[Russ]

I have been going to Pawleys Island since 1967 and the changes to the area over that time has made it much less desirable. The development, traffic, commercialization and invasion from the north has ruined the tranquility that once was the norm. We still go there but only in the “off seasons” of October through April. Georgetown and Brookgreen Gardens are our two favorite places...

[HotHunt]

I started going to Pawleys Island in 1974 when my wife and I met in the Air Force. My wife was raised there. We've visited every year since, sometimes twice a year. Her mom still lives there and we will get her home when she passes, so I'm sure we will continue to go there, at least for the beach.

We also lament the loss of the old Pawleys as "progress" has overtaken it. It is now just another modern tourist trap along the Atlantic coast. There are still a few old, original dwellings on the island but most are newly-built and have lost the charm. Old Pawleys was "Arrogantly Shabby". Today's Pawleys is "Show Me The Money", flaunting the wealth.

Like I said, we will still visit Pawleys Island, especially for the beach. But sadly, the original ambiance is forever gone.