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Litchfield public beach access
4.7★ · 45 Google ratings · Pawleys Island, South Carolina
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 50 ft away · free
Walk
225 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
None reported
Cost
Free
Water
87°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
230 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 7pm
Map of Litchfield public beach access
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Guide
Good to know
Arrive early morning or evening
Early visits and late-night trips offer minimal crowds, making this ideal for families seeking a quiet beach experience.
Excellent for dark sky activities
This beach is a confirmed astrophotography spot with minimal light pollution, attracting photographers seeking night sky shots.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2022–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2022–2026
Expect parking to fill quickly
On busy days the lot reaches capacity and visitors cannot access the beach, so arrive early or check conditions first.
No bathrooms or showers available
Plan accordingly since facilities are absent; bring water and supplies rather than expecting on-site amenities.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · clear
Water
87°F
Waves
2.0 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:20 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:02 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:33 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:27 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 543 Parker Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 225 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Litchfield public beach access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Litchfield public beach access?
225 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Litchfield public beach access have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Litchfield public beach access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 7pm and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
