Maybe you've never been out here or maybe it's been a while. On the west end of the island, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River, beachgoers will find Folly Beach County Park. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally along a beautiful beachfront designated swimming area. Dressing areas, restrooms, a seasonal snack bar, umbrella rentals all add to the fun! {www.ccprc.com}
Walk the beautiful unspoiled beach at Kiawah Beachwalker Park, located on the west end of Kiawah Island. This park offers ocean frontage and a river view, along with the only public beach access on beautiful Kiawah Island. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally along a beachfront designated swimming area. The parking lot fills up quickly so call ahead to see how crowded it is there, or visit off-season. 843.768.2395 or 843.795.4386. {www.ccprc.com}
Isle of Palms Beach Access and Parking
Visitors who come to the Isle of Palms have many options for beach access and parking. The City offers more than 50 beach access paths. Note that driving on the beach or on beach access paths is strictly prohibited.
City Parking Lots on Pavilion: The City maintains two parking lots close to Front Beach on Pavilion Avenue. One lot offers handicapped parking and season-long parking for those with a decal. The other lot offers daily parking for a nominal fee. During the beach season, lot attendants will provide directions.
County Park located on 14th Avenue: Click here to view Park hours and fees.
Handicapped Parking: Those who require parking designated as handicapped will find it available in the County Park (fee charged), one City lot on Pavilion, on 9th Avenue and on 21st Avenue.
Metered Spaces: Visitors will find metered parking on Ocean Boulevard near Front Beach between 10th and 14th Avenues. Park in any open space, and locate the meter closest to you. Choose and purchase the appropriate amount of time, and then place the receipt on the dashboard of the vehicle so that it is readable through the windshield. The meters are enforced from 8:00AM to 6:00PM during the beach season from mid-March to early October.
Road Right-of-Ways: Visitors can park their vehicles on any road right-of-way unless it has been designated with a sign as "no parking". Be mindful that all four wheels must be off the road and that no beach access paths can be blocked. Do not block driveways or mailboxes, and please be respectful of landscaping.
Sullivans Island Beach Access and Parking
BEACH COURTESY & TRASH:
Visitors are asked to pack out their trash when leaving the beach. The Town provides receptacles roadside at the beach paths for debris. Please do not leave beach chairs, umbrellas, bags, shoes, etc on our beach.
The Island is a favorite nesting ground for the endangered loggerhead turtle. You may see orange netting and small signs where DNR has marked a loggerhead nest. Please do not tamper with these nests. Also, please ensure you do not leave holes (for sand castles, umbrellas, etc) along the beach. These holes trap baby turtles migrating to the ocean, plus are dangerous for beach walkers and dogs.
Other note: Do not walk, play or remove vegetation from sand dunes. This is illegal.
PARKING:
We do not have a municipal parking lot. Visitors need to plan for parking challenges during the busy summer season, especially weekends and holidays. Visitors not patronizing an Island establishment must park along the street keeping vehicle tires off the road. Please obey all parking signs and restrict your street parking to public rights-of-way, not residents' yards or driveways.
BEACH ACCESS:
Handicapped beach access paths on Sullivan's Island:
Station 18 Station 19 Station 26.5
Folly Beach Access to Public Beach
PARKING REGULATIONS:
1. No parking on pavement. All 4 tires must be off the road.
2. No parking on sidewalks.
3. No parking in front of public or private driveways.
4. No parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
5. No parking in a crosswalk.
6. No stopping, standing, or parking in a roadway
7. No diagonal parking unless posted. All parking is parallel.
8. No parking on dunes or revetments.
9. No parking the wrong way. All vehicles must park with the flow of traffic.
10. No parking in Handicapped spaces unless visible handicapped license tag or permit on vehicle.
DOGS are not allowed on the beach from 10 am to 6 pm from May 1st to September 30th. At all other times they must be leashed and under control. Pick up and remove your dogs waste from the beach.
NO OPEN CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOL are allowed.
NO GLASS containers are allowed on the beach.
NO OPEN FIRES or FIREWORKS are allowed at any time.
NO LITTERING. IF YOU ARE GOING TO THE BEACH, PLEASE BRING GARBAGE BAGS AND TAKE TRASH TO CONTAINERS FOUND AT EACH BEACH ACCESS. Have BEACH PRIDE and help us keep our beaches clean so you and others can enjoy it now and for years to come.
SURFING without a leash is prohibited. From May 15th to Sept. 15th surfing is prohibited from 10 am to 6 pm from 2nd Street East to 3rd Street West, known as the swimming zone. From September 16th to May 14th, surfing is allowed in any area except surfing is always prohibited 200’ from the fishing pier.
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Just Beachy! Walk the beautiful unspoiled beach at Kiawah Beachwalker Park, located on the west end of Kiawah Island. This park offers ocean frontage and a river view, along with the only public beach access on beautiful Kiawah Island. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally along a beachfront designated swimming area. The parking lot fills up quickly so call ahead to see how crowded it is there, or visit off-season. 843-768-2395 or 843-795-4386. www.ccprc.com
.............................................................................Experience the Beach on Horseback! Sure, you've hunted shells at Folly, you've played volleyball on IOP, but have you bounded down the shoreline on horseback? What a thrill! This exhilarating ride tours the North Beach area and is for advanced riders only. The rider must have a minimum of two to three years riding experience and have good control at a walk, trot and canter. Advance reservations are required. $95.00/rider. For more information, visit: www.discoverseabrook.com
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What a strange looking lighthouse! Sullivan's Island is a barrier island and is one of the most relaxing, family-friendly beaches on the coast! Rich in military history, wildlife, astonishing landscapes and numerous dunes, the beauty alone sets this beach in a class of its own. A popular structure here is the New Charleston Lighthouse. Built in 1962, it is the only one of it's kind in the US. Its triangular shape stands 163 feet tall and is the only lighthouse that has an elevator. Admire this beautiful structure from the beaches or admire the beaches from this beautiful structure. A 73 second elevator ride and 25 foot climb up a ladder brings you into the lantern room that has been fitted with a the most powerful 28 million candlepower lens in the Western Hemisphere which can be seen from a whopping 26 miles out to sea! New Charleston Lighthouse
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Folly Beach, known as "The Edge of America", has an abundance of activities to do! From fishing, boat charters, tours, surfing and swimming to kayaking, Jet Ski rentals, parasailing, and bicycling, there's something for everyone! Folly Beach County Park is located at the east end of the island and features outdoor showers, restrooms, picnic areas and more. Folly Beach Activities
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Isle of Palms is a great place to spend a day at the beach! The County Park offers a designated swimming area with lifeguards on duty seasonally. In addition, there are dressing areas, restrooms, a picnic area, sand volleyball courts, outdoor showers, boardwalks, a children’s play area and beach chair and umbrella rentals. www.ccprc.com
