Best Beaches in North Myrtle Beach

Are you looking for a beach with many kid-friendly activities or a quiet beach where you can relax around North Myrtle, South Carolina? In this blog post, we’ll share beaches accessible from Sea Mountain Vacations Rentals.

You can choose beaches where you can enjoy the sound of waves and get easy access to feel the soft sand under your feet and the sight of endless ocean stretches. Whether sunbathing, building sandcastles, or walking along the water, these beaches make for a perfect vacation in North Myrtle, South Carolina.

6 Best Beaches in North Myrtle Beach

There are six main beaches in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: North Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive, Windy Hill, and Atlantic Beach. If you want to diversify your vacation experience, try each of these beaches. One is more your speed and will want to frequent it above all else.

Some beaches are family-friendly, while others are renowned for Atlantic Ocean access via boat launches. Those of you who love taking in local wildlife can find some unique ecosystems at each beach.

Here’s the list of the beaches you can visit in North Myrtle Beach South Carolina.

☀️North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach is a public beach you can access from Main Street. It is located midway between Cherry Grove Beach and downtown. This beach has numerous parking spaces, neighboring grocery stores, an oceanfront bar, ice cream parlors, and pizza restaurants. Kids or adults can enjoy the enormous inflatable water slide at this beach.

You can spend the day swimming, birdwatching (at this beach, don’t miss catching the black tern or peregrine falcon), or fishing off the pier. You can enjoy the vast stretch of the shore to lay out your blanket, and lifeguards are on duty from mid-May to mid-September. You can choose from two large playgrounds for your kids and explore many hiking paths nearby. If you want to relax, you can also explore the coastline via bike or horseback.

☀️Cherry Grove

Cherry Grove Pier, located on the beach, is a massive, fantastic pier for fishing and taking stunning images of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and its shoreline. Many fishing shops and cafes are around to get your gear and satisfy your caffeine cravings. There are also a lot of restaurants around you to choose from after a long day of playing on the sandy beaches.

If you’re seeking water activities you and your family can do at Cherry Grove Beach, consider booking a surfing lesson at Kokopelli Surf Camp or enjoying kayaking along the peaceful and quiet coastline waters. Driving to Cherry Grove from your Sea Mountain Vacation Rental takes about five minutes. A day trip to this beach is relatively easy, and there are many things to do with your family or friends. Suppose you arrive at the beach during low tide. In that case, you can stroll across the Waterway to the private, natural Waites Island, owned by Coastal Carolina University and used for marine science research.

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☀️Crescent Beach

Crescent Beach is one of the most excellent beaches around North Myrtle Beach since it doesn’t get too busy, especially when you’re staying in one Sea Mountain Vacation rental. You can enjoy swimming with the kids and experience the natural low tide pool or shelling along the shoreline, collecting various seashells to clean and bringing them home as souvenirs. Because of this, families like to visit this beach, and even in the winter, you can enjoy a stroll on the smooth, clean beaches.

This lovely beach is conveniently close to Highway 17 and a short walk from restaurants and shops. The beach is only a few blocks from the main highway, but you will feel very far from all the rush and bustle of the city traffic. In addition, there are a few peaceful neighborhoods around Crescent Beach where you can stroll without risk. And driving to Crescent Beach from your Sea Mountain Vacation Rental takes about 2 minutes.

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☀️Ocean Drive Beach

Ocean Drive Beach is near a few golf courses, and located at the main street where you can easily access many stores and restaurants from this beach. You can easily access the beach from the entrance, and there are a lot of parking spaces that overlook the ocean.  

The best time to explore Ocean Drive beach is during the mornings since it does get busy in the afternoon. But even in peak afternoon hours, the beach is large enough to accommodate everyone. You can enjoy the water as it is pleasantly warm, and the waves are gentle yet friendly for families to swim in.

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☀️Windy Hill Beach

Windy Hill Beach is located in North Myrtle Beach’s southernmost area, providing access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. This beach is surrounded by a prominent residential area, which isolates it from the busy Highway 17 and the crowds that visit during the summer. You can enjoy the beach’s tidal pools, which are friendly for families to swim in. Plenty of seashells on the beach, crabs, and small schools of fish swimming slightly offshore.

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☀️Atlantic Beach

Another one of the must-see North Myrtle Beach beaches is Atlantic Beach. Originally devised as a vacation spot for black families in the early 1930s, this destination became renowned for its thriving little community of black-owned businesses. Many residents descend from the Gullah Geechee, who had been enslaved and brought in from Africa’s West Coast and lived and worked in the coastal regions from Jacksonville, Florida, to Wilmington, North Carolina. This heritage is still prevalent today, as it is shared and celebrated.

The beach is situated along a barrier island bordered by Bogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, serving miles of warm white sands. The most popular access point is The Circle at Atlantic Beach, which you can find across from the Atlantic Beach Causeway. Other access points exist in Fort Macon State Park and Picnic Street Park. Stroll along the boardwalk or head to the Oceanana Fishing Pier to enjoy a beautiful panoramic ocean view.

Where to Stay in North Myrtle Beach?

If you are looking for a place ideally located after exploring the stunning beaches, you can check Sea Mountain Vacations Rental Homes’ selection of oceanfront homes. Imagine waking up to breathtaking ocean views from your private balcony, where the gentle breeze greets you each morning. Our curated homes in North Myrtle Beach ensure a comfortable and extraordinary stay.

Enjoy unparalleled amenities, from relaxing by pristine pools, perfecting your swing on nearby championship golf courses, or taking strolls along the white sand beaches.

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North Myrtle Beach have a great variety of beaches you can choose from, let us know know which one is your favorite.