Despite their name , blue crabs are typically more of a gray to dull blue-green in color . Only their claws are truly blue , with the claws of mature females tipped in a bright orange-red . There’s another easy way to distinguish between a male and female blue crab : Myrtle beach locals know to look for the “apron” . Males have a T-shaped abdomen , while females have a triangular abdomens that becomes rounder as they age . As crabs grow , they shed their shells , a process called molting . The crab takes in water to expand and break out of its old shell . A new, soft shell is revealed underneath and quickly hardens . These crustaceans are among the most heavily harvested creatures on the planet . They feed on almost everything they can get hold of ,…

Southern Fried Seafood and Hushpuppies … Yum ! When visiting the beautiful Grand Strand on your next vacation trip you will undoubtedly encounter many restaurants advertising World Famous Calabash Style Seafood . These are the facts concerning that delicious fare . North Carolina is known for its bountiful seafood harvested from its coastal waters . And , Calabash is a small town located just across the border from South Carolina and only minutes from downtown North Myrtle Beach , in Brunswick County that inspired that name (and now style) of Calabash seafood . In fact , this small town goes so far as to tout itself as being the Seafood Capital of the World . Calabash got its name from a vegetable that is grown in the area-a gourd . Residents once dried these gourds out to use them as drinking vessels . It…

Bike week 2015 . Each year hundreds of thousands of bikers flock to the Grand Strand for a celebration of big engines , flashy rides and wind in your hair known as Myrtle Beach Bike week . Each year the traffic comes to a standstill as the streets fill with brighty customized sports bikes , their riders taking advantage of the state’s ” no helmet ” law to perform burnouts and stunts up and down the main strip along the seafront . For more than 75 years bikers have been hitting the beach to enjoy all our area has to offer , including top-notch entertainment , amazing weather and some of the best restaurants to dine in .There is a lot to do and see in this area and it boasts a lot of biker friendly businesses that welcome bikers to the Myrtle Beach…

Vacation is a time to get away and enjoy yourself. This means forgetting about cutting the grass, painting the shed or even cooking dinner every night. While you’re on vacation, it’s time to be pampered. Eating out at restaurants is, for some, the best part about being on vacation, and they even go as far as to plan their vacation around their favorite food. In Myrtle Beach, seafood is the menu of choice and why wouldn’t it be? They get it fresh daily! Some of the finest seafood restaurants in the country can be found right in South Carolina’s Grand Strand, along with a complimentary waterfront view. With over 1,800 restaurants to her credit, don’t worry if you don’t care for seafood, other cuisines are also available in this dining Mecca. Definitely, one of the top five things to do in Myrtle Beach is…

  “Me and my kids went to seafood world to try their seafood buffet and I can tell you that it was one of the best places I ever been. The food was great and girls who work there are very nice. I am very happy that I chose your place guys . Thanks a lot for your perfect service.”   “Hi I am Jojo, and i like seafood…I have been in this restaurant, last summer, and this coming one I decided to go to Myrtle Beach again,and stay at the same hotel right on the beach.Seafood World is 2 mins walking from my hotel,and the crab legs that I like the most are delicious in this place,A+ i would say,I tried a little of everything ,and all was fresh and tasty . So I am coming back guys. I would love to see…