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East Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach · Caution

No. 5005 North Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States — Billy Wilson Photography (Flickr, CC BY-NC 2.0)

64out of 100

Caution

Overall safety score

“Go with care. East Myrtle Beach encompasses the vibrant oceanfront core and Boardwalk, offering classic coastal attractions alongside high tourist density. While generally safe during bustling daytime hours, elevated rates of property crime, opportunistic theft, and late-night rowdiness along Ocean Boulevard require situational awareness.”
— Gogo, on East Myrtle Beach

Walk score

73/100

Bike score

61/100

Recent local news: City police have maintained increased seasonal foot patrols and surveillance camera networks along Ocean Boulevard to curb late-night disorderly conduct and vehicle cruising.

About the area

Oceanfront HubTourist HeavyNightlife ActiveWalkable Boardwalk

East Myrtle Beach is the lively coastal epicenter of the Grand Strand, characterized by high-rise resorts, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, and extensive beach access. It caters heavily to vacationers with dining, arcades, and entertainment, but its transient population and active nightlife create a dynamic environment.

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Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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