South Carolina’s 60-mile long beachside stretch has been attracting visitors for hundreds of years. Charleston’s five beautiful beach towns continue to call on those seeking sand and surf.
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Isle of Palms 🌴
Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway just 12 miles from historic Charleston, the Isle of Palms features a beautiful beach, championship golf & tennis, a marina, and endless recreational opportunities both on and off the water. The Isle of Palms is both a residential and resort community with live music and beach volleyball at The Windjammer, ice cream and pizza along front beach. Kayaking and paddle boarding can be enjoyed in the surf, in the intracoastal waterway, and in the marsh on the mainland side of the island. The island lifestyle means you can be as active or relaxed as you’d like. Try fishing in Breach Inlet, or go parasailing along the beach. Or, simply curl up with a good book while you and enjoy the sun and sea breeze. With a business district consisting of retail shops, restaurants and a full-service grocery store, you won’t have to leave the island for any of life’s necessities.
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Sullivan's Island 🏖
At just 3.3 miles, what Sullivan's Island lacks in size, it more than makes up for in beauty and charm. Sullivan's Island is an inviting mix of wide beaches and water-sports, history and folklore, local restaurants and shops, peace and perfect. Whether you're soaking up Revolutionary War history at Fort Moultrie, kiteboarding at top speed, relaxing with your feet up and a view of the Lighthouse, or dining al fresco with the family on Middle Street, Sullivan's Island promises that time spent here is time well remembered. On Sullivan’s Island life moves at a slower and more relaxing pace. From long walks on the beach, to biking along the marsh, to enjoying a stunning sunset - you’ll find these and many more simple pleasures. Author Edgar Allan Poe was stationed at Fort Moultrie from November 1827 to December 1828 and used Sullivan's Island as the setting for his famous short story, The Gold Bug.
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Folly Beach 🌊
Folly Beach embraces the low-key surfing lifestyle that welcomes everyone to “come as you are”. Surf the Washout. Drink in the Morris Island Lighthouse history. Explore a maritime forest. Build the biggest sand castle ever. Ride bikes. Eat outside. Catch sunset. Fish off the pier. Parasail. Do it all - that's what Folly Beach is for. The Pier tends to primarily attract those riding longboards, while The Washout is the spot for the shortboard riders. No surfboard? No problem - rentals and lessons are available. Folly’s business district features a variety of eateries, watering holes, and shops to designed to please beachgoers!
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Kiawah Island 🏝
Kiawah is a residential community incorporating a world-class resort and a unique, vibrant shopping village within a natural maritime setting that is being preserved and enhanced for current and future generations. In addition to its 10 miles of beaches, Kiawah is home to perfectly preserved maritime forests, sand dunes and marshes where whitetail deer, alligators, bobcats, seabirds and sea turtles abound. Just minutes from the historic 500-year-old Angel Oak Tree. Also, close to the Charleston Tea Plantation and Firefly Distillery. Kiawah Island Golf Resort was the host of the 2012 and 2021 PGA Championship. On the island lies a beautiful seaside mansion, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, that has been honored with a AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Stars rating.
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Seabrook Island 🐚
Relax and unwind on more than three miles of sandy beach, go horseback riding along the shore, go kayaking, explore the marina, or dine overlooking the ocean. Seabrook Island is a private, residential beachfront community just thirty minutes from Charleston. It features two championship golf courses, a tournament grade tennis center, full service equestrian center, fitness and aquatics complex, and unspoiled beaches. Despite its serene and secluded spirit, Seabrook Island offers an abundance of family-friendly activities including a children's camp with certified counselors, two championship golf courses, tennis center, deep-water marina, equestrian center, fitness center and award-winning dining.