Pawleys Island

Pawleys Island is 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach and only 70 miles north of Charleston. Previously home rice plantations, Pawleys Island is know for being arrogantly shabby- upscale but unsophisticated. Pawleys Island is a geographical island that is only accessible by the north and south causeways. This exclusive island is the quintessential beach community with unspoiled beaches. As the area grew, the “mainland” area between highway 17 and the Waccamaw River is also considered Pawleys Island. The communities here offer a slower pace in an area rich with history and southern charm.