Question about Carolina beach communities like SoWal

desertbluffdesertbluffBeach LoverTucson, AZ57 postsJoined Feb 6, '08View profile MessageBeach Lover

Feb 15, '11 · 11:29 AM1,346

This question may seem odd as a post on this forum, but I'm hoping someone here may be able to help. We've made five trips to stay along 30-A in the past 8 years and we always stay 4-6 weeks at a time. We're probably returning next fall and are also considering a trip to the coastal Carolinas but know absolutely nothing about what areas would be best for us. We have stayed in Water's Edge next to Rosemary Beach, Seacrest and Seagrove (immediately adjacent to Seaside) and would like a community somewhat like these areas where there are nice homes, nice restaurants, shops, and of course a beautiful beach within a short walk. Can anyone offer any recommendations? I'm thinking it's hard to beat 30-A but the Carolinas would be a little closer to other areas we need to visit on one of our trips.

Thanks so much for any help.

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GoodWitch58GoodWitch58Beach Fanatic4,810 postsJoined Oct 10, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Feb 15, '11 · 3:11 PM#2

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View attachment 18975You know, there is no other beach as nice as ours...LOL. Really, that is true IMO and I have visited many of them both in this country and elsewhere...

Anyway, I really like Sullivan's Island off the Charleston coast...not the same as SoWal, but it does have its own kind of charm. I will see if I can find a few photos from my last trip...if you go, Poe's Tavern is their equivalent to our Red Bar...

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jhanesjhanesBeach LoverLebanon, TN71 postsJoined Jun 16, '09View profile MessageBeach Lover

Feb 15, '11 · 3:49 PM#3

We used to stay at Litchfield, SC which is between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown. A good traditional old beach feel with no high rises, nice restaurants, etc....another nice place is Pawley's Island, SC

Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdmin

Feb 15, '11 · 4:18 PM#4

I hear OBX is nice.

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Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined Jul 9, '05View profile Messagebeats on hood

Feb 15, '11 · 5:44 PM#5

We used to spend a lot of time at Hilton Head back when we did a lot of sailing. We also went to Kiawah and Isle of Palms (great because we could hop into Charleston to shop and dine). But once we discovered 30A, we've never gone back to the Atlantic beaches.

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