Carolina Forest, South Carolina
Carolina Forest is a community of 26,263 people in Horry County, South Carolina.
Why visit Carolina Forest
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Freestyle Music Park, Myrtle Beach Pavilion, Myrtle Beach Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station and Myrtle Heights-Oak Park Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Carolina Forest
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carolina Forest
Carolina Forest is a census-designated place (CDP) in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 23,342.
From the Wikipedia article Carolina Forest, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Freestyle Music Park
Monument and historic site · 3.8 mi
Former amusement park
Myrtle Beach Pavilion
Monument and historic site · 5.4 mi
Former American amusement park
Museums and landmarks18
Myrtle Beach Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic train station located at Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina
Myrtle Heights-Oak Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
National historic district located at Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina
Ocean Forest Country Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Hotel in South Carolina, United States of America
Hollywood Wax Museum Myrtle Beach
Museum · 3.6 mi
Wax museum in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Helicopter Adventures
Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi
1860 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes73
Bei Jing Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.1 mi
3481 Belle Terre Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Mo,We-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Champ's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Bar And Grill · 3.0 mi
3521 Belle Terre Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 2.8 mi
4632 Factory Stores Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Gino's Real New York Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.0 mi
3521 Belle Terre Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Hibachi 88
Restaurant · Japanese · 3.1 mi
3481 Belle Terre Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Scottos Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.9 mi
4030 River Oaks Drive, Myrtle Beach
Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa,Su 00:00-20:00
61 more on the map.
History
Carolina Forest was once part of a larger tract of land in eastern Horry County called the Buist Tract. Originally owned by Burroughs & Chapin, International Paper bought the 30,000-acre (121 km2) Buist Tract in 1937. It was used as part of the Conway Bombing and Gunnery Range during World War II. In 1960, the company donated part of the tract for what is now Coastal Carolina University (located several miles away from Carolina Forest). In 1989, approximately 9,000 acres (36 km2) north of Carolina Forest were donated to the state to form the Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve.
In June 1994, Kylee Mueller sold 125 acres (0.51 km2) of the remaining 21,000 acres (85 km2) of the Buist Tract to Horry County Schools for development of Carolina Forest Elementary School, Carolina Forest Middle School, and Carolina Forest High School. In addition, 350 acres (1.4 km2) were sold to form a golf course and residential property.
From the History section of Carolina Forest, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Affordable Suites of America
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
117 West Perry Road, Myrtle Beach
WoodSpring Suites Myrtle Beach
Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi
220 Whitty Drive, Myrtle Beach
Churches and places of worship15
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.5 mi
110 Babaco Court, Myrtle Beach
Saint John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 3.6 mi
3301 33rd Avenue North Extension, Myrtle Beach
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
Church · Coptic Orthodox · 0.7 mi
1400 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
St. Mary Missonary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.5 mi
301 Ronald McNair Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Temple Shalom
Place of worship · Reform-Jewish · 2.9 mi
4023 Belle Terre Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries36
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High School
School · Catholic · 0.9 mi
1300 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Academy For Arts/Science/Technology
School · 2.7 mi
895 International Drive, Myrtle Beach
Atlantic Collegiate Academy
School · 4.0 mi
557 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach
Bridgewater Academy Charter
School · 3.4 mi
191 River Landing Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Carolina Forest Elementary
School · 2.4 mi
285 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Healthcare9
LRMC Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
4220 Carolina Exchange Drive, Myrtle Beach
Map of Carolina Forest
198 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 36°F | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 79°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 68°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 72°F | 6.6 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 70°F | 6.3 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 65°F | 6.8 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 54°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 36°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Myrtle Beach (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Horry County has had 29 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-03-07: Covington Drive Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-29: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Myrtle Beach 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Forestbrook 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Red Hill 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Socastee 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Conway 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Briarcliffe Acres 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- North Myrtle Beach 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Garden City 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Murrells Inlet 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Little River 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ocean Forest Country Club Jun 10, Pubdog, Public domain
- Myrtle Beach Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station Jun 10, Pubdog, Public domain
- Myrtle Heights-Oak Park Historic District 3701 N. Ocean Blvd. Jun 10, Pubdog, Public domain
- Hollywood Wax Museum - Myrtle Beach SC, Momwriter, CC BY-SA 4.0
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