Southern Living recently chose the eight most beautiful places on the South Carolina coast — a city, a state park, an inlet ...

Pawleys Island has even been recognized at the state level for its attractive qualities. It was named “Best Beach in South Carolina” by USA Today's 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards in May 2024.

The town of Pawleys Island, which is only on the island itself, not any of the mainland, was incorporated in 1986. Origin of name | Colonial settler George Pawley apparently lent his name to the ...