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Water has shaped South Carolina’s Hammock Coast – be it rivers and marshes or Winyah Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s important historically and culturally, and, today, it’s what defines Georgetown County as one of America’s premier vacation spots.

Surfers ride the waves. Kayakers explore the tidal creeks. Fishermen and boaters reel in stories along the rivers. And countless others soak up the sun on pristine beaches in Pawleys Island, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, southern Garden City and the DeBordieu Colony near the historic city of Georgetown. Our unspoiled and uncrowded spots bring visitors throughout the year.

Our beaches are perfect for taking away the cares of everyday life. Southern Living, in fact, says three of South Carolina’s best beaches are found here on the Hammock Coast, and, in 2020, TripAdvisor named Litchfield Beach, with its consistent five-star reviews, as one of the Top 10 beaches in America.

Murrells Inlet is home to Huntington Beach State Park, a USA Today/10 Best nominee, where visitors can relax in more than 180 campsites, discover some of the best birding opportunities on the East Coast, and even explore historic Atalaya Castle. Seriously, we have a real castle at the beach!

Whatever beach you choose on the Hammock Coast, shell hunters are always amazed by the variety of offerings left along the shores.

Also, make sure you visit the Original Hammock Shop, located in “downtown Pawleys,” where rope hammocks are still made by hand, just as they have been since 1938. Swaying in a hammock is how we lovingly became known as the “Hammock Coast.”

If you’re craving a real Southern dinner, look no further than our many eclectic, locally owned eateries, and, of course, Murrells Inlet has long been known as the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina.” Visitors routinely whet their appetites while exploring the Inlet’s half-mile-long MarshWalk.

Of course, not to be missed is the “ever changing, simply amazing” Brookgreen Gardens, one of the world’s most incredible sculpture gardens, and home of the Lowcountry Zoo. Historic Georgetown, the third-oldest city in South Carolina, has been named the Best Small Town in America and offers waterfront shopping and dining. In fact, Georgetown has 66 properties on the National Historic Register. Historic American figures such as George Washington and Harriett Tubman are intertwined in our rich history. Eighteen miles inland, you will find the small town of Andrews and the Black River, a favorite of locals and visitors for boating and fishing.

South Carolina’s Hammock Coast has your perfect vacation ready and waiting. We invite you to wake up to a beach sunrise or relax under sorbet-colored evening skies. This is a place like no other!

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Play Here. Stay Here. Sway Here . . .

Find your way to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast.

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Experience adventure on our waters – including our beautiful beaches and five scenic rivers, look for the perfect shell, learn about the area’s rich history, shop in our unique stores, dine in our exceptional restaurants.

Or do nothing at all!

Stop by the Chamber’s Visitor Centers located at 531 Front St. in Georgetown, 28 Wall St. in Pawleys Island or visit the kiosk at the Hammock Shops Village, 10880 Ocean Hwy., Pawleys Island.

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Features

4 Welcome to the Hammock Coast

28 Dining on the Hammock Coast

8 Accommodations on the Hammock Coast

36 Host Your Special Event on the Hammock Coast

16 The Great Outdoors 22 Flying to the Hammock Coast

38 History Comes Alive on the Hammock Coast

23 For Your Safety!

Hammock Coast Beaches

40 Make it a Day of Discovery at our Museums

24 Flock to the Hammock Coast

42 Shopping the Hammock Coast

26 Get in the Swing of Things

46 Maps

Georgetown County Tourism Management Commission c/o Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce 531 Front St., Georgetown, SC 29440 • 28 Wall St., Pawleys Island, SC 29585 843-546-8436 • www.hammockcoastsc.com Cover photo by Chris Rogers/Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Hammock Coast Visitors Guide is published by Strand Media Group, PO Box 1389, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 • 843-626-8911 Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any material, in part or in whole, prepared by Strand Media Group, Inc. and appearing within this publication, is strictly prohibited, without express written consent of the publisher. To the best of our knowledge, the information contained here in is accurate and reliable as of the date of publication.

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The Hammock Coast is home to an array of accommodations to suit your style.

Families may enjoy renting a beach house or creek-front home – there are all sizes and amenities varying from the simple beach house we all love to grand homes with swimming pools and hot tubs. Or, if your group is smaller, maybe a condo would work better for you.

Hotels are dotted through the area as well, offering great prices and a familiar setting for your getaway. History buffs will want to take advantage of one of Georgetown’s bed & breakfasts set in historic homes that will give you the feeling of stepping back in time. Or, for the more adventurous, sleep under the stars at Huntington Beach State Park, where camping connects you to our gorgeous beaches. Wherever you stay, your vacation starts the minute you walk through the door!

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The average annual temperature on the Hammock Coast. Of course there are chilly days in the winter and hot days in the summer, but visitors enjoy their stay year round!

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Protect the Loggerhead Sea Turtle

If you’re out on the beach early in the morning, you may see a SCUTE (South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts) volunteer monitoring loggerhead sea turtle activity. The official reptile of South Carolina averages 200-300 pounds and can grow up to 5 feet in length. Even though these turtles are large in size, they are not large in numbers and are a threatened species.

• Take your trash with you when you leave the beach each day.

• Fill in your digs before you leave the beach.

• Lights out on the beach after dark.

• Do not disturb mama turtle if you see her on the beach.

For more information on the loggerhead sea turtle, contact SCUTE at (843) 237-9821 or (843) 235-8755.

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i t h s u ch ex q u i s i t e b e a u t y surrounding you along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, spending time outdoors is impossible to resist.

Perhaps you want to relax on the beach while enjoying the always-stunning Atlantic Ocean. Or maybe you’d like to try parasailing 300 feet above the water. Or slipping along the water’s edge in a kayak.

We have something for everyone!

On the Hammock Coast, water beckons visitors all year long.

International fishing tournaments are often broadcast around the world from the rivers that flow into our celebrated Winyah Bay, but folks enjoy casting a line (and telling big fish tales) here even when they’re not in a (televised) competition.

Birdwatchers flock to our region during every season to view migrating birds.

Southern Living says the Hammock Coast is the best place on the East Coast to see birds, in fact. Get out your binoculars!

Here in Georgetown County, our love of water mixes with rich American history, too. You can get a little of both by enjoying a number of boat tours out of Murrells Inlet and Georgetown. Take a tour to a deserted sea island to search for seashells.

Get a glimpse of the historic Georgetown Lighthouse – only seen by boat! And hear guides talk about the history of our beautiful community.

If you’d rather stay on dry land to enjoy the view, you can certainly do that, too.

Waterfront walks are waiting in Murrells Inlet and Georgetown – complete with activities and dining.

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Cyclists will delight in the Waccamaw Neck Bikeway which features flat, paved paths that run beside Highway 17 from Murrells Inlet to Pawleys Island. These paths are used by walkers and runners, as well – they are a beautiful way to spend time in the great outdoors!

Georgetown Lighthouse

Our award-winning golf courses and tennis courts will keep you soaking up the sun outdoors, too.

Amazing Brookgreen Gardens offers an outdoor adventure all its own. Established in 1931, Brookgreen is a 9,127-acre floral masterpiece – and one of the world’s most famous sculpture gardens.

The Murrells Inlet site contains the largest and most comprehensive collection of American figurative sculpture in the United States. The Lowcountry Zoo is there, as well.

A visit to Brookgreen is a vacation inside your vacation!

Located just north of Georgetown i s H o b c aw B a r o n y , a n inter nationally known center for research, education and conservation. Luckily, it’s also open for tours throughout the year.

Tours of the property also include Hobcaw House, where Winston

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Churchill and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and other 20thcentury leaders were frequent guests. Unique ecology programs are available along the beach, marsh and forests in this nature preserve.

And south of Georgetown, you’ll find the magnificent Hopsewee Plantation, built nearly four decades before the American Revolution. It’s the birthplace of Thomas Lynch Jr., one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. A visit there must include lunch at the River Oak Cottage Tea Room.

Between the Litchfield and Murrells Inlet communities is Sandy Island,

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Georgetown’s iconic Harborwalk is a beautiful place for a stroll along the Sampit River. You’ll find scenic views, interesting boats, gardens and easy access to restaurants and shops. Stop and soak it all in!

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which is only accessible by boat.

Tours de Sandy Island will take you to the island and give you a taste of the amazing history of the Gullah people who still reside on this small island. If you would like to stay longer, Wilma’s Cottage, owned by Sandy Island native Laura Herriott, is a five-bedroom cottage available for rent. Oh, and Laura’s delicious Gullah food is unforgettable!

Murrells Inlet’s waterfront brings thousands to experience “South Carolina’s Seafood Capital.” The half-mile-long MarshWalk beckons hungry visitors to enjoy delicious Southern-style meals and beautiful water views.

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While in the Inlet, children of all ages can experience the magic of sailing away in search of sunken treasure on Pirate Adventures Sea Gypsy! Maybe you would rather sail high above the water on a parasailing adventure?

Or rent a personal watercraft?

Stop by Crazy Sister Marina for plenty of excitement on the water. Thrill seekers – don’t miss getting in touch with the folks at Express Watersports for fun and adventure. If you feel like taking things a little slower, rent a kayak and explore the beautiful marsh on your own!

Be sure to visit the Hammock Coast website, www.hammockcoastsc.com, for a complete list of outdoor adventures available in Georgetown County.

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Flying to the Hammock Coast

Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). Thanks to a new terminal, more seating capacity and a larger list of available destinations, Myrtle Beach International Airport sees a growing number of passengers each year, and the number of visitors flying to the Hammock Coast is increasing.

Direct flights are available from larger cities, such as Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Nine airlines serve the airport, including Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, along with nine rental car brands.

Charleston International Airport (CHS). Located in North Charleston, about 19 miles from the City of Charleston and about 75 miles from the Hammock Coast, this airport is a 22

great option for air travel to your dream vacation.

The largest and busiest airport in South Carolina, Charleston International Airport saw nearly 5 million passengers in 2018. Eight airlines serve the airport, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, Delta Connection, JetBlue, American Eagle, United, United Express, and Southwest, along with eight rental car brands.

Georgetown County Airport (GGE), which can accommodate smaller planes and jets, is the county-owned, publicuse airport located at 129 Airport Road, south of Georgetown, just outside the city limits on U.S. Highway 17. Nearly 150 flights are logged at the airport each day.

For more information about airports serving the Hammock Coast, visit flymyrtlebeach.com, iflychs.com or georgetowncountyairport.com.

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For Your Safety

Hammock Coast Beaches Beach Rules Glass containers are prohibited on all Hammock Coast beaches.

Swimming is prohibited more than 50 yards from shore or more than chest deep.

It is illegal to tamper with the dunes or cut, bend or destroy sea oats.

Many beaches in Georgetown County are designated as fireworks-free. Check with your local police.

Most beaches allow dogs on leashes,

but portions of Huntington Beach State Park’s beach prohibits even leashed dogs.

Parking is limited, and rules are strictly enforced. In areas where parking is allowed, all four wheels must be off the pavement and in grassy area.

Wheelchair accessible boardwalks and ramps have been installed to provide access to at least one area of each public beach in Georgetown County.

Beach wheelchairs are available for rental throughout the area.

Beach Access Points Garden City Beach The Hammock Coast area of Georgetown County has public beach-access locations along South Waccamaw Drive.

Huntington Beach State Park There is general access to three miles of remote beach. A large parking area is available as well as accessible restrooms and showers. One beach access point has a longer ramp for easier wheelchair access.

Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months. Admission is $8 for ages 13 and older, $4 for ages 6-15; free for ages 5 and younger, $5 for S.C. senior citizens. www.huntingtonbeachstatepark.net

North Litchfield Beach There are 12 public access points, but parking is limited and parking rules are strictly enforced.

Litchfield Beach There are 6 marked public access points with limited parking.

Pawleys Island The south end of the island has a 100-car parking lot, and 7 additional access points are available with limited parking. There is one beach wheelchair available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check with Pawleys Island Town Hall (843) 237-1698.

FLOCK TO THE HAMMOCK COAST FOR THE BEST BIRDWATCHING

A flock of White Pelicans - Hobcaw Barony Photo by Mark A. Stevens

There are plenty of beachgoers who flock to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, but there are other visitors – birds of a different feather, perhaps – who are just as keen to discover the avian wonders and beauty of our unspoiled area.

Birdwatchers know that hundreds of bird species can be spotted along the beaches, marshes and tidal creeks of the Hammock Coast. From eagles and woodstorks soaring overhead to egrets and herons making their way along the shores, the Hammock Coast is a birder’s paradise. In fact, it’s considered the best birding area in South Carolina and one of the best in the Southeast.

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So where are the best spots to see the most birds?

Huntington Beach State Park boasts a 330-bird checklist with an impressive rarities roster, including Roseate Spoonbill and Piping Plover. Beyond the park, the six Hammock Coast communities offer additional opportunities for birders, who can spot Bald Eagles, egrets, herons, Ruddy Turnstones, Purple Sandpipers and so many more.

World-famous Brookgreen Gardens offers birders even more opportunities for sightings and offers daily shows about raptors and owls at its Lowcountry Zoo.

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Oyster Catcher Photo by Mark A. Stevens

And Audubon notes that birders should not miss Hobcaw Barony, due to its important location at the mouth of Winyah Bay. Hobcaw Barony, near Georgetown, is home to thousands of pristine acres. This large, undisturbed tract has extensive longleaf pine forests with Red-cockaded Woodpecker colonies and excellent Bachman’s Sparrow habitat.

And there’s also the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center near Georgetown.

Considered one of the most outstanding gifts to wildlife conservation in North America, the center was willed to the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department, now the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, in 1976 by the late Tom Yawkey.

The Wildlife Center embraces North, South, and Cat islands, three coastal islands located at the mouth of Winyah Bay. Composed of nearly 31 square miles of marsh, managed wetlands, forest openings, ocean beach, longleaf pine forest, and maritime forest, the center is principally dedicated as a wildlife preserve, research area, and waterfowl refuge. Those familiar with the preserve’s recent history know the present-day Wildlife Center has gradually changed from a hunting preserve to a waterfowl refuge over the years. Marshlands around Winyah Bay and the Santee delta have been highly valued for waterfowl.

Roseate Spoonbills - Huntington Beach State Park Photo courtesy of Austin Bond.

Roseate Spoonbills - Huntington Beach State Park.

Photo courtesy of Austin Bond.

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Get in the swing of things!

Some people arrive on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast ready for a few days soaking up the sun on our beautiful beaches. Still, there are others looking for a different pastime.

And if that choice is golf, then you are in the right place! Georgetown County is one of America’s premier golf vacation destinations.

Don’t take our word for it. Listen to what some of the most respected names in the game have had to say about the area.

The Hammock Coast is home to nearly a dozen courses. Award-winning courses like Caledonia, Heritage Club and True Blue dot the landscape here and routinely are ranked among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” by Golf Digest. Litchfield Country Club and Willbrook Plantation have also been ranked among the nation’s Top 50 Courses for Women.

And add to that list of standouts Pawleys Plantation, the highly acclaimed Jack Nicklaus design that is one of South Carolina’s most scenic layouts.

Links Magazine even ranked Pawleys Island as the 10th best island in all of golf.

So, what makes golf along the Hammock Coast great? Georgetown County is home to stunning natural beauty. The centuriesold oak trees, salt marshes and naturally

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occurring bodies of water provided course architects with a near-perfect canvas (a drive down “Oak Alley” at Caledonia is exhibit 1A).

Famed designers such as Mike Strantz (True Blue, Caledonia) and Dan Maples (Heritage Club, Willbrook) made maximum use of the property they were provided.

The result is a collection of golf courses that can stand alongside any in America.

An underrated facet of the area’s popularity is the diversity of experiences it offers. True Blue and Caledonia couldn’t be more different. Heritage Club showcases Lowcountry golf at its finest, while Pawleys Plantation wows players with a back nine routed along a saltwater marsh.

Litchfield, the Hammock Coast’s first course, features an old-school country club type experience, while Founders Club, the area’s newest layout, is a modern design from the jump.

The Hammock Coast provides a broad range of experiences for golfers and delivers unrivaled value, leaving little doubt as to why it’s one of America’s premier golf destinations.

For a listing of Hammock Coast golf courses, visit www.hammockcoastsc.com.

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FLAPJACK’S PANCAKE CABIN $$ 2851 Hwy17 Bus. • 843-652-4444 Cuisine: Breakfast • Serves: Breakfast/Lunch GULFSTREAM CAFÉ $$$ 1536 S. Waccamaw Dr. • 843-651-8808 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Dinner, Sunday: Brunch, Dinner MARLIN QUAY MARINA RESTAURANT & BAR $$ 1508 S. Waccamaw Drive • 843-651-4444 Cuisine: Seafood Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner OLD CHICAGO PIZZA & TAPROOM $$ 2859 Hwy17 Bus. • 843-651-2337 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

murrells inlet AMERICAN STEAK & OYSTER BAR $$ 3797 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-7222 Cuisine: Steak, Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner BEIJING CHINESE $ 4390 Ocean Hwy • 843-651-6869 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner BLUE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE $$$ 4493 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-5863 Cuisine: Thai • Serves: Dinner

BOVINES $$ 3979 US-17 BUS. • 843-651-2888 Cuisine: Steaks, Seafood, Pizza Serves: Dinner BUBBA’S LOVE SHACK $$ 4037 Hwy 17 • 843-651-5850 Cuisine: Sandwiches/Seafood Serves: Lunch/Dinner CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL $$$ 511 Courtfield Dr. • 843-652-3800 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner CHICK-FIL-A $ 4400 Hwy 17 • 843-652-9955 Cuisine: Fast Food Serves:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner CHINA CHEF $ 756 Mink Ave • 843-357-3828 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner CRACKER BARREL $ 1303 Tadlock Dr. • 843-357-4372 Cuisine: American Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner THE CLAW HOUSE $$$ 4097 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-4415 Cuisine: Seafood/Bar+Grill Serves: Lunch/Dinner COSTA COASTAL KITCHEN & BAR $$$ 4606 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-299-1970 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

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CRAB DADDY’S $$$ 3043 Hwy 17 • 843-299-1115 Cuisine: Seafood Buffet • Serves: Dinner

LEE’S INLET KITCHEN $$$ 4460 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-2881 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Dinner

CREEK RATZ $$ 4065 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-357-2891 Cuisine: Lowcountry • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

LUNA BAR & GRILL $$$ 4450 Hwy 17 Bus. N. • 843-299-2365 Cuisine: Mexican • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

DEAD DOG SALOON $$$ 4079 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-0664 Cuisine: American Serves:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

MOJO’S MARINA BAR & GRILLE $$ 4139 Hwy 17 Bus.• 843-651-1515 Cuisine: Seafood/Sandwiches • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

DECK 383 $$ 1950 Wachesaw Rd. • 843-357-3838 Cuisine: Seafood/American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

MURRELLS INLET GENERAL STORE $ 4634 Highway 17 Business • 843-651-2000 Cuisine: Sandwiches/Ice Cream Serves: Lunch

DICKEY’S BBQ $ 11990 Hwy 17 S., Unit #7 • 843-357-8200 Cuisine: BBQ • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

MY MIKE COOKS $$ (PERSONAL CHEF & PARTY HOST) 843-357-0546 • Cuisine: Specialty

DRUNKEN JACK’S $$$ 4031 Hwy17 Bus. • 843-651-2044 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

NANCE’S CREEKFRONT RESTAURANT $$$ 4883 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-2696 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Dinner

FOX’S PIZZA DEN $ 4326 Hwy 17 • 843-357-3697 Cuisine: Pizza • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

ON THE HALF SHELL $$ 4500 Hwy 17 • 843-651-1296 Cuisine: Seafood/American Serves: Lunch/Dinner

GRAHAM’S LANDING $$$ 5225 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-947-0520 Cuisine: Seafood/Ameican • Serves: Lunch/Dinner HACHIYA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE $$ 4201 Hwy 17 • 843-651-4616 Cuisine: Japanese • Serves: Dinner HAYASHI SUSHI $$ 5341 Hwy 17, Unit G,H • 843-299-0107 Cuisine: Japanese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner HOT FISH CLUB $$ 4911 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-357-9175 Cuisine: Seafood/Steaks • Serves: Dinner HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES & FRIES $ 4390 Ocean Hwy • 843-651-5500 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner INLET CRAB HOUSE $$$ 3572 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-8452 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner INLET PROVISION COMPANY $$$ 4891 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-299-2444 Cuisine: Seafood/American Serves: Dinner J. PETERS $$ 4037 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-5850 Cuisine: Sandwiches/Seafood Serves: Lunch/Dinner

POPPY’S BURGERS & SUBS $$ 3290 S. Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-6800 Cuisine: American/Burgers/Subs Serves: Lunch/Dinner QUIGLEYS 707 PINT & PLATE $$ 11887 Hwy 707 • 843-299-1452 Cuisine: Lowcountry/Sandwiches Serves: Lunch/Dinner RIVER CITY CAFÉ $ 4393 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-1004 Cuisine: Burgers Serves: Lunch/Dinner RUSSELL’S SEAFOOD GRILL & RAW BAR $$$ 4906 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-0553 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner SHIKI SUSHI $$ 11907 Hwy 707 • 843-651-9188 Cuisine: Japanese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner SPRING HOUSE FAMILY RESTAURANT $ 3841 Hwy 17 • 843-357-2785 Cuisine: Brakfast/Southern Serves: Breakfast/Lunch TWISTERS SOFT SERVE $ 3968 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-504-9472 Cuisine: Ice Cream • Serves: Dessert

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UNCLE MICKEY’S PIZZA $$ 4378 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-299-2155 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner VIENNA’S PIZZA $ 4410 Hwy 17 • 843-357-9972 Cuisine: Pizza Serves: Lunch/Dinner WAHOO’S FISH HOUSE $$$ 3993 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-5800 Cuisine: Seafood/Sushi Serves: Dinner WICKED TUNA $$$ 4123 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-9987 Cuisine: Seafood/Asian Serves: Lunch/Dinner

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ANYTHING FROZ & COFFEE SHOP $ 13088 Ocean Hwy. Unit 2 • 843-314-9194 Cuisine: Froyo/Ice Cream/Coffee Serves: Dessert APPLEWOOD PANCAKES $ 14361 Ocean Hwy • 843-979-1022 Cuisine: Breakfast/American/Greek Serves: Breakfast/Lunch AUSTIN’S CABANA CAFÉ & BEACH BAR $$ The Litchfiled Inn, 1 Norris Dr. • 843-235-8700 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner AUSTIN’S OCEAN ONE $$$ The Litchfiled Inn, 1 Norris Dr. • 843-235-8700 Cuisine: Gourmet American • Serves: Dinner BAGEL CAFÉ $$ 113 Willbrook Blvd. • 843-314-0371 Cuisine: Bakery/Bagels/Sandwiches/Salads Serves: Breakfast/Lunch BEACH, BURGERS, BBQ $ 13088 Ocean Hwy • 843-979-3333 Cuisine: Burgers/Wraps/Sandwiches Serves: Lunch/Dinner BLENDED COFFEE $ 11405 Ocean Highway • 843-314-1331 Cuisine: Coffee Shop/Pastries/Sandwiches Serves: Breakfast/Lunch CAPTAIN JOHN’S SEAFOOD GRILL $$ 13057 Ocean Highway • 843-235-9300 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner CHINA WOK $ 115 Willbrook Blvd. • 843-237-1888 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner 30

COASTAL DISH LOWCOUNTRY DINING $$$ 14276 Ocean Hwy • 843-235-5516 Cuisine: Lowcountry Serves: Breakfast/Dinner EGGS UP GRILL $ 115 Willbrook Blvd. • 843-237-7313 Cuisine: Breakfast/Sandwiches Serves: Breakfast/Lunch HANSER HOUSE RESTAURANT $$ 14360 Ocean Hwy. • 843-235-3021 Cuisine: Seafood Serves: Dinner KUDZU AT THE BEACH $ 221 Willbrook Blvd. • 843-235-8560 Cuisine: Sandwiches/Desserts Serves: Breakfast/Lunch LITCHFIELD RESTAURANT $ 12223 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-4414 Cuisine: Breakfast/Southern Serves: Breakfast/Lunch MASSEY’S PIZZA $ 115 Willbrook Blvd. • 843-237-4992 Cuisine: Pizza Serves: Lunch/Dinner PARADICE PAWLEYS ISLAND CREAMERY $ 14418 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-4423 Cuisine: Ice Cream/Froyo Serves: Dessert PERRONE’S FINE FOOD & WINE MARKET $$$ 13302 Ocean Hwy • 843-235-9193 Cuisine: Seafood/Tapas/Mediterranean Serves: Lunch/Dinner QUIGLEY’S PINT & PLATE $$ 257 Willbrook Blvd. • 843-237-7010 Cuisine: Lowcountry/Sandwiches/Salads Serves: Lunch/Dinner R WAY PIZZA AND FAMILY TAVERN $ 13088 Ocean Highway Unit 1 • 843-314-3321 Cuisine: Pizza Serves: Lunch/Dinner SONE HIBACHI GRILL $$ 13088 Ocean Hwy • 843-979-0402 Cuisine: Japanese Serves: Lunch/Dinner

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pawleys island A TO Z CHILLIN-N-GRILLIN $ 10744 Ocean Highway • 843-237-0273 Cuisine: Ice Cream/American Serves: Lunch/Dinner

DAIRY QUEEN $ 10391 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-3021 Cuisine: Ice Cream/American Serves: Lunch/Dinner/Dessert DEROMA’S PIZZERIA $ 10337 Ocean Hwy • 843-235-9888 Cuisine: Pizza Serves: Lunch/Dinner

BISQIT $$ 10880 Ocean Hwy • 843-979-2747 Cuisine: Breakfast/Lowcountry/American Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

FRANK’S OUTBACK $$$ 10434 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-3030 Cuisine: Lowcountry/Steaks/Seafood/Pizza Serves: Dinner

BISTRO 217 $$$ 10707 Ocean Hwy • 843-235-8217 Cuisine: Seafood/Steak/Pasta Serves: Lunch/Dinner

FRANK’S RESTAURANT & BAR $$$ 10434 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-3030 Cuisine: Lowcountry/Steaks/Seafood Serves: Dinner

CAFFE PICCOLO $$$ 9428 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-3424 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

GET CARRIED AWAY SOUTHERN TAKEOUT & CATERING $$$ 10126 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-3493 Cuisine: Lowcountry Serves: Lunch/Dinner

CALEDONIA GOLF & FISH CLUB GRILL $ 369 Caledonia Dr. • 843-237-3675 Cuisine: American/Seafood Serves: Lunch CHIVE BLOSSOM CAFÉ $$$ 85 N. Causeway Rd. • 843-237-1438 Cuisine: European Fusion Serves: Lunch/Dinner CHESTER’S PIT STOP $ 12161 Ocean Hwy • 843-630-2041 Cuisine: Food Stand • Serves: Lunch/Dinner 32

GILBERT’S ICE CREAM $ 10080 Ocean Hwy Unit 6 • 843-314-0472 Cuisine: Ice Cream • Serves: Dessert GIO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN $$ 10008 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-8245 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner HABANERO’S MEXICAN CANTINA $ 11151 Ocean Hwy • 843-235-9595 Cuisine: Mexican • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

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HOG HEAVEN BBQ & RAW BAR $$ 7147 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-7444 Cuisine: BBQ/Seafood Serves: Lunch/Dinner ISLAND BAR & GRILL PAWLEYS $$ 10744-F Ocean Hwy • 843-235-3399 Cuisine: American/Seafood Serves: Lunch/Dinner ISLAND TREATS $ 10659 Ocean Highway • 843-314-9145 Cuisine: Ice Cream • Serves: Lunch/Dinner JIMMY JOHN’S $ 10185 Ocean Hwy, C • 843-979-3278 Cuisine: Sandwiches Serves: Lunch/Dinner JIMMYZ HIBACHI $$ 10378 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-3682 Cuisine: Japanese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner J. PETERS $$ 10185-A Ocean Hwy. • 843-314-0061 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner KOSTA BOWLS $ 9380 Ocean Hwy., Unit E • 843-314-0037 Cuisine: Acai Bowls/Salads Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner LANDOLFI’S ITALIAN BAKERY & DELI $$ 9305 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-7900 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner LOCAL EAT DRINK CELEBRATE $$ 10880 Ocean Hwy, Unit 21 • 843-413-0474 Cuisine: Lowcountry • Serves: Lunch/Dinner MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE $ 12827 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-8227 Cuisine: BBQ • Serves: Lunch/Dinner OCEAN DRAGON CHINESE $ 9380 Ocean Hwy. • 843-237-9988 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner PARADICE HOMEMADE ICE CREAM $ 12020 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-3600 Cuisine: Ice Cream/Froyo • Serves: Dessert PAWLEYS ISLAND BAKERY $ 10517 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-3100 Cuisine: Pastries/Sandwiches/Wraps Serves: Breakfast/Lunch PAWLEYS ISLAND RAW BAR $$$ 9448 Ocean Hwy • 843-979-2722 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner PAWLEYS ISLAND TAVERN (PIT) $$ 10635 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-8465 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner RUSTIC TABLE $$$ 10683 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-0164 Cuisine: Upscale Southern • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

SMOOTHIE KING $$ 10225 Ocean Highway • 843-314-3199 Cuisine: Smoothies Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner SOL COCINA MEXICANO $$ 12036 Ocean Hwy • 843-34-3749 Cuisine: Cocina Mexicana • Serves: Lunch/Dinner SOUTH END BISTRO $$ 8151 Ocean Hwy • 843-885-1519 Cuisine: Pizza/American Traditional Serves: Lunch/Dinner THE PALMETTO PUB @ PAWLEYS PLANTATION $$ 70 Tanglewood Dr. • 843-237-6000 Cuisine: American Serves: Lunch/Dinner TRUE BLUE GRILLROOM $ 900 Blue Stem Drive • 843-235-0900 Cuisine: American Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner WAFFLE HOUSE $ 10337 Ocean Hwy • 843-235-4095 Cuisine: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Serves: 24 Hours YAGI SUSHI & HIBACHI $$ 47A Da Gullah Way • 843-314-8484 Cuisine: Sushi & Hibachi • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

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ALFRESCO’S TAQUERIA Y CANTINA $$ 816 Front St. • 843-485-0738 Cuisine: Mexican • Serves: Lunch/Dinner AUNNY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN $$ 926 Front St. • 843-461-4750 Cuisine: Lowcountry/Southern Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner BALL & QUE RESTAURANT $ 1808 Highmarket St. • 843-546-9903 Cuisine: BBQ/Homecooking Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner BIG BILL’S LOW COUNTRY BBQ $ 2041 N. Fraser St. • 843-527-2697 Cuisine: BBQ • Serves: Dinner BIG TUNA OYSTER BAR $$ 807 Front St. • 843-546-1045 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner BEANZ $$ 426 Wood St. • 843-833-5598 Cuisine: American • Serves: Breakfast/Lunch BOJANGLES FAMOUS CHICKEN $ 1305 N Fraser St. • 843-436-4646 Cuisine: Fast Food Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

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BUZZ’S ROOST & CAPTAIN’S QUARTERS $$ 911 Front St. • 843-545-1595 Cuisine: Burgers/Seafood/Steaks Serves: Lunch/Dinner CHINA KING $ 2244 S Fraser Street • 843-545-1111 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner DEBORAH’S KITCHEN $ 1926 S. Island Rd. • 843-545-5548 Cuisine: Southern • Serves: Breakfast/Lunch EVE’S CARRIBEAN SOUL FOOD $ 1171 N Fraser Street • 843-325-2735 Cuisine: Soul Food • Serves: Lunch/Dinner EL CERRO GRANDE OF GEORGETOWN $ 829 Church St. • 843-546-3795 Cuisine: Mexican • Serves: Lunch/Dinner FAST & FRESH SOUPS SALADS SANDWICHES $$ 809 Front Street • 843-546-2008 Cuisine: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches Serves: Lunch GEORGE’S RESTAURANT $$ 1740 Highmarket St. • 843-545-5877 Cuisine: Lowcountry/Buffet Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner GEORGETOWN FAMILY PIZZA $$ 1935 S. Fraser St. • 843-545-5699 Cuisine: Pizza/Sandwiches Serves: Lunch/Dinner GRAHAM’S LANDING ON FRONT $$ 929 Front Street • 843-485-4025 Cuisine: Seafood/Steaks/Pizza Serves: Lunch/Dinner

GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT $ 1049 N Fraser Street • 843-520-0888 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner GROUCHO’S DELI $ 913 Front St. • 843-833-8515 Cuisine: Subs/Sandwiches • Serves: Lunch/Dinner HARVEST MOON ICE CREAM $ 801 Front St. • 843-527-4110 Cuisine: Ice Cream/Hot Dogs • Serves: Lunch HOPSEWEE PLANTATION TEA ROOM $$ 494 Hopsewee Road • 843-546-7891 Cuisine: Southern • Serves: Lunch HUMBLE CRUMB $$ 2521 Highmarket St. • 843-546-7090 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES & FRIES $ 1251 N Fraser St. • 843-527-0550 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner INDIGO BAKERY $ 701 Front St. • 843-485-4873 Cuisine: Dessert INDIGO MERCANTILE $$ 724 Front Street • 843-833-8175 Cuisine: Mercantile • Serves: Lunch/Dinner JAMIE’S SEAFOOD SHACK $$ 403 E. Main St. • 843-264-5429 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner JEANETTE’S SUPER BURGER $ 1473 Indian Hut Rd. • 843-883-8345 Cuisine: Burgers/American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

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KFC $ 2130 Highmarket St. • 843-546-6037 Cuisine: Fast Food • Serves: Lunch/Dinner LAMAR’S FISH & CHIPS $ 205 S. Merriman Rd. • 843-546-8626 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner LOS ARRIEROS $$ 1230 Church St. • 843-546-3288 Cuisine: Mexican • Serves: Lunch/Dinner MY PLACE SPORTS LOUNGE $$ 34 E Main St • 843-264-1263 Cuisine: American • Serves: Dinner NAGOYA JAPANESE GRILL $$ 1354 N Fraser Street • 843-546-4888 Cuisine: Japanese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner NORTIRA’S GROCERY $ 2009 Gilbert Street • 843-527-2004 Cuisine: Southern Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner OCEAN DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT $ 1725 Highmarket St. • 843-546-2828 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner OLD GEORGETOWN CREAMERY $ 915 Front St. • 843-461-9147 Cuisine: Dessert PURR & POUR CAT CAFÉ $ 908 Front Street • 843-543-2287 Cuisine: Sandwiches/wine bar • Serves: Lunch RIVER ROOM RESTAURANT $$$ 801 Front St. • 843-527-4110 Cuisine: Seafood/Steaks • Serves: Lunch/Dinner RIVERSIDE BBQ $ 1590 Oatlan Rd. • 843-527-3442 Cuisine: BBQ • Serves: Lunch/Dinner ROLLIN’ LOCAL $$$ 732 Front St. • 843-485-4345 Cuisine: Sushi/Comfort • Serves: Lunch/Dinner ROOT $$ 919 Front Street • 843-833-8224 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner SOCO GRILLE $$ 619 Front St. • 843-883-8789 Cuisine: Southern Comfort/Seafood Serves: Lunch/Dinner SWEETIE’S SWEETS $ 707 Front St. • 843-545-5400 Cuisine: Dessert • Serves: Dessert TAI CHANG CHINESE RESTAURANT $ 20 E Main St. • 843-264-8822 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner TASTE LOUNGE $$ 2008 Highmarket St. • 843-833-0228 Cuisine: American/Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

THE COFFEE BREAK CAFÉ $ 716 Front St. • 843-546-7202 Cuisine: Coffeehouse • Serves: Breakfast/Lunch THE GATOR GRILL $$ 833 Front St. • 843-527-8000 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner THE LUNCHBOX OF GEORGETOWN $ 426 Wood Street Cuisine: Sandwiches • Serves: Lunch THOMAS CAFÉ $ 703 Front St. • 843-546-7776 Cuisine: Lowcountry • Serves: Breakfast/Lunch TONY’S FAMOUS PIZZA $$ 415 N Fraser St. • 843-546-1612 Cuisine: Pizza/Sandwiches Serves: Lunch/Dinner WEDGEFIELD MANOR HOUSE $$ 129 Club House Lane • 843-546-8587 Cuisine: American/Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner WINYAH BAY BREWING $$ 911 Front Street • 843-545-1595 Cuisine: Brewery • Serves: Lunch/Dinner YOKOHAMA JAPANESE EXPRESS $ 1239 N Fraser St. • 843-545-9656 Cuisine: Japanese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

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ANTONIO’S RESTAURANT $ 13 E. Main St. • 843-264-2000 Cuisine: Southern • Serves: Lunch/Dinner CHANDLER’S RESTAURANT $$ 601 W. Main St. • 843-264-2707 Cuisine: Southern • Serves: Lunch FATZ FISH TO GO $ 111 W. Main St. • 843-264-8780 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner MOREE’S BAR-B-QUE $ 677 Morrisville Rd. • 843-221-5643 Cuisine: BBQ • Serves: Lunch/Dinner SEABOARD RESTAURANT $$ 64 Seaboard Rd. • 843-221-5199 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner TONY’S FAMOUS PIZZA $$ 506 N. Morgan Ave. • 843-264-8149 Cuisine: Pizza/Sandwiches • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

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Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club

H O ST YO U R S P EC I A L EV EN T O N TH E HA M M O CK COAST A family reunion picnic on the beach, a wedding held in an avenue of ancient oaks, a marsh-front gathering under a Carolina moon or dancing the night away in a beautiful ballroom – how do you envision your special event? From a small party celebrating a new baby to the most elaborate wedding, the Hammock Coast is the perfect backdrop for your celebration.

The Hammock Coast is home to talented planners and vendors who will help bring your vision to life. These accomplished professionals will help you ensure that every detail is perfect – from location to catering to photography.

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you plan a party to fit your style and budget! Brookgreen Gardens is one of the area’s most beloved wedding venues, and there are several sites available for the ceremony and reception.

Caledonia Plantation in Pawleys Island has the Waccamaw River as the perfect backdrop and offers venues ranging from the casual and fun Fish Shed to the stunning Azalea Row. This is a great place to plan a barbecue celebrating that special family member’s birthday or anniversary.

Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club’s elegant venue combines classic southern architecture with country club ambiance. The Hammock Coast’s local musicians will add so much fun to your party.

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Historic Georgetown adores a party and yours will become a memory that is cherished forever. The Kaminski House and the South Carolina Maritime Museum, both located on Front Street and directly on the waterfront, offer distinctive settings to celebrate a wedding or special event. Hopsewee Plantation, just south of Georgetown, is also available as a venue for larger events.

Your style, your way – however you choose to celebrate, the Hammock Coast will make your dreams come true.

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BROOKGREEN GARDENS 1931 Brookgreen Garden Dr • 843- 235-6000 www.brookgreen.org

PAWLEYS PLANTATION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 70 Tanglewood Dr. • 843-237-6082 www.pawleysplantation.com/weddings

HOT FISH CLUB 4911 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-357-9175 www.hotfishclub.com

PELICAN INN 506 Myrtle Ave • 843-237-2000 Event bookings through Pawleys Island Realty www.pawleysislandrealty.com/weddingsandevents

INLET AFFAIRS 4024 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-2904 www.inletaffairs.com

THE RESERVE GOLF CLUB 18 Reserve Dr. • 843-235-0755 www.thereservegolf.com

INLET SPORTS LODGE 4600 Hwy 17 Bus. • 877-585-9360 www.inletsportslodge.com

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SUNNYSIDE PLANTATION 3741 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-796-0007 www.facebook.com/sunnysideplantationsc WACHESAW PLANTATION CLUB 1930 Governors Landing • 843-357-5130 www.wachesaw.com WATERSIDE RETREAT 385 Waterside Lane • 704-408-3477 www.murrellsinletbedandbreakfast.com

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CALEDONIA WEDDINGS & EVENTS 368 Caledonia Dr. • 843-222-9249 www.caledoniawedding.com

BELLE ISLE YACHT CLUB 1228 Belle Isle Rd. • 843-546-1423 www.belleislesc.com GREENFIELD PLANTATION Greenfield Drive • 503-593-8002 HOPSEWEE PLANTATION 494 Hopsewee Rd. • 843-970-2779 www.hopsewee.com KAMINSKI HOUSE MUSEUM 1003 Front Street • 843-546-7706 www.kaminskimuseum.org LAND’S END YACHT CLUB 444 Marina Dr. • 843-833-5377 www.landsendyachtclub.com

HERITAGE CLUB 478 Heritage Dr. • 843-237-3424 www.legendsgolf.com/project/heritageclub/

SC MARITIME MUSEUM & MARITIME PARK 729 Front Street • 843-520-0111 www.scmaritimemuseum.org

LITCHFIELD BEACH & GOLF RESORT 14276 Ocean Hwy • 843-235-5591 800-845-1897 www.litchfieldbeach.com/weddings.php

WEDGEFIELD PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB 129 Club House Lane • 843-546-8587 www.wedgefieldcountryclub.com

LITCHFIELD COUNTRY CLUB 619 Country Club Dr. • 843-237-3411 Ext 3 www.litchfieldgolf.com/weddings PAWLEYS ISLAND CHAPEL 391 Myrtle Ave. • 843-237-2000 www.pawleysislandrealty.com/pawleys-islandhouse-of-worship

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HISTORY COMES ALIVE ON THE HAMMOCK COAST

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A strong connection with the past is evident in every community along the Hammock Coast. From Native Americans who once thrived along our bountiful shores to early Spanish, French and English settlers to Revolutionary War heroes and beyond, the rich history of the Hammock Coast is still a part of the present.

Hundreds of acres of protected land, museums, preserved plantation homes and cultural traditions carefully handed down through the generations make access to the past as easy as walking along the treelined streets of Georgetown or the sandy shores of Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach. You will be drawn into the beauty of yesterday as you explore the fascinating history of the Hammock Coast.

First known for its lucrative indigo industry, Georgetown County became one of the richest areas in the nation through the production of Carolina Gold rice. The life of plantation owners was one of luxury and privilege, juxtaposed with the suffering of hundreds of enslaved Africans forced to complete the laborintensive cultivation of rice.

The enslaved African-Americans of the plantation era developed their own unique culture, and the Gullah Geechee ways are kept alive by their descendants through delicious cuisine, beautiful art and a distinctive dialect. Gullah Geechee art can be seen in museums, gift shops and boutiques throughout the area.

No exploration of Hammock Coast art and history is complete without a visit to Brookgreen Gardens, one of America’s premier sculpture gardens designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Huntington Beach State Park, just across Highway 17, is the home of Atalaya Castle and a rich repository of natural beauty.

While well-known financier Bernard Baruch entertained Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt at Hobcaw Barony, his daughter, Belle, left an enduring mark on today’s world. Bernard Baruch purchased the property between 1905 and 1907 as a hunting retreat, and Belle, who was concerned by the development along the coast, began buying the property from her father in 1936. Upon her death in 1964, the 16,000-acre property was transferred to the Belle Baruch Foundation, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

History lovers will also want to explore Hopsewee Plantation, home to one of the signers of The Declaration of Independence, Thomas Lynch Jr. Hopsewee is open to the public year round. Tours are available on the hour from 10 a.m.3 p.m., and guests may enjoy a tea room with a full menu! This historic site also hosts numerous weddings and events.

Visit www.hammockcoastsc.com. for more information about experiencing the rich history and culture of the Hammock Coast!

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MAKE IT A DAY OF DISCOVERY

AT OUR MUSEUMS

The City of Georgetown is proud to be the home of five fascinating museums.

T he Georgetown County Museum, located on Broad Street in historic Georgetown, traces the history of the Hammock Coast through meticulously researched ex h i b i t s. T h e d o c e n t s a re knowledgeable historians excited to share their passion for the rich culture of our area.

Th e G ul l a h Mu seum i n Georgetown is a wonderful place to start learning about this unique culture. Founded by Bunny and 40

Andrew Rodrigues to promote and preserve Gullah culture, the museum uses Gullah and Lowcountry crafts, African artifacts and collectibles to tell the story of the Gullah people and the part they played in the building of South Carolina and the United States.

Tour the fascinating South Carolina Maritime Museum featuring photographs, documents, artifacts, and interactive exhibits related to South Carolina’s rich and remarkable maritime history. This small waterfront museum is also home to the Fresnel lens of the old North Island Lighthouse.

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Don’t miss the Rice Museum, located at the iconic clock tower on Front Street. This unique structure houses the museum’s permanent collection of dioramas, maps, paintings, artifacts and other exhibits that tell the history of rice cultivation in Georgetown County.

And no museum tour of the Hammock Coast is complete without enjoying the splendor of the Kaminski House. Of the more than 60 antebellum homes in Georgetown, the Kaminski House Museum stands out as one of the most representative of the Georgianstyle of the era. Learn what life was like in South Carolina’s third-oldest city on one of the museum’s docentguided tours.

If you’d enjoy a self-guided tour of homes and historic places, be sure to stop by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Visitors Center at 531 Front Street and pick up two of our most popular brochures that allow you to stroll at your leisure while learning about our unique heritage.

Our Historic Register brochure

Rice Museum highlights the 66 Georgetown sites on the National Historic Register, and our African-American History brochure puts the spotlight on the unique and powerful contributions from African-Americans who helped build our region.

For more info, visit www.hammockcoastsc.com.

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SHOPPING HAMMOCK COAST STYLE

Nothing compares to a day of shopping along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast.

You will experience unique boutiques with one-of-a-kind finds and locally made treasures that will delight and amaze.

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Business 17 in Murrells Inlet has an array of fun shops to explore. Be sure to stop by The Lazy Gator. Take the bypass to find unique gifts at Pluff Mudd and Inlet Queens.

Historic Georgetown is well known for its charming boutiques and antique shops.

Just stroll down Front Street and prepare to be enchanted. Whimsy Roost is a fun boutique filled with gifts for everyone on your list – including you! The Cottage offers Lowcountry-inspired gifts and art.

The Harborwalk beckons visitors to stroll along the water’s edge while contemplating more shopping – and dining, too! Restaurants like The River Room, Root and Aunny’s are only the beginning of places to whet your appetite.

In Pawleys Island, you’ll find unusual and fun small boutiques at The Shoppes at Sweetgrass, The Island Shops and the famous Hammock Shops Village. The folks in Pawleys take shopping seriously. At the Original Hammock Shop, you can watch our world-famous rope hammocks be made by hand. Stop by and say hello to Marvin Grant, the “Hammock Man.” He’s made nearly 25,000 hammocks in his 30-year career.

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This award-winning craftsman engages the public with his fascinating demonstrations of hammock weaving and great personality.

You can find custom-made jewelry here (check out Whitmire’s Fine Jewelry’s Pawleys Island seashell collection), and artisans make sweetgrass baskets underneath Spanish moss-draped live oaks.

And, of course, there’s lots and lots of souvenirs to be had, too.

Marvin Grant, the “Hammock Man”

When you’re not shopping in Photo by Chris King Pawleys, you might just want to enjoy the dining options Bistro 217. And don’t miss the eclectic in Pawleys and the Litchfield Beach restaurants in Murrells Inlet, where the community! There’s one of the area’s half-mile-long MarshWalk greets visitors newest eateries – Local Eat Drink from all over America who come for Celebrate – and old favorites like BisQit, some of the best seafood anywhere. And Rustic Table, Hanser House, and don’t miss Drunken Jack’s Strawberry Hushpuppy Sundae. Yes, it’s a strawberry sundae made with hushpuppies. It’s delish!

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Drunken Jack’s Strawberry Hushpuppy Sundae Photo by Chris Rogers

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