaches . I loved Myrtle beach when I was young and single , but now I am looking for a more laid back atmosphere .

03-19-2010, 02:40 PM	#6
fireman99 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 Lodge:	The Better half decided since shes never been to the beach, she wanted to go to Myrtle... so we are staying real close to the amusement park & water park. We got a really good deal on a beach front with a balcony....she happy....so thata what counts.....now to talk her into letting me go golf........