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.
South Carolina Beaches
Edisto Beach
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.
North Myrtle Beach
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.
Garden City Beach
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.
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.
Isle of Palms
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.