North Myrtle Beach was formed in 1968 when four small beach towns, Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach, and Windy Hill Beach consolidated into one community.

The City operates under a council-manager form of government and provides its citizens with a variety of municipal services, including police and fire protection, water and sewer, sanitation service, and recreational facilities.

Millions of visitors come every year to enjoy the wide beaches, the warm weather and the family atmosphere. North Myrtle Beach is also becoming a permanent home for more and more people, as they discover just how much this community has to offer.