--- title: "Carolina Forest" url: https://www.heremyrtlebeach.com/carolina-forest/ date: 2026-06-18T12:11:19+00:00 modified: 2026-06-18T12:11:19+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Myrtle Beach" attribution: "HERE Myrtle Beach" --- # Carolina Forest *Source: [HERE Myrtle Beach](https://www.heremyrtlebeach.com/carolina-forest/) — June 18, 2026 by * Horry County · residential # Carolina Forest Horry County's fastest-growing master-planned district — top-rated schools, lake communities, and inland resort living Carolina Forest High School — one of Horry County's highest-rated high schools Dozens of amenity communities around lakes and golf courses Rapid growth corridor attracting families from across the Southeast ### Quick Facts ZIP29579 Categoryresidential Platted1993 Main CorridorCarolina Forest Boulevard / River Oaks Drive, ZIP 29579. CountyHorry County ### At A Glance Walkability20/100 Commute15 minutes InterstateUS-501 to Myrtle Beach city center, approximately 10 miles. VibeSuburban family living at its most organized — amenity communities, HOA-maintained streetscapes, and a school culture that rivals any metro suburb in the Southeast. Best ForFamilies relocating from larger metro areas seeking top-tier schools, lake amenities, and suburban space without Northeast or Midwest cost of living. ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in Carolina Forest? Send a tip — anonymous OK. [Submit a Tip](/submit-a-tip/) ### Own This Neighborhood Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Myrtle Beach, SC 📞(864) 555-0100 ✉you@yoursite.com 🌐yoursite.com $149/mo · Sponsor Carolina Forest [Become The Sponsor →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) ## Location Carolina Forest occupies a large inland swath of Horry County along Carolina Forest Boulevard and River Oaks Drive (ZIP 29579), approximately 8–12 miles west of the beach and 15 minutes from Myrtle Beach city center via US-501. [**Open Carolina Forest in Google Maps →**33.7430° N, 78.9582° W · ZIP 29579](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=33.743,-78.9582) ## Character A planned-community landscape of winding streets, community pools, and lake-view backyards. The area feels distinctly family-suburban rather than resort — neighbors know each other, HOAs are active, and the school calendar shapes community life more than the beach season. ## History Carolina Forest was master-planned and began development in the early 1990s as Horry County's population started its surge. The forest and wetland character of the original land is preserved in greenway buffers and lake systems woven through the built environment. 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