One of the things I looked forward to when I moved to South Carolina in 2017 is visiting the many beaches.  There are five beaches in the area: Folly Beach , Sullivan’s Island Beach, Isle of Palms Beach, Kiawah Island Beach, and Edisto Beach. 

Folly Island Beach

On the west end of the island, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River, beach goers will find Folly Beach County Park. It’s the closest beach to where I live and it has plenty of parking in a lot off the beach.  Folly Beach offers a Boardwalk and accessible ramps as well as Dressing area, drink vending, and picnic area with grills, Boardwalk and handicap-accessible ramp, Restrooms. Seasonal Amenities: Beach chair and umbrella rentals, Snack bar, Lifeguards, Outdoor showers, Beach-accessible wheelchairs.

Sullivan’s Island Beach 

Is located about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston. The island also doesn’t have public restrooms, showers, or public parking lots. The small island does however boast over three miles of pristine, smooth sand beaches and great views of Fort Sumter, The Morris Island Lighthouse, and The Battery.  Sullivan island is more secluded than some of the other area beaches and the best way to find it is to look for the Sullivan Island lighthouse.

Kiawah Island Beach

This beach boasts 10 miles of pristine beach and comprises two areas commonly referred to as East Beach and West Beach. West beach is for tourists and East Beach for residents. West Beach has a dressing area, drink vending, and picnic area with grills, Boardwalk and handicap-accessible ramp, and restrooms. Seasonal Amenities: Beach chair and umbrella rentals, Snack bar, Lifeguards, Outdoor showers, Beach-accessible wheelchairs. It is farther from my home buy it has a very Hawaiian feel.

Edisto Beach 

It is family-oriented with gently developed beaches on the eastern coastline of South Carolina. Located in Colleton County where the Edisto River completes its 206-mile journey to the Atlantic Ocean.  Also nearby is Edisto Beach State Park, which features trails for hiking and biking. The park’s environmental education center is a “green” building with exhibits that highlight the natural history of Edisto Island and the surrounding ACE Basin

Isle of Palms Beach

One of my favorite beaches and located about 25 minutes from Charleston. The beach is popular with families because of the strict “no alcohol” policy, the calm waters, and the cleanliness of the beach. Restaurants, shops and bars are within walking distance of the beach, and there are public restrooms and showers at the Isle of Palm County Park. You will also find a picnic area, grills, a boardwalk and vending machines. It is the only beach where you can see the ocean driving in and the view is breathtaking!

I recommend trying to make it to each of the area’s beaches at least one once as each has its unique charms and my favorite may not be the same for you.

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