What are the best family-friendly beaches in Charleston, SC?

A semi-tropical climate hosts alligators (often seen basking in the sun on the banks of Kiawah's many lagoons), sea turtles, bobcats and some very friendly dolphins. read more

Yeah Isle of Palms, Folly,and to a lesser extent, Sullivans and Edisto have bars near the beach. Kiawah's Beachwalker is family friendly, but Freshfields' Village bars and eateries are not in walking distance of the beach. Perhaps the Kiawah and Seabrook resorts have closer eateries to their portions of beach. read more

One of the more upscale Charleston, SC beaches, Isle of Palms maintains a longstanding reputation as a family-friendly, noncommercial site that truly represents the best of South Carolina's beaches. read more

Choosing the best South Carolina Beaches for family summer vacation fun: An insiders appraisal of the best Charleston area beaches. Choosing the best South Carolina Beaches for family summer vacation fun: An insiders appraisal of the best Charleston area beaches. read more

Not long ago, beaches in Charleston banned alcoholic beverages. Whether that is a positive or negative is up to you. From personal experience, Isle Of Palms is usually the most populated beach during the summer, followed by Folly Beach. Edisto and Sullivan’s Island is usually quieter, but are not as close to restaurants and such like Folly and IOP. read more

In the Charleston, SC area, noncommercial beaches are few and far between. Edisto Beach is one of these rare gems, ideal for day-trips and long-term campers alike. It offers some of the best shelling around for both casual and die-hard collectors, and the labyrinth of trails that stretches through its maritime forest will satisfy the most devoted nature lovers and intrepid hikers. read more

Destinations Check/Uncheck All Charleston, S.C. Folly Beach, SC Hilton Head, S.C. Isle of Palms, S.C. Kiawah Island, SC Myrtle Beach, S.C. read more