Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach are two distinct cities in South Carolina, each offering unique experiences for visitors.
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Myrtle Beach is a bustling city known for its high-rise resorts, entertainment options, and the famous boardwalk that hosts year-round events. Plan for an action-packed vacation!
North Myrtle Beach has a slower pace with more residential areas, beach rentals and a family-oriented vibe.
Nightlife
Both Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach feature nightlife experiences, but have slightly different atmospheres and options.
Myrtle Beach attracts a younger crowd with vibrant nightlife options. Popular destinations are 3001 Nightlife for dancing and The Bowery for live country music and line dancing. For live performances, the best locations are House of Blues with its Southern cuisine and Tin Roof that has a laid-back vibe with eclectic music.
The Carolina Opry was the first live theater to open in the city and hosts concerts and performing arts. North Myrtle Beach’s entertainment venue, Barefoot Landing, offers various bars and events and is home to House of Blues and The Alabama Theatre.
Bars like RipTydz and Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar in Myrtle Beach provide live music and ocean views. Drifters Saloon is a local dive bar that is known for its burgers, happy hour specials and friendly service. North Myrtle Beach bargoers head to Barefoot Landing that has various options for bars, live music and events
A unique North Myrtle Beach attraction is a party boat cruise, Pontiki Myrtle Beach, with music and drinks on the water.
Myrtle Beach is more lively and energetic, while North Myrtle Beach is more family-oriented and relaxed.
Beaches
The Myrtle Beach area, known as The Grand Strand, features over 60 miles of beaches. Crown Reef Beach in front of the Crown Reef Beach Resort offers private beach access for guests. As the name implies, 66th Avenue Surf Area is popular with surfers due to good waves and smaller crowds.
There is also a beach access ramp, making it more convenient for trekking in surf gear. Garden City Beach is family-friendly with playgrounds and bathrooms, and a desirable place for swimming and sunbathing. Myrtle Beach State Park is also a popular family choice with picnic areas, nature trails and camping facilities.
North Myrtle Beach is known for wider, less crowded beaches. Cherry Grove Beach has been recognized as one of the best beaches in South Carolina featuring water sports like parasailing and banana boat rides. It is also the location of iconic Cherry Grove Pier, known for its fishing and scenic views.
Ocean Drive Beach has a more lively atmosphere with live music and dancing at the OD Pavilion. Windy Hill Beach is at the southern end of North Myrtle Beach and is a convenient location for relaxation where you can rent beach chairs and umbrellas for the day. Crescent Beach is quieter, tucked between Ocean Drive Beach and Windy Hill. It offers relaxation, and access to dining and water sports.
No matter the preference, you will find a beach to match your desired atmosphere, activities, and accommodations.
Attractions
For vacation plans focusing on fun in the sun, both Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach have their share of attractions.
Myrtle Beach is home to amusement parks, water parks, and the famous Broadway at the Beach. Family amusement parks include The Funplex with go-karts, laser tag, rides and arcade games, and Family Kingdom Amusement Park with classic rides and games. This is also the site for Splashes Oceanfront Water Park with water slides, a lazy river, and children’s play area.
Myrtle Waves Water Park is one of the largest on the East Coast featuring over 30 water slides across 20 acres. Guests staying at Captain’s Quarters Resort have access to an on-site water park designed for children and has access to the beach. Broadway at the Beach is a destination vacation all on its own.
Popular attractions are Ripley’s Aquarium, Hollywood Wax Museum, WonderWorks, Pavilion Park amusement rides, and the 200 feet tall SkyWheel with climate-controlled gondolas and views of the Atlantic Ocean. Myrtle Beach has attractions for sports lovers as well with a variety of mini-golf locations and their minor league baseball team, Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
North Myrtle Beach’s Barefoot Landing is also a daytime destination with shops and restaurants. Popular stops are Captain Archie’s, Boardwalk Billy’s, and Duplin Winery. Water attractions include jet skiing and dolphin tours with companies like Action Water Sportz and Great Escapes Kayak Expeditions.
Shark Wake Park offers wakeboarding, water sports, and features a giant floating obstacle course. Crown Reef Beach Resort includes a water park with indoor and outdoor activities. Another attraction is Alligator Adventure, one of the largest reptile zoos in the world. There are numerous mini-golf courses to choose from. For scenic relaxation, North Myrtle Beach has a beautiful natural area with walking trails at Vereen Memorial Gardens.
Choosing between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach largely depends on personal preferences. Both areas are close enough to allow visitors to enjoy the best of both worlds.
