North Myrtle Beach is a small town in South Carolina with approximately 15,000 residents. It is part of the Grand Strand, and usually advertised along with Myrtle Beach on the whole. Once there however, you'll see that it has a distinctly separate personality of its own. More laid back than it's "big sister" you'll find that it is a close knit community with lots of community involvement, pride and spirit. There is more of a true family atmosphere and a less transient feel in the area.
The 60-mile stretch of beaches offers great down-wind sessions: the school there will handle the transportation (drop off and pick-up). You can ride the waves and haul ass with out ever worrying about getting back to the spot you started from. You also don't have to worry about being so deep that you can't stand up.
Selected accommodations in North Myrtle Beach:
Your camp / accommodation in this spaceSelected holidays in North Myrtle Beach:
Your holiday in this spaceGetting there:
Nearest airport:
Nearest big city:
Nearest town:
Trip from town:
Access:
Directions:
• Air: located about 15 miles south of the North Myrtle Beach border and east of Bypass Hwy. 17, Myrtle Beach International is served by the following airlines: Delta, Continental, Hooters, NWA, Spirit and U.S. Air. Direct flights may be difficult to find depending on the season, but flying to a major hub such as Atlanta then taking a short hop to the area should not be a problem.
• Car: go north on Hwy. 17 from the airport. Turn right on Main Street North Myrtle Beach and look for the Sugar Shack. 204 Main Street.
Low-cost flights to North Myrtle BeachAt the beach:
Level required:
Best style:
Watersports:
Spot type:
Shore:
Bottom:
Crowd:
Hazards:
Facilities:
Beach rules:
Our City just took over the beach safety. It used to be an independent service. The Guards are on the beach until 5:00 p.m.
Weather:
Members photo shoots:
Wind conditions:
Dominant winds:
Respect to shore:
Best direction:
Wind strenght (Bf):
Blowing at:
Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]
Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]
Wind details:
• Weather: relatively mild temperatures year-round (see chart of annual temperatures for ocean and air).
• Hurricanes: the period from June 1st through November 30th is considered "Hurricane Season" here at the Grand Strand. This generally means that hurricanes are more likely during this period than at any other time of the year.
Sometimes many years go by without any developing hurricanes heading our way; and some years there are a few Atlantic Ocean hurricanes that we need to watch.
On the water:
When is flat:
Day activities:
watersports ranging from deep sea or sport fishing on Capt. Juel's Charters or the Hurricane Fleet out of Little River Inlet. Other tourist-like activities as parasailing, banana tours and others.
Horseback riding is available in the Cherry Grove section at Inlet Point Plantation Stables.
There's plenty of shopping in the area, from outlet malls to art galleries and antiquing.
Night scene:
Hang out in Stool Pigeons for a while, or head over the the House of Blues. Then take a short ride up Hwy. 17 north to Hwy. 9, head north on Hwy. 9 and you'll find H.B. Spokes Saloon in Longs, with drinks, entertainment, and good times.
