What is the water and sand quality of the Pawley's Island beach?

The coastline of Pawley's Island beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Pawley's Island beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pawley's Island beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Pawley's Island beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Pawley's Island beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.The waves in the Pawley's Island beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Pawley's Island beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Pawley's Island beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Pawley's Island beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Pawley's Island beach?

Pawley's Island beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pawley's Island beach?

The bar is located right on the Pawley's Island beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Pawley's Island beach?

There are 171 places to stay in the Pawley's Island beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Pawley's Island beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=417858&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Quality Inn & Suites</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8286056&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Twelve Oaks 108-4</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9652099&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn 251</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2747708&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pawleys Island Vacation Rentals llc</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6058826&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pawleys Island House, - Steps to Beach and Creek!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7077904&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pawleys Island Condo on 11th Hole with Resort Perks</a></li></ul>

How far is the Pawley's Island beach from parking?

The Pawley's Island beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Pawley's Island beach?

There are 4 attractions near Pawley's Island beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pritchard Street beach access located in 1.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Pawley's Island beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Pawley's Island beach is July. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 14°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Pawley's Island beach (South Carolina) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Pawley's Island beach (South Carolina) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Photo of Pawley's Island beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Pawley's Island beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Pawley's Island beach

DeBordieu, United States

7.5

#17 out of 30 in South Carolina 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Marysville • 3.3 km

Map of beach

Park Pawleys Island Nature Park

1.8km

Restaurant Sawgrass Room at Pawleys

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Gios Italian Kitchen Pawleys Island

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Kösta Bowls - Pawleys Island

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Ocean Dragon Chinese II

7.4 - Good 2km

Restaurant Caffe Piccolo

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Pawley's Raw Bar

8.8 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant La Famiglia pizza

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Restaurant Dunkin'

7.4 - Good 2.1km

Shopping Mall Hammock Shops Village

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Pritchard Street beach access

80m

Tourist Attraction Pritchard Street Landing

8.4 - Very good 390m

Tourist Attraction Pawleys Island Chapel

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Pawley’s Island

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Church All Saints Church

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Hobcaw Barony

9.4 - Excellent 8.6km

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About

Pawley's Island beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 17th place out of 30 beaches in the South Carolina region 187.9 km away from its center, the city of Columbia. It is one of the beaches of Marysville settlement, just 3.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

5 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Marysville • 3.3 km

Map of beach

Park Pawleys Island Nature Park

1.8km

Restaurant Sawgrass Room at Pawleys

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Gios Italian Kitchen Pawleys Island

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Kösta Bowls - Pawleys Island

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Ocean Dragon Chinese II

7.4 - Good 2km

Restaurant Caffe Piccolo

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Pawley's Raw Bar

8.8 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant La Famiglia pizza

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Restaurant Dunkin'

7.4 - Good 2.1km

Shopping Mall Hammock Shops Village

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Pritchard Street beach access

80m

Tourist Attraction Pritchard Street Landing

8.4 - Very good 390m

Tourist Attraction Pawleys Island Chapel

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Pawley’s Island

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Church All Saints Church

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Hobcaw Barony

9.4 - Excellent 8.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Pawleys Island House, - Steps to Beach and Creek!

1.5km from the beach

9 Excellent

Pawleys Island House, - Steps to Beach and Creek!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Marysville • 2.6km from center

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2.2km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Twelve Oaks 108-4

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Marysville • 1.6km from center

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2.5km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Pawleys Island

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Marysville • 1.1km from center

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3.7km from the beach

6.6 Good

Quality Inn & Suites

Hotel

Litchfield Beach • 1.3km from center

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Pawleys Island Condo at True Blue Golf Resort

4.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Pawleys Island Condo at True Blue Golf Resort

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Marysville • 1.6km from center

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5.4km from the beach

7 Good

Pawleys Island Vacation Rentals llc

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Marysville • 2.4km from center

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Welcome to After Dune Delight Golf Course Condo!

5.4km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Welcome to After Dune Delight Golf Course Condo!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Marysville • 2.6km from center

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5.4km from the beach

True Blue Golf Resort Condo - 3 Mi to Beach!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Marysville • 2.6km from center

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Pawleys Island Condo on 11th Hole with Resort Perks

8.1km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Pawleys Island Condo on 11th Hole with Resort Perks

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Marysville • 5.5km from center

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8.6km from the beach

The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn 251

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Marysville • 7.1km from center

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9.4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Palmetto Sunrise

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Marysville • 7.9km from center

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9.5km from the beach

Heron Marsh Hideaway

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Marysville • 7.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.1km

Debidue beach

6.8 Good

2.9km

DeBordieu Club beach

7.4 Good

4.6km

Pawley's Island beach II

7.5 Very good

10.4km

Magnolia beach

7.6 Very good

13.1km

Huntington beach

7.4 Good

23.6km

Garden City Pier beach

7.6 Very good

34.9km

Midway Swash

7.6 Very good

39.3km

Myrtle beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Marysville • 3.3km

Main locality of province

Columbia • 187.9km

Transport

Airport

GGE • 19.5km

Bus Station

Front Street at Screven Street • 13.9km

Train Station

Charleston • 99km

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