A small, quiet waterside town known as the "Seafood Capital of South Carolina". A large saltwater marsh separates it from the Atlantic Ocean. Well known for its seafood eating establishments and water activities. To the north, lay Garden City Beach and Surfside Beach, two family-friendly beach towns. And beyond is Myrtle Beach. To the south are Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island and their well known upscale resorts.
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