With its golf courses, chic boutiques and up-market restaurants, Litchfield Beach offers a quieter and slightly more sophisticated beach-side experience. One of the longest-established oceanfront communities in the area, Litchfield Beach is a mellower alternative to the more crowded, buzzing Myrtle Beach. Situated just under 50 kilometres north of its noisier neighbour, Litchfield Beach is the place to come for quiet relaxation. Stroll along the sand, take a leisurely swim or enjoy a little fishing. If all that seems too strenuous then do as the locals do and take a nap in a hammock on your porch!
It is expensive here and rents for holiday houses or apartments are correspondingly high. There are cheaper alternatives away from the ocean or during low season between October and April. But a premium property overlooking the ocean is always going to attract premium prices. You could choose to stay at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort which has a day spa, indoor and outdoor pools and preferential teeing times at each of the four golf courses.
In terms of dining, there is something to suit most budgets here. There are good, reasonably priced diners and more up-market cafes and restaurants.
If you feel the need for even more seclusion, head south on the Grand Strand for 5 kilometres and you will reach Pawleys Island. This small island has a population of less than 200 and a laid back life style to go with it. It is one of the oldest resorts in the whole of the United States and home to the Oceanfront Litchfield Inn. The Inn offers both a café and restaurant and looks out over the water. There is a public beach on the southern end of the island which is the perfect place to go for a quiet swim or simply to catch some rays.
The historic town of Georgetown is another popular destination to explore and is situated 25 kilometres southwest of Litchfield Beach
