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Features 6 Welcome to the Hammock Coast 8 Accommodations on the Hammock Coast 16 Get in the Swing of Things 19 For Your Safety! Hammock Coast Beaches 20 The Great Outdoors 25 Flying to the Hammock Coast 26 Flock to the Hammock Coast 28 Dining on the Hammock Coast 36 Host Your Special Event on the Hammock Coast 38 History Comes Alive on the Hammock Coast 42 Shopping Hammock Coast Style 45 Maps

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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 2022. 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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Open to the public 7 Days a Week!

Caledonia: Lunch 11am - 3pm Tavern 10am - Dusk True Blue: Breakfast “All Day” 7am - 3pm Lunch 11am - 3pm Tavern 10am - Dusk

True Blue Golf Club 900 Blue Stem Drive Pawleys Island, SC 1 (888) 483-6800 Caledonia Golf & Fish Club 369 Caledonia Dr Pawleys Island, SC 1 (800) 483-6800

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 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 along the shores.

If shopping is something you enjoy, be sure to swing by any of our quaint shops, many

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found on Front Street in Georgetown or at the Island Shops in Pawleys Island. While you’re here, be sure to visit the Original Hammock Shop, 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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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!

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Accommodations on the Hammock Coast

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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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GARDEN CITY REALTY 608 Atlantic Ave. • 843-651-2121 Vacation Rental • www.gardencityrealty.com SEA STAR REALTY 125-A Atlantic Ave. • 843-651-1000 Vacation Rental • www.seastar-realty.com SURFSIDE REALTY 213 S. Ocean Blvd. • 843-238-3435 Vacation Rental • www.surfsiderealty.com

Murrells Inlet BROOKWOOD INN 5098 Hwy. 17 Bus. • 843-651-2550 • Hotel/Motel ELLINGTON AT WACHESAW PLANTATION EAST 911 Riverwood Rd. • 843-357-5280 Resort • www.ellingtonresort.com HAMPTON INN, MURRELLS INLET 512 Courtfield Dr. • 843-651-6687 Hotel/Motel • www.murrellsinlet.hamptoninn.com HUNTINGTON BEACH STATE PARK 16148 Ocean Hwy. • 843-237-4440 • Camping www.southcarolinaparks.com/huntington-beach INLET SPORTS LODGE 4600 Hwy. 17 Bus. 877-585-9360 • 843-357-6106 Resort • www.inletsportslodge.com WACHESAW PLANTATION 1930 Governors Landing • 843-357-1263 Vacation Rental • www.wachesaw.com WATERSIDE RETREAT 385 Waterside Lane • 704-408-3477 Bed & Breakfast • www.murrellsinletbedandbreakfast.com PREFERRED PARTNERS

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www.GardenCityRealty.com SEA VIEW INN 414 Myrtle Ave. • 843-237-4253 Bed & Breakfast • www.seaviewinn.com TIDELIFE VACATION RENTALS 10744 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-0376 Vacation Rental • www.tidelifevacationrentals.com TRUE BLUE RESORT VACATIONS 14276 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-3000 Resort • www.litchfieldbeach.com/true-blue-resort

Georgetown BAXTER’S BREWHOUSE INN 824 Prince St. • 843-997-4812 Bed & Brew • www.baxtersbrewhouseinn.com BAYMONT INN 120 Church St. • 843-485-0828 Hotel/Motel • www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont BAYVIEW MOTEL 1401 S. Fraser St. • 843-527-4421 Hotel/Motel • www.bayviewmotelgeorgetown.com BUDGET INN 412 St. James St. • 843-546-4117 Hotel/Motel • www.budgetinn.com Continued on Page 14

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

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

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

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 14 public and private 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.

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

Courses on the Hammock Coast Caledonia Golf & Fish Club *DeBordieu Colony Golf Course Founders Club at Pawleys Island The Heritage Club Litchfield Country Club Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club *The Reserve Golf Club River Club Tradition Golf Club True Blue Golf Club *Wachesaw Plantation Club Wachesaw Plantation East Wedgefield Country Club Willbrook Plantation *Private Course

Hammock Coast Beaches B each Access P oints 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.southcarolinaparks.com/huntington-beach

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.

B each R ules 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.

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Outdoor adventures await!

With such exquisite beauty 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.

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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.

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!

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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!

And just across Ocean Highway from Brookgreen and fronting the Atlantic Ocean is the 2,000-acre Huntington Beach State Park, offering dozens of campsites, miles of pristine beaches and splendid wildlife viewing. At the park is Atalaya Castle, the former home of Brookgreen founders Archer and Anna Huntington - yes, we have a real castle at our beach here on the Hammock Coast!

While in Georgetown, visitors routinely enjoy boat tours from Cap’n Rod’s Lowcountry Tours and Rover Tours, both of which take visitors on relaxing and educational sojourns that mix history, mystery and, most of all, fun. While on the tour, participants get a water’s view of the historic Georgetown Lighthouse and a chance to visit a barrier island in search of the perfect seashell.

Located just north of Georgetown is Hobcaw Barony, an internationally 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 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

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!

of Independence. A visit there must include lunch at the River Oak Cottage Tea Room.

Also on the southern side of Georgetown is the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, another pristine location to explore. The 24,000acre wildlife preserve, dedicated as a research area and waterfowl refuge, is located on three coastal islands at the mouth of Winyah Bay near Georgetown: North, South, and Cat islands, which are accessible only by boat. Visitors can join a guided nature tour of marsh, managed wetlands, beaches, longleaf pine forests and maritime forests.

Between the Litchfield and Murrells Inlet communities is Sandy Island, 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.

While in the Inlet, children of all ages can experience the magic of sailing away in search of sunken treasure on exciting pirate adventures. 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 at www.hammockcoastsc.com for a complete list of outdoor adventures available in Georgetown County.

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 is now considered one of the best airports in the United States. With a growing number of passengers each year, the number of visitors flying to the Hammock Coast is also increasing with more than 3.2 million in 2021 - a record!

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

about 19 miles from the City of Charleston and about 75 miles from the Hammock Coast, this airport is a great option for air travel to your dream vacation.

The largest and busiest airport in South Carolina, Charleston International Airport sees more than five million passengers annually. Nine airlines serve the airport, including Alaska Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, JetBlue, American Eagle, United, United Express, and Southwest, along with eight rental car brands.

For details, visit www.iflychs.com.

For details, visit www.flymyrtlebeach.com.

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.

Charleston International Airport (CHS). Located in North Charleston,

For details, visit www.georgetowncountyairport.com.

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Flock to the Hammock Coast for the Best Birdwatching 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, not to mention the pine forests and inland areas of Georgetown County. From eagles and woodstorks soaring overhead

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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.

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, Piping Plover and Swallow-tailed Kite.

All photos courtesy of the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center

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Bald Eagle

Green-winged Teal

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. 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 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. The Red-cockaded Woodpecker, vanished from

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

many areas of the United States, can still be found at the Yawkey Center and other areas of the Hammock Coast.

At the Yawkey center, tours are offered seasonally, typically from September to May, and capacity is limited to 14 people.

Tours last four to five hours and begin at 10 a.m. Reservations are required for all tours and can be made by calling Patty Wham at the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center office at 843-546-6814.

The Black River Cypress Preserve in the western section of Georgetown County also offers visitors a chance to see birds some from the vantage point of a kayak.

The preserve, which is privately owned, offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, especially birding, along its diverse ecosystem.

Birds are in abundance on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, and every season brings new and different birds - some as migrants making their way along the coast. If you’re an amateur birdwatcher or an expert birder, the Hammock Coast is perfect for you!

Don’t miss our birding festival!

The inaugural South Carolina’s Hammock Coast Birding Festival is set for February 10 - 12, 2023, and will feature events and tours at Brookgreen Gardens, Hobcaw Barony, the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center and Huntington Beach State Park.

To find out more about this special event, go to www.HammockCoastSC.com.

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Dining on the Hammock Coast Garden City FLAPJACK’S PANCAKE CABIN $$ 2851 Hwy17 Bus. • 843-652-4444 Cuisine: Breakfast • Serves: Breakfast/Lunch

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

GULFSTREAM CAFÉ $$$ 1536 S. Waccamaw Dr. • 843-651-8808 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Dinner, Sunday: Brunch, Dinner

BOJANGLES’ FAMOUS CHICKEN $ 12005 SC-707 • 843-357-0707 Cuisine: Fast Food Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

MARLIN QUAY MARINA RESTAURANT & BAR $$ 1508 S. Waccamaw Drive • 843-651-4444 Cuisine: Seafood Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

BOVINES $$ 3979 US-17 BUS. • 843-651-2888 Cuisine: Steaks, Seafood, Pizza Serves: 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

BUBBA’S LOVE SHACK $$ 4037 US-17 BUS. • 843-651-5850 Cuisine: Sandwiches/Seafood Serves: Lunch/Dinner CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL $$$ 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

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CHINA CHEF $ 756 Mink Ave • 843-357-3828 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

J. PETERS $$ 4037 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-5850 Cuisine: Sandwiches/Seafood Serves: Lunch/Dinner

CRACKER BARREL $ 1303 Tadlock Dr. • 843-357-4372 Cuisine: American Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

JERSEY MIKE’S $ 4390 Hwy 17 Bypass, Suite C-4 • 843-357-6545 Cuisine: Sandwiches Serves: Lunch/Dinner

THE CLAW HOUSE $$$ 4097 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-4415 Cuisine: Seafood/Bar+Grill Serves: Lunch/Dinner

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

COSTA COASTAL KITCHEN & BAR $$$ 4606 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-299-1970 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

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

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

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

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

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

DECK 383 $$ 1950 Wachesaw Rd. • 843-357-3838 Cuisine: Seafood/American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner DRUNKEN JACK’S $$$ 4031 Hwy17 Bus. • 843-651-2044 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner FOX’S PIZZA DEN $ 4326 US-17 BUS. • 843-357-3697 Cuisine: Pizza • 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

NANCE’S CREEKFRONT RESTAURANT $$$ 4883 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-2696 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Dinner ON THE HALF SHELL $$ 4500 Hwy 17 • 843-651-1296 Cuisine: Seafood/American 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

INLET CRAB HOUSE $$$ 3572 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-651-8452 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

SPRING HOUSE FAMILY RESTAURANT $ 3841 Hwy 17 • 843-357-2785 Cuisine: Breakfast/Southern Serves: Breakfast/Lunch

INLET PROVISION COMPANY $$$ 4891 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-299-2444 Cuisine: Seafood/American • Serves: Dinner

TWISTERS SOFT SERVE $ 3968 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-504-9472 Cuisine: Ice Cream • Serves: Dessert

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UNCLE MICKEY’S PIZZA $$ 4378 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-299-2155 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner WAHOO’S FISH HOUSE $$$ 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

Litchfield Beach ANGEL BAR $$ 139 Willbrook Blvd, Units E & F • 843-314-9044 Cuisine: Seafood/Burgers/Sushi Serves: Dinner ANYTHING FROZ & COFFEE SHOP $ 13088 Ocean Hwy. Unit 2 • 843-314-9194 Cuisine: Froyo/Ice Cream/Coffee Serves: Dessert APPLEWOOD PANCAKES $ 14361 Ocean Hwy • 843-979-1022 Cuisine: Breakfast/American/Greek Serves: Breakfast/Lunch AUSTIN’S CABANA CAFÉ & BEACH BAR $$ 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., Unit 1• 843-314-0371 Cuisine: Bakery/Bagels/Sandwiches/Salads Serves: Breakfast/Lunch BEACH, BURGERS, BBQ $ 13088 Ocean Hwy., Unit 3 • 843-979-3333 Cuisine: Burgers/Wraps/Sandwiches Serves: Lunch/Dinner CAPTAIN JOHN’S SEAFOOD GRILL $$ 13057 Ocean Highway • 843-235-9300 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner CHINA WOK $ 115 Willbrook Blvd., Unit C • 843-237-1888 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

EGGS UP GRILL $ 115 Willbrook Blvd. • 843-237-7313 Cuisine: Breakfast/Sandwiches Serves: Breakfast/Lunch HANSER HOUSE RESTAURANT $$ 14360 Ocean Hwy. • 843-235-3021 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Dinner KUDZU BAKERY AT THE BEACH $ 221 Willbrook Blvd. • 843-235-8560 Cuisine: Sandwiches/Desserts Serves: Breakfast/Lunch LITCHFIELD RESTAURANT $ 12223 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-4414 Cuisine: Breakfast/Southern Serves: Breakfast/Lunch MASSEY’S PIZZA $ 115 Willbrook Blvd. • 843-237-4992 Cuisine: Pizza • Serves: Lunch/Dinner PARADICE PAWLEYS ISLAND CREAMERY $ 14418 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-4423 Cuisine: Ice Cream/Froyo • Serves: Dessert PERRONE’S RESTAURANT AND BAR $$$ 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

Pawleys Island A TO Z CHILLIN-N-GRILLIN $ 10744 Ocean Highway • 843-237-0273 Cuisine: Ice Cream/American Serves: Lunch/Dinner BISQIT $$ 10880 Ocean Hwy • 843-979-2747 Cuisine: Breakfast/Lowcountry/American Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

BISTRO 217 $$$ COASTAL DISH LOWCOUNTRY DINING $$$ 10707 Ocean Hwy., Unit D • 843-235-8217 14276 Ocean Hwy • 843-235-5516 Cuisine: Seafood/Steak/Pasta Cuisine: Lowcountry Serves: Lunch/Dinner Serves: Breakfast/Dinner Preferred Partners 30

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CAFFE PICCOLO $$$ 9428 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-3424 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner CALEDONIA GOLF & FISH CLUB GRILL $ 369 Caledonia Dr. • 843-237-3675 Cuisine: American/Seafood Serves: Lunch CHIVE BLOSSOM CAFÉ $$$ 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 DAIRY QUEEN GRILL & CHILL $ 10391 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-3024 Cuisine: Ice Cream/American Serves: Lunch/Dinner/Dessert DEROMA’S PIZZERIA $ 10337-B Ocean Hwy • 843-235-9888 Cuisine: Pizza Serves: Lunch/Dinner DUNKIN’ $ 10225 Ocean Hwy • 843-235-2379 Cuisine: Doughnuts/Sandwiches/Drinks Serves: Breakfast/Lunch FRANK’S OUTBACK $$$ 10434 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-3030 Cuisine: Lowcountry/Steaks/Seafood/Pizza Serves: Dinner FRANK’S RESTAURANT & BAR $$$ 10434 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-3030 Cuisine: Lowcountry/Steaks/Seafood Serves: Dinner GET CARRIED AWAY SOUTHERN TAKEOUT & CATERING $$$ 10126 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-3493 Cuisine: Lowcountry Serves: Lunch/Dinner GILBERT’S ICE CREAM $ 10080 Ocean Hwy Unit 6 • 843-314-0472 Cuisine: Ice Cream • Serves: Dessert GIO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN $$ 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 HOG HEAVEN BBQ & RAW BAR $$ 7147 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-7444 Cuisine: BBQ/Seafood Serves: Lunch/Dinner 32

ISLAND BAR & GRILL $$ 9185 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-8055 Cuisine: American Serves: Lunch/Dinner ISLAND TREATS $ 10659 Ocean Highway • 843-314-9145 Cuisine: Ice Cream • Serves: Lunch/Dinner ISLANDER BAR & GRILL $$ 9185 Ocean Hwy • 843-314-8055 Cuisine: American Serves: Lunch/Dinner J. PETERS $$ 10185-A Ocean Hwy. • 843-314-0061 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner JERSEY MIKE’S $ 10225 Ocean Hwy, E6 • 843-314-0696 Cuisine: Sandwiches Serves: Lunch/Dinner JIMMY JOHN’S $ 10185 Ocean Hwy, C • 843-979-3278 Cuisine: Sandwiches Serves: Lunch/Dinner KOSTA BOWLS $ 9380 Ocean Hwy., Unit E • 843-314-0037 Cuisine: Acai Bowls/Salads Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner LANDOLFI’S ITALIAN BAKERY & DELI $$ 9305 Ocean Hwy • 843-237-7900 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner LOCAL EAT DRINK CELEBRATE $$ 10880 Ocean Hwy, Unit 21 • 843-314-0474 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 PARLOR DOUGHNUTS $ 11359 Ocean Hwy. • 843-314-3131 Cuisine: Doughnuts/Breakfast Items/Drinks Serves: Breakfast/Lunch 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 Preferred Partners

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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 $$ 10225 Ocean Hwy, Unit 601 • 843-314-3199 Cuisine: Smoothies Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner SOL COCINA MEXICANO $$ 12036 Ocean Hwy #601 • 843-314-3749 Cuisine: Cocina Mexicana • Serves: Lunch/Dinner SOUTH END BISTRO $$ 8151 Ocean Hwy • 843-885-1519 Cuisine: Pizza/American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner THE PALMETTO PUB @ PAWLEYS PLANTATION $$ 70 Tanglewood Dr. • 843-237-6000 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

BOJANGLES FAMOUS CHICKEN $ 1305 N Fraser St. • 843-436-4646 Cuisine: Fast Food Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner BUZZ’S ROOST RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR $$ 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 COFFEE BREAK CAFÉ $ 716 Front St. • 843-546-7202 Cuisine: Coffeehouse • Serves: Breakfast/Lunch DEBORAH’S KITCHEN $ 1926 S. Island Rd. • 843-545-5548 Cuisine: Southern • Serves: Breakfast/Lunch EVE’S CARRIBEAN SOUL FOOD $ 1171 N Fraser Street • 843-325-2725 Cuisine: Soul Food • Serves: Lunch/Dinner EL CERRO GRANDE OF GEORGETOWN $ 829 Church St. • 843-546-3795 Cuisine: Mexican • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

TRUE BLUE GRILLROOM $ 900 Blue Stem Drive • 843-235-0900 Cuisine: American Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

FAST & FRESH SOUPS SALADS SANDWICHES $$ 809 Front Street • 843-546-2008 Cuisine: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches Serves: Lunch

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

Georgetown

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

ALFRESCO BISTRO $$ 812 Front St. • 843-344-3869 Cuisine: Italian • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

GRAHAM’S LANDING ON FRONT $$ 929 Front Street • 843-485-4025 Cuisine: Seafood/Steaks/Pizza Serves: Lunch/Dinner

AUNNY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN $$ 926 Front St. • 843-461-4750 Cuisine: Lowcountry/Southern Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT $ 1049 N Fraser Street • 843-520-0888 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

BALL & QUE RESTAURANT $ 1808 Highmarket St. • 843-546-9903 Cuisine: BBQ/Homecooking Serves: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

GROUCHO’S DELI $ 913 Front St. • 843-833-8515 Cuisine: Subs/Sandwiches • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

BIG TUNA RESTAURANT & RAW BAR $$ 807 Front St. • 843-546-1045 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

HARVEST MOON ICE CREAM $ 801 Front St. • 843-527-4110 Cuisine: Ice Cream/Hot Dogs • Serves: Lunch

BEANZ $$ 426 Wood St. Cuisine: American • Serves: Breakfast/Lunch

HOPSEWEE PLANTATION TEA ROOM $$ 494 Hopsewee Road • 843-546-7891 Cuisine: Southern • Serves: Lunch

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HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES & FRIES $ 1251 N Fraser St. • 843-527-0550 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

THE GATOR GRILL $$ 833 Front St. • 843-527-8000 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

INDIGO BAKERY $ 701 Front St. • 843-485-4873 Cuisine: Dessert

THE LUNCHBOX OF GEORGETOWN $ 426 Wood Street Cuisine: Sandwiches • Serves: Lunch

INDIGO MERCANTILE $$ 724 Front Street • 843-833-8175 Cuisine: Mercantile • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

THOMAS CAFÉ $ 703 Front St. • 843-546-7776 Cuisine: Lowcountry • Serves: Breakfast/Lunch

JEANETTE’S SUPER BURGER $ 1473 Indian Hut Rd. • 843-883-8345 Cuisine: Burgers/American Serves: Lunch/Dinner

TONY’S FAMOUS PIZZA $$ 415 N Fraser St. • 843-546-1612 Cuisine: Pizza/Sandwiches Serves: Lunch/Dinner

KFC $ 2130 Highmarket St. • 843-546-6037 Cuisine: Fast Food • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

WEDGEFIELD MANOR HOUSE $$ 129 Club House Lane • 843-546-8587 Cuisine: American/Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

LAMAR’S FISH & CHIPS $ 205 S. Merriman Rd. • 843-546-8626 Cuisine: Seafood • Serves: Lunch/Dinner LOS ARRIEROS $$ 1230 Church St. • 843-546-3288 Cuisine: Mexican • Serves: Lunch/Dinner NAGOYA JAPANESE GRILL $$ 1354 N Fraser Street • 843-546-4888 Cuisine: Japanese • Serves: 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 $$$ 801 Front St. • 843-527-4110 Cuisine: Seafood/Steaks • Serves: Lunch/Dinner ROLLIN’ LOCAL $$$ 732 Front St. • 843-485-4345 Cuisine: Sushi/Comfort • Serves: Lunch/Dinner ROOT $$ 919 Front Street • 843-461-9344 Cuisine: American • Serves: Lunch/Dinner SOCO GRILLE $$ 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 TASTE LOUNGE $$ 2008 Highmarket St. • 843-833-0228 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

Andrews

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 TAI CHANG CHINESE RESTAURANT $ 20 E Main St. • 843-264-8822 Cuisine: Chinese • Serves: Lunch/Dinner TONY’S FAMOUS PIZZA $$ 506 N. Morgan Ave. • 843-264-8149 Cuisine: Pizza/Sandwiches • Serves: Lunch/Dinner

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Holliday Cottage-Brookgreen Gardens

The Pelican Inn

Host your Special event

on the Hammock Coast

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The Kaminski House

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Historic locations, such as The Pelican Inn on Pawleys Island, make spectacular settings for any occassion.

Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club’s elegant venue combines classic southern architecture with country club

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ambiance. The Hammock Coast’s local musicians will add so much fun to your party.

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.

Learn more at www.hammockcoastsc.com.

Murrells Inlet BROOKGREEN GARDENS 1931 Brookgreen Garden Dr • 843- 235-6000 www.brookgreen.org HOT FISH CLUB 4911 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-357-9175 www.hotfishclub.com

PAWLEYS ISLAND CHAPEL 391 Myrtle Ave. • 843-237-2000 www.pawleysislandrealty.com/pawleys-island-houseof-worship PAWLEYS PLANTATION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 70 Tanglewood Dr. • 843-237-6082 www.pawleysplantation.com/weddings 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 INLET SPORTS LODGE 4600 Hwy 17 Bus. • 877-585-9360 www.inletsportslodge.com

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

SUNNYSIDE PLANTATION 3741 Hwy 17 Bus. • 843-796-0007 www.facebook.com/sunnysideplantationsc

Georgetown

WACHESAW PLANTATION CLUB 1930 Governors Landing • 843-357-5130 www.wachesaw.com

BELLE ISLE YACHT CLUB 1228 Belle Isle Rd. • 843-546-1423 www.belleislesc.com

WATERSIDE RETREAT 385 Waterside Lane • 704-408-3477 www.murrellsinletbedandbreakfast.com

GREENFIELD PLANTATION Greenfield Drive • 503-593-8002

Pawleys Island & Litchfield CALEDONIA WEDDINGS & EVENTS 368 Caledonia Dr. • 843-222-9249 www.caledoniawedding.com HERITAGE CLUB 478 Heritage Dr. • 843-237-3424 www.legendsgolf.com/project/heritageclub/ LITCHFIELD BEACH & GOLF RESORT 14276 Ocean Hwy • 843-235-5591 800-845-1897 www.litchfieldbeach.com/weddings.php LITCHFIELD COUNTRY CLUB 619 Country Club Dr. • 843-237-3411 Ext 3 www.litchfieldgolf.com/weddings

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 SC MARITIME MUSEUM & MARITIME PARK 729 Front Street • 843-520-0111 www.scmaritimemuseum.org WEDGEFIELD PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB 129 Club House Lane • 843-546-8587 www.wedgefieldcountryclub.com WINYAH INDIGO SOCIETY HALL 509 Prince Street • 843-833-5377 www.winyahindigohall.com

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History Comes Alive on t he Hammock Coast

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

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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

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Brookgreen Gardens and privilege, juxtaposed with the suffering of hundreds of enslaved Africans forced to complete the labor-intensive 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.

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

T h e G e o rge t o w n C o u n t y 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.

Tour the fascinating South Carolina Maritime Museum featuring photographs, documents, artifacts, and interactive exhibits related to South Carolina’s rich and remarkable maritime histor y. T his small waterfront museum is also home to the Fresnel lens of the old North Island Lighthouse.

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 historic homes in

Th e G u l l a h M u s e u m i n Georgetown is a wonderful place to start learning about this unique culture. Founded by Bunny and Andrew Rodrigues to promote and preserve Rice Museum 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.

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Hopsewee Plantation

Georgetown, the Kaminski House Museum stands out as one of the most representative of the Georgian-style of the era. Learn what life was like in South Carolina’s third-oldest city on one of the museum’s docent-guided 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 Visitor 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 highlights the 66 Georgetown sites on the National Historic Register, and our African-American Heritage Tour brochure puts the spotlight on the unique and powerful contributions from African-Americans who helped build our region.

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

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Hammock Coast Style From specialty shops and boutiques to art galleries with hand-made crafts, South Carolina’s Hammock Coast ® offers visitors a variety of unique shopping experiences.

play on a large wooden pirate ship on the grounds. While in the area, visit the MarshWalk for spectacular views of the inlet and some of the best restaurants around.

Murrells Inlet has an array of fun shops to explore, such as The Lazy Gator, a gift shop on Highway 17 Business near the MarshWalk that specializes in home-made fudge. While parents shop or spend time in rocking chairs on a huge wrap-around porch, children can climb and

Highway 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet is another area where shopping is a pleasure. Visitors can find unique gift shops like Pluff Mud and Inlet Queens, which are filled with arts, crafts, vintage furniture, home décor and jewelry, as well as candles, soaps and bath and body products.

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Heading south along Highway 17 in Pawleys Island, visitors will find unusual shops and boutiques at The Island Shops, the Downtown Pawleys center, The Village Shops, The Shoppes at Sweetgrass and more. Custommade accessories at Lowcountry Jewelers, Christopher’s Fine Jewelry or Whitmire Fine Jewelry, the original creator of Pawleys Island Shell jewelry, are sure to delight. And there is something for everyone at The Joggling Board Children’s and Ladies Boutique, or custom-made hats, T-shirts, and bags at the Driftwood Mercantile.

Further south, just off Highway 17, is historic Georgetown, the

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third oldest city in South Carolina and well known for its charming downtown shopping district along Front Street. It offers boutiques like Whimsy Roost, filled with a variety of unique gifts and souvenirs, and shops like Bluebird Vintage Furniture & Home, which specializes in antiques, and The Cottage, a retail outlet for local artists which offers Lowcountryinspired gifts and inspirational artwork. After shopping, stroll along the Harborwalk, a 10-footwide boardwalk on the waterfront of Georgetown Harbor, take in the beautiful scenery, and dine in one of the city’s eclectic restaurants.

Additionally, other major shopping centers throughout the Hammock Coast include wellknown stores such as TJ Maxx, Belk, Tuesday Morning, Chico’s and more. Grocery stores include The Fresh Market, Food Lion, Lowes Foods and Publix.

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