Pawleys Island

Willbrook Plantation, Pawleys Island Neighborhood

A gated golf community centered around the Dan Maples-designed Willbrook Plantation Golf Club. Offers a mix of custom single-family homes with beautiful wooded, golf course, and lake views. Amenities include a community pool, clubhouse, and private beach access through Litchfield by the Sea.

Highlights of Willbrook Plantation

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🏌️‍♂️ Willbrook Plantation Golf Club

This acclaimed golf course, located right within the neighborhood, is praised for its scenic layout blending live oaks and Lowcountry marshland, offering not only challenging play but also a beautiful wildlife habitat unique to Willbrook Plantation.

🚶 Private Beach Access at Litchfield by the Sea

Residents of Willbrook Plantation enjoy exclusive, gated access to the pristine beaches of Litchfield by the Sea, making it easy to spend the day by the Atlantic just minutes from their doorstep.

🌿 Historic Ricefields & Nature Trails

Winding through the neighborhood are picturesque walking and biking trails that weave past preserved ricefields and ponds, giving a glimpse into the property’s 18th-century plantation heritage amid tranquil natural surroundings.

🧑‍🎓 Top-Rated Waccamaw Schools

Zoned for the highly regarded Waccamaw Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, Willbrook Plantation appeals to families seeking excellent education options just outside their gates in the Pawleys Island area.

🦆 Onsite Nature Preserve

Willbrook Plantation boasts its own dedicated nature preserve teeming with herons, egrets, and even alligators, allowing residents year-round opportunities for birdwatching and enjoying the natural environment unique to this community.

A Pawleys Island Neighborhood

This October in Willbrook Plantation

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

October 3–4, 2026

Harvest Home Weekend

Brookgreen Gardens • 9:30 AM–4:00 PM

This family-friendly autumn tradition is a short drive from Willbrook Plantation and includes pumpkin picking, scarecrow building, a hay maze, crafts, live music, and seasonal activities. It is an easy way for local residents to enjoy a full fall day outdoors without traveling far from Pawleys Island.

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October 3, 2026

Girl Named Tom – The Trio Tour

The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island • 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

Residents near Willbrook Plantation can enjoy a nationally recognized live act right in Pawleys Island. Girl Named Tom’s sibling harmonies and folk-pop sound make this an appealing date-night or evening-out option, with food trucks and beverage tents available at the outdoor festival venue.

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October 10, 2026

The Kings of Queen

The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island • 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

This Queen tribute concert offers a convenient local night of live music for Pawleys Island residents, with no need to drive to Myrtle Beach or Charleston. The outdoor festival setting, familiar rock catalog, and nearby location make it especially suitable for couples, groups of friends, and visiting family.

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October 17–18, 2026

Georgetown Wooden Boat Show

Front Street and Harborwalk, Historic Georgetown

About 20–30 minutes south of Willbrook Plantation, this free waterfront festival is a worthwhile regional outing. Visitors can see classic wooden boats, watch boatbuilding and knot-tying demonstrations, enjoy maritime arts and crafts, and bring children for model boatbuilding, live entertainment, and other family activities.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Willbrook Plantation

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Local characteristics and demographics for Willbrook Plantation

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