Georgetown County, SC

Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark with one of the most significant collections of figurative sculpture by American artists in the world. Within its boundaries are the Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve, the Huntington Sculpture Garden, and the Center for American Sculpture.

East Bay Park

(Georgetown)

A wide variety of sports facilities and a large playground are available at this park, which is adjacent to the East Bay Street Landing and Morgan Park. The Bobby Alford Recreation Center is also located here.

East Bay Street Landing

(Georgetown)

This boat landing in Georgetown, SC provides access to the Sampit River and Winyah Bay.

Georgetown Harborwalk

(Georgetown)

Downtown Georgetown is an interesting place to visit. The waterfront business district has numerous stores and restaurants and a rice museum. Behind the stores, you can walk along the boardwalks and get some nice views of the boats in the harbor.

Hobcaw Point Observation and Fishing Pier

An old highway bridge near Georgetown has been converted into a fishing pier. You can see some nice views of the Great Pee Dee River from here also.

Huntington Beach State Park

One of the most popular of the state parks, Huntington Beach is the site of “Atalaya”, the former winter home of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. The long stretch of beach and the lagoon provide many recreational opportunities.

Morgan Park

(Georgetown)

At the southern tip of the town of Georgetown, you can get a fantastic view of the Sampit River and Winyah Bay.

Morse Park Landing

(Murrells Inlet)

This small boat landing is noted for the “Lost at Sea” memorial honoring Johnny W. Brown and others who have been lost at sea.

Murrells Inlet Public Boat Landing

(Murrells Inlet)

This landing is for launching boats into the inlet. Ample parking is available on the west side of the highway. The East Coast Greenway also passes by here.

Pawleys Island Nature Park

(Pawleys Island)

During the summer months, hundreds of people pass by this small park every day, but few of them bother to stop and visit. Those who do will find some nicely landscaped gardens and views of the marsh.

Pawleys Island South Access Area

(Pawleys Island)

This is a public parking and beach access area at the south end of Pawleys Island.

Pole Yard Public Boat Landing

This boat landing provides accesss to the North Santee River.

Santee Delta Wildlife Management Area

The Santee River has the largest river delta on the Atlantic Coast. Much of it is now part of this Wildlife Management Area where you can hike and explore the scenic wilderness.

Winyah Bay Fishing and Observation Pier

(Georgetown)

An old highway bridge near Georgetown has been converted into fishing piers. You can see some nice views of the Great Pee Dee River from here and from the Hobcaw Point Pier across the river.

Pawleys Loop

5.6 kilometers

Flat

In only 3¹/₂ miles, this route takes you thru one of the oldest summer resorts on the east coast. Some spectacular views of the marsh are possible along the causeways and along Myrtle Avenue.