Edisto Island

Mostly undeveloped, Edisto Island offers visitors a rich cultural heritage set against a picturesque Lowcountry sea island.

A small sea island in the pristine ACE Basin, Edisto Island is just 42 miles south of Historic Charleston.

To get there, visitors travel the 14-mile long Edisto Island National Scenic Byway, a beautiful drive through ancient live oaks covered in Spanish moss.

Edisto Island Offers a Quiet Beach Experience

Edisto Island’s serene and expansive beaches, abundant wildlife and rich cultural history make this sea island perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Dining on Edisto Island

Whether you’re looking for fresh seafood, shrimp and grits or even a Philly cheesesteak, you’ll find plenty of great dining options on Edisto Island.

Lodging on Edisto Island

With very little retail development on the island, Edisto offers no hotels, so rentals homes are the preferred stay option.

Shopping on Edisto Island

You won’t find any big box stores or shopping centers on Edisto Island, but you won’t want to miss these local shops during your visit.

Recreation on Edisto Island

Paddleboarding, fishing, beachcombing, birdwatching—there's plenty to keep the family busy on an Edisto Island vacation.

Hidden Gems on Edisto Island

Edisto Island’s’ stunning Lowcountry surroundings and natural wonders are what make this coastal community so special.

Edisto Beach State Park

Located on Edisto Island about an hour southwest of Charleston, the park sits at the edge of the ACE Basin, the largest natural reserve on the East Coast.

Edisto Beach State Park Cabins

Enjoy all the comforts of home at Edisto Beach State Park’s renovated cabins.

Edisto Island National Scenic Byway

The 17-mile, two-lane road will take you through quintessential Lowcountry landscape of salt marsh, meandering creeks and maritime forests.

Edisto Island Bike Path

The five-mile Edisto Island Bike Path will take you on a traffic-free tour through the backside of the beach town past quirky shops and funky restaurants.

ACE Basin

The ACE Basin consists of over a million acres of diverse habitats, including forested wetlands, salt water tidal marshes and barrier islands.

Botany Bay

This 4,600-acre preserve includes almost three miles of undeveloped, breathtaking beachfront that you'll never forget.

Marsh Hen Mill

Made with heirloom corn in antique gristmills, Marsh Hen Mill is keeping tradition alive on Edisto Island.

Edisto Island Serpentarium

The serpentarium has hundreds of snakes and also features more than a dozen alligators and lizards as well as many types of turtles.

Town of Edisto Island

This 68-square-mile sea island is mostly undeveloped with a rich cultural heritage, excellent outdoor recreational opportunities, local seafood restaurants, a marina, a golf course and rental beach houses.

Historic Charleston

Known for its steeple-rich skyline and cobblestone streets, Charleston has long been a popular destination. With an ever-growing number of craft eateries and distilleries and its close proximity to the beach, Charleston still has plenty of surprises waiting to be discovered.

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