8 Things That Make Pawleys Island Perfect for Your Summer Getaway

Sun, Sand and Sea 

Unwind with a peaceful summer day spent by the sea. Soak in the sun, splash in the waves or play in the sand. Make it easy by renting beach umbrellas and chairs from Vacation Gear. 

Seafood

When you are at the coast, you want local seafood. Head to Drunken Jack’s in Murrells Inlet, the seafood capital of South Carolina. Start with Lowcountry She crab soup, oysters on the half shell, or a house-made crab cake is stuffed with sweet lump crab meat. You get the picture.

Seclusion

Pawleys Island is not a high-rise condo beach destination. Despite its prized spot at the south end of The Grand Strand, the island has remained a slow-paced destination.  

Shopping 

Browse beautiful, garden-like grounds and shop for everything under the sun at The Hammock Shops Village. With more than 20 shops, two restaurants and a playground, everyone will enjoy an outing to the shops, which have been around since 1938.

Fishing

Make it a great family day on the water with our partner Harvest Moon Fishing Charters. Their experienced guides will put you on the fish. You’ll reel in redfish, trout, tarpon, or other species. 

History

Pawleys Island is one of the oldest beach vacation destinations on the East Coast. In the early 1700s, wealthy rice planters and their families built cottages on the island to escape malaria. Several of its buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lowcountry Zoo

Brookgreen Gardens https://www.brookgreen.org more of a Nature Reserve than a zoo.

The Lowcountry Zoo at Brookgreen Gardens is more than a zoo. It’s like a nature preserve. Take a walk to see the aviary and waterfowl exhibit, alligators, otters, foxes, eagles, deer, goats and more. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Amazing Properties

Choosing the right rental property makes all the difference. We strive to make your beach stay memorable and stress-free, and have plenty of options to make it perfect.