Explore

Known as “the original beach vacation,” Pawleys Island has welcomed generations of vacationers. Stroll the wide, pristine beach, kayak or fish the marsh, indulge in delicious cuisine and, most importantly, relax and connect with loved ones.

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Stay

Pawleys Island offers lush vacation homes, high-end condos, and historic inns to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Enjoy the simple luxuries, beautiful views, and soothing comforts of your home away from home.

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Stories

Pawleys Island has all the pieces for making wonderful memories with your loved ones. Take in a few of our favorite stories that tell the experiences others have had during their time here.

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Discover the Charm of Pawleys Island

Pawleys Island is one of America’s oldest and most appealing summer resort communities. Tracing its origins to the early 1700s, when rice planters first settled along the area’s nearby rivers, Pawleys Island is now a refuge for vacationers in search of a trip that provides relaxation, natural beauty and an escape from the frantic pace of modern life.

No wonder, then, that in 2024, USA Today/10 Best named Pawleys Island the best beach in South Carolina! For a state with 190 miles of Atlantic Coast beaches, that’s quite the honor!

Reasons for the area’s appeal extend far beyond its highly ranked pristine beach, casual charm and laid-back vibe. Pawleys is home to an abundance of eco-activities, including crabbing, fishing and kayaking, and just across the causeway are some of Pawleys Island’s Best golf courses and an array of restaurants that are a foodies dream.

Grab your beach towel, a good book (maybe one about the area’s famed ghosts?) and/or golf clubs and enjoy your trip to Pawleys Island! Once you’ve relaxed in an official Pawleys Island hammock, handmade here for nearly 100 years, you’ll feel perfectly at home.