Know Before You Go

Don't let a day at a beach like Pawleys Island end poorly. Teach your loved ones this important info to know and what to do if they are to be in a rip current. 

For more information, visit:  https://www.weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent  

In case of emergency, don't delay, call 9-1-1.

• All of Pawleys Island mainland is in the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction. 

• Those across either the North or South Causeway bridges towards the ocean are under the jurisdiction of the Town of Pawleys Island, 

Local hospitals:

• Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
• 606 Black River Road, Georgetown, SC 29440 

• Tidelands Waccamaw Medical
• 4070 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 

Eaich June 1 - Nov 30 annually is hurricane season all along the Atlantic coast, including Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet and the Hammock Coast.

For more info, visit: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Beach visitors are welcome year-round! 

The Town of Pawleys Island specifically adopfted the following rules and info to know to ensure the safety and awareness for all. Failure to comply could result in receiving a citation or a fine. 

For more invformation, visit: https://www.townofpawleysisland.com/

Per Georgetown County Sheriff which has jurisdiction over Pawleys Island, the following info to know applies to golf carts and golf cart drivers: 

• must be at least 16 years old 
• must have a valid driver's license
• must have valid liability insurance 
• only drive during daylight hours
• travel no farther than 4 miles

For more information, visit: https://www.gcsheriff.org/blog/21210525-gcso-know-the-rules-for-golf-carts-and-the-beach/

Prior to booking any of our Pawleys Island vacation rentals, please carefully review cancellation & refund policy. Given possible, unexpected/unavoidable travel interruptions, such as severe weather, illness, emergency etc., we STRONGLY recommend guests purchase independent travel/trip insurance. Insurance is not for potential damages to the property but to protect your vacation investment. To compare and buy trip insurance: www.travelinsurance.com. 

Note: we don't represent any company & mention only for your benefit.

Pawleys Island is a barrier island less than 4 miles long wide, separated from the mainland by a beautiful salt marsh and accessible by two short causeways. Generations of visitors have returned with the feeling that 

“their blood pressure goes down when they cross the causeway."

The Civil War and several major hurricanes have changed the face of the island but it still retains the nickname “arrogantly shabby.” Unlike its neighboring resort islands, parts of Pawleys have changed little since the 1700’s. In our historic district you will see a number of signs with a brief history of the antebellum homes, most of which are available for summer rental. Many of these homes are still owned by 3rd, 4th or 5th generations of the same families. In 2012, Liberty Lodge celebrated ownership by one single family for 100 years!

Courtesy: Town of Pawley's Island