Is Central Forestbrook safe?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Central Forestbrook as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Central Forestbrook
“Go. Central Forestbrook is an established, quiet suburban community in the Myrtle Beach inland area that is exceptionally safe and welcoming for residents and visitors alike. It offers a calm residential respite with very low violent crime compared to the bustling oceanfront strip.”
About the area
Central Forestbrook is an unincorporated Horry County suburb located west of the Intracoastal Waterway near Myrtle Beach. Characterized by tree-lined residential subdivisions, golf fairways, and local strip centers, it functions as a peaceful, family-oriented bedroom community.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Central Forestbrook
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no public bike-share stations or dedicated off-street bike paths, though low-speed subdivision streets are manageable for casual neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than the Myrtle Beach coastal tourist strip
- High homeownership rate exceeding 75% with stable, well-maintained single-family properties
- Safe, quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic outside of major connector roads
Cons
- Suburban sprawl makes personal vehicle ownership essentially mandatory for any activity
- Limited sidewalks and lighting on arterial connectors like Forestbrook Road
- Prone to heavy commuter traffic bottlenecks along US-501 and SC-544 during peak hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Central Forestbrook; unhoused individuals and support services are primarily concentrated near downtown Myrtle Beach and urban US-17 corridors.
What Central Forestbrook is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low residential traffic before the school and work rush.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban activity around neighborhood streets and local convenience plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dark with families at home; walking inside subdivisions is safe and peaceful.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; exceptionally calm and safe with standard vigilance advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent within central Forestbrook, though Coast RTA operates limited bus routes on major corridors like US-501 nearby.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with standard private driveways in subdivisions and large open surface lots at commercial centers.
Things to do in Central Forestbrook
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Arrowhead Country Club along the Intracoastal Waterway
- Enjoy family recreation and youth sports fields at the nearby Forestbrook Middle and Elementary school grounds
- Take a short drive to the historic Conway Riverwalk or the Grand Strand beaches
Local favorites
- Arrowhead Country Club · Golf Course · 4.4★ (680)Popular 27-hole golf facility with manicured fairways and scenic views along the Intracoastal Waterway.
- Brother Shuckers Fish & Oyster Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Laid-back neighborhood eatery serving fresh oysters, local seafood, and pub favorites nearby on SC-544.
- Gino's Real NY Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (420)Local favorite offering authentic New York-style thin crust pizza, calzones, and casual Italian dishes.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.