Fishing in the inlet
at Pawleys Island
Pawleys Island and the south end of Myrtle Beach
are the most uncrowned, pristine, and unspoiled beaches in Myrtle
Beach. Pawleys Island is the most extraordinary part of this section
of Myrtle Beach.
Fun for all at Pawleys Island beach
A complete guide to Myrtle Beach is available at Welcome Centers.
Also see Golf Guide USA or Myrtle Beach Golf and Lodging for a complete
guide to over 100 golf courses located along 30 miles of Myrtle Beach
coastline. And the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation,
and Tourism is an outstanding source for travel information. And finally,
see South Carolina Parks Guide is an extraordinary guide to parks
in South Carolina.
Owl at Brookgreen Gardens
Litchfield Beach Golf and Country Club located at Pawleys Island has
been voted one of the 50 best Golf Resorts by readers of Conde Nast
Travel Magazine. Also see Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club
for a stunning example of golf located in this area. And Wachesaw
Plantation for another example of a golf and residential community.
And for vacation rentals at Pawleys Island, the best source is >Great
Beach Vacations.
The Pawleys Island area of Myrtle Beach is the
camping capital of the world. Luxurious full service campgrounds,
like Ocean Lakes at Surfside Beach, offer everything under the sun
from golf cart rentals, beach clubs, grocery stores, and entertainment.
Pawleys Island Rope Hammock
In addition, Pawleys Island is most renowned for the Original Pawleys
Island Rope Hammock. The first rope hammock was produced in 1889.
Also located beside the Original Pawleys Island Rope Hammock Shops
is some extraordinary gift shops and some stunning restaurants. The
craftsmanship and high quality of the Pawleys Island Hammocks is a
must for any yard or porch. And the other shops surrounding the hammock
shop are well worth a visit to this extraordinary area.
Outdoor sculpture at Brookgreen Gardens
Another renowned must see in this area is Brookgreen Gardens, including
more than 500 works making this the worlds largest collection of American
sculpture (photo above). This museum and surrounding gardens can best
be described as stunning beauty with extraordinary serenity. The sculptures
are located outdoors and are strategically placed in the gardens.
Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark consisting of four
colonial plantations.
And just fifteen minutes from Pawleys Island
and the serene silence of Brookgreen Gardens is the roaring action
of Myrtle Beach. There are thousands of quality restaurants, huge
shopping malls, theme parks for kids, and the largest variety of entertainment
found anywhere in the world.
Birds sculpture at Brookgreen Gardens
The finest restaurants in Myrtle Beach are located at Murrells Inlet,
just ten minutes from Pawleys Island. Fresh shrimp, oysters, crab
legs, crab cakes, and much more are served daily. All the restaurants
at Murrells Inlet are extraordinary. Our top choices are Seafarer,
Drunken Jacks, and Nances. Seafarer has a seafood buffet that includes
every thing under the sea. Nances has an incredible oyster roast as
well as the best seafood platter on the beach. Drunken Jacks offers
the best of surf and turf and a stunning view of the Inlet.
For entertainment in the Pawleys Island area
try Charlie's on Hwy 17 at Murrells Inlet on a Friday or Saturday
night. Charlie Floyd performs a live country music show that will
have your grandmother dancing on the bar. Charley was born to boogie
and he is an extraordinary musician. And if you want to know where
the action is for the young and crazy, go ask Cat, the bartender at
the Sandy Monkey located on Hwy 17 at Murrells Inlet. Cat knows everybody
and she is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. For a complete
guide to the extraordinary nightlife in this area, see Myrtle Beach
Live.
Inland Waterway at Parleys Island
The Inland Waterway (ICW) begins at Norfolk, Virginia and runs south
to Key West, Florida, runs through the heart of Pawleys Island. Just
a five minute drive from the island, the ICW offers thousands of acres
of open space, saltwater marsh, and some extraordinary fishing. Dockage
is available at Wachesaw Plantation.
Scuba Diving is available in Murrells Inlet and
offshore diving is some of the best in the world. The City of Richmond,
located 13 miles from the Georgetown sea buoy, is one of the best
ship wreck dives in the northern hemisphere. Ten Mile wreck is a mature
artificial reef loaded with Wahoo, Mackerel, and Dolphin. Also, charter
fishing boats offer some of the best offshore fishing trips in Myrtle
Beach. For anglers and divers, Murrells Inlet has it all!
Last but not least, is the incredible wide beach
found at Pawleys Island. How does this beach rate compared to over
thirty miles of beach that comprise Myrtle Beach? Pawleys has the
best beach on the beach. Uncrowded, unspoiled, and mile after mile
to explore.
Pawleys Island and Murrells Inlet are the
crown jewels of Myrtle Beach's treasure.
