Pawleys Island is a gated community built around the acclaimed Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Features a mix of condos, townhomes, and custom single-family homes with golf course and marsh views. Condominiums allow short-term rentals, making the community attractive to both homeowners and investors.
Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special
This renowned Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course winds through the neighborhood with pristine fairways, picturesque marsh views, and offers members access to tennis courts, a pool, and a clubhouse on Pawleys Plantation Way.
Accessible via homeowners’ paths within the gated community, this quiet overlook offers scenic views of the tidal creeks and an abundance of wildlife along Ricefield Cove, making it a hidden gem for nature lovers and birdwatchers.
Located right inside the golf clubhouse, this private pub serves up casual Southern fare, refreshing cocktails, and live music nights, making it a favorite gathering spot for residents after a round of golf or community events.
Winding through the greens and residential streets like Masters Drive and Pawleys Plantation Way, these quiet, well-kept trails are perfect for biking, jogging, and family strolls beneath moss-draped oaks.
Residents enjoy exclusive access to a private pool and tennis courts off Old Cedar Loop, providing facilities for swimming, fitness classes, tennis matches, and summer relaxation just steps from home.
Things to do, events, and what's happening this month
This family-friendly Renaissance festival is a worthwhile regional outing from Pawleys Plantation, with fairy forests, medieval combat, artisans, live music, a fire show, and hands-on activities such as Viking toss. Proceeds support Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, a local nonprofit serving children in group homes and shelters.
View event details →Residents who enjoy live music can make an evening or full weekend of this free inaugural festival, featuring more than 50 singer-songwriters, musicians, and poets. The downtown venue layout makes it easy to combine intimate performances with dinner or drinks during a regional night out from Pawleys Island.
View event details →Art in the Park offers a relaxed, family-friendly way for Pawleys Plantation residents to browse original paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, glass, and other handmade work. The outdoor setting and nearby Market Common restaurants and shops make it convenient to turn the festival into a full afternoon outing.
View event details →This Thanksgiving morning run/walk gives local residents an active start to the holiday before gathering for dinner. Runners and walkers are welcome, and the free 50-yard Gobbler Kids’ Dash makes it especially practical for families visiting or living in the Pawleys Island area.
View event details →Brookgreen Gardens is one of the closest major seasonal attractions to Pawleys Plantation, making this candlelit holiday experience particularly convenient. Thousands of candles, sparkling lights, seasonal music, and the gardens’ sculpture setting create a memorable family or date-night outing during Thanksgiving weekend.
View event details →This Victorian-themed holiday marketplace is a strong regional option for early Christmas shopping from Pawleys Island, with hundreds of vendors, crafts, gifts, decorations, food, entertainment, and seasonal displays. It works well for families, visiting relatives, or residents looking for an indoor activity if November weather turns cool or rainy.
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