North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach is the birthplace of the Shag dance, which became the official state dance of South Carolina in 1984. Strains of beach music can be heard in the Ocean Drive section nearly every night along the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. The Northern Myrtle is comprised of 5 “villages” formally 5 separate townships that make up North Myrtle Beach today; Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Atlantic Beach, Crescent Beach and Windy Hill Beach. Each of these areas is unique and with different alure. Across the area you’ll find niche neighborhoods, great resorts and a lot of water! North Myrtle Beach is also home to Barefoot Landing shopping center and Barefoot Resort & Golf community.