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Carolina Forest, S.C.

“The beach's fastest-growing community”

Area Overview

A growing residential community with plenty to do

Carolina Forest is a master-planned community with numerous residential neighborhoods and commercial developments. Located north of U.S. 501 between Myrtle Beach and Conway to the Intracoastal Waterway, this 25-square-mile area is home to more than 35,000 residents and a considerably higher number of pine trees and hardwood forests.

Carolina Forest falls under the police and fire jurisdiction of Horry County, and the Horry County Council is the governing body. A growing business district features strip malls of national, regional and local retailers, and the Carolina Forest community has its own public schools, K-12, within the neighborhood. Golf courses, community and recreation centers and churches also have sprung up to accommodate the growing population.

New roads have made Carolina Forest more accessible, including International Drive, an extension of Robert Grissom Parkway that provides direct access to Myrtle Beach, and River Oaks Drive, which runs west and parallel of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Carolina Forest Boulevard extends from River Oaks to Highway 501, and plans to expand and widen the two-lane road are already under way. Nearly half of the total area has been set aside for conservation.

Editor’s Note: This page has been edited to correct an error. As of February 2018, there are no plans to incorporate Carolina Forest.

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Carolina Forest Articles

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The Myrtle Beach City Foods Guide: Famous Foods of U.S. Cities Served along the Grand Strand

July 18, 2019

As Myrtle Beach continues to grow, so does its culinary palette. What has been widely regarded as a town filled with seafood buffets now has more culinar …

Myrtle Beach Restaurants Offering Early Bird Specials

September 13, 2017

If you love to eat early and save money with great early bird specials, then you’re in luck! There are several Myrtle Beach restaurants that offer a vari …

Fall Farmers Markets in Myrtle Beach

August 28, 2017

Ah, fall; the season that everyone loves because the weather cools down and things such as pumpkin spice and layered outfits are back in-style. Believe it …

Staying Fit: Best Myrtle Beach Recreation Centers and What They Offer

August 8, 2017

The Grand Strand has many recreation centers, from the North Strand of Little River down to the South Strand of Pawleys Island. Many of these facilities of …

New Horry County Schools Opening in 2017

August 3, 2017

Three new schools plan to open in time for the upcoming 2017-2018 Horry County school year, with two other schools planned on completing construction durin …

Myrtle Beach Grocery Store Guide

June 13, 2017

Thrifty vacationers know that one of the best ways to save money on your trip is to buy and prepare food instead of dining out for every meal. As the My …

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Restaurants & Attractions in Carolina Forest

Here's a look at some of the best places to eat and things to do in Carolina Forest:

Calor Do Brazil

Following in the footsteps of larger Brazilian steakhouses in the area, this Carolina Forest Churrascaria offers gu …

Jersey Bagels & Subs

Located in Carolina Forest, Jersey Bagels and Subs has become a local favorite; especially to those from the Northe …

Handley’s Pub and Grub

This family-owned English pub was one of the first neighborhood bars in the booming Carolina Forest community and i …

King Kong Sushi

Sushi-lovers go ape over King Kong, one of the trendiest restaurants at Broadway at the Beach. The original locatio …

Buffalo Wild Wings

Sports and Buffalo wings, two great American institutions, are the centerpiece of this national chain. With televis …

Surf’s Up

Though it’s rare, rainy days do happen in Myrtle Beach. And while the options for things to do indoors are plenty …

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Restaurant Week South Carolina

Restaurant Week South Carolina takes place for 10 days each January, providing Myrtle Beach restaurants with the opportunity to offer special menus and discounts to visitors!