1. Daufuskie Island Beach
Car-free island accessible by ferry.
Best Beaches in South Carolina 2026
Your complete guide to the top 62 beaches in South Carolina
South Carolina offers 62 incredible beaches, from Atlantic and Pacific coastlines to secluded coves. Whether you're looking for family fun, world-class surfing, or peaceful relaxation, we've researched every beach to help you find your perfect destination.
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2. Edisto Beach
Lowcountry beach known for seashells and dolphins.
3. Folly Beach
Charleston's laid-back beach town known as The Edge of America.
4. Harbor Island Beach
Private island community beach.
5. Hilton Head Island Beach
Upscale barrier island with 12 miles of pristine beaches and world-class golf.
6. Isle of Palms
Upscale resort beach.
7. Isle of Palms Beach
Family-friendly barrier island near Charleston with wide sandy shores.
8. Kiawah Island Beach
Exclusive resort island with 10 miles of pristine natural beach.
9. Litchfield Beach
Quiet alternative to Myrtle Beach.
10. Myrtle Beach
Grand Strand's flagship beach with 60 miles of sand, boardwalk, and attractions.
More South Carolina Beaches
Edisto Beach • Edisto Beach State Park • Enoree River Beach • Fish Haul Beach Park • Folly Beach • Folly Beach • Fripp Island Beach • Harbor Island Beach • Hilton Head Island • Hilton Head Island Beach • Hunting Island • Hunting Island Beach • Isle of Palms • Isle of Palms • Isle of Palms Beach • Kiawah Island Beach • Kiawah Island Beachwalker Park • Lake Bowen • Lake Greenwood State Park • Lake Greenwood State Park (2nd Beach) • Lake Hartwell State Park • Lake Jocassee • Lake Keowee (High Falls) • Lake Marion • Lake Moultrie • Lake Murray (Dreher Island) • Lake Robinson • Lake Russell (Calhoun Falls) • Lake Secession • Lake Wateree State Park • Lake Wylie • Litchfield Beach • Litchfield Beach • Myrtle Beach • Myrtle Beach • Pacolet River Beach • Parr Reservoir • Pawleys Island Beach • Richard B. Russell Lake • Sadlers Creek State Park • Saluda River Beach • Santee State Park Beach • Seabrook Island Beach • St. Helena Island Beach • Sullivan's Island • Sullivan's Island Beach • Surfside Beach • Surfside Beach SC • Thompson River Beach • Tyger River Beach • Wateree River Beach • Whitewater River Beach