Pawleys Island

On our road trip as, we were leaving Myrtle Beach and heading to Charleston, we made a stop on the Pawleys Islands. Unfortunately, the weather was kind of icky but, we made the best of it.

We had fun driving around, looking at the amazing homes, seeing the pristine beaches and trying a couple quick food options.

Here are some fun things to do in Pawleys Islands:

Visit the ocean!

Take a stroll about the beach, relax in the sun with your favorite book or take a swim on the

Atlantic’s warm waters! If you're more adventurous this is a great place to surf, skim-board & parasail.

Brookgreen Gardens

Discover the animals at Brookgreen Gardens low country Zoo and the Domestic Animal Farm. Visit the Butterfly House (seasonal), play the Brookgreen Detectives game, or stop in the Children’s Garden.

Dolphin & Wildlife Adventures

The Pawleys Island have lots of rivers, inlets and bays to see dolphins, alligators, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. 

You can also book fun adventures like a wildlife & pirate cruises, banana boat rides, lighthouse shelling and river plantation tours.

Huntington Beach State Park

At Huntington Beach State Park you'll find miles and miles of white, sandy beaches. There are many docks and walkways overlooking marshes filled with alligators and turtles. The park is also a wonderful place for bird watchers, with more than 300 species logged!

Atalaya Castle

This 2,500-acre park with a Moorish-style house & sculpture garden is a beautiful relaxing place to walk around. They offer self-guided tours.

Murrells Inlet MarshWalk and Georgetown Harborwalk

Both of these areas offer a variety of activities, along with many popular local shops and spectacular waterfront dining. These spots are a great way to spend the afternoon sightseeing and enjoying the waterways.

Rent a Kayak or Canoe

Explore the waterways in a kayak or canoe.

QUICK DINING OPTIONS

We didn't have a lot of time but wanted to try a couple places in the Pawleys Island so we visited:

Bagel Cafe - This was a great place to grab a quick breakfast sandwich. They do offer many lunch options and are open, 7 days a week. Bagel Cafe also has a full-scale bakery and deli as well fresh smoothies and juices.

Sausage Egg, Cheese Bagel

Kosta Bowls - Kösta Bowls has a variety of quick healthy meal options, acai bowls, green bowls, oatmeal bowls, pitaya bowls, yogurt parfaits & smoothies.

Low Tide Bowl