Lulu’s Cafe

After spending a couple of wonderful days in Charleston SC we headed up the coast to Myrtle Beach SC. Last year in August was actually our first time visiting Myrtle Beach and we loved it so much we knew we had to go back. I know Myrtle Beach isn’t everyones cup of tea and it is SUPER touristy. But that is part of the reason I love it. After walking a lot in Charleston and exploring all day. It was nice to just relax on the beach, in the lazy river, and cruise around on a moped for a few days in Myrtle.

We got to Myrtle Beach around 1pm and even though I tried to check in early our room wasn’t ready until 3. So we parked out car and walked over to our favorite Myrtle Beach cafe Lulu’s. It was also super close to our hotel. We stayed at the Breakers Resort, and I highly recommend it. We stopped in at Lulu’s for a snack, I think we were saving up so we could have a big dinner in the evening. Clark got a rootbeer float and I love a vanilla milkshake and we shared a basket of fries. We relaxed and people watched for a couple of hours until our hotel room was ready.

I also heard that Lulu’s has really good breakfast but I can’t confirm that since we didn’t try it. I love the big mural on the side of Lulu’s Cafe and it turns out that I took this exact photo last year. After we ate and talked and people watched for a while it was finally time to check into our hotel. The first thing we did once we got our keys was put on our swimsuits and headed down to the ocean. 
love, Carlee

Shorts & Bag: Target

Shoes: Belk

Tank: Marshalls

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

After a full day of fun in Charleston SC, we knew we wanted to just relax in the evening and I knew after I saw this photos  I wanted to head to Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge to watch the sunset. While I was going a little research on this bridge I learned that there is a race over it every year. The bridge one way is 2.5 miles long and has a decent slope to it. I know that is would be a good workout and if I lived near the bridge I would totally walk, run, or bike ride it for some good exercise and a great view while working out. There were a ton of people walking across it. We opted out of the walked and just drove across it and parked at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Park so we could walk out on the pier and watch the sunset.

We had a great time out of the pier. We sat on a bench swing and watched people fish. There were a lot of people fishing. We watched one guy catch a small fish and while his wife wasn’t looking he came up behind her and put the fish over her shoulder. She freaked out and everyone watching laughed.. it was pretty funny. We saw a couple taking wedding photos because they had just gotten married, it was super sweet. 

We finally got to the end of the pier after strolling and taking our sweet time. And we took some great photos and also danced on a wooden dance floor that was at the end of the pier. Aren’t vacations just the best, where you can just spend hours walking, watching, laughing, talking, and never worrying about having a place to be. I felt all those things this night, even more so because it was the perfect temperature so I wasn’t wanting to get inside to the AC. We were just enjoying the evening. If you are in the Charleston area for the day I would definitely recommend heading to Mt. Pleasant Park and enjoying this awesome bridge.

Shirt & Bag: Target

Shorts: H&M

Shoes: Belk

Sunglasses: American Eagle

Marion Square

Marion Square was another stop on our first full day of vacation in Charleston, SC. After we enjoyed the battery, rainbow row, and waterfront park we headed back to the hotel to change clothes because we walked for over 2 miles and after we were hot and sweaty. So we changed clothes and headed down King Street, pass Marion Square and saw American Theater. The walk down King Street was great, there are so many shops and all name brands like J Crew, Urban Outfitters, Loft, Madwell, Sperry’s, etc. We stopped once we got to Marion Square and relaxed by the fountain and smelled the beautiful flowers. 

Once we were at Marion Square, I realized that we were only a half a mile from American Theater. American Theater is featured in the movie the Notebook. It is where Allie and Noah go on there first date. Since I am fan of the Notebook (like every woman) I knew I had see it. Once we saw the theater and I snapped a few pics we walked back to Marion Square were we took of our shoes and walked in the grass then sat in the shade for a while. We did this for two reasons. 1. It was hot and humid like usually. 2. My feet were killing me. My sandals decided they wanted to rub against me in a weird way and give me blisters. I was sad because I worn these shoes a lot in the past but I guess I should have known better than to wear them for a 2 mile walk. Ahhhh walking that much in sandals is no good. 

The first date scene from the Notebook with the theater in the background.

We hit up dinner a little while later. Clark got the shrimp and grits and I got fried fish and salad. Grits is not a thing up north, just so you all know. I mean sure one can make it homemade but I have never seen it on a menu until I came to the south. Clark loves it though so he is always happy to see it on a menu. We also came across this super cool mural that was in the process of being painted on the side of a restruant. I am a sucker for a good mural. 

Shirt & Bag: Target

Sandals: Macy’s

Skirt: Marshalls

Sunglasses: American Eagle