Travel+Leisure puts spotlight on the ‘underrated, uncrowded’ Hammock Coast® For all its history and adoration, the Hammock Coast® certainly isn’t the most famous of South Carolina’s vacation destinations, but it isn’t exactly a secret either. Pawleys Island, arguably the Hammock Coast’s most famous community, makes claim to being the oldest seaside resort in America. Georgetown is the third-oldest seaport… Aug 11, 2025 0 Hammock-All
Novelist Mickey Spillane’s lasting impact on the world – and Murrells Inlet Jane Spillane, the widow of novelist Mickey Spillane, suggested meeting at her favorite place for coffee – the Krispy Kreme in Murrells Inlet. Between sips and dressed in a bright red top and crisp white shorts, Jane reminisced about her life with Spillane, the world-famous crime novelist, occasional actor and,… Aug 04, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
A Toast to Liberty: Hopsewee Plantation celebrates Founding Father’s birthday Honoring the birth of one of America’s Founding Fathers, Thomas Lynch Jr., a special event will soon be held at his former home, Hopsewee Plantation, near Georgetown on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®. The event will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. and includes an… Aug 01, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
‘Wave That Flag’ Festival set for Sunday, August 31, in advance of Labor Day Wave That Flag is a festival to celebrate American independence on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. Aug 01, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Litchfield, Pawleys Island
Unique retreat: Winyah Bay Club boasts cottages, amazing waterfront views Published July 11, 2025 When Buddy Hucks and Perry Collins bought scenic waterfront property on the Pee Dee River in Georgetown 23 years ago, they had a vision of creating a fishing village with detached cottages and boat slips. Over the years, that vision evolved into the Winyah Bay Club,… Jul 11, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown
What are the most romantic getaways on the Hammock Coast? South Carolina is full of attractive destinations, but for couples in search of a romantic weekend getaway, South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® has much to offer. The area’s natural beauty, casual charm and eco-activities are begging couples to make their way to the Palmetto State’s most charming community. Other powerful lures… Jul 10, 2025 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Pawleys Island
New book spotlights Joseph H. Rainey, first African American to serve in Congress Lorna Rainey recalls fondly the times her Aunt Olive told stories about Joseph Hayne Rainey, the first African American elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representaties. Because of those stories, Lorna, who lives in Baldwin, N.Y., loves to tell her own stories about Rainey, her great-grandfather. She, too,… Jun 25, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Georgetown, Gullah Geechee
Patriotic events celebrate the Fourth of July holiday on the Hammock Coast With patriotic events like parades on land and water, live music concerts, fireworks, a laser-light spectacular and more, celebrating for the Fourth of July – and beyond – on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® has a lot to offer. Below are seven of the best options in the area: Pawleys Island… Jun 09, 2025 0 Hammock-All, Garden City, Georgetown, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
