Located on South Carolina's beautiful Grand Strand, Pawley's Island is the laid back alternative to the Myrtle Beach vacation. Shopping, dining, or golfing is all within reach of your vacation rental. Whether you opt for renting an oceanfront beach house or a condo, the Pawley's experience is great for the family vacation.

Just south of Myrtle Beach, Pawley's Island is best known for the Hammock Shops, a unique shopping experience of quaint small shops nestled under trees full of Spanish Moss. Just a short ride from your vacation rental, you can find everything from shoes to local artwork. Or you might choose to go golfing on one of the many world-class golf courses in the area. Or just walk from your vacation rental right onto the beach for sun and surf.

While Pawley's is quieter and more relaxed than nearby Myrtle Beach, the latter's close proximity to your vacation rental provides infinite possibilities for dining and nightlife. Murrell's Inlet, a quaint fishing village, and its bevy of seafood restaurants is just up the road and also has a Salt Marsh Preserve. Simple but delicious hamburgers at the River City cafe or finer dining at one of the hundreds of other restaurants are all within short driving distance from your vacation rental. After dinner you might seek out one of the many venues for arts and entertainment. The Carolina Opry is well known for its amazing shows. You can see a live show or dance the night away…or both!

Enjoying the beach is the obvious activity but there is so much more to do than just that. Parasailing is a popular option, as is a visit to the Huntington State Park to explore the local flora and fauna. The park has many programs to entertain and enlighten both the young and old. On the grounds is Atalaya, the home of the artist Anna Hyatt Huntington. Just across the street is Brookgreen Gardens which features many of the sculptures of the artist as well as the lovely manicured gardens.

Choosing a vacation rental in Pawley's Island is an economical and fun way to enjoy this coastal town. House or condo, you can have all the conveniences of home as well as room for the entire family to spread out in comfort. Walk to the beach or drive to one of the many attractions; a vacation rental is definitely the way to go.