Explore Grand Strand Areas
North Strand
North Myrtle Beach
One incorporated city containing four distinct beach sections plus inland, golf, and Intracoastal communities.
Understand the area
What the name actually means
North Myrtle Beach is a separate city from Myrtle Beach. Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach, and Windy Hill each have a different relationship to the inlet, Main Street, high-rise development, Barefoot Landing, and bridge access.
What everyday life can feel like
US 17 is the commercial spine. The waterway, bridges, Main Street events, Cherry Grove approaches, and Barefoot area create section-specific traffic and lifestyle patterns.
Housing landscape
What you will find
Oceanfront condominiums
Beach houses and duplexes
Cherry Grove channel homes
Established, golf, and Intracoastal neighborhoods
May fit if
This matches your priorities
- You want a municipal beach city with several lifestyle zones.
- Beach, golf, entertainment, or Intracoastal access matters.
- Seasonal activity is an acceptable tradeoff for coastal convenience.
Pause and verify
Questions before touring
- The specific beach or inland section
- Rental license, HOA, building, insurance, and operating rules
- Golf-cart road and crossing limitations
- Beach parking eligibility
- Flood, erosion, dock, seawall, and bridge dependencies
Compare nearby choices
Keep exploring
North StrandLittle RiverAn unincorporated North Strand community with an older waterfront core, marinas, established neighborhoods, and expanding inland development.
Central StrandMyrtle BeachThe broadest mix of beach access, entertainment, healthcare, airport convenience, established neighborhoods, and resort-oriented property.
South StrandSurfside BeachA compact incorporated beach town with residential streets, beach cottages, condominiums, local accesses, and a distinct town government.
Check the address
Primary sources for your research
Rules and boundaries change. Use these official tools for the property you are considering.
Official resourceNorth Myrtle Beach short-term-rental guidance
Official resourceNorth Myrtle Beach golf-cart laws
Official resourceSouth Carolina DMV golf-cart rules
Official resourceFEMA Flood Map Service Center
Official resourceHorry County Know Your Zone
Official resourceHorry County Schools address lookup