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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Known as “The Edge of America,” this laid-back beach town near Charleston offers excellent surfing conditions at The Washout. Features a vibrant downtown with restaurants and bars, a 1,045-foot fishing pier, and a bohemian atmosphere.
Historic beach town famous for the Wright Brothers’ first flight. Features wide beaches with public access points, vacation rentals, and proximity to the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Known for good surfing conditions.