Waites IslandHollywood Wax MuseumGreen Swamp PreserveLower Heather Lakes DamEast River IslandThomas Bay
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Calabash

Calabash is a town in Horry district, South Carolina, United States of about 2,119 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit: 35 beaches & coast, 40 wildlife, forests & gardens and 22 churches. The must-see places are Waites Island, Hollywood Wax Museum and Green Swamp Preserve.

33.8907° N, 78.5683° WPop. 2,119

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km133
Must-see37
Notable240
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Waites Island, island near Calabash
Must-see

Waites Island

Island · 6 km

Hollywood Wax Museum, museum near Calabash
Must-see

Hollywood Wax Museum

Museum · 44 km

Must-see

Green Swamp Preserve

Nature spot · 45 km · Brunswick

Places near Calabash by type

All 277 places by distance →

One day from Calabash

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:27 pm

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Calabash
  2. Thomas Baynature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Drowned Baynature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Bald Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. East River Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Waites Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Calabash
Today’s loopCalabashStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Calabash?

Waites Island (island, about 6 km), Lower Heather Lakes Dam (dam, about 3 km), East River Island (island, about 5 km), Bird Island (island, about 6 km), Waites Island Beach (island, about 6 km), Thomas Bay (nature spot, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Calabash?

133 places on Spotwander: 35 beaches & coast, 40 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest beach to Calabash?

Waites Island Beach, about 6 km by road; Bald Beach (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Calabash?

Thomas Bay, about 7 km by road; Drowned Bay (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Calabash?

Start in Calabash, visit Thomas Bay, then Drowned Bay, then Bald Beach, then East River Island, then Waites Island, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.