The Grand Strand of South Carolina
From the Winyah Bay on north to the North
Carolina line is the 60 mile beach region referred to
as South Carolina's Grand Strand. It is composed
of well known cities like Myrtle
Beach and Georgetown
and less familiar towns such as Litchfield, Surfside Beach
or Murrells Inlet. It is a long island region that is now
home to many resort developments.
As you travel north from Georgetown along the Grand Strand, you will reach
Pawleys Island. This 4 mile wide island is a laidback
community resort along route 17 where you will find charming
restaurants and chic boutiques. Pawley's Island, thought
by many to be America's oldest resort town, has few tourist
or commercial ventures and its relaxed atmosphere will help
you slow down and recharge.
Farther up the road is Litchfield Beach where you
will find beach cottages, unspoiled sandy beaches and the
Litchfield by the Sea beach resort. Do you love to feel
the wind in your face as you roll along? Then be sure to
bring (or rent) your bike. The roads in residential areas
like Pawleys Island, Litchfield and Murrells Inlet provide
a great way to view the town.
North of Litchfield is Murrells Inlet with its 40+ seafood restaurants
that are sure to please if you crave an exceptional feast
from the deep! The Inlet is also home to Hunting Beach State
Park. As you continue up the coast, you will pass through
community areas like Garden City and Surfside before eventually
reaching Myrtle Beach and its many activities and attractions.
Other great activities that can be indulged in while touring the Grand Strand are paddling a canoe or kayak along the 4 rivers that converge in Winyah Bay, chartering a boat for a day for deep sea fishing, horseback riding on North Myrtle Beach, and exploring the Intracoastal Waterway or Atlantic Ocean via a Hobie Cat or Hobie Wave 14 DWS Watersports.
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For art and antiques, the Grand Strand has many offerings. In Murrells Inlet
you will find estate jewelry, paintings, and silver at the
Legacy Antique Mall, or you can shop for furniture and decorative
items at the Wachesaw Row Antique Mall. The Cheryl Neuby
Gallery in Pawleys Island has antique prints, engravings,
and regional and national artwork and for Gullah art, antiques,
books, and documents, and don't overlook The Gullah O'oman Shop.
Fishing at Pawleys Island
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