Pawleys Island Historic District Travel Guide

Pawleys Island

The Sandy Island school ferry, which has been ferrying children from this remote island to public nearby schools for years.
The Sandy Island school ferry, which has been ferrying children from this remote island to public nearby schools for years.
Taken July 2015. This structure is the ruins of an old African-American hotel and night club dating back to the 1940’s.  Unfortunately it was not preserved and has since been torn down for “development”. #PawleysIsland #GreenBook #Abandoned #SouthernHistory
Milky Way.
Beach time!


Top hotels in Pawleys Island Historic District

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

3 out of 5
15 S Ocean Blvd Surfside Beach SC
Stay at this beach hotel in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,288 reviews)
Yes room was clean and staff was lovely

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Resort Oceanfront at Surfside Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Oceanfront at Surfside Beach by IHG

3 out of 5
1601 N Ocean Blvd Surfside Beach SC
The price is ฿2,237 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿2,237
per night
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Stay at this beach resort in Surfside Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (274 reviews)
awesome customer service! great view! awesome breakfast!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Oceanfront at Surfside Beach by IHG
The George Hotel

The George Hotel

3.5 out of 5
615 Front Street Georgetown SC
Stay at this hotel in Georgetown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Rice Museum and South Carolina Maritime Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (383 reviews)
Gorgeous hotel, friendly staff

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

The George Hotel
Garden City Inn

Garden City Inn

2 out of 5
1120 N Waccamaw Dr Murrells Inlet SC
The price is ฿1,398 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿1,398
per night
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this beach hotel in Murrells Inlet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (898 reviews)
Nice quick weekend trip for the family. Room was clean. The ladies with both check in and out were very friendly. Was very conveniently located. Will definitely stay again for another weekend let’s go somewhere trip.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Garden City Inn
Grand Palms Resort

Grand Palms Resort

3 out of 5
1251 Grand Palms Resort Drive Surfside Beach SC
Stay at this spa hotel in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was very nice and the rooms were clean.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Grand Palms Resort
The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn

The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn

3 out of 5
1 Norris Drive Pawleys Island SC
The price is ฿2,144 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿2,144
per night
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this beach hotel in Pawleys Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay! Perfect spot, comfortable room!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Pawleys Island Historic District

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Downtown Pawleys Island

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown Pawleys Island, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Litchfield Beach and True Blue Golf Club.

Downtown Pawleys Island
Litchfield Beach showing general coastal views and a beach

North Litchfield Beach

If you're spending some time in North Litchfield Beach, North Litchfield Beach and Huntington Beach State Park are top sights worth seeing.

North Litchfield Beach


Pawleys Island Historic District Travel Guide