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.
One of South Carolina’s least commercialized beach towns with a focus on natural beauty. Features Edisto Beach State Park, the ACE Basin nature preserve, and excellent shelling opportunities. Known for its family-friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Known as the birthplace of the “Shag” dance, this family-friendly alternative to Myrtle Beach offers wide beaches, the Cherry Grove Pier, and Barefoot Landing shopping complex. Features a more relaxed atmosphere with plenty of accommodation options.
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.
Small beach community known for its fishing pier, Garden City Pavilion Arcade, and golf cart culture. Features a mix of vacation rentals and permanent residences with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere between Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet.
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.
Family-oriented beach town with 10 miles of shoreline and over 60 public beach access points. Features two fishing piers, Oak Island Lighthouse, and a relaxed atmosphere with small-town charm.
Family-oriented beach town with a 7-mile stretch of shoreline. Features the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ocean Isle Pier, and sea turtle protection program. Known for its clean beaches and relaxed atmosphere.
Family-friendly beach community near Charleston with 7 miles of wide, sandy beaches. Features the Wild Dunes Resort, a full-service marina, numerous vacation rentals, and a commercial district with shopping and dining options.
A family-oriented beach town on the Crystal Coast with 12 miles of pristine shoreline. Known for its emerald-colored waters, uncrowded beaches, and vacation rentals. Features bike paths, golf courses, and water activities.