Charleston Area Beaches
There are endless reasons to visit Charleston. Our beaches offer five of the best.
There’s a special magic where land meets sea, and in Charleston, a shoreline is always within reach. Our five beautiful beach towns, each with their own pace and style, promise a stretch of sand to suit every traveler.
Isle of Palms
Kiawah Island
Seabrook Island
Sullivan's Island
Folly Beach
Use our interactive map to explore Charleston’s year-round beach destinations—and find the perfect one for you.
Kiawah Island
A Blissful Seaside Community
Distance from downtown: 27 miles
Distance from Charleston International Airport: 34 miles
Seabrook Island
A Sandy Oasis
Distance from downtown: 25 miles
Distance from Charleston International Airport: 32 miles
Folly Beach
The Edge of America
Distance from downtown: 22 miles
Distance from Charleston International Airport: 20 miles
Isle of Palms
A Family-Friendly Haven
Distance from downtown: 17 miles
Distance from Charleston International Airport: 24 miles
Sullivan’s Island
An Idyllic Beach Town
Distance from downtown: 9 miles
Distance from Charleston International Airport: 19 miles