North Myrtle Beach Voyage Tips and guide

North Myrtle Beach is a small town in South Carolina with approximately 15,000 residents. North Myrtle Beach proudly has two claims to fame. It is the birthplace of South Carolina's state dance, the shag. It is also the hometown of Vanna White of "Wheel of Fortune" fame.

Prior to incorporation in 1968 North Myrtle Beach consisted of the individual towns of Cherry Grove Beach, Ocean Drive Beach, Crescent Beach, and Windy Hill Beach. It is part of the Grand Strand, and usually advertised along with Myrtle Beach on the whole. Once there however, you'll see that it has a distinctly separate personality of its own. More laid back than its "big sister" you'll find that it is a close knit community with lots of community involvement, pride and spirit. There is more of a true family atmosphere and a less transient feel in the area.

Closer to the North Carolina border, commercial and residential development is not quite as advanced yet as Myrtle Beach proper since the city tries to balance that growth with quality of life for their residents. As desirable available waterfront property is rapidly disappearing however, North Myrtle Beach is also taking advantage of the current real estate market and adding marinas on the Intracoastal Waterway along with upscale housing and resort accommodations to keep up with demand.

The major area airport is 33.68-78.9281 Myrtle Beach International (MYR ^IATA). Located about 15 miles (24 km) south of the North Myrtle Beach border and east of Bypass Hwy. 17, it is served by the following airlines: Delta, Spirit, United, and U.S. Air. Direct flights may be difficult to find depending on the season, but flying to a major hub such as Atlanta then taking a short hop to the area should not be a problem.

33.8117-78.72392 Grand Strand Regional Airport is actually the closest airport to North Myrtle Beach, and serves mostly chartered or private flights.

From Interstate 95, the easiest way to town would be to take the exit for Hwy. 9 in Dillon, SC and continue south towards Myrtle Beach. Hwy. 9 will then merge with Hwy. 17, so just continue south on Hwy. 17 for the rest of the ride.

Vehicle travel will become easier once the direct connection from SC Hwy. 31 (Carolina Bays Parkway) via the Main Street Connector (North Myrtle Beach Connector) is completed, but funding was only approved in June, 2005 and construction has just begun. Traveling in and out for hurricane evacuations, as well as north and south along the Strand in general will be much easier once the connector is complete.

Travel around North Myrtle Beach is best done with your own or a rented vehicle. Although taxi service is available, it can be a bit expensive. Yellow Cab of North Myrtle Beach (843-420-1200) operates in the area. Livery service is also available for hire. Be sure to call ahead with your itinerary for reservations, especially when making travel arrangements for a large group.

• 33.8008-78.74221 Barefoot Landing, along the Intracoastal Waterway at the intersection of 48th Avenue South and Route 17. Lots of shops, eateries, steakhouses and a brewery, a reptile park, and the Alabama Theatre and House of Blues, which offer live entertainment nightly. Kid favorites are the carousel and fish feeding along with weekly fireworks. Visitors are greeted upon arrival and receive a shopping bag that includes a discount card and list of participating merchants and a complimentary meal voucher. Schedule your arrival date with them at least one week in advance.  

• Besides the obvious choices of visiting the beach or playing golf, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your visit to North Myrtle Beach.
• Summer visitors enjoy watersports ranging from deep sea or sport fishing on Capt.
• Along the Intracoastal Waterway you can take scenic or dinner cruises on the Barefoot Princess.
• Family activities in the area include mini-golf venues, the arcade in the Crescent Shores section at Ocean Drive Pavilion, and a visit to Alligator Adventure.
• Live theatre includes shows at the 33.80176-78.741871 Alabama Theatre and the House of Blues right on Main Street.
• 33.82823-78.6450892 Cherry Grove Beach, North Ocean Blvd.  (updated Sep 2024)
• 33.81859-78.672463 OD Pavilion - Sunset Grill, 91 S Ocean Blvd, ☏ +1 843 280-0715. Events center and where shag dancing used to take place.  

• 33.80544-78.721964 Hawaiian Rumble Miniature Golf, 3210 Hwy 17 South, ☏ +1 843 272-7812. A 50-foot (15 m) volcano erupts at various times during your time at the course. Hawaiian Rumble plays host to the annual U.S. Pro-Mini-Golf Masters Championship.  (updated May 2020)
• 33.83097-78.644715 Myrtle Beach Golf Authority, 401 Sea Mountain Hwy, ☏ +1-843-273-1208, [email protected]. 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Myrtle Beach Golf Authority helps you quickly create a unique golf package for your upcoming vacation. We tailor our packages to your specific requests, based on how many days and rounds you want to play, the quality of courses you are looking for, and of course the budget you are working with.  (updated Aug 2022)
• 33.81391-78.71166 Azalea Sands Golf Club, 2100 Hwy 17 S, ☏ +1-(843) 272-6191. 7AM-7PM.  (updated Aug 2022)
• 33.81453-78.69927 Beachwood Golf Club, 1520 Highway 17 South, ☏ +1-843-272-6168, [email protected]. 7AM-7PM.  (updated Aug 2022)

• There's plenty of shopping in the area, from outlet malls to art galleries and antiquing.
• Over 64 Shops at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. Barefoot Landing is a shopper's paradise with everything from high fashion to surf wear and for every age and style. Name brand shops and one of a kind boutiques can be found at Barefoot Landing.

There's definitely a wide variety of restaurants in North Myrtle Beach. One of the favored Italian restaurants is 33.79867-78.745881 Umbertos Pittsburgh Italian Trattoria located in Barefoot Landing. With authentic cuisine, a continental atmosphere and reasonable pricing you'll be swept away. Or try 33.82716-78.681992 Martini's Continental Dining & Piano Bar for some fun! At Barefoot Landing you'll also find 33.80033-78.747513 Greg Norman Australian Grille overlooking the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway with spectacular sunset views. 33.79931-78.734914 Logan's Roadhouse is a locals favorite for casual dining. The food and service are super for the price. For some down-home southern cooking, try the 33.7967-78.743675 Cracker Barrel. Whatever you're hungry for, you'll find it in North Myrtle Beach.

• 33.7981-78.7456 Blueberry's Grill North Myrtle Beach, 4856 US-17 South, ☏ +1 843-281-0048. Open daily, 7AM–3PM. Grill restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch, as well as brunch cocktails.  (updated Sep 2025)
• 33.80238-78.726867 AARIV Indian Cuisine, 3711 Hwy 17 S, ☏ +1 843-663-3355. 11:30AM-9PM. Tikka masala and similar Indian classics.  

• 33.83287-78.675728 SeaBlue, 503 Hwy 17 N, ☏ +1 843 249-8800. Seafood restaurant and steakhouse noted for its shrimp and grits, kobe beef, and scallops.  

• 33.80087-78.740251 House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17 S, ☏ +1 843 272-3000.  (updated May 2026)

• 33.82032-78.667731 Avista Resort, 300 N Ocean Blvd, ☏ +1 855 710-4941, [email protected]. Oceanfront hotel rooms and condos. Amenities include the three pools and spa tubs, children's pool, fitness center, Treetop Lounge, and restaurants. The hotel also offers a business center, free high-speed Internet access, free parking, 24-hour front desk service, and porter service.  
• 33.81903-78.670542 The Ashworth, 102 N Ocean Blvd, ☏ +1 833 568-6793, [email protected]. Luxurious two, three and four bedroom oceanfront condos. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools and spa, lazy river, children's pool, fitness center, outdoor grills, private beach access. Amenities also include free high-speed Internet access and free parking.  
• 33.79074-78.735253 Beach Cove Resort, 4800 South Ocean Blvd, toll-free: +1 800 305-1193.  
• 33.80733-78.700014 Crescent Shores, 1625 South Ocean Boulevard, ☏ +1 833 201-6163, [email protected].  
• 33.79255-78.732445 Edgewater Inn, 4622 S. Ocean Blvd, ☏ +1 843 663-8365.  
• 33.80357-78.744416 Barefoot Resort & Golf, 2151 Bridge View Ct. Barefoot Yacht Club Villas features amenities with private balconies, high-speed Internet access, Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach's largest sandy bottom pool, as well as Barefoot Resort Championship Golf on 4 World Class Myrtle Beach golf courses.  
• 33.80368-78.708337 Seaside Resort, 2301 South Ocean Blvd, ☏ +1 855 710-4947. Seaside condominium resort features beautiful 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condos and a wide variety of recreational amenities.  
• 33.82701-78.649898 Tilghman Beach & Golf Resort, 1819 North Ocean Boulevard, ☏ +1 843-280-0913, toll-free: +1 888-280-0913, [email protected]. Local:. Luxury North Myrtle Beach condos on Tilghman Lake facing the Atlantic Ocean. The resort includes golf packages, a lazy river, pool and other on-site luxury amenities.  

• Myrtle Beach
• Little River
• Briarcliffe Acres, a nearby small community
• If you don't mind a short ride over the border to Sunset Beach, North Carolina, then don't miss the chance to visit the Ingram Planetarium.
• Motorcycle enthusiasts will enjoy Bike Week each May and October in addition to the Atlantic Beach Bikefest over Memorial Day Weekend. A word to the wise here; be sure to check with your hotel or resort regarding motorcycle accommodations. Many homeowner associations and hotels do NOT allow bikes on property. So check in advance in order to avoid disappointment at arrival!

Wilmington ← Little River ←

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