South Carolina Insiders: Best Beach Vacation Spots

Let our local, South Carolina beach experts on Less Traveled locations, Food and Dining, Family Travel in SC, Arts and Culture, Outdoor Adventures, and Golf help you find the very best beach vacation spots and create fun-filled South Carolina vacation itineraries! You’ll pick up valuable insider information on the best beaches for kids, the tastiest restaurants, can’t-miss golf courses, South Carolina festivals and so on. There’s so much more to South Carolina than just having the best beach vacation spots, so keep up with our Insiders here to find all the hidden secrets of South Carolina (did you know that many South Carolina beaches frequently rank among the best beaches for kids and families?).

  • Outdoor

    Marie McAden

    A South Carolina beach getaway can be so much more than just sunning in the best beach vacation spots. Learn to surf at Folly Beach and ride horses at sunset on Myrtle Beach. Go pier fishing or kayak in an undisturbed salt marsh. It’s all here waiting for you.

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  • Family Travel

    Kerry Egan

    South Carolina is a vacationing family's dream – and what better place to visit in SC than the beach! From the wild beauty of Hunting Island to the water parks and golf of Myrtle Beach to the history of Charleston -SC is made for your beach vacation.

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  • Food Gwen Fowler

    South Carolina means great food. From beaufort stew to she crab soup, get your fill of SC flavors.

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  • Golf Bob Gillespie

    It’s hard to imagine your South Carolina beach vacation without golf. SC has over 260 golf courses.

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  • Less Traveled Page Ivey

    South Carolina is just calling to you! History, museums, interesting people. Check out SC Less Traveled.

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  • Arts and Culture Shani Gilchrist

    Add some culture to your next SC beach trip. It doesn’t have to be all sun and tanning lotion!

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Recent Updates
  • Outdoor Watch the sunrise from atop historic Hunting Island lighthouse Hunting Island State Park is offering the public a rare chance to see a sunrise from atop its historic 19th century lighthouse — a perk once reserved for lighthouse keepers. The only lighthouse in South Carolina open to the public, the bl… >> More
  • Outdoor Hunting Island State Park among Top Beaches in U.S. Hunting Island — South Carolina’s most visited state park — has a new title to add to its credentials. TripAdvisor has named it to its list of Top 25 Beaches in the U.S. Based on reviews by TripAdvisor users, Hunting Island wa… >> More
  • Outdoor Bike path offers breezy way to explore Edisto Island It’s been dubbed “Edi-slow” for good reason. On Edisto Island, the clock ticks on island time. No reason to rush. You’re on vacation, mon. So, what better way to explore this barrier island than on bike. The five-mile Ed… >> More
  • Outdoor Edisto Byway offers 17 miles of Lowcountry vistas Sometimes the journey is as rewarding as the destination. The Edisto Island National Scenic Byway falls into this category. The 17-mile, two-lane road — the southernmost section of S.C. 174 — takes you through quintessential Lowcount… >> More
  • Outdoor Newly renovated cabins make for a sweet beach getaway Not up for roughing it in a rustic cabin? Edisto Beach State Park can set you up in some pretty sweet digs with all the charms of a woodsy retreat — and the comforts of home. Still not convinced? How about a million dollar view to go with … >> More
  • Outdoor Explore the marsh and ocean at Edisto Beach State Park It’s the quiet child in the state’s family of four oceanfront parks. Edisto Beach doesn’t get the attention of Myrtle Beach, Hunting Island or Huntington Beach state parks.  And that’s what makes it such a gem &mdash… >> More
  • Less Traveled Discover Georgetown, a quiet spot on the coast Like South Carolina’s coast, but want to stay away from crowds? I have the perfect spot: Georgetown. Located at the meeting place of four rivers, Georgetown is practically surrounded by water: Winyah Bay and the Black, Pee Dee, Waccamaw an… >> More