The aroma of fresh pastries, fruits, and breakfast selections greet us at Breakfast Buffet at Ocean’s on 82nd. The lunch menu is also full of flavorful choices; call room service for dining in private.

We’re starting out our day with a visit with John Shanley, Concierge, who suggests browsing through boutiques, gift, and candy shops at Broadway At The Beach after visiting Ripley’s Aquarium, a 16-screen cinema, Butterfly Pavilion, IMAX Discovery Theater, and numerous restaurants. John arranges golf outings, fishing excursions, wine tasting at area wineries, and transportation with Extreme Limousine service.

Our professional Extreme Limousine chauffeur gives us a tour of town on way to Broadway At The Beach. The affordable service escorts guests to and from airport or for social gatherings such as weddings, or drives families and groups to entertainment venues about Myrtle Beach. The personal and friendly service makes our visit exciting because our driver points out interesting sites like NASCAR experience, Alabama Theater, and Carolina Opry. The House of Blues showcases a wide range of musical and comedy shows, including monthly concerts for teens.

For dancing, John suggests one of local clubs featuring state dance, Carolina Shag, considered swing dance of South. At Fat Harold's Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach, Shag dancers range in age from young to young at heart. Accompanying us to club is our new friend, Judy, who dances with a native shagger. Each spring Shaggers migrate to Myrtle Beach to attend "Spring Safari" held in March. "Fall Migration" is another nostalgic gathering for Shaggers held in September. The popular Shag Clubs are found throughout many of Southern states.

With more than 120 golf courses designed by pros such as Jack Nicklaus, Francis Duane, and Arnold Palmer, Myrtle Beach is a golfer’s paradise. Guests at Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort have privileges to one of America 's top new courses, The Golf Village at Grande Dunes. The challenging 18-hole championship course is a Roger Rulewich design, with distinction of being longest course in South Carolina. Golfers enjoy panoramic views of waterway, maritime forest, and Atlantic Ocean. After a round of golf guests relax at clubhouse, browse through pro shop, or dine on fine cuisine onsite.

Test your tennis skills at Tennis Club at Grande Dunes, a professional facility featuring 10 Har-Tru tennis courts and a pro shop. Afterwards, take a refreshing dip in pool or workout in fitness center equipped with latest cardiovascular equipment, strength machines, and free weights. Contact a Marriott Concierge, for tee times and transportation to Golf Village and Tennis Club at Grande Dunes.

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The name Crane Beach was coined two centuries ago when formation of a protective coral reef allowed small ships to sail safely in and out of natural harbor, leading to development of a small commercial port. Adjacent to resort, where Cliff House stands, was crane used for raising and lowering cargo, thus, name Crane Beach was adopted.

Today, after an ambitious refurbishment and further expansion, this unique hotel's commitment to history and local resources have paved way for its move into 21st century without spoiling its historic ambience.

The original 18 rooms served as

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