The pirate history of Windy Hill in North Myrtle Beach ties back to the broader lore of piracy along the South Carolina coast during the Golden Age of Piracy in the late 1600s and early 1700s. While Windy Hill itself doesn't have documented pirate settlements, the entire Grand Strand area was part of the network of waterways and inlets that pirates favored for their clandestine activities.

Hurricane Hazel holds a significant place in the history of North Myrtle Beach, as it was one of the most destructive storms to ever strike the region. The hurricane, which made landfall on October 15, 1954, is remembered for its immense power and the lasting impact it had on the area.

The earliest name recorded for the Myrtle Beach area was given by its original Native American inhabitants, who referred to it as "Chicora," meaning "the land." European settlers later named it "New Town."