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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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Restaurants & Attractions in Carolina Forest

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

Mulan Japanese
Mulan Japanese

Hidden in a strip of businesses between Wal-Mart and 501, Mulan Japanese serves a full menu of Japanese cuisine and …
Jersey Bagels & Subs
Jersey Bagels & Subs

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

Sushi-lovers go ape over King Kong, one of the trendiest restaurants at Broadway at the Beach. The original locatio …
Surf’s Up
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 …
Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern
Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern

Named after the straw hat-wearing champion golfer, this Carolina Forest restaurant serves a variety of sandwiches, …
Hana Teppanyaki
Hana Teppanyaki

Located in a growing section of Carolina Forest, Hana Teppanyaki offers a wide selection of Japanese and Asian dish …
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Visiting Carolina Forest

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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!

Sport Complexes
Sport Complexes