Sunset Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Sunset is an area, or "populated place" of Pickens County, South Carolina in the northwestern corner of the state. It's one of the many communities within the Keowee-Toxaway State Park along Lake Keowee. Sunset is just one of the many small lake communities in the area. Lake Keowee offers swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking. The state park also offers the Keowee-Toxaway Museum, which includes exhibits about the area Cherokee Indians and their interactions with local settlers. There are four interpretive kiosks along one trail that also highlight the Cherokees. The park has several picnic shelters, and fishing and boat access to the lake. Hiking can be done on the 4.2 mile Raven Rock hiking trail or the 1.5 mile Natural Bridge hiking trail, as well as a short interpretive loop trail. Sunset is also near golf, backpacking, and both primitive and paved campsites, as well as cabin lodging. Also near Sunset is Lake Jocassee, which holds the state record for rainbow trout and brown trout. The cool, clear waters of Lake Jocassee are also great for swimming and snorkeling. Lake Jocassee is not heavily commercialized, and has a combination of state forests and preserves along the forested shoreline. However, if you do want more shopping and dining opportunities, Sunset is less than an hour's drive from the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina.

Surrounding areas: Lake Jocassee, South Carolina (7.0 mi), Table Rock, South Carolina (7.4 mi), Pickens, South Carolina (8.3 mi), Salem, South Carolina (11.7 mi), Six Mile, South Carolina (11.8 mi), Lake Keowee, South Carolina (12.1 mi), Whitewater Lake, South Carolina (12.9 mi)

Sunset Vacation Rentals

Sunset Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Hampton Inn & Suites-Cashiers/Sapphire Valley	3245 Hwy 64 E	Sapphire, NC	14.6 mi.	(828) 743-4545
Sapphire Valley	70 Sapphire Valley Rd	Sapphire, NC	14.6 mi.	(828) 743-3441
Woodlands Inn Of Sapphire	1305 US Hwy 64 W	Sapphire, NC	14.6 mi.	(704) 966-4709
Hampton Inn	8 Southern Center Ct	Easley, SC	15.2 mi.	(864) 226-1000
Comfort Inn	5539 Calhoun Memorial Hwy	Easley, SC	16.5 mi.	(864) 859-7520
Days Inn	121 Days Inn Rd	Easley, SC	16.7 mi.	(864) 859-9902
Jameson Inn	211 Dayton School Rd	Easley, SC	17.5 mi.	(864) 306-9000
Imperial Motor Lodge	Hwy 64 & 276 N	Brevard, NC	18.0 mi.	(828) 884-2887
Brevard Motor Lodge	750 N Caldwell St	Brevard, NC	18.4 mi.	(828) 884-3456
Cottage Inn	Hwy 64 E	Cashiers, NC	19.0 mi.	(828) 743-3033
Valley Aire Motel	Hwy 107 N	Cashiers, NC	19.0 mi.	(828) 743-3998
Star Motel	4237 Calhoun Memorial Hwy	Easley, SC	19.0 mi.	(864) 269-1311
Hampton Inn Brevard	800 Frst Gate Ctr	Pisgah Forest, NC	19.9 mi.	(828) 883-4800
Hampton Inn	851 Tiger Blvd	Clemson, SC	19.9 mi.	(864) 653-7744
Sleep Inn	1303 Tiger Blvd	Clemson, SC	20.0 mi.	(864) 653-6000
Days Inn	1387 Tiger Blvd	Clemson, SC	20.1 mi.	(864) 653-4411
Hampton Inn	593 Roe Ct	Travelers Rest, SC	20.3 mi.	(864) 834-5550
Holiday Inn Express	1570 Asheville Hwy	Brevard, NC	20.8 mi.	(Inv) ali-dInp
Hampton Inn And Suites	171 Riverplace	Greenville, SC	21.0 mi.	(864) 271-8700
Sleep Inn	110 Hawkins Rd	Travelers Rest, SC	21.0 mi.	(864) 834-7040
Jameson Inn	226 Hi Tec Rd	Seneca, SC	22.0 mi.	(864) 888-8300
Days Inn	11015 N Radio Station Rd	Seneca, SC	22.4 mi.	(864) 885-0710
Best Way Motel	1304 Poinsett Hwy	Greenville, SC	23.0 mi.	(864) 271-1780
Liberty Hall Inn	621 S Mechanic St	Pendleton, SC	23.3 mi.	(864) 646-7500
Mountain High Motel	Main St And Second St	Highlands, NC	23.4 mi.	(828) 526-2790
Holiday Inn Express & Suites	407 N Main St	Greenville, SC	24.3 mi.	(800) 465-4329
Hyatt Regency	230 N Main St	Greenville, SC	24.3 mi.	(800) 233-1234
The Westin Poinsett	120 S Main St	Greenville, SC	24.3 mi.	(864) 421-9700
Amerisuites	40 W Orch Park Dr	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 232-3000
Courtyard By Marriott	70 Orch Park Dr	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 234-0300
Days Inn	3905 August Rd	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 277-4010
Days Inn	60 Roper Mountian Rd	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 297-9996
Drury Inn & Suites Greenville	10 Carolina Point Pkwy	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 288-4401
Fairfield Inn By Marriott	60 Roper MTN Rd	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 297-9996
Fairfield Inn-greenville Airport	48 Fsherman Ln	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 234-9916
Hampton Inn At Woodruff Road	15 Park Woodruff Dr	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 213-8200
Hilton Greenville	45 W Orch Park Dr	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 232-4747
Holiday Inn Express	1036 Goodruff Rd	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 678-5555
Marriott Greenville	One Parkway E	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 297-0300
Motel 6	224 Bryce Rd	Greenville, SC	24.5 mi.	(864) 277-8630

Bed & Breakfast
Woodfield Inn	2905 Greenville Hwy	Flat Rock, NC	28.4 mi.	(828) 693-6016

Sunset Weather & Climate

The Southwestern Mountains of North Carolina ranges from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet in elevation and the topography definitely affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops than in the valleys below. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May, things warm up with daytime highs in the 80s. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations, with frequent afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Winter is generally moderate, but more extreme conditions can occur at the mountain peaks. Large snow amounts and severe low temperatures are rare away from the highest peaks. Ski resorts usually rely on snowmaking equipment to ensure a good base. In general, the climate is not extreme, and supports year round activities.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	50°F	30°F	5.79 in.	-
February	55°F	33°F	4.83 in.	-
March	63°F	40°F	5.82 in.	-
April	71°F	47°F	3.93 in.	-
May	78°F	55°F	4.79 in.	-
June	85°F	63°F	4.21 in.	-
July	88°F	67°F	4.59 in.	-
August	87°F	66°F	4.84 in.	-
September	81°F	60°F	3.95 in.	-
October	71°F	49°F	4.20 in.	-
November	61°F	40°F	4.31 in.	-
December	52°F	33°F	4.65 in.	-

Sunset Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located about 28 miles southeast of Sunset in Greenville, South Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 33 miles east of Sunset in Greer, South Carolina, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 34 miles northeast of Sunset in Asheville, North Carolina, and finally the Shelby Municipal airport (EHO) located around 70 miles east of Sunset in Shelby, North Carolina.

Sunset Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Ghost Town in the Sky	Maggie Valley	NC	41.0 mi.
Cherokee Fun Park	Cherokee	NC	45.0 mi.
Santa's Land	Cherokee	NC	45.0 mi.
Dollywood	Pigeon Forge	TN	70.3 mi.
Rockin' Raceway	Pigeon Forge	TN	70.3 mi.
NASCAR SpeedPark	Sevierville	TN	75.0 mi.

Water Parks
Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park	Lake Lanier Island	GA	89.3 mi.
Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works	Pineville	NC	108.1 mi.

Golf Courses
Pickens Country Club	Pickens	SC	8.8 mi.
Rolling Green Golf Club	Easley	SC	15.7 mi.
Southern Oaks Golf Course	Easley	SC	15.7 mi.
Wedgefield Plantation Golf Course	Georgetown	SC	17.8 mi.
Connestee Falls Golf Course	Brevard	NC	18.7 mi.
Glen Cannon Country Club	Brevard	NC	18.7 mi.
Sherwood Forest Golf Club	Brevard	NC	18.7 mi.
Trillium Links & Lake Club	Cashiers	NC	19.4 mi.
Walker Golf Course	Clemson	SC	20.6 mi.
Blue Ridge Golf Center	Walhalla	SC	21.1 mi.
Falcons Lair Golf Course	Walhalla	SC	21.1 mi.
Hillandale Golf Course	Greenville	SC	22.4 mi.
Boscobel Country Club	Pendleton	SC	22.7 mi.
Woodhaven Golf Club	Pendleton	SC	22.7 mi.
Highlands Cove	Highlands	NC	23.4 mi.
Oconee Country Club	Seneca	SC	23.4 mi.
Bonnie Brae Golf Club	Greenville	SC	24.8 mi.
Furman University Golf Course	Greenville	SC	24.8 mi.
Summersett Golf Club	Greenville	SC	24.8 mi.
Verdae Greens Golf Club	Greenville	SC	24.8 mi.
Lakeview Golf Course	Piedmont	SC	27.2 mi.
Chickasaw Point Country Club	Westminster	SC	27.5 mi.
Foxwood Hills Country Club	Westminster	SC	27.5 mi.

Ski Areas
Scaly Mountain	Scaly Mountain	NC	29.4 mi.
Cataloochee	Maggie Valley	NC	41.0 mi.
Ski Wolf Laurel	Mars Hill	NC	60.3 mi.
Ski Beech	Banner Elk	NC	97.1 mi.
Sugar Mountain Ski Area	Banner Elk	NC	97.1 mi.
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort	Seven Devils	NC	97.9 mi.

State Parks
Keowee Toxaway State Park		SC	6.1 mi.
Table Rock State Park		SC	6.7 mi.
Caesars Head State Park		SC	13.6 mi.
Oconee State Park		SC	18.9 mi.
Pleasant Ridge State Park		SC	19.6 mi.
Paris Mountain State Park		SC	23.3 mi.
Black Rock Mountain State Park		GA	35.0 mi.
Tugaloo State Park		GA	36.8 mi.
Sadlers Creek State Park		SC	38.5 mi.

Museums
South Carolina Gold Museum	Pickens	SC	8.3 mi.	(Miscellaneous)
Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery	Greenville	SC	24.5 mi.	(Art)

Zoos and Aquariums
Greenville Zoo	Greenville	SC	24.5 mi.
Western North Carolina Nature Center	Asheville	NC	45.2 mi.
Knoxville Zoological Gardens	Knoxville	TN	92.7 mi.

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