Gated Communities in Myrtle Beach SC

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More than sixty gated neighborhoods across the Grand Strand, from waterway estates to 55+ villages.

Gated communities appeal to buyers for different reasons. Some want the security of a manned or coded entrance, particularly if the home will sit empty part of the year. Others want the quieter streets that come with no through traffic. And in most cases the gate signals a community with its own amenities, maintained landscaping and consistent standards.

Below are the gated home neighborhoods across the Grand Strand, from Grande Dunes and Carolina Forest through Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island.

Grande Dunes

Grande Dunes has more gated neighborhoods than anywhere else on the Grand Strand. They divide by position relative to the Intracoastal Waterway, and the section over the bridge is double gated — a manned gate at the bridge, then a second gate before the neighborhoods themselves.

Over the Bridge Double gated. A manned gate controls the bridge, then a second gate sits before the neighborhoods: Cadiz, Capri Village, Members Club, Members Club Cottages, Members Club Enclave, Milano, Palermo, Riviera Village, Tuscany Village, Villa Venezia and Cascadia.
On the Waterway Bal Harbor, with Intracoastal Waterway frontage, and Islecrest in the Marina Village section.
Between the Waterway and the Ocean Club Calais and Seville.
Del Webb Sections Waterside Edge and Waterside Pointe, both gated within the wider Del Webb community.
West of the Waterway North Village Estates, gated with no bridge access.

Two of these are new construction: Islecrest, being built by Dream Finders Homes in the Marina Village section along the waterway, and Cascadia, being built by Toll Brothers over the bridge.

Carolina Forest — Waterway Neighborhoods

Four of the gated neighborhoods in Carolina Forest sit on the Intracoastal Waterway.

Carolina Waterway Plantation Gated, with Intracoastal Waterway access.
The Battery on the Waterway Gated waterway community.
Waterway Palms Plantation Gated waterway community in Carolina Forest.
The Bluffs on the Waterway Gated, with direct Intracoastal Waterway access.

Carolina Forest

The remaining gated neighborhoods in Carolina Forest sit inland.

Black Creek Plantation Gated. Estate sized lots with neighborhood equestrian trails.
Indigo Bay Gated community in Carolina Forest.
Brighton Lakes Gated community in Carolina Forest.
Covington Lake East Gated, next to Covington Lake.
Carillon at Tuscany Gated 55+ section within Tuscany.
Waterbridge Gated. Waterfront homes in Carolina Forest.

Myrtle Beach

Cypress River Plantation Gated community with Waccamaw River access and a boat launch.
Prestwick Gated golf course community on the south side of Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht Gated community with golf and boating amenities.
Arrowhead Grande Gated neighborhood within the Arrowhead area.
Ocean Villas at 67th Gated, close to the oceanfront on the north end.
Ocean Lakes Gated, at the southern end of Myrtle Beach.
Legends Gated golf community in the Forestbrook section.

Barefoot Resort

Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach has three gated home neighborhoods.

The Dye Estates Golf course and waterway estates, the most prestigious of the three.
Leatherleaf Gated neighborhood within Barefoot Resort.
Oak Pointe Gated neighborhood within Barefoot Resort.

North Myrtle Beach

Gated neighborhoods across the rest of North Myrtle Beach.

Long Bay Ridge Gated community in North Myrtle Beach.
Seaside Plantation Gated, in the Tilghman Estates section of North Myrtle Beach.
Seabrook Plantation Gated, in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach.
Pointe View Estates Gated community in North Myrtle Beach.
Tidewater Plantation Gated golf community in North Myrtle Beach.

Surfside Beach & Garden City

Surfside Beach Club Gated community in Surfside Beach.
Inlet Harbour Gated, in Garden City Beach.

Murrells Inlet

Murrells Inlet has several gated communities, including three separate gated sections within Prince Creek.

Wachesaw Plantation Gated golf community along the Waccamaw River.
Prince Creek — Collins Creek Landing Gated section of Prince Creek.
Prince Creek — Creek Harbour Gated section of Prince Creek.
Prince Creek — Highwood Gated section of Prince Creek.
The Hermitage Gated community in Murrells Inlet.
Woodlawn Plantation Gated community in Murrells Inlet.

Litchfield & Pawleys Island

The southern end of the Grand Strand holds some of the area's oldest and most established gated communities, several built around historic plantation land.

The Peninsula at Inlet Point Gated, in Litchfield.
Prince George Ocean Gated oceanfront community in Pawleys Island.
Litchfield Plantation Gated historic plantation community in Pawleys Island.
Willbrook Plantation Gated community in Pawleys Island.
Heritage Plantation Gated golf community in Pawleys Island.
The Reserve Gated golf community in Pawleys Island.
DeBordieu Colony Gated oceanfront and creek-front community south of Pawleys Island.
Pawleys Plantation Gated golf community in Pawleys Island.
Charlestowne Grant Gated community in Pawleys Island.
Sweet Grass Gated community in Pawleys Island.

Let Me Be Your Guide

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist | Ashley DeLong, Realtor

As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist I work across these communities regularly. Gates vary more than buyers expect — some are manned around the clock, others are a coded arm, and a few gate only the front entrance while the rear stays open.

Association fees vary just as widely, and so does what they cover. In some communities the fee includes lawn maintenance and amenity access; in others it covers the gate and little else. It is worth understanding before you compare two gated communities on price alone.

For more information about Myrtle Beach Gated Communities or to schedule a showing please call or text Ashley DeLong, REALTOR® at (843) 685-3191 today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Myrtle Beach area has the most gated communities?

Grande Dunes, by a wide margin. It has eighteen gated neighborhoods, most of them behind the manned gate on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway, plus gated sections on the waterway, between the waterway and the Ocean Club, within Del Webb, and west of the waterway.

Are gated communities more expensive?

Generally yes, though not always. The gate usually comes alongside amenities and maintained common areas, and the association fee reflects that. Two gated communities at the same home price can carry very different monthly costs.

Are all gates manned?

No. Some communities have a manned gate around the clock, others use a coded or card-operated arm, and some gate only the main entrance. The Grande Dunes section over the bridge is double gated, with a manned gate at the bridge and a second gate before the neighborhoods. It is worth asking which arrangement applies before assuming a level of security.

Which gated communities are on the water?

Bal Harbor at Grande Dunes sits on the Intracoastal Waterway. Carolina Waterway Plantation, The Battery on the Waterway, Waterway Palms Plantation and The Bluffs on the Waterway in Carolina Forest all have waterway access, Cypress River Plantation has Waccamaw River access with a boat launch, and Prince George Ocean in Pawleys Island is oceanfront.

Are there gated 55+ communities?

Yes. Waterside Edge and Waterside Pointe are gated sections within Del Webb at Grande Dunes, and Carillon at Tuscany is a gated 55+ section in Carolina Forest.