North Myrtle Beach, a city on the northern edge of the Grand Strand considered a bit more family oriented and quieter than its more famous sister city to the south, abuts the city of Myrtle Beach's northern edge just south of Barefoot Landing. Myrtle Beach and the greater Grand Strand area is enjoyed by both locals and those who choose to vacation here year after year.

North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 10,974 at the 2000 census. North Myrtle Beach is home to Vanna White, who graduated from North Myrtle Beach High School and the birth place of South Carolina's state dance, the shag. The city is broken into four sections from north to south: Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach, and Windy Hill. In 1968, these formerly separate municipalities were combined into the single town of North Myrtle Beach, with Atlantic Beach choosing to remain independent.

North Myrtle Beach is a distinct municipality from Myrtle Beach and Atlantic Beach, which lies in the middle of the city. The northern section of Myrtle Beach is often referred to as "north Myrtle Beach," causing confusion among visitors not familiar with the area and distinctions.

There are four sections of the town, from North to South: Cherry Grove Beach, Crescent Beach, Atlantic Beach and Windy Hill. Atlantic Beach, which although located within the confines of North Myrtle Beach, is a completely independent community, and is only accessible by car from the main business road, US 17/Kings Highway. Atlantic Beach has its own zip code and its own police force. However, Atlantic Beach only consists two halves of two streets, the other halves of the streets belong to North Myrtle Beach, hence the reason people call these two streets "Atlantic Beach."

Windy Hill is almost right on the border of North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach, and due to its location between Atlantic Beach and a main inlet to the South, is also only accessible by car from Kings Highway.