How far apart are Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach?

Myrtle Beach is a destination that's familiar to many, but what you may not know is that North Myrtle Beach is an entire destination of its own, separate from its neighboring namesake. Although these 2 East Coast cities are only a mere 20 minute drive from one another, the ambiance of the two is completely different.



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North Myrtle beach is not only a wonderful place to raise a family and start a career, but also a wonderful place to retire and relax. A beautiful, simply southern area filled with ocean air and friendly faces. Many local restaurants that make dining creative. Locally owned boutiques with unique and beautiful clothing.

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The reason Myrtle Beach has a lower median home value than other popular cities in the region is largely due to the number of tourists in the area. Many of the residents have turned their homes into Air BnBs and vacation rentals, which has slightly lowered the housing market.

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Visitors often prefer staying in North Myrtle Beach because it's just close enough to all the action, but just far away enough from the flashing neon lights. You can spend a few hours in bustling Myrtle Beach, then come home to total comfort in a beautiful beachfront bungalow.

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With a five-day itinerary, you'll have a long enough stay in Myrtle Beach to take your time savoring new sights and experiencing exciting local destinations. Make plans to visit the SkyWheel, Boardwalk, and attractions you'd fit into a shorter trip, plus enjoy a few longer excursions.

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The best months to go to Myrtle Beach is June through August. This is the best time of the year for warm and sunny beach days. For fewer crowds but warmer weather still, September to October and April to May are great times to visit Myrtle Beach, too.

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The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Entertainment District boasts an amazing location in downtown Myrtle Beach. Along with 1.2 miles of walkable boardwalk, the downtown Myrtle Beach area is home to tons of great shops, restaurants, hotels, rides, attractions, and entertainment.

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Know The Facts All Myrtle Beach area beaches are open. Water quality for beaches throughout the entire Myrtle Beach area is very good. Water quality testing occurs twice a week during the summer and results are posted on SCDHEC's Beach Access Guide.

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The water is pleasantly warm, and the waves are gentle but fun for families to swim in. North Myrtle Beach provides an umbrella service for those looking to rent their umbrellas for shade.

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North Myrtle Beach's housing expenses are 32% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 17% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 10% higher than the national average.

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Winter is the off-season in Myrtle Beach, and because lower occupancies drive the hotel rates down, December, January, and February are some of the cheapest months for trips to the Grand Strand.

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Our 35,000-plus permanent residents and millions of visitors enjoy the wide beaches, the warm weather and an incredible range of entertainment, nightlife, golf, shopping, dining and live theatre.

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Vanna White. The famous hostess and letter turner on Wheel of Fortune is Myrtle Beach born and raised. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and returns to the Grand Strand quite often. Her autobiography, Vanna Speaks!, became a best-seller in 1987.

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The best way to get around Myrtle Beach is by car. If you're going to spend most of your time around the beachfront hotels, you can easily manage on foot. However, a car is handy for traveling farther distances since the bus is your only public transportation option.

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*Horry County lifeguards protect the north section of Myrtle Beach State Park from mid May through mid September. *Know how to swim. *Never swim alone. *Never swim at night.

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