Litchfield by the Sea vacation rentals

Located in the heart of the South Carolina Low Country south of Myrtle Beach lies Litchfield-by-the-Sea, a gated beach community where visitors can enjoy the water and sand, tennis, golf, walking, pickleball, and biking along paths that go on for miles through marshlands. Amenities here include community pools, an oceanfront clubhouse with sundeck, a wheelchair beach ramp, and beach showers located on walkways. The beach is pristine, and it’s a pleasure to wander or run along the water’s edge.

The careful planning of the Litchfield-by-the-Sea community allows visitors to live in harmony with sea turtles, making sure not to disrupt them as they nest. Wildlife sanctuaries and natural beauty are abundant at the protected Brookgreen Gardens, Hobcaw Barony research reserve, and Huntington State Park. If you want to go further afield, you may like Pawleys Island, a beloved low-key beach town with a mix of cuisine and culture, just a short drive away.

The busiest time of year is the summer months, June through August. For avid beachgoers, it’s an excellent time to land a condo in Litchfield-by-the-Sea, as temperatures stay high, with a bit of rain here and there. The fall season starts to cool down to delightful, breezy weather. By staying through the fall, you get the added benefit of Lowcountry Culture during the annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art, a 16-day event promoting cultural awareness through entertainment and fine arts. Winter is also a great time to stay as the weather remains temperate, so you can enjoy beach living and avoid the sleet and snow. By spring, the climate becomes near-perfect again, with the sun reappearing high in the sky by midday. So while the water may be crisp, the air is still pleasant for sitting on the beach or training for the nearby marathon in March.

Pawleys Island

Just a short car ride away from Litchfield-by-the-Sea is Pawleys Island, known as one of the oldest summer vacation spots on the East Coast. The beach is immaculate and renowned for activities like crabbing, shelling, and canoeing.

Eighties Arcade Games

A fun night out can be enjoyed by all at the Garden City Pavilion Arcade, where you can play some favorite old-school video games and skeeball. A bonus — you can turn in those tickets you rack up after each game for candy or prizes.

Huntington Beach State Park

At Huntington Beach State Park, you can enjoy a three-mile stretch of protected beach, revel in the many spots to camp as you hike, and be on the lookout for wildlife, including pelicans, spoonbills, and alligators. More than 300 bird species make the park their home, including eagles, warblers, sandpipers, making it one of the top bird-watching spots on the East Coast.