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The Ocean Creek Resort

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

By Sheree Bykofsky

Many visitors don’t think of Myrtle Beach as a year-round destination, but it really is a wonderful place to visit in any season! In summer, it’s a spectacular sun-and-fun destination; in fall and winter, the crowds diminish, but the area attractions still abound; and in spring, the weather begins to warm up, but the crowds are still far away!  And the Ocean Creek Beach Resort in North Myrtle Beach (10600 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, 1-800-621-3181, http://www.oceancreek.com )is fabulous year-round, too. When I was there, I watched the waves crash onto the beach stopping short of the serene tidal pools that sit below a meandering boardwalk trail, enjoying the March surf and calm. Who cares if the beach club doesn’t open till summer? The lack of crowds will more than make up for the reduction of facilities.

With a wide variety of accommodations, one might expect anything from a room overlooking the beach to a splendid condo with a full kitchen and quiet porch or balcony or a room overlooking the beach. Enjoy a bike ride on the vast property or a walk on the sand.

If relaxing is what you’re after, there’s no shortage of activities here. Myrtle Beach’s middle name is “Golf,” and so if the golf shoes fit, wear them! Never golfed? You will, after a lesson at the Litchfield Golf Course or one of the other world-class courses in the area, like the River Club or the Willbrook Plantation Golf Club. If you love tennis, you won’t even have to leave the resort: Ocean Creek offers eight beautiful courts, where you can even take lessons.

Or explore the many fun sites in the area. The sprawling Barefoot Landing (http://www.bflanding.com)  is a dandy place to stop and stroll. Plus it’s packed with specialty shops, restaurants, and entertainment to suit any taste. Pet an alligator at The Alligator Adventure: The Reptile Capital of the World (Highway 17, North Myrtle Beach, 843-361-0789. http://www.alligatoradventure.com ), a really cool reptile zoo. Or catch some country music any night of the week at the House of Blues, which often features big-name entertainers and its own productions.

Downtown Myrtle Beach is Las Vegas for teens – arcades, Ripley’s attractions, bright neon light, a teen disco. Adults might enjoy a stroll past the attractions and an ice cream cone, too. And if you love malls, the Coastal Grand just opened this year, and the Broadway on the Beach is an unusual boardwalk mall with a Planet Hollywood, IMAX theatre, and more.

Myrtle Beach is the perfect place to relax, whether you’re with your family, on a romantic trip for two, or making a solo getaway.

Find out more at http://www.myrtlebeach.com

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