City of North Myrtle Beach

About City of North Myrtle Beach

The beautiful beaches along the nine-mile long stretch that make up North Myrtle Beach offer an array of experiences. Visitors can opt for a peaceful retreat, such as walking along the beach, or enjoying water activities such as kayaking, parasailing, jet skiing, boating, and more. So come and coast North Myrtle, a gem along the Grand Strand.

Things to do in the area

A relaxing escape awaits you in North Myrtle Beach. With its 9 miles of serene beaches, recreation along the Intracoastal Waterway, world-class golfing, fresh seafood, shopping, and family-friendly attractions, North Myrtle Beach offers opportunities to reconnect with yourself and loved ones.

Get Out On The Water
North Myrtle Beach offers wide, quiet beaches that are popular with beachcombers. Our coastline is known for an abundance of seashells and proximity to dining and attractions.

Are you looking for excitement? Try some water sports or boating. You can glide high above the ocean on a parasail or ride over the waves on a jet ski, cruise the Intracoastal Waterway by boat, or explore the marshes on a paddleboard or kayak.

North Myrtle Beach also offers excellent fishing for anglers of all ages. You can charter a deep-sea or offshore fishing trip, try surf fishing, or join the longstanding tradition of fishing from the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier.

Entertainment For All
Attractions in North Myrtle Beach range from family-friendly adventures to entertaining extravaganzas. At Barefoot Landing, a hub of shopping, dining, and activities, delight in live performances at the Alabama Theatre and House of Blues, or get up close with wildlife at Alligator Adventure, one of the largest reptile zoos in the world.

Just a short drive from North Myrtle Beach you’ll find Broadway at the Beach, a 350-acre shopping, dining, and entertainment attraction complete with outdoor play areas, concerts, and even a ballpark, home of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans! Ripley’s Aquarium and Broadway Grand Prix are also here, giving you the option to watch a sand tiger shark swim around you or race on one of the Grand Prix’s seven go-kart tracks.

Did you know the ultimate beach dance, the Shag, was created here? If you’re unfamiliar, don’t worry because the folks at Fat Harold’s Beach Club on Main Street offer shag lessons and nightly shag dancing. And that’s just one option for nightlife and live entertainment in North Myrtle Beach, you’ll also find bars, music, live theater, and much more to do once the sun goes down.

Revel In Nature
Enjoy the balmy South Carolina weather with outdoor activities that allow you to bask in nature. Hop on a guided horseback tour of the beach with Inlet Point Plantation Stables, and you can also explore the grounds of their historic property. Encourage the kids to play to their hearts’ content at one of the local parks like the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex complete with three playgrounds, a dog park, walking and biking trails, sports fields, and Shark Wake Park for cable wakeboarding and floating obstacle courses.

Golfers will love the award-winning golf courses that twist and wind around salt marshes, with many nestled between the salt air of the Atlantic Ocean and the brackish waters of the Intracoastal Waterway. Famed golfers and designers Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Davis Love III, and Greg Norman have each designed one of the four Barefoot Resort & Golf courses, where you can stay and play for the ultimate golf-filled vacation of your dreams. Beyond that, you’ll find six other courses that provide opportunities to hit the links.

Relax Your Way
If retail therapy is your relaxation method of choice, you’re in luck. Shopping in North Myrtle Beach offers everything from unique gift and souvenir shops to shopping centers and specialty stores where you’ll find items ranging from keepsakes to practical must-haves.

If you’re looking to relax via a spa or gym experience, we’ve got that too. Go for a massage or a full-day spa outing, or simply hit the gym to burn some calories.

It’s always a beautiful time to explore the many things to do in North Myrtle Beach!

Travel details

Whether you are planning a road trip or catching a flight, there are plenty of options to get you to North Myrtle Beach and get your visit started. We want your travel to be as breezy as our beaches, so pack your bags and let’s get you to North Myrtle Beach!

Catch A Flight!
Flying is a fast and convenient way to get your trip started. Voted best small airport in the U.S. 2021 by USA Today, the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is only 30 minutes from North Myrtle Beach and offers nine different airline carriers from across the United States and Canada. With over 50 nonstop destinations and low average fares, flying to and from our area is easy and affordable.

In addition, North Myrtle Beach is a little over an hour away from the Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Both airports are small and easy to navigate, making the stress of travelling a little easier.

Hit The Road!
If a road-trip is more your style, break out the atlas! North Myrtle Beach is approximately 90 minutes from access to I-95 and I-74, and even less time to I-40, making your trip from North to South, or West to East a breeze! While you're in town, most area attractions can be found along Highway 17, and your accommodations will likely be easy access from Hwy. 17 or Ocean Boulevard. The Carolina Bays Parkway, also known as Highway 31, allows drivers to bypass the stop lights and can quickly take you from Murrells Inlet to Little River as you explore the 60 miles of Grand Strand.

Getting Around Town
Once you're here, plan to kick back and relax. Rent a golf cart to get you around town, or plan to hop aboard the Coast RTA line that services North Myrtle Beach. Cruise along the Intracoastal Highway when you rent and boat or jet-ski, or plan to adventure our marshes when you rent a kayak or paddleboard.

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