Area Overview
"Arrogantly Shabby" Pawleys Island is a beach community on the south end of the Grand Strand
The Pawleys Island & Litchfield Beach sections of the Grand Strand are known for their “arrogantly shabby” oceanfront accommodations and laid-back beach lifestyles.
The Town of Pawleys Island, incorporated in 1985, consists only of the island itself and carries a modest population of about 100 proud year-round residents, although locals commonly refer to the area west of the two connecting causeways as Pawleys Island.
Litchfield Beach, located slightly north of the island, includes rows of beach and channels houses along the coast and tidal creeks that separate it from the mainland.
Boat docks and fishing piers are about as common as mailboxes in these two coastal communities. Residents often go fishing, shrimping and crabbing in their own back yards and cook up a seafood feast for dinner.
There are several upscale restaurants on the mainland for those rainy and unlucky days, such as Frankís Restaurant/Frank’s Outback, as well as unique local shops, including the famous Pawleys Island Hammocks Shops.
Golfers are also in luck, with the famous Waccamaw Golf Trail running right through the middle of the two towns. Caledonia, True Blue, The River Club, and the Litchfield Golf and Beach Club are among the top courses on the entire Grand Strand, which boasts more than 100 links.
The mainland areas were once rice plantations from the Colonial era to the Civil War, and Pawleys Island was the summer home of many wealthy plantation owners looking to escape the heat and the disease-carrying mosquitoes of the marshlands.
The area made the transition to full-time settlement in the 1900s, but remains unincorporated except for the island itself.
The Town of Pawleys Island has its own police department, but the mainland communities are serviced by the Georgetown County Police and Fire & Rescue units.
All public school students attend the award-winning Waccamaw schools, and Lowcountry Day Academy caters to private school children.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Pawleys Island, S.C.
Here's a look at some of the best accommodations in Pawleys Island, S.C.:
Dieter Company Beach Rental
Plan your vacation at the uncrowded beaches of Pawleys Island and Litchfield with help from The Dieter Company. The …
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The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn
Escape the neon lights and loud noise of Myrtle Beach by staying 15 miles to the south at the Litchfield Inn. Locat …
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Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort
If a “get away from it all” experience in a true resort setting sounds good to you, plan your stay at L …
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Dunes Beach Home Rentals
Offering quiet beach home rentals in Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach, Dunes Beach Home Rentals has the solution …
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Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club
Pawley’s Plantation Golf & Country Club, set among 200-year-old moss-draped oak trees, is an ideal setting fo …
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Pawleys Island, S.C. Articles
Here’s a look at some of articles from our staff about Pawleys Island, S.C.:
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Points of Interest
Restaurants & Attractions in Pawleys Island, S.C.
Here's a look at some of the best places to eat and things to do in Pawleys Island, S.C.:
Brookgreen Gardens
Registered as a National Historic Landmark, Brookgreen Gardens is a wonder of native flora, fauna, and American scu …
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What's Happening
Upcoming Events in Pawleys Island, S.C.
Here’s a look at some of the best Pawleys Island, S.C. events & festivals happening soon in the area:
Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival
The Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival is held in the Atalaya Castle at Huntington Beach State Park. The annual event is filled with unique arts and crafts. Over 100 artisans [&helli …
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Huntington Beach State Park
Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival
The Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival is held in the Atalaya Castle at Huntington Beach State Park. The annual event is filled with unique arts and crafts. Over 100 artisans [&helli …
Tickets from $10
Huntington Beach State Park
Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival
The Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival is held in the Atalaya Castle at Huntington Beach State Park. The annual event is filled with unique arts and crafts. Over 100 artisans [&helli …
Tickets from $10
Huntington Beach State Park
Brookgreen Gardens Spring Break Camp
Sign up your K-3rd graders for a Spring Break Camp at Brookgreen Gardens! Your kids will enjoy two full days of exploring the gardens and animals as well as creating […] …
Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens Spring Break Camp
Sign up your K-3rd graders for a Spring Break Camp at Brookgreen Gardens! Your kids will enjoy two full days of exploring the gardens and animals as well as creating […] …
Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens Spring Break Camp
Sign up your K-3rd graders for a Spring Break Camp at Brookgreen Gardens! Your kids will enjoy two full days of exploring the gardens and animals as well as creating […] …
Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens Spring Break Camp
Sign up your K-3rd graders for a Spring Break Camp at Brookgreen Gardens! Your kids will enjoy two full days of exploring the gardens and animals as well as creating […] …
Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens Spring Break Camp
Sign up your K-3rd graders for a Spring Break Camp at Brookgreen Gardens! Your kids will enjoy two full days of exploring the gardens and animals as well as creating […] …
Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens Spring Break Camp
Sign up your K-3rd graders for a Spring Break Camp at Brookgreen Gardens! Your kids will enjoy two full days of exploring the gardens and animals as well as creating […] …
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Visiting Pawleys Island, S.C.
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Atalaya Castle at Huntington State Beach
Take a tour of Atalaya Castle and get a glimpse into the life of Archer M. Huntington, a railroad tycoon, and his wife, Anna Hyatt Huntington, a sculptress, during the mid 20th century.
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Real Estate
Pawleys Island, S.C. Neighborhoods
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