Little River, South Carolina
Little River is a community of 11,771 people in Horry County, South Carolina.
Why visit Little River
Townapedia lists 8 parks and trails, 36 places to eat and 10 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links and The Valley at Eastport Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Little River
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Little River
Little River is a census-designated place (CDP) in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 11,711 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Little River, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes36
Bar-B-Que House
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.8 mi
1561 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Casa Villa Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
1529 US Highway 17, Little River
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
J Peters Grill & Bar
Diner · American · 2.7 mi
1571 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Jay's at Little River
Restaurant · Bar And Grill · 1.4 mi
1511 US Highway 17, Little River
Mo-Su 10:00-02:00
Matthew's Pancake House
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.5 mi
1585 US Highway 17, Little River
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.6 mi
1721 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Papa's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.9 mi
111 Pavilion Drive, Little River
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30
Souffle's
Restaurant · American, Coffee Shop · 3.0 mi
1416 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Th 08:00-16:00; Fr-Su 07:00-15:00
The Parson's Table
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.4 mi
4305 McCorsley Avenue, Little River
Mo-Sa 16:00-21:00
The Shack
Restaurant · Regional · 2.7 mi
1128 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Sa 08:00-14:00,16:00-20:00
Cooper's Tavern
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
1521 US Highway 17, Little River
Mo-Th 12:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
24 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Hampton Inn North Myrtle Beach-Harbourgate
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
2112 Little River Neck Road, North Myrtle Beach
Harbourgate Marina Club
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
2100 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach
Churches and places of worship16
Little River United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.6 mi
1629 US Highway 17, Little River
Saint Paul Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 1.0 mi
African Methodist Episcopal Church
4 more on the map.
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging12
Boulineau's Express
Gas station · 2.7 mi
1116 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Little River
102 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 37°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 40°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 45°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 53°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 79°F | 62°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 70°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 74°F | 5.4 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 72°F | 6.2 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 68°F | 6.7 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 56°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 46°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for N Myrtle Bch Ap (7 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
Grand Strand Airport (CRE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Carolina Shores 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- North Myrtle Beach 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Calabash 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Sunset Beach 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Briarcliffe Acres 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Garden City 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Leland 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Myrtle Grove 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Wilmington 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Murraysville 54 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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