Fort Lauderdale Beach features a pristine shoreline with blue waters and palm-lined promenade. The beach’s signature wave wall and brick-paved promenade make it perfect for walking, jogging, biking, or rollerblading. Unlike its wild spring break days, the beach now offers a more sophisticated experience with upscale resorts, boutiques, and restaurants along A1A. The beach is […]
Beaches for Dining
South Beach (Tybee Island)
The liveliest area of Tybee Island, featuring the Tybee Pier and Pavilion, numerous restaurants, shops, and the island’s main nightlife scene. Popular with surfers and swimmers with lifeguards present during peak season. Offers beach chair and umbrella rentals.
Front Beach – Isle of Palms
The main public beach area on Isle of Palms, featuring volleyball courts, nearby restaurants and shops, and a fishing pier. Popular with families and day visitors from Charleston. Offers chair and umbrella rentals during the summer.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
While not a traditional beach, this waterfront boardwalk along a natural saltwater estuary offers access to several beach areas. Known as the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina” with numerous waterfront restaurants, live music, and water activities.
Tybee Island
Known as “Savannah’s Beach,” Tybee Island features 5 miles of public beaches, a historic lighthouse, and a vibrant pier. Popular with families and day-trippers from Savannah. Offers a laid-back atmosphere with numerous restaurants, vacation rentals, and water activities.
St. Simons Island
The largest of Georgia’s Golden Isles, featuring beautiful beaches, the St. Simons Lighthouse, and the historic Christ Church. Known for its upscale resorts, championship golf courses, and oak tree-lined streets. Popular for family vacations and romantic getaways.
Sullivan’s Island
Upscale beach community near Charleston with historic significance. Features Fort Moultrie, wide beaches with maritime forests, excellent dining options, and literary connections to Edgar Allan Poe. Known for its preservation of natural landscapes.
Surfside Beach
Known as “The Family Beach,” this smaller community between Myrtle Beach and Garden City offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a fishing pier and playground. Features numerous access points, accessibility improvements, and local dining.
Coligny Beach Park
Hilton Head’s most popular and well-equipped public beach access, featuring accessible boardwalks, showers, restrooms, and changing facilities. Adjacent to Coligny Plaza shopping center with numerous dining and shopping options.
Myrtle Beach
The crown jewel of the Grand Strand featuring 60 miles of beaches. Known for its bustling boardwalk, numerous golf courses, shopping centers, amusement parks, and vibrant nightlife. Perfect for family vacations with endless entertainment options.