Home to a tight-knit community of approximately 11,500 people, Little River is a popular tourist destination, with attractions such as the Little River Waterfront, the World-Famous Blue Crab Festival, and numerous fishing charters. The town is known for its mild climate, with warm summers and mild winters, making it a popular year-round destination for visitors. Little River is also home to various popular gold courses such as the Tidewater Golf Club. The town is also known to have various seafood restaurants such as the Crab Catchers, and Clark’s Seafood & Chop House, showcasing some of Little River’s most popular seafood dishes.
A fun fact about Little River, it was named after the Little River that flows into the Atlantic Ocean, this inlet has been a breakpoint for tropical cyclones. Be sure to pop over to the Governor’s Lighthouse which is a charming landmark in Little River along the walkway on highway 17. If you are looking for an adventure on the water than you do not want to miss Kindred Spirit Mailbox, located on Bird Island, visitors can leave letters and poems for other people to read.