by Robert Borges on March 27, 2024
It’s the hub of the Grand Strand, anchoring a 60-mile string of Atlantic Coast beaches. It’s known for its celebrity-designed golf courses, beachfront boardwalks, the freshest seafood cuisine, and resort-style vacation living, 24/7/365. It is, of course, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and if you’re looking for a paradisiacal getaway to call home, we’ve identified a few of the most sought-after lifestyle communities in the region. Here are the best communities near Myrtle Beach, SC.
Grande Dunes- Myrtle Beach, SC
This master-planned resort sits on the sandy beaches and stretches across 2,600 acres on the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. With near perfect year round climate, residents enjoy a wide-variety of outdoor activities and social gatherings at Grande Dunes, one of Myrtle Beach’s best gated communities. The exclusive par-71 course offers its guests a classical inland style and features wide, generous fairways. There is also a public 18-hole golf course overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Maritime activities take center stage at the 126-slip marina, Marina Park for live entertainment, and Ocean Club with beach access. With villas, condominiums, and luxurious homes, Grande Dunes offers something for everyone looking to stay both active and relaxed in a Myrtle Beach gated community.
Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach, NC
Sea Trail Plantation in Sunset Beach, NC, offers a premier lifestyle just 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach, SC. With three championship golf courses and resort-style amenities like pools, fitness center, and tennis courts, residents enjoy an active coastal lifestyle. Sunset Beach, ranked among the best in the world, offers access to shops, restaurants, and nearby beaches, making Sea Trail Plantation an ideal place for retreat, retirement, or family living.
Ocean Ridge Plantation- Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Ocean Ridge Plantation in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, offers a prestigious golf community lifestyle between Wilmington, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC. With five award-winning golf courses, three clubhouses, and a private beach club, residents enjoy a wealth of amenities and social activities. Surrounded by nature preserves and pristine beaches, the community offers diverse outdoor recreational opportunities. With high-quality homes and homesites featuring golf course and water views, Ocean Ridge Plantation is perfect for primary, retirement, or second home living.
Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation- Shallotte, NC
Situated in Shallotte, Rivers Edge is minutes from Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, and Sunset Beach, with easy access to downtown Wilmington, Southport, and Myrtle Beach. Residents enjoy top-tier amenities in an intimate setting, offering a peaceful alternative to larger communities. Nestled along the Shallotte River's tidal marshes, this community features Arnold Palmer's renowned 18-hole golf course, an oceanfront private beach club, fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools, pickleball, tennis courts, walking trails, and a newly renovated clubhouse and restaurant.
