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Public Beach Access of the World.” The area offers
Georgetown County features 68
beach access areas from Garden
City to Pawleys Island.
Open: One hour before sunrise
Close: April 15-October 21 - 10 p.m. please see the directory at the back
November 1-April 14 - 8 p.m. of this publication, or the online
GOLF
Arguably Georgetown County’s
most popular outdoor pastime, golf
in the Hammock Coast features a
breathtaking blend of lush fairways
and manicured greens amid
coastal wetlands, tall pines and the
finest views. With no fewer than
17 golf courses, it’s no wonder
Georgetown County is recognized
as part of “The Seaside Golf Capital
RECREATION RESOURCES
Georgetown County
Parks & Recreation Department
Administrative Offices:
2030 Church St.
Georgetown, SC 29440
843.545.3275
gtcounty.org | gtcparks.org
Huntington Beach State Park
16148 Ocean Hwy.
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843.237.4440
southcarolinaparks.com/
huntington-beach
* Back Woods Quail Club
647 Hemingway Ln.
Georgetown, SC 29440
843.546.1466
backwoodsquailclub.com
* Black River Outdoors
62 Byers Trail
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
843.546.4840
blackriveroutdoors.com
* Express Watersports
4042 Hwy. 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843.357.7777
expresswatersports.com
* Visit Murrells Inlet
4079 Hwy. 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843.357.9999
visitmurrellsinlet.com
* Preferred Chamber Partner
16 Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce | 843.546.8436 | www.visitgeorge.com
publication or go to visitgeorge.com
challenging courses designed by to view the Chamber’s online
golf greats Pete Dye, Tom Fazio membership directory.
and Jack Nicklaus. For a list of INSHORE & OFFSHORE FISHING
Chamber member golf courses, OUTDOOR FUN
Georgetown County has the
waterways and equipment you’ll
directory at visitgeorge.com. need to spend a day casting a line
SURFING & PADDLING or cruising on a boat – or both.
The Hammock Coast is the type
What would a trip to the Hammock of place where poles can be seen
Coast be without spending some time dangling over the water every day of
in the ocean, marsh or river? The the year. Favorite local fishing spots
water-based adventure resources of include Winyah Bay, Murrells Inlet,
our area are near limitless. North and South Santee rivers, and
Surfing is almost synonymous Black River. Popular locations to cast
with Pawleys Island, where the a line from land include the beaches
breaking waves consistently please of Huntington Beach State Park
surfers of all skill levels. If you’re for surf fishing, and fishing piers
a beginner, local outfitters offer throughout the area.
lessons along with all the gear you Residents and visitors use the
need to get started. area’s many waterways year round
Paddling in the area occurs to partake in one of the area’s great
most commonly in two forms: escapes, boating. Georgetown
paddleboarding and kayaking. A County Parks and Recreation
contemporary cousin to surfing, maintains 23 public boat landings.
paddleboarding is a versatile way to The largest facility is the Carroll
ride ocean waves or explore placid Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex
backwaters. Kayaking is extremely which features six lanes for launching
popular in Georgetown County and boats, 200 paved parking spaces,
residents and visitors spend hours permanent restrooms and a 3,500
meandering through the area’s square-foot events stage that
many rivers and marshes. overlooks the Sampit River.
Regular tours along area Multiple companies offer river
waterways are offered by and bay cruises, as well as back
knowledgable guides. For a list water and barrier island sight-seeing
of Chamber member eco-tour tours. Several local marinas offer a
businesses, turn to the back of this variety of boating services including
Pet-friendly Georgetown County allows leashed dogs on the beach
9 a.m.-7 p.m., and dogs leashed or under voice command at other times.
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