SERENITY BY THE SEA
N
estledjustbetweenCharlestonandMyrtle
Beach and hidden from the hustle and
bustleofeverydaylife,thepicturesqueoceanside
communityofPawleysIslandcreatestheperfect
opportunitytoreconnectwithlovedoneswhile
givingyourselfa much-neededreboot.
Oneoftheoldestseasidedestinationsinthe
country,thefour-mile-longislandiscompletely
uncommercialized and feels like a true step
backintime.Linedwithunderstatedvacation
homes,therearenogrocerystores,gasstations,
restaurants, or hotels, aside from two classic
inns—theSeaViewInnandthePelicanInn.
The SeaViewInnfeaturesrusticroomswith
relaxeddécorand oceanviews.All mealsare
includedforthosewhodon’twanttoworryabout
cookingordriving,andthequaintatmosphere
includesplentyofrockingchairs,a library,anda
cozylivingroomwhereyoucancurlupfireside.The PelicanInn is an eight-roombed-and-
breakfastthat overlooksthe island’s stunning
saltmarsh.Breakfastand lunchareserved to
guests,anda boardwalkoffersdirectbeachaccess
withaprivatedockandhammocksidealfora
dayofrelaxation.
Inthe1700s,plantationownersbeganmoving
theirfamiliestotheislandtoescapemosquitoes
andtakerespitefromtheheat.Today,theisland
islovinglyreferredtoas“arrogantlyshabby”andis
famousforitscypresscottagesandforbeingthe
birthplaceofthePawleysIslandRopeHammock
thatwasspeciallycreatedforcatchingthesea
breezeinthelate1800s.
Visitorscanexperienceprivacyandtranquility
astheystrollalongthequiet,pristinecoastline,
orexperienceactivitiessuchascrabbing,fishing,
shelling,biking,canoeing,andkayakingthrough
thesaltmarsh.If shellingisonyouritinerary,besuretolook for the famous Pawleys Island shell.
Thesebeautiful shells are only found along the
coastofthe island, and legend has it that if you
finda shell, your trip will be blessed.
Whileits exclusivity and secluded sands make
the island unique, the modern conveniences
andcomforts of home are not far away. Th ose
wantingto venture a little farther out can make
the short drive down the causeway to take
advantage of the area’s best restaurants and
shops,and can even take home a piece of Pawleys
Islandbypurchasing their own rope hammock.
Forthegolfi ng enthusiast, some of the nation’s
mostawarded golf courses are close at hand.
With plenty of cottages and beachfront
properties to choose from, there’s no better
place than Pawleys Island to gather your
family and friends for quality time and an
unforgettable get away.StepawayfromrealityandescapetohistoricPawleys Island,
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