17 Apr Top 5 ways to be pampered while visiting your favorite Hammock Coast beach Being pampered while visiting one of the award-winning beaches on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast can be key to a memorable and relaxed vacation. To that end, we’re offering a list of five locally owned companies – all members of the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce – that can make your trip to the beach more delightful, easier and, well, just perfect. Lowcountry Bites offers delicious charcuterie boards for all occasions on the Hammock Coast.. LOWCOUNTRY BITESServing the Hammock Coast with artfully crafted charcuterie boards and grazing tables, Lowcountry Bites offers boards, platters and bundles full of savory and/or sweet delight featuring premium ingredients that will make a trip to the beach sparkle every time. Available in a wide variety of sizes to meet your specific needs, offerings are created to compliment celebrations, events, date nights, a party on the beach and so much more. Boards are filled with delicious cheeses and cured meats, assorted fruit, and various accompaniments. And for fun in the evening on the beach, the Campfire Charcuterie Board is designed to elevate your average marshmallow-on-a-stick bonfire. The OG S’mores Board features a mouthwatering selection of artisanal cheeses and cured meats, complemented by an array of seasonal fruits, and delicious accoutrements. For the sweet tooth, expect to find original and delicious s’mores ingredients, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Whatever you need, from small get-together or larger events, Lowcountry Bites can fill the need, but the staff requests two to four days advance notice for orders. Delivery and pick-up is available during specific hours. Click here to be taken to the Lowcountry Bites website. A professionally installed bonfire by the Coastal Bonfire Co. makes special moments light up an evening on the Hammock Coast. COASTAL BONFIREWho doesn’t love to have a fire on the beach? Everyone, right? But it can also be a chore. You lug wood or portable fire pits – not to mention, large buckets – down to the shore. You also have to clean it up when the last flame goes out.No worries. Just give the folks at Coastal Bonfire a call. The staff offers chairs, fire pits, and even S’Mores! Your fire on the beach can be for the whole family or even a special occasion. In fact, the staff provides everything you’ll need to enjoy an unforgettable, elevated bonfire experience on our Hammock Coast beaches. And we love Coastal Bonfire’s pledge to offer good vibes, a cozy atmosphere and an unforgettable experience. Not only can the staff take care of the bonfire, but additional services available include an in-house photographer and/or videographer who can capture special moments. You can even upgrade your package to include a live acoustic set from Peyton Benton, the company’s talented in-house musician, who always delivers an unforgettable performance and routinely garners five-star reviews. Coastal Bonfire Co. lights up any occasion by providing everything needed to enjoy an elevated bonfire experience on the beach. Click here to be taken to the Coastal Bonfire Co. website. Cabana Boy Beach Services has you covered — literally – on the Hammock Coast. Safe and cool from the sun with one of these! CABANA BOY BEACH SERVICESTired of starting each day of your vacation with the hard work of setting up your day at the beach? Let the staff at Cabana Boy take the work out of your vacation! Cabana Boy will set up and tear down a 12-by-12 beach tent for you every day without any effort from you. As owner Mike Junga says, “It’s your Hammock Coast beach vacation, and we want you to enjoy it!” Service is easy – just rent a beach tent from Cabana Boy, and it will be set up by 10 a.m. each day in the spot of your choice. Walk outside your house, see a tent marked with your name and enjoy. It’s that simple. Service includes daily set-up of your beach tent. Additional amenities for rent include beach chairs, coolers or relaxing lounge chairs for a full-service, luxury beach experience. Also available are beach wheelchairs and beach walkers to make the beach more accessible for all. Cabana Boy serves the Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach areas of the Hammock Coast. Click here to be taken to the Cabana Boy Beach Services website. Pawleys Island Beach Services offers rentals for a variety of items – everything from beach chairs and unbrellas to bikes and kayaks. PAWLEYS ISLAND BEACH SERVICEPawleys Island Beach Service runs the gamut when it comes to all things related to making sure your Hammock Coast beach vacation has everything ready for a great time. The company offers bikes, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, pool toys and more for a perfect coastal adventure! Want a corn-hole set? Available. A kayak to explore the marsh? Got those, too, as well as canoes, surfboards and paddle boards. In short, if it’s an item you can enjoy at the beach, Pawleys Island Beach Service probably has it. Service area includes Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet and DeBordieu, north of Georgetown. And, best of all, the company provides convenient delivery and curbside pickup options for all rentals. A store at 10570 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, is open seven days a week, too. Click here to be taken to the Pawleys Island Beach Service website. Seaside Chairs and Umbrellas’ iconic and distinctive red-and-white beach umbrellas have been gracing the shores of the Hammock Coast for years. SEASIDE CHAIRS AND UMBRELLASIt’s not hard to know what this company does. It’s literally in its name! But it’s easy to see them, too, because the company’s iconic red-and-white striped beach unbrellas have dotted Hammock Coast beaches for years. The company’s motto is simple: “You relax and enjoy. Leave everything to us, with daily setup and breakdown service.” In addition to the beach umbrellas, the company offers light-and-easy chairs with cupholders and classic Oakwood beach loungers with detachable footrests. Dome cabanas are also offered if a larger shaded area is needed. You can even get a cooler full of ice delivered, too. Service areas include Pawleys Island, Litchfield by the Sea, Litchfield Beach, Inlet Point, and DeBordieu. You can choose from self-service drop-off, where chairs and loungers are brought to you. Or you can choose premium service that includes daily setup and take down.Click here to be taken to the Seaside Chairs and Umbrellas website. Taking a trip to the beautiful beaches on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast is all about the “Three Rs”: rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. With the help of any of the five companies listed above, you can get your vacation started perfectly each and every time. — By Mark A. Stevens, director of tourism development for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. 0 Hammock-All
