South Carolina beaches offer a diverse mix of coastal experiences, from the vibrant shores of Myrtle Beach to the tranquil beauty of Hilton Head, Kiawah Island, and Edisto Beach. Visitors can enjoy wide sandy beaches, wildlife-rich marshes, fresh seafood, and the welcoming charm of the Lowcountry coast.
A few summers back, my wife had knee surgery right before our annual coast trip. We almost canceled the whole thing. She could walk short distances with a cane, but soft sand? Impossible. We called three different towns looking for a beach with a hard-packed path to the water, and got three different answers, none … Read more
Somewhere between the last toll booth and the first dune line, RV travel stops feeling practical and starts feeling like the smartest move you’ve made all year. The Carolina coast rewards this kind of travel. Sandy roads, salt air, and 300 miles of coastline don’t care about your hotel loyalty points. They care whether you … Read more
Charleston just closed a chapter. For over a decade, Carnival Sunshine turned Union Pier into a floating small city every few days. Passengers rolled suitcases past cobblestones and disappeared onto gangways. That scene doesn’t happen anymore, and as of this summer, it’s not happening at all, even for quick stops. Let’s break down what actually … Read more
A few years ago, beach yoga felt like a novelty. Now it’s just Tuesday morning in Wrightsville Beach. Up and down this coast, sunrise flows have become as routine as coffee runs. Yoga studios partner with resorts, piers double as makeshift studios, and instructors build entire businesses around salt air and sand. The Carolina coast … Read more
These iconic beaches and stretches of shoreline make them the 10 Best Wedding Venues on the coast. Think you have to haul off to the islands of the Caribbean or even further to the shores of Fiji to find the best place to get hitched? Hot take: The best beaches on the Carolina Coast rival that of even … Read more
Tents versus RVs. Primitive versus paved. Wild horses versus water parks. The Carolina coast just proved it can deliver all of it, and our editorial team at Explore Carolina Beaches has officially named this year’s 10 best camping spots on the coast, covering every version of “sleeping near the ocean” you could want. We’re talking … Read more
From the legendary surf at Cape Point to the tidal creeks of the Lowcountry, the Carolinas don’t just offer good fishing, they offer an identity. The Carolina coast has always attracted two kinds of people: those who come to sit on the beach, and those who come to catch something from it. Often, they’re the … Read more
Vibe: Family-friendly, nature-forward, quietly magical with equal parts beach day and conservation adventure Let’s get one thing straight: a summer beach trip with sea turtles involved is a completely different animal than a summer beach trip without them. Both involve sand. Both involve the ocean doing its ocean thing. But one of them includes ancient … Read more
The 4th of July on the Carolina Coast doesn’t ask if you’re ready. It just shows up, loud, bright, and over the water, and you either planned ahead or you’re watching from a parking lot half a mile away. From Corolla to the Lowcountry, more than a dozen coastal towns throw serious celebrations this year. … Read more
The fantasy sells itself: you fall asleep to the sound of waves, wake up to a sunrise painted in pink and gold, and skip the hotel bill entirely. Sounds perfect. Reality, however, involves a flashlight in your face and a ranger asking for ID. Camping and going to sleep on the beach in North and … Read more