Tucked just inland from Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest is one of the region’s newest communities, yet its land holds a surprising past. Once a vast tract owned by International Paper, the property served as timberland and even a World War II gunnery range before being transformed in the late 1990s into a master-planned community. Today, Carolina Forest is best known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, schools, and easy access to the Grand Strand. With Carolina Forest Boulevard linking it all together and nearby Coastal Carolina University adding to its growth, this area has quickly become a thriving place to live, work, and play.