Marvin Grant weaves stories at The Original Hammock Shop in Pawleys Island (Editor’s Note: This story was originally published Aug. 6, 2020, but, Jan. 11, 2024, marked Marvin Grant’s 33rd anniversary weaving hammocks in Pawleys Island! In 2023, The Original Hammock Shop named The Hammock Weavers Shed, where Marvin works and greets the public, after Marvin and fellow weaver Harry Woodbury. It… Aug 06, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Pawleys Island
Twinkle, Twinkle: Along the Hammock Coast, starfish by the thousands continue to appear No one really knows the exact reason why thousands of starfish have washed up on local beaches this summer, but few could dispute that this spectacular sight adds to the mystique of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. Georgetown resident Trudy Bazemore drove 30 minutes to Garden City Beach just to see… Jul 27, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Garden City, Georgetown, Murrells Inlet
Huntington Beach State Park Makes Top ‘Vanlife’ Spots Folks who prefer to see the country from behind the wheel of a custom leisure travel van are being urged to make their way to Huntington Beach State Park. That’s advice in a just-published list from MatatorNetwork.com, a leading lifestyle site for travel and adventure. The website has named Huntington… Jul 10, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Georgetown on America’s Best Coastal Small Town list — again Georgetown is once again among the top winners in the USA Today/10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Coastal Small Town. The official announcement was made Friday, July 10. The online contest asked readers to vote from 20 nominees for Best Coastal Small Town, chosen by a panel of… Jul 10, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Murrells Inlet Named in ‘Top 10 U.S. Affordable Beach Town’ Locals and visitors to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast already know that Murrells Inlet is one of the most beautiful, laid-back and friendly towns in the country. Now, researchers with realtor.com have named Murrells Inlet as one of the “Top 10 U.S. Affordable Beach Towns for Retirement and Relaxation.” “Retirees are… Jul 07, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Set sail on a new course at Georgetown’s Maritime Museum Have you ever wanted to sail on the open seas? Well, the South Carolina Maritime Museum may be able to help you catch the wind in your sails. For the first time ever, the Georgetown museum will offer a weekend family sailing program. “We’ve had an interest in offering a… May 30, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
Tripadvisor Names Litchfield Beach to the Top 10 of America’s Best Beaches Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, has unveiled its list of the top 25 United States beaches, and visitors to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast will recognize the Palmetto State’s highest ranked entry. Tripadvisor ranked Litchfield Beach as America’s ninth best beach. Litchfield offers travelers the Carolinas’ most stunning stretch of… Mar 22, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Litchfield
