The City of North Myrtle Beach was chartered May 7th, 1968 when Windy Hill Beach, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive Beach and Cherry Grove Beach Became one. North Myrtle Beach covers 9 miles of beach and about 15 square miles. More than 12,000 Permanent residents, 3.5 million annual visitors, beach homes, hotels, motels and multi-storied condominiums make up our city. Theatres, shopping centers, restaurants, city parks and other serve the local economy with jobs and revenues while entertaining all.

Main Street is a great place to shop, eat, and plan your next trip to North Myrtle Beach. These are locally owned family businesses and you will find that they care about you stay and appreciate your business.. Take a walk towards the ocean to the "horseshoe." This is a  local landmark and home to many events. From here, step out on to beautiful beaches that North Myrtle Beach is noted for. Ocean Drive  North Myrtle Beach and is where you will find the Post Office, Library, city municipal building and many national retailers and fast food restaurants and fine dining.  Maps

 The Cherry Grove  sector of North Myrtle Beach offers, arguably, the best fishing along the Grand Strand. The Cherry Grove pier is know as a great spot for fishing or just for a scenic walk. Forgot your pole? Don't worry. They can sell you one or rent you one...including bait and tackle they can give you plenty of tips and even rig your pole for you. There are several marinas in Cherry Grove that offer deep sea fishing and charter boats or scenic cruises on the Atlantic Ocean. You can also rent a boat and go out on your own.

North Myrtle Beach continues to grow because of the hard work and care of those who love this fine  community. The mayor and four council members represent not only the interests of the permanent residents, but also those of vacation property owners and tourists alike. A strong public works department, superior public safety officers, a thriving recreation department and others you never even see, are all at work to make this the city you will want to return to year after year. And like many others, you may even return to join us permanently! However you come, as a permanent resident or a vacationing visitor, you will find North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the best place to vacation or live on the Grand Strand.

North Myrtle Beach is known for its family beach atmosphere, beautiful beaches, fishing, and of course about a zillion world class golf courses.