The Palmetto State is a favorite retreat for vacationers from far and wide and our beaches are a huge part of the allure. So much so, that if you live in or near a beach community, you may think twice about heading to a crowded beach where you may or may not find a parking spot, let alone a quiet spot on the sand. Little do they (the visitors) know there are a few hidden beaches in South Carolina where we can escape the crowds and enjoy a day in the surf.

One of those secret spots is a white, sandy beach that stretches along the Atlantic for nearly a half mile of unspoiled beachfront.
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This pristine spot in paradise is a welcome retreat for anyone who doesn't like big crowds or carrying gear for long distances from a vehicle.
There are no houses, no hotels, no restaurants, no bars, and very few people in comparison to other public beaches.
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The beach is a positively blissful swath of sand that's located at the southernmost tip of Pawleys Island.

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What's more: there's a parking lot at the end of the island only steps over the dunes from the beach.
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South Carolinians usually have a beach they favor over all others, and this one could soon overtake even your favorite spot.
There is much to be said for lounging on a mostly empty beach in the middle of summer.
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Bring your gear, a cooler full of cold beverages, and some sunscreen and stay a while.
Do you know of another beach this long and this empty in South Carolina? We'd be hard-pressed to find another quite like it...
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Pawleys Island is located between Georgetown and Litchfield Beach. The parking lot at the south end of the island is open from dawn until 11:00 p.m. There are no facilities for public use at this beach. Here’s a Google Maps link that will guide you to the parking lot.

Address: 764 County Road S-22-104, Pawleys Island, SC, 29585

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