It's hard to resist a day of fun in the sun, playing in the sand, and splashing around in the ocean waves. But Pawleys Island is much more than a beach! It's a destination surrounded by history and scenic coastal habitat. You will be amazed by what you can see and do while visiting the area.
Take a walk on the wild side
Explore walking trails and observe native birds and animals. Take to the sea for aquatic adventures. Choose your vessel from paddle boards to kayaks, charter fishing boats to dolphin watching tours. Make this vacation unforgettable, and one that you'll want to experience every year.
Learn about local history and culture
Stroll the streets of Georgetown or hop on a tram for a guided tour to travel 3 centuries back in time in the port city of Georgetown. Another must-see-and-do is the overwhelming beauty of touring Brookgreen Gardens. This is America's largest outdoor sculpture garden, and it will bedazzle you with brilliant art nestled under historic Live Oaks and pathways leading to enchanting gardens of natural flora, fountains and art centers.
Find your perfect vacation accommodations
Search our beach properties for a short visit for two, or a longer vacation with a large group of family and friends. We have a great selection of beach homes, condos and villas. We have Dog Friendly homes, too! We've made it easy to book online, or call our friendly rental staff to help find the right accommodations for your vacation at the beach.
Grab your calendar
Pick your time to visit and plan to explore all the cool things to do this summer at Pawleys Island. We look forward to seeing you at the beach!
Located at Brookgreen Gardens, this is an extraordinary zoo! From the large, 90 ft high aviary, to the fox exhibit, 2 otter exhibits, water fowl, and more, all of the native animals in the Lowcountry Zoo were either bred and raised in captivity or have sustained a major disability due to injury preventing survival in the wild. "Our compassionate, caring, kind and oh, so hard working, zoo staff is exceptional! Their devotion to and love of the animals at the Lowcountry Zoo shines through with the high quality of care and attention our animals receive every single day." Very cool! Video Tour
Introduce yourself to the wildlife of the Low Country. This is considered a "super cool" nature center! Exhibits are devoted to turtles, alligators, aquariums with aquatic life found in the park, marine invertebrates, and much more!
South Carolina Center for Birds Of Prey A short, one-hour road drive south to Awendaw, SC on Hwy 17 is well worth the trip! Birds of Prey is dedicated to rehabilitate and release more than 600 injured raptors and shorebirds each year. Tours include many aviaries with birds unable to survive in the wild and remain under the care of the center, and the coolest thing is to watch a flight demonstration with falcons, hawks and kites.
Built by Archer Huntington and his wife Anna, and incorporated in 1931, Brookgreen Gardens was the first public sculpture garden in America. Since then, Brookgreen has established a reputation of the finest outdoor sculpture museum in the world with the purpose of collecting, exhibiting and preserving figurative sculptures, plants and animals of the Southeast.
Purchased in 1905 by Wall Street financier, Bernard Baruch, this 16,000 acre reserve is still privately owned and maintained by the Belle Baruch Foundation “for the purpose of teaching and/or research in forestry, marine biology, and the care and propagation of wildlife and flora and fauna in South Carolina, in connection with colleges and/or universities in the state of South Carolina.”
Located on the ocean, and built by Archer and Anna Huntington as their winter residence between 1931 and 1933. The architectural design reflects a Moorish influence and was creatively customized to include indoor and outdoor studios for Anna's art and sculptures. Video Tour
Georgetown Tours These tours take you back through 300 years of history in the port city of Georgetown, SC. Ride a tram through streets lined with homes in the historic district, or take a guided walking tour to discover the secrets of South Carolina's third oldest city. You'll hear interesting stories and sometimes eerie ghost stories from the past.
Take to the Sea for Aquatic Excursions
Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals and Guided Tours Surf The Earth offers exclusive tours starting off with a beautiful ride through the Hobcaw Barony, continuing with a spectacular paddle through one of the healthiest eco-systems on the east coast, exploring a secluded barrier island with a naturalist and a scientist. A One of a Kind Adventure!
Fishing Excursions in Murrells Inlet Crazy Sister Marina has a wide variety of cool water adventures. Head boat fishing, charter fishing, Shelling & Eco tours, Pirate Aventures, and Jet Ski and Seakart rentals and tours.
Charter Fishing from Georgetown Join Captain Richard Ferdon for a guided fishing adventure specializing in redfish, speckled trout, flounder, tarpon, and more! Trips last 4-8 hours and can accommodate 1-4 people.
An amazing adventure with 360-degree viewing! Informative, experienced Captain and crew will provide an enjoyable cruise out to view these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat.
Reserve Your Vacation Online, Or Call Us! We Look Forward to Welcoming You To Pawleys Island!
