Enjoy a slower paceand miles of quiet sandy beaches in this upscale vacation community.
Sophisticatedgolf courses, quaint boutiques and fine-dining restaurants are among theupscale offerings at Litchfield Beach. This is one of the oldest oceanfrontcommunities in the area and one of the quieter alternatives to the touristedhot spot of Myrtle Beach, which is a 30-minute drive north. Litchfield Beach isthe place to enjoy more sedate activities: stroll along the beach, collectseashells, fish and swim, or lie in a hammock on a porch as the locals do.
Thereare a large number of holiday houses and condos for rent here. Those on thebeachfront command the biggest price tag, but you can find reasonably-pricedalternatives, particularly in the low season between October and April. Guestsof the Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort have preferred tee times at the fourgolf courses, as well as use of indoor and outdoor pools, and a day spa.
Find plenty of diningoptions along Ocean and Willbrook boulevards. Take your pick from hearty dinersto more upscale cafes and restaurants. There are also plenty of places forsnacks, including Latte Litchfield, a popular ice-cream spot among locals andwithin walking distance of the water.
Just three miles(five kilometers) south of Litchfield Beach on the Grand Strand is PawleysIsland, one of the oldest resort areas in the U.S. Here you'll find The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn,which includes a café and fine-dining restaurant, both overlooking the water.The small island has a population of less than 200 and is renowned for itslaid-back lifestyle. The public beach at the southern tip of the island is alsoa quiet place to swim or sunbathe.
HistoricGeorgetown, 16 miles (25 kilometers) southwest of Litchfield Beach, is anotherpopular day trip from here.
