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Best Beaches in and around Charleston

One of my favorite things about the Charleston area beach scene is the diversity of choice. It is really true that we have some of the best beaches on the East Coast. From the pristine elegance of Wild Dunes and Isle of Palms to the laid back carefree atmosphere of Folly Beach and Edisto Island, there is literally something for everyone. 

Best Resort Beaches:

• Isle of Palms
• Sullivans Island
• Wild Dunes
• Kiawah Island
• Seabrook Island

Best Beaches for Surfers

• The Washout at Folly Beach  – National Surfing Competitions abound
• Anywhere on the Isle of Palms – Generally left of the pier near 30th Street

Best Beach Bars  – (my coworkers recommendations)

• Windjammer at Isle of Palms  – Think Hootie and The Blowfish
• Banana Cambana – Isle of Palms
• Poe’s – Sullivan’s Island
• Off the Hook – Sullivan’s Island
• Snapper Jacks – Folly Beach

Beast Beach Camping

• Edisto Beach  – You can park and camp right on the beach and wake up to a beautiful ocean sunrise
• Hunting Island State Park – South Carolina’s most popular State park
• Bonneau Beach – Inland and lakefront but fun and relaxing  – Great for fishing and water sports
• James Island County Park – Not exactly beach front but incredibly close to Folly Beach with family fun amenties

Best Beaches for the Budget-minded

• Edisto Beach
• Folly Beach

Best Real Estate Deals on the Beach

• Folly and Edisto have the best prices per square foot
• Isle of Palms and Wild dunes have the best amenities
• Kiawah and Seabrook have the most private beach areas

Voted Best Beach in South Carolina  on America’s Top Ten List!!!

• Beachwalker State Park on Kiawah  – according to www.drbeach.org