Pawleys Island is a delightfully relaxed beach community of approximately 200 year-round residents, but thousands of part-time residents and visitors. While having become much less secluded and more up-scale, this beautiful little town still proudly describes itself as “arrogantly shabby”. Pawleys Island has unique quaintness, and a relaxed pace that make a special, a rare find among the US east coast islands. Pawleys Mainland is home to many permanent and part time residents also. Several communities such as Hagley, Pawleys Retreat, The Bluffs, and Rosecrest, are located near the shops, restaurants, river, and beach. Nearby churches incude Pawleys Island Presbyterian, Pawleys Island Community, All Saints Episcopal, and Precious Blood Catholic. A few of the numerous golf courses are True Blue, Pawleys Plantation, Caledonia, and Heritage. Whether you live in or visit the Pawleys area, you know that it is a rare find.