Edisto Beach

Edisto Beach is one of the few remaining family friendly, relatively undeveloped beaches on the coastline of South Carolina. The 4.5 miles of uncrowded, pristine beach are dotted with beach houses, but no hotels or motels. For generations, families have escaped to Edisto Beach, just 45 minutes from historic Charleston. Easy access to the area's shell-rich beach gives visitors opportunities for boating, fishing, crabbing, shrimping, kayaking, bird-watching, or just lounging by the surf. The island is best known for its natural beauty and laid-back lifestyle, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the slower pace of days gone by. Free parking for the beach is available at the public beach access points, or visitors can pay to park at Edisto Beach State Park.

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Edisto Beach Rules and Regulations

No Glass Containers
No Bon fires
No Littering
No vehicles allowed on beach
No motorized water craft on the beach
No sailboats on the dunes
Stay off sand dunes
No dogs off leash May 1 thru Oct 31 and owners must cleanup pet excrement
No leaving holes on beach or holes greater than 12 inches in depth
No Disturbing, damaging, trampling or removing vegetation that stabilizes dunes

Current and Upcoming Events
at Edisto Beach

What: Bay Creek Market
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Where: Bay Creek Park
Admission: Free

What: Movies in the Park
When: Sept. 13, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Where: Bay Creek Park
Admission: Free

Bring your own chairs, blankets, coolers and snacks (no glass please)

What: Edisto Beach Fall Festival & Turtle Tide Art Auction
When: Oct. 7, 2023
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Where: Jungle Road - in front of Palmetto Plaza
Admission: Free

Schedule of Events:
11 am - 4 pm - Fall Festival with Vendors
11 am - 2 pm - Live Music with Edisto Gumbo
2:30: Turtle Tide Art Project Live Auction

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