Quick Summary:

  • South Carolina's Atlantic Ocean coastline is home to a myriad of barrier islands, including the beautiful Sea Islands chain, which includes over 100 islands and stretches between the Santee and St. Johns Rivers.
  • Charleston residents and visitors can enjoy vast stretches of coastline on nearby barrier islands or along the region's harbor and Intracoastal Waterway tracts.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Kiawah Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
Kiawah Island | Beaches Near Charleston, SC
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2. Folly Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Folly Beach | Beaches Near Charleston, SC
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3. Sullivan's Island

Romantic Islands
Sullivan's Island | Beaches Near Charleston, SC
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4. Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms | Beaches Near Charleston, SC
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5. Seabrook Island

Romantic Islands
Seabrook Island | Beaches Near Charleston, SC
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6. Edisto Beach

Category: Beaches
Edisto Beach | Beaches Near Charleston, SC
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7. Morris Island

Romantic Islands
Morris Island | Beaches Near Charleston, SC
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8. Capers Island

Romantic Islands
Capers Island | Beaches Near Charleston, SC
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9. Bulls Island

Romantic Islands
Bulls Island | Beaches Near Charleston, SC
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10. Melton Peter Demetre Park

Category: Activities
Melton Peter Demetre Park | Beaches Near Charleston, SC
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Summary & FAQ Kiawah Island Folly Beach Sullivan's Island Isle of Palms Seabrook Island Edisto Beach Morris Island Capers Island Bulls Island Melton Peter Demetre Park

Quick Hilton Head Island weekend itinerary:

Eat:

Java Burrito Company, Skull Creek Boathouse, Hudson's Seafood

Do:

Coligny Beach Park, Shelter Cove, Audubon Newhall Preserve, Folly Field Beach Park

Stay:

Inn and Club at Harbour Town, Hilton Head Marriott, The Westin Hilton Head, The Sea Pines Resort


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