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Gated Communities in Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand

Looking for the perfect combination of privacy, security, and luxury? Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand are home to some of the most sought-after gated communities in South Carolina. Whether you’re searching for a coastal retreat, a golf course home, or a waterfront property, our curated selection of gated neighborhoods offers something for every lifestyle. At MB Coastal Homes, we specialize in helping buyers find the ideal home in these exclusive communities.

Why Choose a Gated Community in Myrtle Beach?

Gated communities provide peace of mind, controlled access, and a strong sense of community. Many neighborhoods offer amenities such as clubhouses, golf courses, swimming pools, and private beach access, making them ideal for families, retirees, or second-home buyers. Living in a gated community ensures enhanced security, lower traffic, and well-maintained surroundings, all while enjoying the best the Grand Strand has to offer.

 

Top Gated Communities in the Grand Strand

Carolina Forest Gated Communities

Carolina Forest offers modern homes, tree-lined streets, and a family-friendly environment. Many communities here feature tennis courts, swimming pools, and community events, making it a vibrant place to call home.

Golf Course & Resort Communities

For golf enthusiasts, the Myrtle Beach area is unparalleled. Communities such as Grande Dunes and Barefoot Resort combine luxury homes with world-class golf courses, private clubhouses, and stunning views, perfect for those looking to enjoy a resort-style lifestyle every day.

Waterfront & Intracoastal Communities

If water views are a priority, Intracoastal and beachfront gated communities provide the ultimate coastal living experience. Enjoy private docks, boat access, and panoramic ocean or river views, all within secure, exclusive neighborhoods.

 

Benefits of Living in a Gated Community in Myrtle Beach

  • Enhanced Security: Controlled access and private roads
  • Exclusive Amenities: Pools, golf, clubhouses, walking trails
  • Community & Privacy: Peaceful neighborhoods with like-minded residents
  • High Property Value: Gated communities often retain value better over time

 

If you’re looking for a home with a little added security, there are many gated communities in Myrtle Beach to chose from. Below is a list of popular gated neighborhoods in the area.

 

The Bluffs on the Waterway

The Boardwalk on the Waterway

Cypress River Plantation

The Dye Estates

The Grande Dunes

Prince Creek

Sago Plantation at Legends

Seaside Plantation

Tidewater Plantation

Waterway Palms Plantation

Waterbridge

Wachesaw

 

 

 

Gated Communities

620 Grand Cypress Way, Murrells Inlet image
620 Grand Cypress Way, Murrells Inlet $549,900

Three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch on a pond-view lot in Seasons at Prince Creek West, a gated 55+ community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Built in 2013 and updated t...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2622380 MLS
Courtesy of CB Sea Coast Advantage MI

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Sollecito Advantage Group (Office: 843-650-0998) from Listing Office: CB Sea Coast Advantage MI.

175 Saint Clears Way Unit 23-I, Myrtle Beach image
175 Saint Clears Way Unit 23-I, Myrtle Beach $455,000

Relaxing, beautiful, and right where you want to be! This is a very spacious furnished 3 bedroom, 3 full bath residence with an excellent back porch and water view! New! ...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2622368 MLS
Courtesy of Leonard Call - Kingston

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Janet Cox () from Listing Office: Leonard Call - Kingston.

6001 - 1273 S Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach image
6001 - 1273 S Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach $229,000

Welcome to 1273 Snappper Lane in Ocean Lakes! Entering inside you have a large living room, off the living room is the dining area with vaulted ceilings, full bath with ...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2622360 MLS
Courtesy of Ocean Lakes Properties

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Brian Fiore () from Listing Office: Ocean Lakes Properties.

100 Ocean Creek Dr. Unit D12, Myrtle Beach image
100 Ocean Creek Dr. Unit D12, Myrtle Beach — Tower North $689,000

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath direct oceanfront condo on the 12th floor of Tower North at Ocean Creek Resort. Offering approximately 1,300 heate...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2622358 MLS
  • Tower North Bldg.
Courtesy of Dreamlife Realty

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Clay Adams () from Listing Office: Dreamlife Realty.

2415 Elowen Ln. Unit 4B, Longs image
2415 Elowen Ln. Unit 4B, Longs — Bethany $450,000

Welcome to 2415 Elowen Ln Unit 4B in the desirable Grande Dunes North Village community in Longs, SC. This better-than-new 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome offers 2,070 s...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2622350 MLS
  • Bethany Bldg.
Courtesy of Redfin Corporation

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Derek McLendon () from Listing Office: Redfin Corporation.

225 Wellspring Dr., Conway image
225 Wellspring Dr., Conway $249,900

Welcome to Lakeside Crossing, a desirable 55+ gated community offering resort-style amenities and a convenient location near everything the Conway and Myrtle Beach area h...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2622348 MLS
Courtesy of RE/MAX Southern Shores

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kellie Knaffle (Cell: 843-251-1687) from Listing Office: RE/MAX Southern Shores.

1087 Safe Haven Dr., Myrtle Beach image
1087 Safe Haven Dr., Myrtle Beach $599,000

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home offering a spacious and thoughtfully designed floor plan with plenty of room for everyday living, enterta...

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2622333 MLS
Courtesy of INNOVATE Real Estate

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Coastal Carolina Group () from Listing Office: INNOVATE Real Estate.

5411 Pheasant Dr., North Myrtle Beach image
5411 Pheasant Dr., North Myrtle Beach $959,900

Welcome to exclusive gated community of Leatherleaf- located inside of Barefoot - this executive home features many many upgrades - All Brick home with 4 bedrooms and an ...

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2622315 MLS
Courtesy of Realty ONE Group Dockside

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Sharon Dean () from Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Dockside.

860 Crystal Water Way, Myrtle Beach image
860 Crystal Water Way, Myrtle Beach $189,000

Discover one of the few remaining opportunities to build your dream home in Waterway Palms Plantation, a highly sought-after gated Intracoastal Waterway community in Myrt...

  • 2622314 MLS
Courtesy of Dargan Real Estate

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Caroline Dargan () from Listing Office: Dargan Real Estate.

6001-MH32A S Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach image
6001-MH32A S Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach $525,000

Welcome to your coastal getaway in the award-winning Ocean Lakes Family Campground! This spacious 5-bedroom, 5-bath raised beach home has been freshly painted throughout ...

  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 2622309 MLS
Courtesy of RE/MAX Executive

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Suzanne Temple (Cell: 843-318-1227) from Listing Office: RE/MAX Executive.

460 Chamberlin Dr., Myrtle Beach image
460 Chamberlin Dr., Myrtle Beach $925,000

Welcome to this all-brick custom-built home situated on a spacious 0.62-acre homesite in the prestigious gated community of Cypress River Plantation. Offering 4 bedrooms,...

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2622305 MLS
Courtesy of Garden City Realty, Inc

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Streett Property Consultants Team (Cell: 843-615-6019) from Listing Office: Garden City Realty, Inc.

2012 Ladybank Dr., Myrtle Beach image
2012 Ladybank Dr., Myrtle Beach $449,000

Wecome to 2012 Ladybank Drive located in the desirable, gated community of Prestwick in Myrtle Beach. This charming three bedroom 2 bath home offers comfortable coastal l...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2622303 MLS
Courtesy of The Litchfield Company RE-MB

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Spencer-Cleveland Team () from Listing Office: The Litchfield Company RE-MB.

Provided courtesy of The Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS®. Information Deemed Reliable but Not Guaranteed. Copyright 2026 of the Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS. All rights reserved. Information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

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