The Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach area has been a popular family vacation destination for well over sixty years. Over the past few decades, the continuous growth and development, as well as the mild climate, has made the area a favorite place to relocate. In fact, Myrtle Beach and Horry County (pronounced "oh-ree") have been ranked as the second fastest growing area in the country. Those who do not live here year round often spend the entire winter season here on the strand. With sixty-miles of beautiful beaches, some of the best golf courses in world, live theater, and amusements galore, there seems to be a little something in the Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach area for everyone.

  The sixty-miles of coastline that stretches from the North Carolina/South Carolina border to Pawley’s Island is known as the, “Grand Strand.”  Myrtle Beach is only about a hundred years old. It was an uninhabited region until the early part of the 1900’s when Burroughs & Collins began to develop the area. The original community was called New Town, but after a contest to name the town was held by a local newspaper, the area became known as Myrtle Beach. At that time, beachfront property was very affordable with lots being sold for just twenty-five dollars each. The first hotel, the Seaside Inn, was built in 1901. It did not take long for these developers to see the potential that this beautiful area possessed. In the 1920’s the area’s first golf course was built and still exists today, Pine Lakes International Country Club (also the birthplace of Sports Illustrated Magazine). In 1936, the Intracoastal Waterway was opened to pleasure boats and commercial shipping. Two years later, Myrtle Beach became incorporated.

  Growth continued, and Myrtle Beach soon became home to an Air Force Base in 1940 and the well known Myrtle Beach Pavilion in 1949. Hurricane Hazel came through in 1954 and demolished many of the structures and made way for newer, more durable buildings. Four small beach towns, Windy Hill, Crescent, Ocean Drive and Cherry Grove, on the northern end of Myrtle Beach, decided to come together in 1968 and form their own community. This was the birth of the city of North Myrtle Beach.

  North Myrtle Beach is unique little beach city and has a history all it own. Approximately twelve thousand permanent residents call this area home. The official South Carolina State Dance, “The Shag,” was born in the Ocean Drive (known as “OD” to locals) section of the beach. The SOS group (Society of Stranders) come down twice a year and hold week-long festivities in honor of this unique dance. North Myrtle Beach is known for having locally owned family shops and restaurants that are second to none on the Strand. The city of North Myrtle Beach occupies a thirteen and a half square mile land area with nine miles of beautiful, serene beaches.
 
  The Myrtle Beach/ North Myrtle Beach area has grown and developed into an exceptionally cosmopolitan area that welcomes visitors and residents from all corners of the globe. With a mild, year-long, sub-tropical climate, extraordinary cuisine and shopping, the best in family entertainment, over 120 championship golf courses, and the best live theater this side of New York City, you are sure to fall head over heels for this glorious coastal region. Myrtle Beach /North Myrtle Beach is a perfect place to call home.
 

Important Contact Numbers

 

Electric Service:

Santee Cooper                                             Horry Electric
(843) 448-2411                                           (843) 248-2211

 

Telephone Service:

Verizon South                                             Horry Telephone Co-op
1-800-483-4300                                          (843) 365-2154

 

Cable Television:      

Time Warner                                               Horry Cablevision
(843) 365-2151                                           (843) 913-7941 

 

Newpapers:

Sun News                                                   North Myrtle Beach Times                                               
(Daily) (843) 626-8555                               (Weekly) (843) 249-3525

 

Education:

Horry County School District                   Coastal Carolina University
(843) 248-2206                                         1-800-277-7000

 

 

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

                      (843) 347-3186

 

 

Medical Facilities:

 

Loris Healthcare Systems                      Seacoast Medical Center                            
(843) 716-7000                                      (843) 390-8100

 

 

City of North Myrtle Beach:

 

North Myrtle Beach City Hall                  North Myrtle Beach Library
1015 2nd Ave. S.                                      799 2nd Ave.N.
(843) 280-5585                                        (843) 249-4164

 

       North Myrtle Beach Post Office
       621 6th Ave S.
      (843) 272-5864

 

State of South Carolina:

 

Driver's License Information: An out of state license is valid for 90 days. For information on receiving your South Carolina driver's license, call the S.C. Highway and Public transportation Department at 1-800-442-1368. Motor vehicles must also be registered, within 45 days after establishing permanent residency.

S.C. Employment Security Commission · (803) 737-9935

State Retail Business License Contact the S.C. Dept. of Revenue in Columbia, S.C. at (803) 898-5368

Social Security Administration · (803) 929-7635

 

North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Areas:

 

Central Park Recreation Center
Possum Trot Road
This 20 acre park has four soccer/baseball/softball fields, four tennis courts, 1/4 mile paved trail, roller hockey rink, four basketball courts (one is indoor), a recreation center with: two playgrounds, a concession stand, press box for games, restrooms, & twelve outdoor picnic tables.

Cherry Grove Boat Ramp
53rd Avenue North, Cherry Grove Section
This double boat ramp gives its visitors access to both the marsh/inlet & the ocean, it has boat/trailer parking, a fishing pier, dock, and restrooms.

City Park on the Ocean
First Avenue South, Ocean Drive Section
This oceanfront park is a perfect place to relax on the beach, it has a picnic area with four tables and restrooms.

Hill Street Park
Hill Street and 24th Avenue, Cherry Grove Section
This small park offers a playground, picnic area and a tennis court.

McLean Park
Oak Drive, Ocean Drive Section
This ten acre park has a 2 acre lake, picnic tables & grills, a walking trail, a softball/baseball field, two tennis courts, a roller hockey rink, and restroom facilities.

Second Avenue Soccer Field
Second Avenue South
A full-sized soccer field located behind the North Myrtle Beach City Hall.

Yow Park
43rd Avenue South, Windy Hill Section
This one acre park has a basketball court, playground, a restroom and a picnic area.
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