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8 Great Beach Games



The great thing about the beach is that it means so many things for so many different people. Adults see the beach as an oasis where they can relax and soak in some sunshine, kids see the beach as a never ending playground, and everyone sees it as a great way to escape from reality for a bit. No matter your age, the beach makes a great backdrop to play games and enjoy being outside. Here are some of our favorite games to play on the beach:

Sand Volleyball

Equipment: A large net, volleyball
Age: All ages
Sand volleyball is a classic beach sport that requires relatively little in terms of necessary equipment. Grab a net, some poles, and a volleyball and you’ll be ready to serve up fun all afternoon (pun intended!)

Football / Catch

Equipment: ball (football, beach ball, baseball, etc)
Age: All ages
Catch is an old standard and can pretty much be played with anyone who still has use of their arms…you can even play sitting down if you really wanted to! Just toss a ball back and forth, but don’t let the tide suck it away!

Bocce

Equipment: bocce ball set
Age: All ages (but better for older kids with a little more coordination)
Bocce is a great way to keep kids (and adults!) occupied for a while, and practice hand-eye coordination at the same time! All you need is an open space on the beach and a bocce set. Divide into teams and toss the center ball (pallino) and then try and toss your team’s balls one at a time to try and get closer to the center ball than the opposing team. You’ll be surprised how long you’ll find yourself playing!

Ultimate Frisbee

Equipment: Frisbee (or “flying disc” if you want to get really technical)
Ages: 12 and up (it can get a little competitive)
It seems like everyone has their own rules for playing ultimate Frisbee, so you can adapt the rules to your comfort level. The basics are you can’t run with the disc and once you receive the disc, you have 10 seconds to throw it to your teammate. For more comprehensive rules, consult USA Ultimate.

Silly Bucket

Equipment: 2 small buckets and 2 much bigger ones
Age: All ages (but we recommend little kids if you want to wear them out!)
This is fun twist on the classic relay race. Divide into teams and then Put each big bucket high up on the beach and give 1 kid on each team a small bucket. Teams compete against each other by running down to the beach and getting a bucket of water to pour into the big bucket, switching off between teammates each time they “dump.”

Flick’n Sticks

Equipment: 4 bamboo poles, 4 plastic cups (like Solo cups), and 1 frisbee
Age: 13+
This is a new, but really popular game that’s really taken off recently. To get the full rules for this game, watch the Youtube video. This one requires that you have a bit of skill in the Frisbee department, so you better start warming up now!

Musical Towels

Equipment: Towels for each person playing (minus 1)
Age: All ages
Basically musical chairs, but with towels. You know the drill.

Shell Toss

Equipment: Seashells
Age: All ages
This one is a fun onebecause you can change it up each time you play. Start by drawing concentric circles in the sand (like a dartboard), with each circle being worth a different amount of points (the smaller the circle, the more points it’s worth). Stand a designated distance away and try to toss your shell into the “bullseye” in the center! For added difficulty, try drawing non-concentric circles worth different points!
What are your favorite beach games?

Make the Most of Traveling With a Young Child



The first time you travel with a young child will be a great adventure for everyone. It not only takes courage to travel with young children but for the most successful venture, it also takes planning. The people that take the time to plan out each day and everything they?ll need for each day, are the people that have the most success and the least stress.

Make the Most of Traveling With a Young Child
With a young child, you?ll be playing in the sand rather than tanning on it and you?ll be feeding the seagulls rather than listening to tunes from your headphones. Chances are you?ll be kneeling and squatting often so why not consider it exercise. The best part of all though is that you?ll have the opportunity to discover the small wonders of the world as seen through a child?s eyes ? bubbles at the water?s edge, the smallest seashells seashells, shiny rocks, baby crabs, crunchy dried seaweed and plenty more. These are both the gifts and the delights that come with spending time in a child?s presence.
Make the Most of Traveling With a Young Child
When you have children every trip turns into a great adventure. You might make your itinerary before you leave home but try to stay flexible and take your lead from your child. From the moment you set foot into one of our Seaside Rentals until the moment you leave to head home, everything holds the possibility of fun in a child?s mind. Remember that adventure is not so much a destination as it is a journey so be sure to have fun along the way.Be sure you make your reservations for your chosen vacation rental well in advance of leaving home. This is especially important when traveling with children. Be sure to ask about any baby equipment you may need during your stay. Things like cribs, play yards, toys and high chairs are available in some of our rentals.The Melissa & Doug Blog The Playtime Press has a great article entitled “3 Steps to Ensure You Don’t Need a Vacation FROM Vacation.” It’s chock full of advice on how to engage your kids in the process of planning a vacation which helps to take the stress off everyone.Keep an open mind as you set out on your vacation and keep the expectation of fun in your heart. Keep your child on the same schedule they have at home with regards to naps and meal time and you should experience a super fun-filled vacation with your young child.

Hurry! There’s Still Time to Enter Our Valentine’s Day Contest!



With Valentine?s Day arriving on Saturday we thought it would be downright heartwarming to hold a Valentine?s Day Contest. The best part of all ? you can win a whooping $100!!Hurry! Still Time to Enter Our Valentine's Day Conntest!Here?s how to play: Upload a photo here of you and your valentine for a chance to win $100 in our contest. You can upload the photo on our Facebook page, Twitter or on Instagram using #SeaForFree as the hashtag. Add a caption for your photo and add your email address and you?re good to go!Fans can vote for their favorite Valentine?s Day photo on our Facebook page. The photo with the most votes wins!You?ll have to hurry though! The contest ends this Saturday, 2/14/15.

5 Things to Love About Surfside Beach



Surfside Realty has been a part of this wonderful little beach town since 1962. That’s over 50 years’ worth of planning summer vacations, building relationships with tourists and locals alike, and making beach memories. We’re as much of a part of Surfside as the pier is! We wanted to take a minute and share with you our top 5 things we love about Surfside Beach.
 
  1. There’s Always Something Happening.
    Surfside Beach has lots of festivals and events all year round. From the Surfside BBQ festival to the SB Pet Festival, there’s always something going on that’s sure to help you build lasting memories!
  2. It’s Easy To Make A Splash
    From renting a house with a pool to lazy days on the beach (tents are still allowed!) to sliding down the Dark Hole at Wild Water & Wheels, you’ll definitely want to bring your bathing suit. Water is definitely king in Surfside Beach!
  3. It Tastes As Good As It Looks
    There are more delicious restaurants on Surfside Beach than one can even count! Whether you’re in the mood for Japanese, seafood, or a juicy cheeseburger, Surfside Beach has what it takes to satisfy any appetite!
  4. Fun For Kids (And Adults) Of All Ages
    It’s easy to pass the time in Surfside Beach because there’s so much to see and do! Visit one of the many parks, like the All Children’s Park, eat ice cream as you stroll along the Surfside Beach Pier, or spend the afternoon up in the air parasailing. No matter what the adventure, Surfside Beach is ready!
  5. Living Here Feels Like A Vacation
    Whether you’re here for a week or a year, Surfside Beach is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re always on vacation. And isn’t that something that everyone would like to do?
Don’t take our word for it, come experience Surfside Beach for yourself. Contact one of our Surfside Beach vacation experts to start planning your summer beach vacation today!

Don’t Miss Taste of the MarshWalk This Weekend



This weekend is when the 2nd Annual Taste of the Marshwalk is taking place along the Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet. Why not come out and experience some of the most tasty dishes the area has to offer at thisevent from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, February 7-8.

 

Don't Miss Taste of the MarshWalk This Weekend

 

Local chef’s from seven award-winning area restaurants will be offering some of their favorite dishes as samples for $3-$5. Come enjoy the local artisans, crafters, live music, and kids activities all along the MarshWalk during the event. Last year was a blast and had super attendance. This year will probably be even better now that word is out!

Samples will include small dish tasting of the area’s freshest seafood as well as non-seafood items for the land lovers, too. Enjoy tasty dishes like seared scallops, low country boil, shrimp & grits, crawfish, pulled pork, smoked salmon, BBQ, sushi, trigger fish tacos, and more.

 

Don't Miss Taste of the MarshWalk This Weekend

 

Here’s just some of what you can expect to try…

Dockside:
Shrimp & Grits, Red Beans & Rice w/ Sausage
Drunken Jacks:
Seared Sea Scallop over Crab Risotto with Micro Greens, Hushpuppies & honey butter
Dead Dog:
Low County Boil * BBQ Ribs * Pulled Pork * Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese
Bovines:
Marinated Beef Kabobs (Sirloin Tips Char-grilled with peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes) * Local Seafood Gumbo
Wahoo’s:
Trigger Fish Tacos with Mango BBQ glaze, Shredded Red Cabbage, Avocado Puree & Queso Oaxala * Smoked Salmon Cakes with Lemon Crème Fraiche & Dill Charred Scallion Oil * Fried Shrimp
Wicked Tuna:
Chef Selection of Sushi Rolls * Local Creole Catch with Cheddar Grits
Creek Ratz:
Mahi Tacos * Gator Bites * Oysters on the Half Shell

There will be live music that will include popular local bands such as Randy McQuay, Ronnie O’Briant, Sweet Sweet, The Matt Parker Duo, Fret Buzz, Julio Navarro, Ed Torres, and more. Local artists, jewelry designers, crafters, wood carvers, and unique clothing items, will be featured among the many vendors present. There will be bounce houses, face painting, temporary tattoos, and crabbing demos for the children.

If you’d like more information or have questions please call 843-497-3450.