Atalaya
Atalaya Castle is a winter residence built in 1931 inside Huntington Beach State Park, near Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It suits visitors who want a historic house beside a beach and salt marsh. The one thing to know is that the castle has its own hours, shorter than the park's, and tours are run by the Friends of Huntington Beach State Park, so check before you go.
Should you go to Atalaya today?
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Weather at Atalaya, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 am | Sunny | 47°F | N 15 mph | 0% |
| 10 am | Sunny | 54°F | N 18 mph | 0% |
| 12 pm | Sunny | 59°F | N 20 mph | 0% |
| 2 pm | Sunny | 63°F | N 18 mph | 0% |
| 4 pm | Sunny | 64°F | N 18 mph | 0% |
| 6 pm | Clear | 63°F | N 16 mph | 0% |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 7:23 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 6:39 pm |
| Question visitors ask | Is Atalaya Castle open to visit? |
|---|---|
| County | Georgetown County |
| Official site | southcarolinaparks.com |
How do you get to Atalaya Castle?
Atalaya Castle is inside Huntington Beach State Park, near Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County, South Carolina. The nearest city listed is Murrells Inlet.
The sources used for this guide do not include a road route or parking rules for Huntington Beach State Park. Check the park's official website before you go.
How much does it cost, and when is Atalaya Castle open?
The attraction record, read on 2026-10-15, lists park admission of $8 for adults, $5 for South Carolina seniors, and $4 for children ages 6 to 15. Children up to 5 years old enter free. The record lists $2 for Atalaya Castle.
The record gives park hours of 6:00 to 18:00, or to 21:00 during summer time. It gives Atalaya Castle hours of 9:00 to 16:00, or to 17:00 in summer. These figures come from the attraction record, not from a fresh reading of the park's page, so check before you go.
Are there tours of Atalaya Castle?
The Friends of Huntington Beach State Park offer scheduled tours of Atalaya Castle. The same group operates the Atalaya Visitor Center, which has exhibits about the house and the Huntingtons.
The source does not list tour times or prices, so check with the Friends or the park before you go.
When is the best time to visit Huntington Beach State Park?
Huntington Beach State Park is a 2,500-acre coastal preserve with a large sandy beach. The article describes few beach-goers and many wild birds that change with the seasons.
Roseate spoonbills appear in both fresh and salt marshes in winter. Large flocks of tree swallows gather before fall migration, and the article places one flock in front of Atalaya Castle.
Atalaya: questions visitors ask
Is Atalaya Castle open to visit?
Yes, according to the attraction record, which lists Atalaya Castle hours of 9:00 to 16:00, or 17:00 in summer, read on 2026-10-15. Check before you go, because hours can change by season.
How much does it cost to enter Huntington Beach State Park?
The attraction record, read on 2026-10-15, lists $8 for adults, $5 for South Carolina seniors, and $4 for children ages 6 to 15, with children up to 5 entering free. Check before you go, because fees can change.
Who runs the tours of Atalaya Castle?
The Friends of Huntington Beach State Park offer scheduled tours of Atalaya Castle. The source does not give tour times, so check before you go.
Where is Atalaya Castle located?
Atalaya Castle is inside Huntington Beach State Park, near Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built during the Great Depression by local workers, and the residence was designed to withstand hurricanes.
Is Atalaya Castle on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. Atalaya was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, and it was included in the designation of Atalaya and Brookgreen Gardens as a National Historic Landmark in the same year.
Can you see birds at Huntington Beach State Park?
Yes. The park has many wild birds and is known for bird watching. Roseate spoonbills appear in winter, and tree swallow flocks gather before fall migration.
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