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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Save up to 30% on your accommodations with our Countdown to Summer Sale. Stay at least 3 nights and receive a $50 Gas Credit. Depart Monday - Thursday for maximum savings!
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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.:
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 Island, S.C. Articles
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Myrtle Beach Grocery Store Guide
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Myrtle Beach Attractions Spotlight: Huntington Beach State Park & Atalaya Castle
February 4, 2021
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4th of July 2022 Fireworks and Celebrations in Myrtle Beach
January 13, 2021
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May 10, 2020
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Myrtle Beach Weekly Events Rundown: June 24-30, 2019
June 24, 2019
Enjoy fireworks and tons of live music this week in Myrtle Beach! See live music at beautiful Brookgreen Gardens in the evening, and see a tribute band to …
Restaurants Serving Lowcountry Food in Myrtle Beach
June 13, 2019
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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:
Summer Light: Art by Night
Enjoy a beautiful evening at Brookgreen Gardens at their newest summer event. Ten installations throughout the property feature various lighting techniques that will let you explor …
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Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens Art Festival
Join Brookgreen Gardens for their two-day Art Festival this June! From 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day, guests will be able to browse a variety of artwork for sale as well as me …
Brookgreen Gardens
Pawleys Island 4th of July Parade
Create your own float and register for the annual 4th of July Parade in Pawleys Island, which will take place at 10 a.m. July 4.Decorate your golf cart, car, boat, truck bed -- a …
Pawleys Island Town Hall
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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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