If Grande Dunes is the glamorous beachfront icon, Carolina Forest is the thriving heart of Myrtle Beach’s future.
Picture tree-lined streets, charming neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and more parks and playgrounds than you can shake a soccer cleat at — Carolina Forest is where families, professionals, and smart investors are planting roots and watching them grow.
About Carolina Forest:
Stretching across 9,000+ acres between Highway 501 and International Drive, Carolina Forest feels like its own mini city — with shopping centers, healthcare, entertainment, and top schools all right there without ever needing to fight for a beach parking spot (unless you want to).
What Makes Carolina Forest Special:
Family-Friendly Living: Award-winning Horry County schools, neighborhood parks, and youth sports leagues make this area a slam dunk for growing families.
Community Variety: Whether you're seeking a first-time home, a luxe custom build, or a low-maintenance townhome, Carolina Forest has a neighborhood tailored for you.
New Growth, New Opportunities: With new developments, restaurants, and shopping centers popping up faster than you can say "latte," this area is booming — and it's still a great value.
Proximity to Everything: You're just a short drive to downtown Myrtle Beach, major highways, the airport, and of course, that iconic sandy shoreline.
Popular Neighborhoods Inside Carolina Forest:
Waterbridge: A resort-style gated community with one of the largest residential pools on the East Coast (yes, bring the floaties).
The Farm: Known for its barn-style clubhouse and family-centric vibe — plus sidewalks galore for strolls and bike rides.
Plantation Lakes: Dreaming of a lakefront life? This community has over 170 acres of lakes perfect for kayaking or sipping wine waterside.
Avalon, Berkshire Forest, Indigo Bay — and many more, each with their own charm and amenities.
Home Styles:
Single-family homes in a range of styles and prices
Townhomes and condos for low-maintenance living
Custom homes with wooded or waterfront views
Typical Price Range:
Options typically start around the $300,000s and can climb to $1M+ in luxury enclaves. In other words: whether you're starter-home dreaming or estate-home scheming, there's something here for you.
28,273 people live in Carolina Forest, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $31,579. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Carolina Forest, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including CM CAKES BAKIN', Caravan Restaurant, and Ricciardi's Italian ice.
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| Dining | 4.28 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.91 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.96 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.3 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.07 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.32 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.97 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.91 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.13 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Carolina Forest has 9,896 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carolina Forest do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,273 people call Carolina Forest home. The population density is 2,168.271 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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