SOUTH CAROLINA · BEACH ACCESS DIRECTORY

Charleston County, South Carolina beach access directory

57 source-listed records, grouped by their existing shoreline-guide links. A record can identify an entrance, destination or historical observation; the count is not a claim that every route is currently usable.

Public-access evidence, shoreline assignment and current opening are separate. Check posted closures and restrictions; an unassigned shoreline guide does not make an entrance private.

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57 records shown.

Named coastal destinations and separately scoped authority-listed approaches; no beach boundary or exhaustive entrance claim.

Named coastal destinations

Access pointPublic access, location & detailsShoreline guide
Folly BeachAuthority-listed public accessUse public street-end walkovers and stay off protected dunes.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesResponsible authority ↗
Beach guide
Folly Beach County ParkAuthority-listed public accessEnter the county park at 1100 West Ashley Avenue. Its designated ocean swimming area is separate from the adjacent river and inlet.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesResponsible authority ↗
Beach guide
Isle of Palms County ParkAuthority-listed public accessEnter the county park at 1 14th Avenue. Municipal beach paths form a separate arrival network.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesResponsible authority ↗
Beach guide
Kiawah Beachwalker ParkAuthority-listed public accessUse the park entrance at 8 Beachwalker Drive. Residential and resort gates do not establish an ordinary nonresident arrival route.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesResponsible authority ↗
Beach guide
Isle of Palms BeachAuthority-listed public accessUse designated municipal beach paths. Front Beach lies along Ocean Boulevard between 10th and 14th avenues.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesResponsible authority ↗
Beach guide
Sullivan's Island BeachAuthority-listed public accessUse marked station paths. The Town identifies ADA paths at Stations 26, 21 and 18½. Park only in lawful signed rights of way.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesResponsible authority ↗
Beach guide
Lighthouse Inlet Heritage PreserveAuthority-listed public accessUse the preserve entrance at the northeast end of Folly Island. A view of Morris Island Lighthouse does not establish a lawful landing on Morris Island.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesResponsible authority ↗
Beach guide
Botany Bay BeachAuthority-listed public accessComplete the day-use pass on entry. The official map describes a half-mile beach walk accessible only at low tide. Hunting and management postings may restrict access.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesResponsible authority ↗
Beach guide
Capers IslandAuthority-listed public accessSC Trails identifies boat access via the dock on the south end of the island and Capers Inlet at ICWW Marker 99. Use current charts, tides and lawful boat access. The trail coordinate is a planning reference, not a navigation waypoint.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesResponsible authority ↗
Beach guide
Bulls IslandAuthority-listed public accessUse the authorized Coastal Expeditions ferry from Garris Landing, or a separately lawful private-boat arrival. Garris Landing is a mainland departure, not the beach location.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesResponsible authority ↗
Beach guide

Authority-listed approach references

Access pointPublic access, location & detailsShoreline guide
9thStreetWestSource-listed access901WestAshley Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
3rdStreetWestSource-listed access301WestAshley Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
110WestSource-listed access110WestArctic Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
110EastSource-listed access111EastArctic Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
5thStreetEastSource-listed access501EastArctic Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
TheWashoutSource-listed access1563EastAshley Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
1670EastSource-listed access1671EastAshley Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 1ASource-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 1BSource-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 2ASource-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 3Source-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 5Source-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 7Source-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 9Source-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 21Source-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 25Source-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 31Source-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 34ASource-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 36ASource-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 42Source-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 46Source-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 52Source-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Isle of Palms Access 53Source-listed accessNamed path in sanitationroster; notfull56pathroster Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Sullivan Station 26Source-listed accessTownidentifiedADApath Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Sullivan Station 21Source-listed accessTownidentifiedADApath Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Sullivan Station 18½Source-listed accessTownidentifiedADApath Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Sullivan nature trail, Stations 18 to 18½Source-listed accessTownidentifiednaturetrailmat Identified in a current official roster; opening, route endpoints and membership are independently scoped.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
DeveauxBankSource-listed accessSeparatelyprotectedislandcandidate Closed year-round above the high-tide line and March 15 through October 15 in all areas including intertidal. Current postings and any lawful out-of-season landing require separate verification; the 2024 temporary order is historical.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
BirdKeyStonoSource-listed accessSeparatelyprotectedislandcandidate Seasonal/all-area/currentpostedrestrictions; notqualifiedordinarybeacharrival
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
CrabBankSource-listed accessSeparatelyprotectedislandcandidate Seasonal/all-area/currentpostedrestrictions; notqualifiedordinarybeacharrival
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
FigIslandSource-listed accessSeparatelyprotectedislandcandidate Seasonal/all-area/currentpostedrestrictions; notqualifiedordinarybeacharrival
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
MorrisIslandCummingsPointSource-listed accessCity-owned118acresboat-onlypublicproject Exact current lawful landing and facilities remain unverified.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
SeabrookIslandSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished PrivateSIDgate/roads limitlandaccess propertyowners/invitedguests. No blanketshoreownershiporboatrightclaim.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
DeweesIslandSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
CapeIslandSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
NorthLighthouseIslandSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
SouthLighthouseIslandSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
RaccoonKeySource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
DrumIslandSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
SandyPointSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
LimehouseLandingSandbarSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
WolfIslandSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
BotanyIslandSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
NoNameBeachSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
NorthKiawahBeachSource-listed accessGeographic/historical/coastal lead; exactcurrentpublicarrivalsnotestablished Historical geographic lead; exact current identity, manager and lawful arrival remain unresolved. No opening, private crossing or boundary inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Thomson Park at Breach InletSource-listed accessTown named coastalpark atBreachInlet Swimming prohibited due to strong currents; Town identifies surf fishing andsunbathing.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
Old Pitt Street Bridge Landing at Station 9Source-listed accessTownprotectedspace No beachswimmingparent orlawfulboatlanding inferred.
Parking, facilities, restrictions & sourcesAuthority source ↗
Separate source reference. No new parent boundary or current opening claim.
County coverage notes and official sources

Named beaches and individual approaches remain separate. Seasonal guards, operating facilities, route endpoints and landward access must be checked at the chosen entrance.

Charleston County overview