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Litchfield Beach

Litchfield Beach, South Carolina at nightThough only half an hour away from popular Myrtle Beach, Litchfield Beach is a very natural, quiet and reserved area that appeals to well-heeled vacationers and retirees. There is only one hotel on the beach, but visitors can stay in rental houses or condos scattered throughout the area.

History:

Litchfield Beach, a quaint, unincorporated community governed by Georgetown County, was settled by rice planters in the early 1700s. The area’s name came from Litchfield Plantation, a former rice plantation in the community. In the 1960s, modern development began.

Litchfield Beach, South CarolinaWhat to Do:

Litchfield Beach is beloved for its miles of quiet, wide sandy beaches, world-class golf courses, village-style feel and fine dining. It boasts quaint shops, hometown restaurants and pristine, natural beauty.

Did You Know?

The Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort resides on over 4,500 acres and is surrounded by three championship golf courses carved through the marshes and the rivers of the Waccamaw Trail.