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North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina beachThough named after Myrtle Beach, this community has its own charm and generations of vacationers return to this favorite milieu year after year. North Myrtle Beach has nearly 12,000 residents and is known for its family beach atmosphere, fishing piers and wonderfully wide beaches.

History:

North Myrtle Beach was founded more than 30 years ago when the communities of Windy Hill, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive and Cherry Grove united. It was originally inhabited by the Winyah and Waccamaw Indians, and the Spanish arrived in the 1500’s. The area was relatively uninhabited until after the Civil War when a railroad was constructed through the Grand Strand.

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina white sand beachWhat to Do:

North Myrtle Beach is home to many fine restaurants and family amusements, as well as Barefoot Landing, a trendy shopping, dining and entertainment development. Popular annual events include the SOS Spring Safari and Fall Migration and the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta.

Did You Know?

The official dance of South Carolina, The Shag, is believed to have originated in North Myrtle Beach. Each April and September "shaggers" from across the country flock to North Myrtle Beach for the festivities.