Pawley's is a 3.5 long island with a laid back atmosphere. The town is known for being simple beyond mondern convienences. Pawleys is the perfect unspoiled family beach location.
The earliest known inhabitants of the area were Waccamaw and Winyah Indians. They called the area "Chicora," meaning "the land," and the term is frequently used by local businesses. The Grand Strand began to develop into a major tourist area during the 20th century.
A local legend on the island has grown about The Gray Man, a friendly ghost who warns of impending hurricanes. But the shoppers are not intriqued by the ghost but by the well known Pawley's Hammocks.