Pawleys Island

Pawleys Island in South Carolina has attracted local visitors and tourists for more than thirty years and welcomed such prominent visitors as Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt. An obvious characteristic of Pawleys Island South Carolina are the many weather-worn old homes in the area which once belonged to an eighteenth-century community of rice planters, who retreated there for respite from the humidity and scorching heat that prevailed in the lower-lying farmlands. Today these properties are still a significant part of the landscape and add great character to the backdrop.

Pawleys Island, also called Litchfield Beach, is part of the famous Grand Strand, situated on the southern end of it, and well-known as one of the oldest, most pristine resorts on the entire stretch of East Coast South Carolina. The island connects to the mainland by the North and South Causeway Bridge. If staying in Pawleys Island South Carolina, there are many lodging choices available, including golf condos, bed and breakfasts, waterfront resorts, and several hotels. Dining is another highlight, and with plenty of great seafood and steak restaurants, as well as casual eateries.

Head straight to the southern tip of Pawleys Island if it's beaches you're after—that's where access for the public beach is located (a large part of island land is private creating limited beach access). Once at Pawleys Island beaches, it's evident they are very well managed, with an untouched appeal and very wide stretch of white sand to enjoy beach activities. There is also a small marina with numerous deep-sea fishing charters.

The variety of things to do on Pawleys Island make it a great vacation spot for all ages. There are two golf courses on the island, including the renowned Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club and mini golf for kids. The island is also famous for both pimento cheese and rope hammocks. Shopping includes everything from general stores to arts and crafts shops to many specialty stores. Visitors can also explore Huntington Beach State Park, Brookgreen Gardens, and Kaminski House Museum in Pawleys Island South Carolina.