Pawleys Island, SC
Also, Pawleys Island is so small that its year-round population is about 100 people in the South Carolina area. This east coast island was first occupied some time in the 1500s, making it one of the oldest beach towns in our country. And as with most historical places, there is obviously a ghost story to go with it.
Sightings of the Gray Man, a ghost who appears to warn of hurricanes as he walks up and down along the beach, dating to a 19th-century storm. Pawleys Island is the perfect destination for fishing, golfing, and feasting on Lowcountry cuisine like She Crab soup in the summers. You also won’t want to miss strolling around the walking sculpture-filled gardens.
Unfortunately, you skipped the Jersey Shore with both amazing beaches and the history of the State. Much of the Revolutionary War was fought in New Jersey. New Jersey farmers supply much seasonal vegetables. The beaches are pristine and there is history in Cape May County.