Best Beaches In & Near Charleston

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  1. Kiawah Beachwalker Park
  2. Seabrook Island Beach
  3. Folly Beach
  4. Charleston beaches map
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  • 1. Kiawah Beachwalker Park

    Kiawah Beachwalker Park
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    Travel time from Charleston: approx 20.5 hrs

    Beachwalker Park is located on the west end of Kiawah Island not far from Charleston in South Carolina. The park is the only public access to the beautiful beaches of Kiawah Island, but with 11 miles of silky smooth sand, this should be enough to keep most beachgoers happy.

    Facing out over the Atlantic Ocean, the beach is backed by the Kiawah river. Beachwalker Park has a designated swimming area… read more »

  • 2. Seabrook Island Beach

    Seabrook Island Beach
    © Denton Harryman

    Travel time from Charleston: approx 20.5 hrs

    Featuring two championship golf courses, a tournament-ready tennis centre, full service equestrian centre, and a fitness and aquatics complex, this seaside spot, 30 minutes' outside Charleston is primed for action-packed adventurers. 

    And of course, there are the unspoilt beaches too - this barrier island is home to two beautiful sweeps of sand - Pelican Beach and North Beach. Both of them offer sunshine, beautiful views, and hours of enjoyment. However,… read more »

  • 3. Folly Beach

    Folly Beach

    Travel time from Charleston: approx 21 hrs

    Folly Beach and County Park is beautifully located between the Atlantic and the Folly River on a 12-square-mile barrier island south of Charleston, South Carolina.

    There are six miles of sandy beaches for surfing, kayaking, swimming and walking and the sunsets are breathtaking. The family-friendly beaches are wild and unspoilt with access points on every block. This gorgeous sandy beach has lifeguards, a boardwalk and wheelchair-accessible ramp. Visitors can rent… read more »

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