Moms will appreciate a break and enjoy relaxing at the beach at our Pawleys Island hotel. The Litchfield Inn is located on Litchfield Beach in Pawleys Island. Litchfield Beach is an unspoiled beach that is quiet and serene and known for its laid-back atmosphere. Spending Mother’s Day in Pawleys Island is not limited to just the beaches. There are plenty of other things to do in Pawleys Island such as shopping, site seeing and dining.   A favorite thing to do in Pawleys Island that mom will enjoy is going to the famous Pawleys Island Hammock Shops which has over 20 specialty shops and restaurants to enjoy.  Site seeing can include visiting area historical sites and museums or taking boat and plantation tours of the area.

The Litchfield Inn conveniently has two restaurants on-site: Austin’s Cabana Café and Beach Bar and Ocean One-Austin’s, which is a little more upscale. There are plenty of other Pawleys Island restaurants to take mom out.  Nosh at the Pawleys Island Hammock Shops is a great choice for an intimate dinner. They serve only the finest locally sourced and seasonal ingredients and have an extensive wine list. In addition to lunch and dinner, Nosh also serves Sunday brunch. Bistro 217 is another Pawleys Island restaurant option to take mom to. They serve an array of seafood, steaks and pasta.  Frank’s and Frank’s Outback are other popular Pawleys Island dining options.

One other idea to make Mother’s Day extra special is to book a well-deserved spa treatment at a local Pawleys Island spa. Stox & Co. and Elite Retreat Salon and Spa are two area spas that offer pampering services for mom.

Mother’s Day in Pawleys Island is sure to please any mom.  Book our oceanfront Pawleys Island hotel now for Mother’s Day to ensure availability.

Pawleys Island is known for its carefree, laid-back lifestyle and pristine, white sandy beaches and sand dunes. There are many things to do in Pawleys Island and the surrounding areas like Georgetown and Murrells Inlet besides enjoying the beautiful beaches.

Below are our top picks:

Shopping:

Pawleys Island Hammock Shops- No Pawleys Island vacation would be complete without a trip to the historic Hammock Shops. With over 20 specialty shops and restaurants, this charming shopping village has been a Pawleys Island landmark since 1938. Take a stroll and soak up the Pawleys Island air while walking among moss-draped oaks and azaleas and camellias. Visit stores such as The Original Hammock Shop for world-famous Pawleys Island rope hammocks or Carolina Gourmet at Pawleys for local Southern food and gourmet candy. There are many other stores as well where you can get items like beautiful jewelry, antiques, clothing, art and gifts. You can even visit Hammock Weavers Pavilion where you can see live demonstrations of hammock weaving daily!

Museums/Plantations:

Brookgreen Gardens- A Nation Historic Landmark located in Murrells Inlet, the 9,100 acre Brookgreen Gardens is one area attraction that you will not be disappointed to drive to. Comprised of four former rice plantations, the gardens feature over 1,200 works of figurative sculptures by over 350 prominent American sculptors.  The area is considered a wildlife preserve and has a zoo called the Lowcountry Zoo on-site.  The Brookgreen Gardens are breathtaking and feature distinctive themed gardens such as Live Oak Allee that is comprised of 300 year-old live oak trees dating back to the early 1700s and the Dorothy P. Peace Garden Room for Children that has native and exotic plants with animal sculptures. Brookgreen Gardens has various events throughout the year so be sure to check to see what is going on when you plan your visit.

The Rice Museum- Located in Georgetown at the Old Market Building, this historic structure has been around since 1842 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit the museum’s many exhibits to learn the historic behind the fascinating history of rice production in Georgetown and the overall impact rice made across American history.

Kaminski House Museum- Located in the heart of Georgetown’s Historic district, the Kaminski House contains an outstanding collection of American and English antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Boat Tours:

Cap’n Rod’s Lowcountry Plantation Tours- Take some time to head down to Georgetown to take a boat tour of the Pee Dee lowcountry and view the area’s historic rice plantations, majestic oaks and even hear a ghost story or two! Tours are from Monday through Saturday and last three hours.

Rover Tours- Board a 46-foot long power catamaran where you will be taken on a two-hour tour through Carolina’s wetlands. Enjoy the beautiful views of the salt marshes and wildlife such as herons (and sometimes dolphins). The tour also takes you to an unsettled barrier island out by the mouth of WinyahBay where you will see the historic Winyah Bay Lighthouse.

There are many other things to do in Pawleys Island such as wonderful dining at Pawleys Island restaurants and outdoor activities like fishing and golfing. Talk to the front desk at The Litchfield Inn to get more information of the above or any of the other things to do in Pawleys Island or the surrounding areas!

Weddings at Litchfield Inn are hassle-free; There are two onsite oceanfront restaurants (the only oceanfront hotel restaurants in Pawleys Island), outdoor reception areas, and 125 individually decorated guest rooms offering different styles and amenities. Austin’s Ocean One and Austin’s Cabana Cafe and Beach Bar are the only two oceanfront hotel restaurants in all of Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island, making them the perfect choices for a Pawleys Island rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. If having your wedding ceremony in Pawleys Island is a dream of yours, Litchfield Inn will make it your reality. Getting married on Litchfield Beach is a simple but memorable experience not only for you but for everyone involved. The celebration doesn’t end when the ceremony does, the Inn has many indoor and outdoor wedding reception options to choose from. There are two outdoor pools and oceanfront sundecks, an oceanfront bar, and miles and miles of white sandy beaches.

Pawleys Island, SC is the perfect spot for a fun and relaxing Litchfield Beach wedding. Let us help you celebrate and create the memories of a lifetime at the Oceanfront Litchfield Inn!

Celebrate Memorial Day at Litchfield Beach, where temperatures average a cool 82 degrees, and where the sun stays for vacation. While enjoying the fun of the sun, you might as well place those toes in the Atlantic Ocean as you have over 60 miles of white sandy beach along the Grand Strand to stroll along.

So is there anything other than miles of soft white sand and blue skies that Pawleys Island offers? Yes! The Litchfield Inn offers fun and accessible options as there are water parks and lazy rivers close by. The Litchfield Inn is a great oceanfront hotel in Pawleys Island to relax in after all of the Memorial Day excitement!  Also, Memorial Day marks the opening day for a number of water parks in Pawleys Island and surrounding areas such as Myrtle Beach, so you are sure to find some aquatic fun!

If you need something to do after splashing around for a couple of hours, then how about heading up to Myrtle Beach and challenging your friends and family at the NASCAR Speed Park. If you have a shopping itch, you can get a few new outfits to hit the strip in at the two different Tanger Outlet locations and at The Market Common.  Looking for a bite to eat? Head out to Broadway at the Beach for great selection of restaurants in one central location. Thinking about partying the night away Myrtle Beach style? Broadway at the Beach has a selection of around 35 restaurants, bars, and night clubs, and the boardwalk on the beach has some great late night hot spots to relax and enjoy the cool Atlantic breezes. All of these great Myrtle Beach attractions are located close by lodging in Pawleys Island, offering different amenities and perks.

To end your Memorial Day weekend in Pawleys Island the right way, be sure to attend the Myrtle Beach Memorial Day Parade May 28^th from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm in downtown Myrtle Beach starting at 27^th Ave N. and heading south to 9^th Ave. With live music, food and other entertainment, this parade is sure to excite the senses. The Memorial Day Parade is also the kick-off event for the 61st Annual Sun Fun Festival in Myrtle Beach. Always remember, the best way to experience the fun in the sun is to stay at The Litchfield Inn in Pawleys Island, SC.

There are many events and services you can attend in the area as well as lots of wonderful dining options. Here are just some of the area events:

Events

April 7, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.- Eggstravaganza in Wonderland

Vist Brookgreen Garden’s for their popular Easter Egg/Treasure Hunt. This is a members only event which, if you visit the area often, is worth getting! An a la carte breakfast will be available.

April 7, 9-10:30 a.m. – Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Come meet the Easter Bunny in The Market Common and have breakfast, hosted by Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant! $10 per person includes a gourmet breakfast with eggs, french toast, bacon, and breakfast potatoes. You can even have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny, bring your camera! Call ahead, reservations are required.

April 7, 2 p.m. – Surfside Beach Easter Egg Hunt

Surfside Beach’s Easter egg hunt will be held at Huckabee Park at 2 p.m., so bring your Easter basket and get ready to hunt!

You don’t have to go far to find a good place to eat Sunday brunch. Just head to the fine dining oceanfront restaurant, Austin’s Ocean One, where you will find incredible food with views to match.

After brunch, take a stroll on the beach and relax. With all the amenities of our oceanfront Pawleys Island hotel, you and your family are sure to have a memorable Easter vacation!