With its mix of shabby beach cottages and chic homes, pristine shoreline, and charming restaurants and shops, Pawleys Island makes the ideal vacation destination. Ring in the New Year without all the hustle and bustle, noise, and crowds. Instead, choose the peaceful retreat of one of the oldest summer resorts on the East Coast.
6 Reasons to Ring in 2024 on Pawleys Island
Sunrise and Sunset
Watch the sun set on 2023 with a spectacular view from the deck of your vacation rental. Welcome 2024 with magical sunrise views from properties such as the seven-bedroom Dolphinview. Other breathtaking spots to catch the sunset are Pawleys Island Chapel or the beach at the south end of Pawleys Island, where the marsh and the Atlantic split. Throw out a blanket on an oceanside beach spot for sunrise views. Bring a Thermos of coffee or cocoa.
Outdoor Activities
Redfish and sea trout run during the winter, making it an ideal time to cast a fishing line. The temperatures are mild, with highs around 60 degrees, so get out and enjoy the natural beauty of Pawleys Island. On New Year’s Day, take a walk or a bike ride. Or take a (quick) Polar Plunge into the Atlantic.
Bright Lights, Small City
Take in the Night of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens, which continues through Dec. 31. From 4 - 9 p.m., the Gardens come to life amid the soft glow of more than 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights.
Delicious Dining
Chive Blossom offers a special menu for New Year’s Eve and serves pork porterhouse for lunch on New Year’s Day. Call ahead for reservations. On New Year’s Day, Creek Ratz will serve at traditional New Year’s dishes with hoppin’ john with black-eyed peas, roasted pork, corn bread, and collard greens (for good luck and prosperity, of course).
Festivities and Fireworks
If you desire to join a New Year’s Eve celebration, you have options. The MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet features festive drink and dinner specials, great music and an entertaining setting for ringing in 2024. Toast in the New Year with champagne while watching the fireworks over the marsh. Reserve a spot at the Dead Dog Saloon for live music and a special dinner menu. Wahoo’s Fish House also puts on the Ritz with a delicious menu and poinsettia champagne cocktails.
Making Memories
In our opinion, there is no better place to ring in the New Year. Book a beach house where your family can spend quality time. Cook your breakfast in the well-appointed kitchen, then enjoy it on the deck or balcony. Play board games in a spacious living area. Make memories that will last a lifetime.