Hotel at a Glance: Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort

True to its name, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort gives you easy access to both sand and greens. The resort is practically surrounded by golf courses, the nearest of which, Litchfield Country Club and Tradition Golf Club, sports tree-lined fairways and picturesque water features.

• Where you’ll stay: Accommodations vary, but the rooms, suites, and condos are less than half a mile from the beach.
• Make a splash in the outdoor pool and mini water park, or float along the lazy river.
• Go for a swim, no matter the weather in the indoor pool and hot tub.
• Rent a bike and ride it to the beach.
• Dinner by the lake: Taste pizzas, nibble on some fried green tomatoes or chow down on a choice of sandwiches at the onsite Coastal Dish

Pawleys Island, South Carolina: Laid-Back Beach Town with Antebellum Architecture

Located about 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach, tiny Pawleys Island charms visitors with its laid-back vibe and rich history. The historic district has a number of rustic beach cottages that date back to the late 1700s, when the barrier island was inhabited by wealthy rice-plantation owners. One of these estates is now home to the Caledonia Golf & Fish Club. Named 1 of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses by Golf Digest in 2017, the grounds are dotted with centuries-old live oaks and feature an antebellum-style clubhouse. The island’s year-round temperate climate makes golfing a popular pastime no matter when you visit.

At the Hammock Shops Village, you can check out an Audubon store, a candle maker’s shop, and more than 20 other specialty boutiques and restaurants. Built in 1938, the village is surrounded by gardens teeming with moss-draped oaks and azaleas. And, true to its name, the Hammock Shops Village provides hammocks and rockers for pausing and slipping into siestas.