The Area - Charleston

Beaches in Charleston South Carolina

Charleston SC is filled with barrier islands and gorgeous sites from the Ashley River SC and as such there are numerous Charleston South Carolina Beaches that have garnered much attention in this Low Country vacation destination. Barrier islands near Charleston SC such as Kiawah, Seabrook, Wadmalaw, Sullivan's, and James Island all have fantastic beach areas, the most known being Folly Beach Charleston SC. Read on to find out more about the Beaches in Charleston South Carolina and the handful of Beaches near Charleston South Carolina that offer activities like sunbathing, shelling, swimming, fishing and so much more.

Folly Beach - James Island South Carolina

Folly Beach SC is located just 15 miles south of Charleston and is often called the Edge of America by those that see where it is located on a map. It is one of the Beaches near Charleston South Carolina that is widely known for its surfing and shelling opportunities. Visitors to Folly Beach South Carolina like to enjoy things like parasailing, fishing and other fun Folly Beach activities. There are even some great Folly Beach Vacation Rentals that are Vacation Rentals Charleston SC.

Isle of Palms Beach

Isle of Palms is a resort barrier island where Wild Dunes Resort is located. The Isle of Palms Beach has been hailed as one of the cleanest beach areas in the Southeast, and the city of Isle of Palms proudly displays the Blue Wave flag that designates the city as having carried out ongoing efforts to remain one of the cleanest beach areas along the Low Country coastline. Learn more about Isle of Palms Resorts and Things to Do Isle of Palms.

Seabrook Island Beach

Seabrook Island is one of the private resort islands located on the coast of South Carolina near Charleston South Carolina. At Seabrook Island you will find the lovely and secluded Seabrook Island Beach, one of a few Beaches in Charleston South Carolina that is not open to the public. Only club members and guests can enjoy this exclusive area.

Kiawah Island Beach

Like Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island SC is home to Kiawah Island Resort. Better known for Kiawah Island Golf than the beach, Kiawah Island Golf Resort does have a nice beach area. However, it is not open to the public and only club members and guests of Kiawah Island Resort Golf & Spa can enjoy this area and its magnificent views.

Edisto Beach

Edisto Beach is located on the secluded, undeveloped Edisto Island South Carolina. It is a wonderful natural area that has been fabulously preserved as the island has remained virtually undeveloped even while other islands around it were overcome with resorts and luxury developments. At Edisto Beach you are likely to see dolphins frolicking in the waters off the beach, crabs crawling ashore at night to burrow, and even sea turtles. Wildlife abounds here and Edisto Island is never crowded. Read more about Edisto Island and the unique vacation opportunities here.

Georgetown County

There are tons of Beaches near Charleston South Carolina in nearby Georgetown County which is a beautiful peninsula area that is separated by the Waccamaw River and the Atlantic. Here you will find seaside towns such as Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet South Carolina and Garden City Beach. Winyah Bay and the seaside beaches of Georgetown County are some of the most beautiful white sand Beaches near Charleston South Carolina.

In addition to visiting the Charleston South Carolina Beaches, there are plenty of great Things to Do Charleston SC. Visit the Charleston Plantations, enjoy the King Street Charleston Shopping, or browse the numerous historic Charleston SC Attractions that abound. Charleston South Carolina is probably the widest known Low Country SC area. Read more about other cities, towns and communities nearby by clicking to the information on Calabash North Carolina, Little River South Carolina, North Myrtle Beach SC, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach South Carolina, Garden City and the regions to the south near Charleston South Carolina. Our directory of South Carolina Webcams features live shots and views from the Beach Cams that are located near Charleston SC.

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