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        Soak Up the Sea, Sun & Salt on the Hammock Coast





       T    aste the salty spray of the deep, aqua     and elegant Atalaya, the National Historic   out on the boat and the Georgetown County
                                               A pristine Hammock Coast beach
            waters of the Atlantic Ocean when you
                                                                                Parks and Recreation Division maintains many
            boat, fish, and ride watercraft. Inhale
                                            Landmark winter home of Archer and Anna
                                                                                public boat landings. For a list of marinas that
            deeply the fresh air enveloping one of
        our state parks or wildlife refuges, or by simply   Hyatt Huntington, make Huntington Beach   support the Georgetown County Chamber of
                                            State Park one of South Carolina’s most
                                                                                Commerce, go to www.visitgeorge.com to view the
        walking along a secluded beach at sunset.    recognizable landmarks. Relax with a sea breeze   Chamber’s online membership directory.
        Or tee off as the morning mist rises on one   off the Atlantic Ocean while camping, enjoy
         of the area’s lush greens at our award-   some of the finest surf fishing South Carolina      Not an aquaphile? Then perhaps one of
        winning golf courses. When you come to                                  Georgetown County’s other great outdoor
        Georgetown County, you will find a paradise   has to offer and experience some of the top   pastimes will appeal. As part of “The Seaside
        for outdoor enthusiasts.            bird-watching on the East Coast.    Golf Capital of the World,” Georgetown
           Sun, surf and sand are Georgetown      Georgetown County has the waterways   County golf courses offer a breathtaking
        County’s trademark amenities for water-lovers.   and all the equipment you need to spend a day   blend of lush, manicured lawns with coastal
        Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and home to                              wetlands, majestic oaks and the Lowcountry
        five rivers – the Waccamaw, Black, Pee Dee,                             surroundings. Many of these championship
        Santee, and Sampit – which wind through the                             courses are built on historic rice plantations,
        area, there is plenty of opportunity for a vast                         giving each its own historical character and
        array of watersports, including shore surfing                           incredible natural beauty. For a list of golf
        and kite boarding. This undoubtedly led
        National Geographic magazine to name the area                           courses that support the Georgetown
        one of its top ten U.S. “Adrenaline Outposts.”                          County Chamber of Commerce, go to
        Paddle your kayak or canoe through the area’s                           www.visitgeorge.com to view the Chamber’s
        rivers and inlets to catch glimpses of wildlife                         online membership directory.
        and scenic vistas. Get out and enjoy this coastal                          With all there is to do outdoors in
        gem, because Georgetown County is a top           Huntington Beach State Park  Georgetown County, it’s easy to get and keep
        ecotourism destination.                                                 fit, whether you’re here for a week or a lifetime!


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