Travel “Home for the Holidays” with Darley Newman to explore Myrtle Beach, South Carolina’s downtown attractions and entrepreneurs with the Travels with Darley podcast.
Uncover the best downtown Myrtle Beach spots, from iconic boardwalk shops to modern breweries, as Darley takes you to her hometown. At the Gay Dolphin Gift Cove, Michelle Plyler takes Darley on a behind the scenes tour of this family-run gift shop, including Sasquatch sightings and a 1960s time capsule apartment. Then, Darley ventures down the road to Grand Strand Brewing Company to taste Beach Easy beer, the official beer of Myrtle Beach with owner Clayton Burrous. Learn about the rich history of classic Myrtle Beach boardwalk stops and how new businesses are shaping the future of downtown. Listen to the podcast episode here! Keep reading below for more travel tips.
Darley Newman is back in her hometown of Myrtle Beach, to visit the places she loved growing up and discover exciting new businesses downtown. Starting at the Gay Dolphin Gift Cove, Darley reminisces about getting lost in the aisles of endless quirky merchandise, looking for the perfect Christmas gifts her for her family. On an insider’s tour with Michelle Plyler, she learns the rich history of this Myrtle Beach boardwalk staple. Michelle takes Darley up to an apartment above the Gay Dolphin that her husband, Buzz Plyler, grew up in. Complete with beautiful ocean front views and vintage 1960s furniture, stepping into this apartment is like traveling back in time.
As the largest gift shop in South Carolina, the Gay Dolphin is jam-packed with 5 floors full of colorful seashells, nautical clocks, sharks teeth, and more. Among the many unique treasures, you may spot a sasquatch, a life size Elvis, and a gigantic name tag wall, complete with 3,ooo different names. The Gay Dolphin opened in 1946 and has been loved by locals and travelers alike since then.
Darley and Michelle discuss how the Gay Dolphin aims to create a fun and family friendly experience that everyone can enjoy by encouraging visitors to play with the merchandise and take photos. Michelle expresses the Gay Dolphin’s commitment to creating positive Myrtle Beach memories for generations to come.
Only a few blocks away, Darley heads to Grand Strand Brewing Company where she sits down with owner Clayton Burrous and tries Beach Easy, the official beer of Myrtle Beach. Toasting to Darley’s homecoming, Clayton shares how the Myrtle Beach experience is reflected in their beers, including a Hazy IPA called Airbrush, inspired by the airbrush t-shirt shops that line the famous boardwalk.
As they enjoy the cozy living room atmosphere of Grand Strand Brewing Company, Clayton shares that local entrepreneurs like himself aim to revitalize the downtown area and create spaces for the community to enjoy. Clayton also introduces Darley to Wes Loman, better known as “the Salty Golfer,” a local influencer who collaborated with Grand Strand Brewing Company to create the Salty Golfer beer. Together they swap expert tips for their Myrtle Beach favorites.
From classic to modern destinations, there’s much to uncover in Myrtle Beach’s downtown. Tune in to Season 3 of the Travels with Darley podcast, to travel like a local with Darley in Myrtle Beach and beyond.
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