Gretchen

PLEASE, just go to Litchfield. It could be closer than MB actually if the 30 minutes is what is worrying you.
http://www.litchfieldbeach.com/?__tr...RXwaAqEm8P8HAQ

In November they will have spectacular deals. You can have 30 restaurants to choose from. It is quiet!! the Beach is right there.

mat54

OK, thanks everyone, I booked Litchfield! The 30 minute extra drive isn't an issue. I simply was feeling rushed to book something quickly as we left ourselves very little time to plan this vacation. And, I knew nothing of the area including the surrounding communities. I am now much better educated. Thanks again.

Gretchen

Not to beat the horse any more, it IS closer (via Google map) and a lot more interesting route with less traffic!!
You will enjoy the area a lot.
Run down to Georgetown (20 minutes) for a look at a Revolutionary War town--they have an interesting waterfront and nice little shops and restaurants.
Huntington Beach State Park has a really nice beach with better shelling than a lot of the rest of that coast, although I don't know what Hurricane Matthew did to that--maybe a lot of good shells, but maybe not.
But that state beach is the reason Litchfield remains so quiet and controlled--there isn't the possibility of development to the north.

starrs

Excellent choice! If you seek nature and birds, you will be very glad you opted away from MB.