North Myrtle Beach South Carolina Map

About North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach is a locality in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 19,855. The population density is 333.0 people per km². North Myrtle Beach is located at 33.8160°N, 78.6800°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29582.

North Myrtle Beach hums with a peculiar energy, a place where the vast, sun-bleached canvas of the Atlantic meets the low-lying, pine-needle-scented embrace of the coastal plain. It lies 11.0 miles east-north-east of Carolina Forest, SC (from Carolina Forest, SC: bearing 70°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-west of Little River. Here, the landscape unfolds in broad, inviting strokes: miles of soft, pale sand, perpetually kissed by the rhythmic sigh of the ocean, give way to dunes crowned with sea oats that sway like dancers in the perpetual breeze. Beyond the immediate shimmer of the coastline, the terrain flattens, a gentle, water-worn expanse threaded with tidal creeks and marshes, where the air hangs thick with the scent of salt and marsh grass, and the light at dusk often bleeds into the horizon in hues of rose and fading gold. The character of North Myrtle Beach is one of easygoing openness, a place where the horizon feels accessible and the sky seems to stretch on forever. The story of North Myrtle Beach is one of transformation, from humble fishing villages and agricultural roots to its present-day prominence as a vibrant seaside destination. Its economy, once tethered to the rhythms of the sea and the cultivation of crops, now thrives on the steady influx of visitors drawn by its renowned beaches and entertainment. This coastal stretch, particularly the areas that coalesced into North Myrtle Beach, has long been a favored haunt, its allure amplified by its proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway, a vital artery that once carried goods and still teems with recreational craft. The distinctive spirit of this locality is deeply intertwined with its embrace of leisure and its ability to offer a comforting, sun-drenched escape, a quality that has become as much a part of its identity as the endless murmur of the waves.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.816006, -78.680016. 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 North Myrtle Beach and Horry County.

Detailed location data for North Myrtle Beach includes the ZIP code (29582), telephone area code (843, 854), county seat of Horry County (Conway), and school district assignment (Horry County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Myrtle Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.