The coastline here is home to 60-plus miles of beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches, Litchfield Beach, which is a part of Pawleys Island.

If you are staying at Lichfield Beach and Golf Resort, you will be staying right on the beach!

Ryan and I love Brookgreen Garden's (especially during Christmas for the light show).

Located in Murrells Inlet about 5 miles from Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Brookgreen Gardens gives visitors more than 9,000 acres of natural beauty to explore. The attraction’s main draw, its expansive sculpture gardens, feature more than 2,000 artworks from over 400 artists — including the nation’s most comprehensive collection of American figurative sculptures. Other on-site attractions include nature trails, a butterfly garden, historic rice plantations, and the Lowcountry Zoo.

Found just 3.5 miles south of Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, The Hammock Shops Village has been a local staple since 1938, when its original shop opened to offer hand-woven hammocks to the public. Today, visitors can still watch weavers craft the same rope hammocks — plus grab a sandwich, burger, or fresh seafood, shop for art, pick up some baked goods, and lots more at the family-friendly roadside attraction that is now home to 21 shops and two restaurants.

Ryan has talked about having a golf tournament the Friday before the wedding. More information to come.

With nearly 75 courses to choose from — many of them considered world-class — the Myrtle Beach area is known as the “Golf Capital of the World” for good reason. And when it comes to the local links, the South Strand truly shines, with easy access to plenty of great options.

A few of the area’s standouts include the Caledonia Fish & Golf Club, Pawleys Plantation, and True Blue.

Those seeking great seafood and great scenery can find both in abundance at the nearby Murrells Inlet MarshWalk. This attraction’s half-mile wooden boardwalk offers picturesque views of a natural saltwater estuary, along with an impressive collection of local eateries, most specializing in seafood. Live music is also a regular find here.

This is where Ryan and I took most of our engagement pictures.

Located just 2.5 miles up the road from Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Huntington Beach State Park gives visitors access to 3 miles of pristine Atlantic Ocean beach for swimming, fishing, strolling along the seashore or simply relaxing. It’s also home to National Historic Landmark Atalaya Castle, as well as a campground, nature trails, numerous boardwalks, a Nature Center, and a wide variety of birds (300-plus species have been spotted within the park).

One of our favorite restaurants in Pawley's Island!

If you want to eat here, I would make reservations ahead of time since the restaurant is very popular.

Make sure you get the 14 layer caramel cake for dessert.