SERENITY BY THE SEA
N
estled just between Charleston and Myrtle
Beach and hidden from the hustle and
bustle of everyday life, the picturesque oceanside
community of Pawleys Island creates the perfect
opportunity to reconnect with loved ones while
giving yourself a much-needed reboot.
One of the oldest seaside destinations in the
country, the four-mile-long island is completely
uncommercialized and feels like a true step
back in time. Lined with understated vacation
homes, there are no grocery stores, gas stations,
restaurants, or hotels, aside from two classic
inns—the Sea View Inn and the Pelican Inn.
Th e Sea View Inn features rustic rooms with
relaxed décor and ocean views. All meals are
included for those who don’t want to worry about
cooking or driving, and the quaint atmosphere
includes plenty of rocking chairs, a library, and a
cozy living room where you can curl up fi reside.
Th e Pelican Inn is an eight-room bed-and-
breakfast that overlooks the island’s stunning
salt marsh. Breakfast and lunch are served to
guests, and a boardwalk off ers direct beach access
with a private dock and hammocks ideal for a
day of relaxation.
In the 1700s, plantation owners began moving
their families to the island to escape mosquitoes
and take respite from the heat. Today, the island
is lovingly referred to as “arrogantly shabby” and is
famous for its cypress cottages and for being the
birthplace of the Pawleys Island Rope Hammock
that was specially created for catching the sea
breeze in the late 1800s.
Visitors can experience privacy and tranquility
as they stroll along the quiet, pristine coastline,
or experience activities such as crabbing, fi shing,
shelling, biking, canoeing, and kayaking through
the salt marsh. If shelling is on your itinerary, besure to look for the famous Pawleys Island shell.
Th ese beautiful shells are only found along the
coast of the island, and legend has it that if you
fi nd a shell, your trip will be blessed.
While its exclusivity and secluded sands make
the island unique, the modern conveniences
and comforts of home are not far away. Th ose
wanting to 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
Island by purchasing their own rope hammock.
For the golfi ng enthusiast, some of the nation’s
most awarded 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.Step away from reality and escape to historic Pawleys Island,
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