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Murrells Inlet, South Carolina: Atalaya Castle

Moorish-influenced mansion built (1931-33) as winter home for sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington and husband-poet-industrialist Archer Huntington. Animal pens housed Anna's sculptural subjects.

Huntington Beach State Park

Address:
Atalaya Rd, Murrells Inlet, SC
Directions:
Huntington Beach State Park, 16148 Ocean Hwy, Litchfield Beach.
Hours:
Daily 9 am - 5 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
843-237-4440
Admission:
Park admission fee plus $2/person to tour castle.
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Atalaya Castle

We stopped, but the gates were locked. Across the street are four sculptures, though, that are gorgeous and worth a stop to see.

[Tiffanny Lindsey, 06/29/2018]

Atalaya Castle.

Atalaya Castle

1930's winter mansion of Archer and Anna Huntington in Huntington State Park, South Carolina complete with bear pens.

[Jax2A, 10/05/2014]

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