We wanted to visit a beach while in SC, this one was one of the top beaches when we searched. I…read morechose the park since it had bathrooms, a showering area and snack bar. I'll add that I wanted to rent chair and umbrella. I did learn you have to do that prior to going down to the beach because they are not able to read cards. It wasn't too crowded on a Thursday afternoon 3pm. My grand had a great time. The pier is about 2.4 miles down the beach and you can see it from the park. Life guard is on duty till 6:30 and they leave chairs and umbrella till about sundown. You can remain however long . They are currently 15.$ chair and 25$ for the umbrella. We didn't get anything from the snack bar so not sure what they have or prices. Plenty of parking it seems at least at the time I went and it was $15 and I was told I could come and go with my receipt. There is a ramp for handicap accessibility . It was a very nice day trip.

What a GREAT BEACH south east of Charleston. Talk about a laid back scene, with great bars and…read moreeateries. Golf carts are welcomed on the local streets allowing for easy beach and eatery access especially if you don't have beach from accomodations. There are several public beach access points that do require paid parking in the near proximity. ***There is also free street parking if you dont mind the walk. There is also a state beach park on the south end of Folly thata really nice with showers, rest rooms, gift shop and etc. last best thing about Folly is they allow wind shades such as Shibumi. Go check out Folly, you won't be disappointed. I promise!

Another glorious fall day at Beachwalker with Lenox. It was Emmie's first time at the beach! She…read morewas SO excited! I am thankful every day that we rescued her! The girls had the absolute BEST time running, playing, getting dirty, getting wet and living their best beach life! So beautiful and dog-friendly!

Kiawah's beachwalker county park happens to be the nearest as well as the best beach located…read moreclosest to Charleston, SC. Arrived during March which is void of lifeguards and with 60° of water surface temperature. Obviously, sunbathing and strolling the sand while birdwatching is the favorite pastime. However, be prepared if visiting during hightide as the amount of walkable sand is scarce. I was impressed that the Restrooms and changing area were clean and immaculate. Although showers were plentiful, there needed to have some within closed door locations for those seeking complete privacy.

Our family group of six spent a lot of time on this pier over Easter 2026…read more Easter sunrise service, lunch at Kokos, the gift shop & fishing. It was all excellent! A CONCRETE pier! Stable & sturdy 1,100 feet into the Atlantic! They rent rigged poles for $15.00 for day.

Really nice pier! There is parking right in front of the pier, we went in October so it was off…read moreseason and only 10$ a day. Not sure what it is during peak season. There is a restaurant right when you walk up that has outdoor seating, live music and a separate bar area. There are public bathrooms but they were pretty dirty when I went. We have not tried the restaurant yet, but the food smells good we will try it next time. The bar looks awesome but it closed early at 8pm on a Saturday so I was not able to try it. The views are beautiful and the pier is huge. Lots of seating and benches, you can also fish on the pier but you need a license. Definitely visit the pier if you are in Folly! We will be back.

We had a great time walking through the marsh area onto the boneyard beach. We saw animal life and…read moresea life. It was quiet and beautiful. Parking was easy but no restrooms.

What a gem we have here! It's pure untouched natural beauty and a very pleasant place to walk along…read morethe beach, tide pools and even the grounds of the old plantation, which only has a 18th century garden shed and an early 19th century green house that looks like a Victorian church. Peaceful and serene!

Very cute place!…read more This is the best spot for a picnic, some yoga, a walk, or something else! I came by for a yoga event, and there was a small farmers market going on. The park is well maintained, free to enter, and there is plenty of free parking nearby!

This is a beautiful park in downtown Charleston. Perfect for walking, biking, running, and pets…read more I've been here a few times in the past for the Spoleto Festival finale. I ran the Veterans Day 5K in November which was a fun run!

Wragg Square is one of Charleston's hidden gems of city parks. I got to experience an amazing local…read moreband during Spolero festival. This park was recently revitalized and beautified with the Charleston Parks Conservancy. Highly recommend a nice walk here when you visit!

A hidden gem even for Charlestonians, Wragg Square is a quaint little park among many in the city,…read morepacking 26 different species of plants in a small area. You'll notice an old brick wall and ornate fence bordering the park that dates to the early 1800s. The steps were refurbished in 2016. Best of all, the pathway leads up to the historic Second Presbyterian Church.

Great outdoor nature excursion for just a $2 per person entry fee. Multiple trails to walk and…read moreenjoy nature, see wildlife and get some exercise. You could easily spend an entire day here and walk several miles without covering the same area twice. They have over 11,000 acres of swamp/marsh, grassland and wooded areas. Bring your camera for some beautiful nature shots. They have a few benches around the park for you to rest/relax. A portion of the nature area used to be a rice plantation. The visitors center adjacent to the parking lot provides a little history for those interested, and has a few items for sale. Bathrooms are available. Pets and bikes are prohibited. Bring bug spray! During our visit we saw several alligators, lizards, squirrels, baby toads, turtles, one small snake, a marsh rat/mouse (who wasn't remotely scared of us), and of course many birds. Be aware you can encounter alligators on the trails and low boardwalks, and there's nothing separating you from them; a very friendly nature center employee said they never have incidents, but the risk is higher in the Spring when males are vying for females. And if you see very young baby gators, remember mom may be nearby.

This is my favorite county park! It's quiet and peaceful for nature hikes. Every time I visit I see…read moresomething amazing. Today it was Swallow-tail Kites soaring overhead. A walk through the cypress swamp let me discover a beautiful yellow Prothonotary Warbler. The staff is so knowledgeable here and super welcoming! This is a must see if you're visiting Charleston.

Absolutely love this little gem on James Island, affectionately nicknamed sunrise park. It is a…read moregreat spot to watch the sunrise over the water and watch the sunset behind the skyline and bridge. There is a small gravel parking lot, two beaches, a dock that many fish off of or pull their boats up to before hitting the water. I will note there are sharks at this beach (well duh! You're probably thinking. But I tend to see more here in the shallows than I do at the main beaches.) speaking of sharks, this is a great spot to search for tiny shark teeth (and I do mean tiny!!) I love coming here to walk the dog or have a picnic. It's absolutely beautiful and a well kept spot for locals.

This park is a hidden gem for sharks teeth. Every time am in Charleston, we must stop here to hunt…read morefor them. The views are also incredible!!