SC has 3 of the best fall beach destinations in the South for 2023, Southern Living says

Two Georgetown County destinations were named two of Southern Living’s 25 best fall beach spots for 2023.

Huntington Beach (ranked number 10) and Pawleys Island (number 18) were joined by fellow South Carolina destination Sullivan’s Island at number 23.

The magazine praised Huntington Beach’s annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts festival in September and Pawleys Island’s kayaking and oceanfront cottages.

Both of these places are located in what’s called the Hammock Coast, named after Pawleys Island Hammocks.

Mark Stevens, Director of Tourism Development for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce, said the area has beaches and history like neighboring Myrtle Beach and Charleston, while being “totally unique.”

With balmy temperatures continuing through the fall months, “the fall is one of the best times that you can be here on the Hammock Coast,” Stevens said.

Southern Living had this to say about Sullivan’s Island.

“This tranquil South Carolina getaway is located on a two and a half-mile long barrier island near the mouth of Charleston Harbor. It’s quiet and charming with a few restaurants you just can’t miss. Edgar Allan Poe was stationed at the fort there—make a stop at Poe’s Tavern and pay homage to the Gothic novelist.”

In March, Southern Living named Huntington Beach State Park the 2023 best state park in South Carolina.