Briarcliffe Acres South Carolina Map
Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Briarcliffe Acres, Horry County.
Interactive Map of Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina
| City | Briarcliffe Acres |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Horry |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 33.784895 |
| Longitude | -78.742519 |
| Population | 448 |
| Density | 303.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina
Briarcliffe Acres is a locality in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 448. The population density is 303.1 people per km². Briarcliffe Acres is located at 33.7849°N, 78.7425°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29572.
Briarcliffe Acres unfolds as a verdant pocket of the South Carolina coast, where the humid air, thick with the scent of pine and salt, often hangs heavy in the late afternoon. It lies 6.9 miles east-north-east of Carolina Forest, SC (from Carolina Forest, SC: bearing 76°T), and is situated 4.2 miles west-south-west of North Myrtle Beach. The land here is a gentle descent toward the Atlantic, a subtly rolling terrain that supports a lush tapestry of live oaks draped in Spanish moss, their ancient branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sky. Pines stand sentinel, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze that carries the distant murmur of the ocean. The character of Briarcliffe Acres is one of quiet domesticity, a place where well-tended lawns meet the encroaching wildness of coastal woodland, and the rhythm of life often aligns with the ebb and flow of the tides. This stretch of coastline in Horry County has a history intertwined with the rich agricultural soil that once yielded cotton and tobacco, though its modern identity is more firmly rooted in the allure of the sea and the burgeoning tourism industry. Briarcliffe Acres, while not directly on the oceanfront, benefits from its proximity, drawing those who seek a more serene residential experience away from the immediate bustle of larger beach towns. The local economy here is a blend of service industries catering to seasonal visitors and the steady needs of year-round residents, with the nearby waterways offering opportunities for recreation and a connection to the region's aquatic heritage. The evening light, a painterly wash of rose and gold, often spills across the landscape, illuminating the quiet streets and hinting at the enduring, unhurried charm of Briarcliffe Acres.
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About This Briarcliffe Acres Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Briarcliffe Acres and Horry County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Briarcliffe Acres is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Briarcliffe Acres is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
