About Pawleys and Litchfield
Pawleys Island is one of the oldest resort communities along the Carolina coast. In the 1800's, this tiny barrier island was a summer retreat for wealthy plantation owners and their families; many of their weathered cottages still remain. For years, the term "arrogantly shabby" has been used to describe the area. Today, the Litchfield and Pawley's communities are known and loved for their low-key lifestyle... simple, unassuming and perfectly tranquil.
The beaches of Litchfield and Pawleys are among the widest, cleanest and best preserved on the South Carolina coast. Wander off the beaten path to discover unexpected delights, such as salt marshes, oak lined streets overhung with moss, hammocks made for whiling away afternoons, ribbons of river and creek, abandoned ricefields and ghost stories.
Whether you are experiencing the Pawleys Island and Litchfield area for the first time, or you are a visitor returning for another slice of the Lowcountry lifestyle, we extend a warm Southern welcome and encourage you to sample all that we have to offer. From the fishing village of Murrells Inlet to the charms of historic Pawleys Island, there is more to do than you can imagine. Enjoy our award-winning restaurants and golf courses, eclectic shopping, historic attractions, galleries, museums and more.