North Myrtle Beach, SC. - Photo North Myrtle Beach welcome highway sign In 1968, four small beach towns - Windy Hill Beach, SC. - Crescent Beach, SC. - Ocean Drive Beach,SC. and Cherry Grove Beach, SC. - located on the northern edge of the Grand Strand, Sc.joined forces to form the City of North Myrtle Beach, SC.. Their goal was simply this: provide unmatched services to its residents and tourists; create a unique, safe beach community; and offer a place with superb recreation and vacation facilities. Welcome to South Carolina, where you will find world-class coastal resorts, pristine beaches, and more than 330 golf courses designed by the world's best architects. Our state parks offer experiences in diverse settings that range from scenic mountaintops to quiet, inland lakes. Whether your interests are shopping, entertainment, or getting back to nature, there is always something new to discover in South Carolina.