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North Myrtle Beach

Base here 3 nights if you want a beach town with free parking and fewer crowds than Myrtle Beach; 1 night only if you are passing through.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, hurricane season peaks Sep–Oct)
Airports
MYR · CRE
Nights
3
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

North Myrtle Beach is a 15,000-person town at the north end of the Grand Strand, made of four old beach communities: Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach and Windy Hill. It is quieter and more residential than Myrtle Beach, 24 km south. Come for the sand, golf and shag dancing, not for a sightseeing list.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about North Myrtle Beach, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Sit-down mealCasual seafood dinner$18–32
  • Street or quick mealBreakfast plate$10–18
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–40
  • Budget bedBudget motel or motel-style double, a night, per roomUS$70
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel or motel-style double, a night, per roomUS$110
  • High-end bedBudget motel or motel-style double, a night, per roomUS$180

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$170 · High US$320

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Cherry Grove and Windy Hill beachesShag dancing and the OD PavilionGolf courses and mini-golfBarefoot Landing on the Intracoastal Waterway
Airports
MYR Myrtle Beach International (About 24 km south of the North Myrtle Beach line; Delta, Spirit, United and American serve it, often via a hub.) · CRE Grand Strand Regional (Closest field to town but mostly charter and private flights.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

North Myrtle Beach: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

14°C

3°C

9 rd

Feb

15°C

4°C

8 rd

Mar

19°C

8°C

8 rd

Apr

23°C

12°C

7 rd

May

27°C

17°C

8 rd

Jun

30°C

21°C

10 rd

Jul

32°C

23°C

12 rd

Aug

31°C

23°C

12 rd

Sep

29°C

20°C

9 rd

Oct

24°C

14°C

7 rd

Nov

19°C

8°C

7 rd

Dec

15°C

4°C

8 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: the town is 13 km end to end along Highway 17 and the beach sections are not walkable to each other. Taxis exist but add up; rideshare is thin outside summer. Parking at the beach accesses is mostly free.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Myrtle Beachgo

Door to door: 25–40 min

Drive south on Highway 17 or Ocean Blvd

Boardwalk, SkyWheel and the bigger restaurant strip; go early in summer.

Little River

go

Door to door: 15 min

Drive north on Highway 17

Waterfront seafood and casino boat departures.

Murrells Inlet

go

Door to door: 50 min

Drive south on Highway 17

Marshwalk restaurants; best at sunset.

Conway, South Carolina

caution

Door to door: 50 min

Drive via Highway 501

Riverwalk and old houses; a half day, not a full one.

Pawleys Island

go

Door to door: 1 h 10 min

Drive south on Highway 17

Quiet beach and low-key shops; pair with Georgetown.

Georgetown, South Carolina

go

Door to door: 1 h 20 min

Drive south on Highway 17

Historic harbour town; a full day with Pawleys.

Garden City, South Carolina

go

Door to door: 40 min

Drive south on Highway 17 Business

Pier and casual seafood; easy half day.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Ocean Drive and Crescent Beach

Walkable to Main Street, the OD Pavilion and the beach; the busiest, most central strip.

Cherry Grove

North end near the North Carolina line; quieter, with the pier and inlet at the doorstep.

Windy Hill

South end, closest to Barefoot Landing and the golf corridor; good for families with a car.

Barefoot Landing / Waterway

Resort and villa stays on the Intracoastal Waterway, 5–10 min drive from the sand.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$150–250 excl. bed
High
$300+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Oceanfront resort room1 × 3 nights × US$200US$600
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × US$170US$1,020
Rental car, one day1 × US$70 · checkUS$70
Rideshare, town centre to Barefoot Landing1 × US$20 · checkUS$20
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$175
Trip total≈ US$321 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,925

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Breakfast plate$10–18
Casual seafood dinner$18–32
Mini-golf roundcheck$10–16
Golf green fee, peak seasoncheck$60–150
Beach umbrella and chair rental, per daycheck$25–45
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–40

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A low-crime beach town; the real risks are rip currents, summer Highway 17 traffic and hurricane-season storms. Lock the car and keep valuables off the sand.
  • Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, with the highest risk Sep–Oct; know your evacuation route and check the town site before a late-summer trip.
  • Many hotels and homeowner associations ban motorcycles on property, even during Bike Week in May and October — confirm before booking.
  • Summer rip currents are real; swim near a lifeguard stand.
  • Highway 17 traffic backs up on summer weekends and during bike rallies.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
North Myrtle Beach police (non-emergency)
843-280-5511

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • North Myrtle Beach police (non-emergency)843-280-5511

Embassy

No consulates in town; nearest are in Atlanta and Charlotte (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • MYR airport → North Myrtle Beach: about $35–55 by taxi or rideshare, 25–35 min (check)
  • Rideshare, Ocean Drive → Barefoot Landing: about $15–25 (check)
  • Parking at beach accesses: mostly free; some lots charge in summer (check)

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the beach access? — Where is the beach access?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is there a cover charge? — Is there a cover charge?

US tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for North Myrtle Beach. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, hurricane season peaks Sep–Oct) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for MYR: last-flight taxi fallback, rideshare coverage, overnight rung.
  2. Four beach-section walking clusters with rescue anchors: Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach, Windy Hill.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Barefoot Landing, OD Pavilion, Alabama Theatre, House of Blues) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Hurricane-season fixture so the page can flag evacuation status before a late-summer trip.

Meanwhile

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