A few miles inland lies Little River, one of the oldest communities along South Carolina’s coast. European settlers arrived here in the 1700s, drawn by the fertile land and sheltered waters that had already supported the Winyah and Waccamaw people. Known today as the gateway to the Intracoastal Waterway, Little River has long been tied to fishing and seafood, traditions celebrated at its annual Blue Crab Festival. Visitors can explore nearby Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens, where remnants of an old plantation and traces of early colonial history still stand. In a place where George Washington once traveled, Little River continues to balance heritage with coastal charm.