North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
North Myrtle Beach is a city of 19,855 people in Horry County, South Carolina.
Why visit North Myrtle Beach
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 148 places to eat, 80 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alabama Theatre, Alligator Adventure, North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum and 41st Avenue S Pocket Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in North Myrtle Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Myrtle Beach
North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It was created in 1968 from four existing municipalities, and is located about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Myrtle Beach. It serves as one of the primary tourist destinations along the Grand Strand.
From the Wikipedia article North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Alabama Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Theater and music venue in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Love Course
Golf course · 3.6 mi
4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Road, North Myrtle Beach
Norman Course
Golf course · 4.0 mi
4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Road, North Myrtle Beach
North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex
Park · 1.3 mi
150 Citizens Circle, Little River
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes148
7 Brew Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
961 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00
Bar-B-Que House
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.9 mi
1561 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.8 mi
518 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Burger Social
Restaurant · Burger, Fries · 2.1 mi
4018 US Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 2.3 mi
1015 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Crave Italian Oven & Bar
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
202 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-We 11:30-21:00; Tu-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 15:00-21:00
Daniello's Pizzeria & Pub
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
755 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Tu 16:00-23:00; We-Su 11:00-23:00
El Cerro Mexican Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
516 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Fuji Japanese Grill
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.8 mi
514 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Gino's Real New York Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
532 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Hong Kong
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi
775 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30
Hot Stacks Pancake House
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.4 mi
87 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Mo-Su 07:00-13:30
136 more on the map.
History
In 1737, William Gause obtained a grant to 250 acres (100 ha) of land near Windy Hill Beach. He farmed the area and also established a tavern for travelers along the Kings Highway.
North Myrtle Beach was created in 1968 with the consolidation of Cherry Grove Beach, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive Beach, and Windy Hill Beach.
From the History section of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay80
Best Western Ocean Sands Beach Resort
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1525 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Comfort Inn N Myrtle Beach Barefoot Landing
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
3801 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach
Courtyard Myrtle Beach Barefoot Landing
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
1000 Commons Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Hampton Inn North Myrtle Beach-Harbourgate
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
2112 Little River Neck Road, North Myrtle Beach
Churches and places of worship20
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.1 mi
1100 8th Avenue North, North Myrtle Beach
OD Church of the Lost and Found
Church · 1.7 mi
316 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging14
Boulineau's Express
Gas station · 3.5 mi
1116 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach
Schools, colleges and libraries13
North Myrtle Beach Library
Library · 1.2 mi
901 1st Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach
Healthcare5
CVS Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
1010 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
601 US Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
Map of North Myrtle Beach
250 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 (1 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, 1 miles away.
- Briarcliffe Acres 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Little River 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Carolina Shores 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Calabash 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Carolina Forest 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Myrtle Beach 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Garden City 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Leland 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Wilmington 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cherry Grove Pier, Melikamp, CC BY-SA 3.0
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