The city of North Myrtle Beach occupies a 9.3 square mile land area with nine miles of beautiful beaches. The Grand Strand area enjoys a mild sub-tropical climate. Travelers coming south on Highway 77 from areas like West Virginia and Ohio can take I-77 South through Charlotte to Rock Hill, SC, take Exit 77 to Highway 21, then east on Highway 5, then south on Highway 521, then east on Highway 9 all the way to Little River, taking the bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway south on Highway 17 into North Myrtle Beach. By Plane Several carriers offer flights to Myrtle Beach International Airport , located between Highway 17 Business and the 17 Bypass in Myrtle Beach. The Grand Strand Airport in North Myrtle Beach handles private aircraft and corporate jets, and is open 24 hours a day.
Rental Cars Arranging for a rental car is easy here, with a host of companies serving the area.
The Intracoastal Waterway runs from Boston to Key West, and this 1,200 mile stretch of waterway is a wonderful way to reach North Myrtle Beach. This part of the waterway was created in 1932 when the Army Corps of Engineers dug a 20 mile long canal connecting Little River with the Waccamaw River. You can tie up at barefoot landing, or at one of several marinas in the area.