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5 Hidden Sandbars and Quiet Corners on Charleston Beaches Tourists Miss

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Aerial dusk view of the Folly Beach pier stretching into the Atlantic, with the town's shoreline and hotels beyond

Charleston’s primary beach access points witness the same scene each summer. On Center Street, cars circle to park. The sand is crowded with strangers, coolers, and umbrellas. Honestly, Folly Beach and Isle of Palms are deserving of their fame, but elbow room is the price of that popularity. The good news is as follows. The … Read more

How to Escape the Crowds on South Carolina Beaches

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myrtle beach crowded sc seashore

Millions of people visit Myrtle Beach each year, and the majority arrive on the same summer weekend as you. Fortunately, if you know where to look, there are plenty of quieter options along this coast. We’ve spent enough summers dodging beach umbrellas to be able to pinpoint the precise areas of sand that continue to … Read more