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North Myrtle Beach Guide

North Myrtle Beach is one of the most exciting and diverse destinations on the Grand Strand, and WillowTree RV Resort & Campground in Longs, SC is the ideal base camp for exploring everything it has to offer. Located approximately 15 miles south of WillowTree — about a 25-minute drive — North Myrtle Beach blends world-class shopping at Barefoot Landing, legendary shag dancing history, waterfront dining, seasonal festivals, and some of the best watersports on the Carolina coast. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a romantic evening, or an action-packed day of adventure, North Myrtle Beach delivers — and your peaceful retreat at WillowTree is always just a short drive away.

Getting to North Myrtle Beach from WillowTree RV Resort

The drive from WillowTree RV Resort & Campground to North Myrtle Beach takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes depending on your specific destination. Head south on US-17 toward North Myrtle Beach. For Barefoot Landing, exit onto US-17 Business. For Main Street and the Ocean Drive section, continue east toward the oceanfront. The route is straightforward with well-marked signage throughout. During peak summer weekends, allow extra time for traffic, especially on Saturday afternoons.

Barefoot Landing — Shopping, Dining & Entertainment

Barefoot Landing is North Myrtle Beach’s premier waterfront shopping and entertainment destination, and it’s one of the most popular attractions in the entire Myrtle Beach area. This expansive complex sits along the Intracoastal Waterway and features over 100 specialty shops, factory stores, and restaurants connected by scenic boardwalks and bridges. Notable restaurants include Greg Norman’s Australian Grille, offering upscale waterfront dining with stunning sunset views, and House of Blues, which combines Southern-inspired cuisine with live music from national touring acts.

Barefoot Landing is also home to Alligator Adventure, one of the largest alligator and reptile facilities in the world, featuring live feeding demonstrations, rare albino alligators, and exotic animal encounters. The Alabama Theatre, another Barefoot Landing staple, presents high-energy variety shows and concerts throughout the year. For families, the complex offers a carousel, gem mining, and a variety of kid-friendly shops and activities. Barefoot Landing is approximately 18 miles from WillowTree RV Resort, about a 25-minute drive.

Shag Dancing — The Heart of OD

North Myrtle Beach holds a unique place in American dance history as the birthplace and capital of the Carolina shag — South Carolina’s official state dance. The Ocean Drive (OD) section of North Myrtle Beach is where the shag was born in the 1940s, and the tradition continues to thrive today. Fat Harold’s Beach Club, located on Main Street in OD, is the most famous shag dance club in the world. Open seven days a week, Fat Harold’s welcomes dancers of all skill levels with live bands and DJs spinning classic beach music every night.

The Society of Stranders (SOS) hosts two major shag festivals each year in North Myrtle Beach: the Spring Safari in April and the Fall Migration in September. These multi-day events draw thousands of shag enthusiasts from across the Southeast for non-stop dancing, live music, and social events throughout the OD district. Even if you’ve never danced the shag before, the welcoming atmosphere and infectious beach music make these festivals a must-experience event for guests staying at WillowTree.

Main Street & the Ocean Drive District

Main Street in Ocean Drive is the charming heart of North Myrtle Beach’s social scene. This walkable strip runs from the beachfront west through a collection of restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment venues. Hoskins Restaurant serves legendary Southern breakfasts that draw crowds every morning. The Flying Fish Public Market & Grill offers fresh-catch seafood in a lively atmosphere. Duck’s Beach Club and the Spanish Galleon are classic OD nightlife spots that have been drawing crowds for decades.

The oceanfront at Main Street features public beach access, the iconic Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort, and a stretch of wide, sandy beach that’s perfect for morning walks, surfing, and people-watching. Street parking and public lots are available, though arriving early during peak season is recommended.

Watersports & Beach Activities

North Myrtle Beach is a paradise for watersports enthusiasts. Jet ski rentals are available at multiple locations along the beach, with companies like Thomas Outdoor Watersports and Downwind Sails offering hourly rentals and guided tours. Parasailing provides breathtaking aerial views of the coastline, and banana boat rides offer family-friendly thrills on the water. Stand-up paddleboarding and kayak tours through the salt marshes and tidal creeks behind the barrier islands are excellent ways to explore the area’s natural habitats.

For surfers, the waters near Cherry Grove Pier and the 53rd Avenue South area of North Myrtle Beach offer consistent wave action during the right swell conditions. Surf lessons are available for beginners through several local surf shops. After a day on the water, return to WillowTree RV Resort to enjoy the resort’s own freshwater lake activities — kayaks, hydrobikes, paddle boards, and catch-and-release fishing — all included with your stay.

Dining in North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach boasts some of the best dining on the Grand Strand, ranging from casual seafood shacks to upscale waterfront restaurants. Rockefellers Raw Bar, perched on a scenic bluff overlooking the marsh, offers fresh oysters, shrimp, and craft cocktails in a relaxed open-air setting. Midtown Bistro serves creative American cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, and Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro has earned acclaim for its elegant atmosphere and award-winning wine list.

For casual family dining, Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant is a local institution famous for its massive seafood buffet. Molly Darcy’s Irish Pub offers hearty pub fare with live Irish music, and Filet’s on the Waterway serves steaks and seafood with beautiful Intracoastal views. Budget-friendly options include Taco Mundo for authentic Mexican fare and Bandito’s Tacos & Tequila for waterfront casual dining at Barefoot Landing.

Seasonal Events & Festivals

North Myrtle Beach hosts a packed calendar of seasonal events and festivals that add an extra dimension to any WillowTree stay. The Mayfest on Main festival each spring features live music, food vendors, and family activities along Main Street. The Fourth of July fireworks display over the ocean is one of the largest on the Grand Strand. The North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade draws thousands of spectators to the streets of OD each March.

The Fall Bike Rally, typically held in late September and early October, transforms the area with motorcycle culture, live music, and vendor events. Throughout the summer, the city hosts Movies on the Beach, outdoor concerts at McLean Park, and weekly fireworks displays. Guests at WillowTree RV Resort & Campground can enjoy all these events and return each evening to the resort’s peaceful 650-acre lakeside setting.

Why WillowTree Is Your Best Base for North Myrtle Beach

WillowTree RV Resort & Campground gives you easy access to everything North Myrtle Beach has to offer while providing a camping experience that no beachfront park can match. Our 100-foot paved pull-through sites, fiber-optic WiFi, heated pool and jacuzzi, freshwater lake, and 7+ miles of nature trails on 650 acres create the perfect home base for Grand Strand exploration. You avoid beachfront crowds and premium rates, but you’re only 20 to 25 minutes from all the action.

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Sponsor: The Sponsor of The WillowTree RV Resort & Campground Photo Contest is WillowTree RV Resort & Campground.

1. Eligibility:
The WillowTree RV Resort & Campground Photo Contest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contest”) is open to all campers who are legal residents of the United States and are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees, affiliates, and immediate family members of the Sponsor are not eligible to participate. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.

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By entering the Contest, the contestant (“You”) agree to comply with and abide by these Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, you agree to accept the Sponsor’s decisions as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Contest. Entrants should look solely to the Sponsor with any questions, comments or issues related to the Contest.

3. Contest Period:
All entries must be submitted within the time frame of the Contest as stated by the Sponsor. Entries submitted before or after the time frame as stated by the Sponsor will not be eligible.

4. How to Enter:
To enter the Contest, participants must upload a photo taken during their stay at WillowTree RV Resort & Campground through the designated entry form on the official contest webpage https://willowtreervr.com/photo-contest/. All entries must be original and taken by the participant. The entry must fulfil all requirements of the Contest, as specified, to be eligible to win. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications of the Contest may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. You must provide the information requested. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules of the Contest, your submission may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Submissions should not contain any offensive, inappropriate, or copyrighted content. By entering, participants affirm that they have obtained any necessary permissions from individuals featured in the photo.

5. Ownership of Imagery:
By participating in the Contest and submitting photos, participants agree to grant the Sponsor a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display the submitted photos for promotional and marketing purposes related to the Contest and the resort, including but not limited to website, social media, and print materials. Participants will retain the copyright to their photos.

6. Judging:
Photos will be judged based on creativity, originality, composition, and relevance to the WillowTree RV Resort & Campground experience. The Sponsor will review all eligible entries and select the winner(s).

7. Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded to the top entry or entries (the “Winner(s)”) as determined by the Sponsor. The prizes and number of winners will be announced by the Sponsor. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other alternatives. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except for at the Sponsor’s discretion. Any and all prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the Winner(s). Acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor to use the Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

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Winners will be notified via the contact information provided during entry. If a winner does not respond within 7 days of the initial notification, or if the provided contact information is incorrect, another winner will be selected. The Sponsor shall have no liability for a Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for a Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If the Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 7 days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected.

9. Publicity:
By entering the Contest, participants consent to the Sponsor’s use of their name, likeness, and submitted photos for promotional and marketing purposes without further compensation.

10. Release and Limitations of Liability:
Participants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with the Contest or the use of the awarded prizes.

11. General Conditions:
WillowTree RV Resort & Campground reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Contest in the event of any unauthorized intervention or any other causes beyond its control that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Contest. The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. The Sponsor has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Contest, to void entries for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by the Contest rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12. Governing Law:
The Contest is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of South Carolina without regard to its conflict of law principles.

By participating in the WillowTree RV Resort & Campground Photo Contest, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with any social media platform used for promotion.

For any questions or inquiries regarding the Contest, please contact abeirne@sitetechsystems.com

Last updated: August 21, 2023

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