Complete Beach Access Guide for Litchfield Beach & Pawleys Island

Planning your beach day? Here’s everything you need to know about where to park, restroom availability, handicap access, and how to get to the beach—whether you’re walking, biking, or using a golf cart.

Here’s a helpful list of beach access points organized by area in Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beaches, especially useful for guests staying in off-ocean properties. This list offers access locations to the beach, parking options, and nearby amenities:

🌅 North Litchfield Beach

• Access Points: 15 public walkways along Parker Drive.
• Parking: Roadside parking allowed within 5 feet of pavement (all tires off road). No overnight parking.
• Restrooms: None at access points.
• Handicap Access: Ramp at Eutaw Lane and Walkway #47.
• Golf Carts/Bikes: Allowed on roads (licensed drivers only, daylight hours). Bikes welcome.
• Lifeguards: None.

🌊 Litchfield Beach

• Access Points: 7 public walkways; Walkway 60 near Litchfield Inn is ADA-compliant.
• Parking: Designated spaces at Litchfield Inn, and same rules as North Litchfield for roadside parking
• Restrooms: None Available
• Handicap Access: Walkway 60.
• Golf Carts/Bikes: Same rules as North Litchfield.
• Lifeguards: None.

🏡 Litchfield by the Sea

• Access: Gated community with private boardwalks for guests/owners. 
• Parking: Designated inside the community for guests and owners only.
• Restrooms: Available at the oceanfront clubhouse (and community pool areas),
• Handicap Access: Yes, via ramped accesses. ADA compliant ramp at the Clubhouse.
• Golf Carts/Bikes: Allowed on roads, not on dunes or bike paths.
• Lifeguards: None.

🌾 Inlet Point

• Access: Private, gated—no public entry.
• Parking: Inside community for guests and owners only.
• Restrooms: None
• Handicap Access: There are no ramped boardwalks to the beach.
• Lifeguards: None.

🐚 Pawleys Island

• Access Points: 9 public walkways; largest lot is at the south end of Springs Avenue.
• Parking: 141 spaces total, including handicap spots.
• Restrooms: Available at south end lot.
• Handicap Access: South end lot has paved walkway and beach wheelchair (request at Town Hall).
• Golf Carts/Bikes: Allowed on roads (licensed drivers only).
• Lifeguards: None; life rings at some accesses.

✅ Quick Tips

• Arrive early for parking.
• Bring your own beach gear—no rentals at public accesses.
• Respect dune areas—no driving or biking on sand.
• Fill in holes and remove tents to protect sea turtles.

🗺️ Visual Guide

Maps shows public beach access points for all beaches: 

• North Litchfield
• Litchfield Beach
• Litchfield by the Sea
• Inlet Point
• Pawleys Island   
  

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