If this is your first visit to Pawleys Island and the surrounding region, we want to make it as easy and hassle-free as possible to enjoy your stay. First off, our charming communities are in Georgetown County, between Charleston to the south and Myrtle Beach to the north.
This beautiful stretch of South Carolina’s coast offers a welcome respite from the stress of everyday life with a laid-back and scenic environment.
Our beaches provide the main attraction, of course. The city of Pawleys Island has nine public beach access points, so visitors have no trouble making their way to the sand and surf. These sights are spectacular, with sea grass, dunes, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Local tip: The largest free public access is on the south end of Pawleys Island. Visitors can park on the side of the road within five feet of the edge of the pavement, but NOT on the roadway.
It is always tee time on the Hammock Coast, with 12 public courses available, including True Blue Golf Club, where many of our vacation properties, like the three-bedroom TB 13D and two-bedroom PP 216-4 put you on the course.
Local tip: True Blue is fun and scoreable, with an open course and bold holes. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club offers more of a challenge with narrow fairways. Great for an accurate driver.
As for attractions, there are plenty of places to visit during your stay. Huntington Beach State Park in Murrell’s Inlet is a beautiful place to go birding and enjoy nature. Discover three miles of beaches, trails with panoramic vistas, wildlife such as loggerhead turtles, and 330 species of birds, including the difficult-to-spot roseate spoonbill and piping plover.
Local tip: Head to Sandpiper Pond Trail and explore the boardwalks that reach into the freshwater lagoon and salt marsh. You might even see an alligator on the trail.
The stunning Brookgreen Gardens offers gorgeous, manicured gardens, including the Botanical Gardens, a sculpture outdoor exhibit, the Low Country Zoo, and several historic sites.
Local tip: Schedule an entire day for your visit and prepare for a lot of walking, though there are benches along the way to take a break.
As for dining, the restaurants of the Hammock Coast serve everyone from burgers to pizza to local seafood. The Marshwalk on Murrells Inlet has seven restaurants with varied menus, live music, and spectacular views.
Local tip: Head to Frank’s or The Chive Blossom Restaurant & Bar for fine-dining options. Got kids? Try BisQit at Hammock Shops Village or CreekRatz at the Marshwalk.
Kids will love trying their hand at crabbing with a chicken leg on the end of a line.
Local tip: A great spot is the oyster shell recycling area south of the southern split of U.S. 17 and U.S. 17 Business at Huntington Beach State Park.
Now that you know a little about the Hammock Coast, book your stay and see it yourself.
