NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
- Aug 8
- 1 min read
North Myrtle Beach is a family-friendly coastal city in Horry County, South Carolina. Formed in 1968 by merging Cherry Grove, Windy Hill, Ocean Drive, and Crescent Beach, it spans nine scenic miles along the Grand Strand and is famed as the birthplace of the Carolina Shag dance.
Key Neighborhoods & Beaches
Cherry Grove: Home to the historic Cherry Grove Fishing Pier and scenic salt marshes.
Ocean Drive: The heart of beach music culture and historic shag dancing clubs on Main Street.
Crescent Beach & Windy Hill: Quieter, residential-leaning beachfront communities ideal for relaxing getaways. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Top Attractions & Activities
Barefoot Landing: A sprawling shopping, dining, and entertainment complex along the Intracoastal Waterway featuring the Alabama Theatre.
North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex: A 162-acre park with a floating aqua park, wakeboarding, and walking trails.
Shag Dancing: Catch live beach music and dance events at local mainstays like Fat Harold's Beach Club
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