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Real Estate in North Myrtle Beach, SC
The birthplace of the shag, the Cherry Grove Pier, Barefoot Landing, and Local to Coastal Realty's coastal office.
Living in North Myrtle Beach
Local to Coastal Realty has an office right here in North Myrtle Beach. The city was formed in 1968 when the communities of Cherry Grove, Windy Hill, Ocean Drive, and Crescent Beach joined together, and it spans about nine miles of the Grand Strand. Little River sits just to the north.
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The Home of the Shag
North Myrtle Beach is the birthplace of shag dancing, the swing dance of the South, which South Carolina made its official state dance in 1984. The Ocean Drive section became the headquarters for the dance in the 1940s and 1950s, with dance floors at clubs like the landmark Fat Harold's Beach Club. The dance is still part of the local identity today.
Cherry Grove, Barefoot Landing, and the Waterfront
Cherry Grove Beach took its name in 1950, when a filled inlet joined Futch Beach to a Cherry Grove property. The Cherry Grove Pier, built in the early 1950s, extends 985 feet into the Atlantic, and in 1964 it was the site of a record 1,780-pound tiger shark, the only all-tackle world record documented in South Carolina. Cherry Grove also has an inlet with boat launch access and a mile of salt marsh.
Barefoot Landing sits on the Intracoastal Waterway with more than 75 specialty shops, plus the House of Blues and the Alabama Theatre. The Alabama Theatre, founded by the group Alabama, has been entertaining Grand Strand visitors since 1993.
Where to Eat and Drink
Here are places worth knowing in North Myrtle Beach, Little River, and Cherry Grove, drawn from the area's official local guides. Menus, hours, and ownership change, so check before you go.
- Clark's Seafood & Chop House (Little River). Overlooks Coquina Harbor; landmark waterfront.
- Capt. Juel's Hurricane Restaurant. Serving since 1945; famous for its stuffed flounder.
- Crab Catchers (Little River). Casual waterfront; homemade crab cakes.
- Boardwalk Billy's Raw Bar & Ribs (Intracoastal Waterway). Raw bar, Lowcountry boil, and ribs.
- Filet's Waterfront (Swing Bridge). On the Intracoastal Waterway.
- Rockefellers Raw Bar (North Myrtle Beach). Known for steam kettles of Lowcountry boil.
- Crooked Hammock Brewery (4924 Highway 17 S.). Outdoor games and a long casual menu.
- Fat Harold's Beach Club (Ocean Drive). An Ocean Drive club that keeps shag dancing going.
- Snooky's (Cherry Grove). Cherry Grove beach bar.
- Coconuts Tiki Bar (Cherry Grove). Fruity cocktails and a wide deck with beach views.
For more places to eat and drink, browse Visit Myrtle Beach's guide to North Myrtle Beach and Little River.
Buying or Selling in North Myrtle Beach
Coastal homes and condos each carry different costs and rules, so I walk you through flood zone, insurance, and association fees before you make an offer. For taxes, Horry County's property tax estimator shows an estimate at both the 4 percent legal residence rate and the 6 percent rate, including the city's millage, from the parcel number and taxable value, and I run it on any house you are serious about. Whether you are buying a home in North Myrtle Beach or selling one, get in touch. Compare it with Myrtle Beach to the south and Brunswick County to the north, or see what your home is worth.
Sources
The local facts above come from these sources, checked in October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did shag dancing start?
In the Ocean Drive section of North Myrtle Beach, which became the headquarters for the dance in the 1940s and 1950s. South Carolina made the shag its official state dance in 1984.
When was North Myrtle Beach formed?
In 1968, when Cherry Grove, Windy Hill, Ocean Drive, and Crescent Beach joined together as one city.
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