Two years ago, on the night of February 14, 2014 (Valentine’s Day), people all over South Carolina literally felt the earth move under their feet. News outlets around the Palmetto State soon after began reporting the second-strongest earthquake to hit SC since 1950. The official report placed a confirmation of an earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale in Edgefield, SC. It was no crisis of any means, but it did turn heads.
2016 is already looking SO GOOD in the Palmetto State that we believe we can all make the earth move this Valentine’s Day completely on our own. No earthquakes needed this year.
Here are some great visual aids and idea starters for your great big, earthquake-free, Valentine’s Day in South Carolina.
Valentine’s Day is on Sunday this year. You could plan a nice brunch at a restaurant with a great view. Here are a couple of suggestions:
The Sea Captain’s House in Myrtle Beach has a great brunch and you’ll enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Sea Captain’s House/Facebook
Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks in Hilton Head serves up brunch every Sunday. And if it’s too cold on the docks there is also inside seating available. This is another great place for brunch with a view!
Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks/Facebook
In Greenville, find yourself a romantic quiet little spot like this swing with a view of the falls at Falls Park on The Reedy.
Flickr/Trey Pennington (arrow added by OIYS for educational purposes)
In Myrtle Beach, the pier at the state park can be very romantic.
Ryan G. Smith/Flickr
In Charleston, pick your spot poolside on Valentine’s Day for the Southeastern Wildlife Expo’s Dock Dogs competition at Brittlebank Park. You’ll have the beautiful Ashley River as your backdrop. More info
Flickr/Matt Drobnik
While you’re in Charleston, the Waterfront Park is a great place to stop and have a moment.
Paolo Braiuca/Flickr
How about a walk on the beach at sunrise?
David Cooper/Flickr
…or a little kissing on the beach later in the day?
Ryan G. Smith/Flickr
You could plan a weekend camping.This cute campsite is alongside Lake Hartwell.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District/Flickr
Take a hike and see tons of romantic sights, like this crytal clear pool under this small waterfall along a trail at Table Rock State Park.
Nathan Harper/Flickr
…or this view from the top of Table Rock.
Dzmitry (Dima) Parul Follow/Flickr
Or, you can take a drive through the Ace Basin to find romantic eye candy like this….
mogollon_1/Flickr
…and this.
Ken Dodds/Flickr
South Carolina offers up endless opportunities for romance in the Palmetto State. What are your plans for Valentine’s Day this year? Tell us in the comments.
Sea Captain’s House/Facebook
Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks/Facebook
Flickr/Trey Pennington (arrow added by OIYS for educational purposes)
Ryan G. Smith/Flickr
Flickr/Matt Drobnik
Paolo Braiuca/Flickr
David Cooper/Flickr
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District/Flickr
Nathan Harper/Flickr
Dzmitry (Dima) Parul Follow/Flickr
mogollon_1/Flickr
Ken Dodds/Flickr
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