Ready, Set, Road Trip: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Your Vehicle Adventure-Ready

Explore Myrtle Beach's Best-Kept Culinary Secrets with Beach Mazda Myrtle Beach is known for its beautiful coastline, lively boardwalk, and classic seafood joints—but beyond the crowded tourist spots lies a world of flavor that only the locals truly know. At Beach Mazda, we love discovering the hidden gems that make our coastal community especially nice. Whether you’re a local looking for something new or a visitor eager to eat like a native, we’ve got your off-the-beaten-path dining guide right here. more Ready to turn your next meal into an adventure? Hop in your Beach Mazda and hit the road to these lesser-known, flavor-packed hidden gem restaurants. 🍤 Mr. Fish – Fresh & Funky Flavor A true local treasure, Mr. Fish is tucked just off Highway 17 and serves up some of the freshest seafood in town—without the crowds of the boardwalk eateries. From fried grouper bites to sushi rolls and daily fish specials, it’s no-frills, all-flavor. Local tip: Try the crab dip and ask about the catch of the day! 🍔 Burky’s Grill – Classic Diner Vibes Looking for a quick bite that locals swear by? Burky’s Grill delivers old-school diner charm with modern flavor. Their burgers, hot dogs, and homemade frozen custard make for the perfect post-beach meal, of course! Perfect for: Mazda drivers who appreciate performance and nostalgia in one stop. 🥗 Blueberry’s Grill – A Brunch Worth the Drive Blueberry’s Grill is a hidden brunch favorite among Myrtle Beach residents. With creative takes on breakfast classics—like candied bacon, sweet potato pancakes, and shrimp & grits—it’s the kind of place you plan your weekend around, just to point out. Pro tip: Go early or make a reservation—it’s popular for a reason. 🍕 Toffino’s Italian Bakery & Deli – An Unexpected Find Located near the airport, Toffino’s is one of those places you’d drive right past—unless you’re in the know. With hand-tossed pizza, authentic Italian subs, and house-made pastries, it’s a must-visit for comfort food lovers. Mazda connection: Like your Mazda, this spot is built on craftsmanship and quality that speaks for itself. 🚗Turn the Drive Into Part of the Experience One of the best parts of discovering hidden gems, of course, is the drive. Mazda vehicles are for moments like this. They have smooth handling, premium interiors, and the kind of quiet ride that makes coastal cruising a joy. Whether you’re in a nimble Mazda3 or a spacious CX-50, there’s no better way to explore local favorites than behind the wheel of a Mazda. 🌟Find Your New Hidden Gem Spot—with Beach Mazda After all, at Beach Mazda, we don’t just sell cars—we support the lifestyle that goes with them. Let us help you find the perfect vehicle for local exploring, road-tripping, or, of course, just picking up takeout from your favorite neighborhood gem. In other words, stop by Beach Mazda today and test drive something that makes every journey as satisfying as the destination.

2018 Mazda Drive for Good Have you heard of the 2018 Mazda Drive for Good program? It’s one way that Mazda is able to give back to their communities. To date, Mazda has given back over $15,000,000 to charities like the American Heart Association and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In the last four years, Mazda employees have also provided 262,839 hours of volunteer service to their communities. That equates to 30 years of worth community service! Now there are even more plans for the future. Keep reading for the details. more Re-commitment Mazda recently announced their re-commitment to the 2018 Mazda Drive for Good, their annual charity program. Now going into its 5th year, Mazda plans on providing monetary donations to four national charities and another 42 local charities. How awesome is that? Mazda has made a $5 million commitment to the communities where it does business, like right here in Myrtle Beach! Also in 2018, Mazda employees and dealers will spend 50,000 hours as volunteers in their communities. That’s over an additional five years worth of community service! “Our Mazda Drive for Good program started in 2013, as a way to unify Mazda owners, dealerships and employees around causes that are important to them,” said Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of MNAO. “What started as a winter charity event, evolved into a true way-of-life for many of our dealer partners and employees. We are proud to announce our recommitment to our local communities, and the non-profits that truly make a difference in people's’ lives, each and every day.” Beach Mazda Beach Automotive Group is so proud and honored to be a part of the Mazda family. Not only are we a part of this great company, we’re also glad to be in the position where we can give back to our own community. We look forward to all the great things we can do for Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas. Please check back with us every so often for updates about what we’re doing in the community. We can't wait to see what the 2018 Mazda Drive for Good produces this year!

Whether you’re commuting down Highway 17, heading to the beach for the weekend, or taking a scenic cruise along Ocean Boulevard, driving a Mazda in Myrtle Beach is all about enjoying the ride. Whether you’re cruising in a CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, or CX-90, here are seven hidden infotainment features and shortcuts built right into your dashboard. When you take delivery of a new vehicle at Beach Mazda, our team makes sure you know the essentials—like pairing your smartphone and setting up Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. But Mazda's engineers packed a lot of clever software shortcuts into the Mazda Connect system that many drivers miss during their first week on the road. Here's a look at seven hidden Mazda infotainment features. more 1. The Instant Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Toggle Tired of clicking through multiple sub-menus just to check a radio station or tweak your vehicle settings while navigating with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? The Shortcut: Press and hold the Home button on the central Commander Control dial for 2 seconds. This shortcut instantly flips your display back and forth between your smartphone screen and the native Mazda Connect main menu—no extra wheel scrolling required. 2. Dynamic 360 Camera Angle Cycling When you back out of a tight parking space at Broadway at the Beach or parallel park near the boardwalk, shifting into reverse triggers your backup camera. But you aren't limited to just one standard view. While in reverse or viewing the active camera screen, press straight down on the central Commander knob. Toggling or clicking down cycles through different camera perspectives, including: Wide-Angle Rear View: Perfect for spotting oncoming traffic when backing out of a crowded beach lot. Front Bumper Camera: Helps you clear high curbs and parking blocks without scraping. Side/Tire Angles: Great for avoiding curb rash on your alloy wheels in tight parking garages. 3. The "Voice Prompt Silencer" Tap We’ve all been there: built-in navigation starts reading out a long list of step-by-step directions right when a passenger tries to speak or a great song comes on the radio. Instead of searching through on-screen menus to mute the voice: Give a single, quick tap to the Talk/Voice button on your steering wheel. A quick press immediately silences the current spoken prompt mid-sentence without canceling your active navigation route. 4. Head-Up Display Fix for Polarized Sunglasses Coastal South Carolina brings plenty of sunshine, meaning polarized sunglasses are a daily necessity along the Grand Strand. However, polarization can make the projected Active Driving Display (Head-Up Display) on your windshield appear faint or invisible. Rather than taking off your sunglasses, try this quick screen adjustment: Navigate to Settings In-Vehicle Displays Active Driving Display Rotation. Tilting the display angle by just 1 to 2 degrees changes the polarization angle of the light hitting your lenses, bringing the projected speed and safety alerts right back into crisp focus. 5. Hot Weather Key Fob Venting Summer heat in Myrtle Beach is no joke. Stepping into a car that’s been parked in the sun all afternoon can feel like entering an oven. Fortunately, your key fob holds a quick air-venting trick. Before walking up to your vehicle: Press the Unlock button on your key fob 3 times. On the 4th press, hold the button down. All four windows will automatically roll down at once, letting the trapped heat vent out before you even open the door. 6. Customizing Your Digital Gauge Cluster Many modern Mazda models feature a central digital speedometer flanked by physical gauges. You can easily adjust what information sits directly in your line of sight. By pressing the INFO button on your steering wheel (or holding down the trip-meter stalk on select model years), you can cycle through multiple layouts: A traditional analog needle gauge. A clean, digital numeric readout. An active i-Activesense safety display showing live radar tracking and lane-keeping prompts. 7. The Dealer Engineering Menu Used by technicians in our Beach Mazda Service Center to run quick electronic diagnostics, Mazda Connect includes a hidden service menu. By holding down Music + Favorites (Star) + Mute simultaneously on the center console for about 5 seconds, the screen opens the Factory Diagnostic Menu. Note: This menu displays live GPS satellite strength, speaker channel test signals, and software build numbers. It’s a fun peek behind the curtain at Mazda technology, though we recommend leaving calibration settings unchanged! Experience Mazda Technology at Beach Mazda Whether you want to learn more about your current vehicle's hidden Mazda infotainment features or you're interested in testing out the latest Mazda models, our team on Jason Blvd in Myrtle Beach is here to help. Have a question about your Mazda Connect system infotainment features or due for routine service? Stop by Beach Mazda or schedule an appointment online with our certified technicians today!