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Are you a local? Where to get deals for being a Myrtle Beach area resident

Stories by Sun News journalists, with AI summarization

The curated articles emphasize how locals in Myrtle Beach can access various attractions and discounts that are usually catered to tourists. They highlight the range of opportunities for residents to enjoy their own community at a lower cost, showcasing the community's offerings outside of peak tourist seasons.

Myrtle Beach's attractions provide locals with significant discounts or free entry. Notably, residents can enjoy half-off at Ripley's Aquarium and WonderWorks. Restaurants like Dumpling and Seafood Restaurant offer meal discounts to those with local IDs. Broadway at the Beach, famous for drawing tourists, gives local residents price reductions at select stores and events. These offers underscore opportunities for locals to engage with their community and local businesses, even as they face high tourist influxes each year.

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NO. 1: A SNOWBIRD’S GUIDE TO WHAT TO SEE, EAT AND DO IN MYRTLE BEACH AND THE GRAND STRAND

Enjoying your family vacation in Myrtle Beach? If you plan to come back as a “snowbird,” here’s your guide. | Published June 18, 2023 | Read Full Story by Kae Lani Palmisano

Broadway at the Beach has long been a top tourism destination in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The shopping and entertainment complex opened in 1995 and has undergone many changes through the years. This winter many of the shops are receiving a facelift. Feb. 8, 2024. By JASON LEE

NO. 2: BROADWAY AT THE BEACH IS SC’S NUMBER ONE TOURIST DESTINATION. BUT WHAT ABOUT LOCALS?

Broadway at the Beach is one of the premier destinations in South Carolina, but it caters more to visitors than Myrtle Beach locals. Here’s what experts said. | Published March 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ben Morse

Guests watch the rays in Ray Bay at Ripley’s Aquarium. Ripley’s Aquarium is celebrating their 25th year of entertaining and educating guests in Myrtle Beach. June 15, 2022. By BRYN EDDY

NO. 3: THE AQUARIUM, ROPES COURSE AND RESTAURANTS: WHERE MYRTLE BEACH, SC LOCALS GET DISCOUNTS

These popular attractions and restaurants aren’t just fun for tourists. Find out where you can get up to 50% off attractions for being a local this spring break | Published March 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Emalyn Muzzy

Ripley’s Crazy Golf in Myrtle Beach. Provided by Ripley Entertainment. June 20, 2023.

NO. 4: WHERE TO GET DISCOUNTS FOR LIVING IN MYRTLE BEACH AREA. 10 PLACES THAT CATER TO LOCALS.

Horry County residents can get great discounts at attractions and restaurants by just showing that they live in the Myrtle Beach area. | Published November 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Emalyn Muzzy

Wings at The Grumpy Monk at Broadway at the Beach.

NO. 5: ARE YOU LOCAL? THESE MYRTLE BEACH AREA RESTAURANTS OFFER DISCOUNTS TO THOSE WHO LIVE HERE

Restaurants along the Grand Strand offer locals discounts for those living in the Myrtle Beach area. Sometimes all you have to do is ask. | Published January 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

The Skywheel lights up the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk on Friday, May 30, 2025. By Jason Lee

NO. 6: AS TOURISTS DEPART, THESE MYRTLE BEACH ATTRACTIONS STAY OPEN FOR LOCALS

In Myrtle Beach, signs that summer is ending include a chill in the air, lighter traffic and certain attractions closing down for the season. | Published September 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alexa Lewis

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.