Socastee is a drive depending on where you are staying in NMB but worth it and Hwy 31 drops you off near the course. Coastal Carolina College in Conway has a short, open course which you can take Hwy 90 or 31 to get to easily. If you play Socastee in the summer, bring bug spray and watch for venomous snakes especially around # 7 and # 8. I have not played Loris since 2011 but it was not great. If you are going through Wilmington to get to NMB, check out Castle Hayne outside of Wilmington. If you are looking to eat fried seafood where the local locals eat, check out Horry's in Longs and Stevens Calabash at Nixons Crossroads by NMB High School.