Litchfield, South Carolina
Population: 5,000
Located in Georgetown County
Litchfield Beach, South Carolina Litchfield Beach, part of Pawleys Island, is an upscale community that sprang from the mind of a real estate developer. The one-time collection of plantations is now a resort, designed to appeal to well-heeled vacationers and retirees through a blend of history, golf, beaches, and the hint of exclusivity to which the southern Strand aspires. The resort offers a variety of vacation options, from high-rise condo to family beach house, plus all the amenities you would expect. Litchfield, North Litchfield and Litchfield by the Sea are all located on an eight-mile stretch of beach in the Waccamaw Neck section of Georgetown Country, South Carolina. The Waccamaw Neck is a long, narrow stretch of land bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the Waccamaw River (the largest fresh water section of the Intracoastal Waterway). The next beach south gives this special area its name, Pawleys Island. The name's a bit of a misnomer because there are really four beaches, the three at Litchfield, plus Pawleys Island, itself. The locale is rich in natural beauty and history. There is no commercialism on the ocean front, but all the conveniences for a beach vacation are close by. Beach development has come without the density of Myrtle Beach, Garden City and Surfside Beach, the beaches just north. Come dig your toes into the white sand of our wide beaches, which our guests tell us over and over are among the prettiest in the world (the beaches, not your toes). This area is home to little and great blue herons, snowy egrets, osprey, gulls and pelicans, among many other waterfowl. Sea turtles nest on the beaches here, and you can safely look at alligators at Huntington Beach State Park, just north of North Litchfield Beach. Other wildlife, as well as the world's largest collection of outdoor statuary, can be seen at Brookgreen Gardens, a five minute drive. Here, stately oaks shelter more than 400 pieces of art work, encompassing a wealth of American sculpture dating from the 19th century. There are great restaurants. The crab soup is a specialty, but there are other bounties from the sea. Like plump jumbo shrimp (you can catch smaller ones on your own in the salt creeks here if you want to invest in a net and have lots of energy), succulent oysters, soft shell or blue crab and the very freshest of fish in settings from casual to casually elegant with outside dining. We'll be glad to give you our own personal list of favorite restaurants. You can steep yourself in more than 300 years of American history at Historic Georgetown, 20 minutes south. Tour a sea captain's home form the 1700's that House Beautiful calls a "must see." Visit the fascinating Rice Museum. And take a walking or tram tour of the city's proudly maintained historic district. There are river tours as well, or you can make your own day trip on the river by renting a pontoon boat. (The boat comes with a map that offers suggested trips.) There are charter trips three days a week to Bull Island off Cape Romain which is south of Georgetown. You can catch a 30-minute boat ride to the island for a day of fantastic shelling. Shell treasures might include Scotch bonnets, whelks, sea urchins and horse conchs. Bull Island is wildlife untouched, featuring some 250 species of birds, 16 miles of trails and Boneyard Beach. Bring everything you'll need for the daylong excursion, including sunscreen, insect repellant, hats, picnic lunch and beverages - but don't take more than you can carry. A half hour north is Myrtle Beach, with fabulous entertainment complexes featuring top name country entertainers and more. Litchfield is a different state of mind and a different way of life. Spring and fall have the best of everything. Mild spring days are just right for thawing folks tired of winter and winds. Dogwoods and azaleas are in bloom. By April, water temperatures are rising and beach weather is back again. Spring days are also perfect for long walks on nearly secluded beaches. Fall weather is the prettiest season of the year. Fishing is at its best. September days are fine and warm, nights are beginning to cool. October and November have temperatures in the 70's and 80's. Nightly lows range from the 40's to the 60's. Large flocks of migratory birds can be seen in the spring and fall. It's also common to see pods of porpoises just beyond the breakers. Litchfield is certainly anyone's dream place to live and raise a family. For the best of everything Litchfield cannot be beat, come and see why people return to this area, not only for vacation, but also to live.
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