Fat Harold's Beach Club

Top choice in South Carolina


Folks groove to doo-wop, old-time R&B and beach music at this North Myrtle institution, which calls itself 'Home of the Shag.' The dance, that is. Free shag lessons are offered at 7pm every Tuesday. On Monday they're $10 per person.


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