The Quiet Fishing Towns In South Carolina That Seem Frozen In Time
South Carolina’s fishing past and present are alive in a few places along the coast of the Palmetto State. And while much of the commercial fishing industry may be shrinking, these quiet and quaint fishing towns in South Carolina seem frozen in time. It’s a perfect place to spend a day – immersed in these little-changed fishing towns remaining in the state.
To be clear, there are several bonafide fishing towns along the coast, but these three are especially amazing because they’ve retained the charm of days gone by and managed to set aside space for visitors to enjoy their nostalgic appeal.
The three towns are only an hour and a half apart so we’ve created a mini road trip and mapped them out for you in Google Maps. Here’s the link. Plan your day correctly and you could have breakfast, lunch and dinner in different charming little old timey fishing towns along the South Carolina coast! Have fun!
McClellanville, SC - population 499 - is a perfect place to explore the allure of an old-timey fishing town in the South. Stop at the McClellanville Diner for breakfast or a cup of coffee and then head over to the historic district to explore on foot.
Georgetown's Historic District, a four-by-eight block along the waterfront, is a perfect spot to explore the historic old buildings that make up this part of town. Many of the original homes are still in place.
Although Murrells Inlet is probably the most traveled of the three fishing towns, it's still a fun and charming experience walking along the water here.
When it's time for dinner, you won't have any issues finding a great restaurant in Murrells Inlet. They are plentiful and most have super views of the water. This is a great place to end the road trip with a meal and sunset.
Fall is the perfect time for this Lowcountry road trip to see three old fishing towns along the coast. Have you visited any of these before? We’d love to know if you’ve ever been to all three on the same day!
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Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
