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Brighton Lakes

Horry County · residential

Brighton Lakes

Sought-after Carolina Forest lake community — waterfront homesites, resort amenities, and top-rated schools

Multiple lake homesites with lakefront lot options Resort-style pool and cabana complex Carolina Forest High School school zone

Quick Facts

ZIP29579
Categoryresidential
Platted2006
Main CorridorBrighton Lakes Drive / Carolina Forest Boulevard, Carolina Forest ZIP 29579.
CountyHorry County

At A Glance

Walkability16/100
Commute16 minutes
InterstateUS-501 to Myrtle Beach city center, approximately 10 miles.
VibeClassic Carolina Forest community living — lakes, resort pool, strong schools, and a mature neighborhood feel.
Best ForFamilies seeking lake access and top schools, active buyers wanting resort amenities, and retirees who value walking trails and a community pool.

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Location

Brighton Lakes is located along Brighton Lakes Drive off Carolina Forest Boulevard in ZIP 29579, approximately 9 miles from the beach and 2 miles from Carolina Forest Town Center.

Open Brighton Lakes in Google Maps →33.7380° N, 78.9610° W · ZIP 29579

Character

A balanced community — substantial enough for strong amenities, intimate enough for genuine neighbor relationships. Lake lots and the pool complex drive community social life, and the school zone is the primary draw for families.

History

Developed in the mid-2000s during the peak of Carolina Forest's expansion, Brighton Lakes quickly established itself as a middle-market anchor in the district — more established than newer communities, with a mature landscaping character that newer communities lack.

Schools

Elementary
Carolina Forest Elementary School
Horry County Schools
Middle
Ten Oaks Middle School
Horry County Schools
High
Carolina Forest High School
Horry County Schools

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Carolina Forest Town Center — Major retail and dining hub with national brands and local restaurants, 2 miles east. (2 mi)
  • Carolina Forest Boulevard Corridor — Growing commercial strip with grocery, restaurants, and services. (1 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Conway Medical Center Hospital (11 mi)
  • AFC Urgent Care – Carolina Forest Urgent care (2.2 mi)
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School data from the SC Department of Education Report Card. Page maintained by HERE Myrtle Beach.