Is Charleston a good beach vacation?

The best beaches in Charleston are often why many visitors plan a vacation to this historic port city in South Carolina. With these expansive shorelines offering both luxurious resorts and remote hideaways, Charleston's coast is perfect no matter how you like to travel.



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Other popular activities include fresh and saltwater fishing, crabbing, swimming, sunbathing, surfing, stand up paddleboarding, kiteboarding, waterskiing, parasailing, and tubing. Kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and motor boating are also favourite activities in this destination.

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If you prefer swimming and sunbathing on a sandy beach, Myrtle Beach is likely a better choice than Charleston. If you're looking to explore the cultural scene, history, and some unique shops and dining – Charleston is the town for you.

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What is the closest beach to Charleston? Sullivan's Island. To be fair, though, the difference is statistically insignificant: the drive from downtown Charleston to Sullivan's Island is about 20 minutes, or 9.5 miles. The drive from downtown to Folly Beach, the next closest, is about 21 minutes, or 11.5 miles.

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The best time to visit Charleston, SC is from mid-March through May and from September through November, when temperatures are moderate. Take advantage of spring and fall's excellent walking weather to stroll the city's parks and the waterfront Battery.

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Both have an extensive history, beaches nearby, and plantations to visit (though Charleston has more beaches and more plantations). Savannah's downtown is more walkable and feels immersed in nature. Charleston's is bigger, so there's more to do, but it'll take much longer if you plan on walking.

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So why is this famous beach community so affordable? Because the city has a dark side as well. The violent crime rate in Myrtle Beach is more than four times the national average, according to the most recent FBI data. That's brought home prices down.

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Our 35,000-plus permanent residents and millions of visitors enjoy the wide beaches, the warm weather and an incredible range of entertainment, nightlife, golf, shopping, dining and live theatre.

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No alcohol or smoking allowed on the beach. Dogs must have a license from town hall. Your furry friend can be off leash before 10 a.m. and on leash after 6 p.m., May through September. There are no lifeguards on duty.

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As was mentioned before, you have plenty of time for swimming in the ocean starting from late April - early May (water temperature varies from 68°F to 71°F) and ending in late September - early October (water temperature varies from 79°F to 73°F). Ocean waters are gentle, have shallow slopes and smooth surfaces.

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Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River, visitors enjoy six miles of wide beaches, surfing, fishing, biking, kayaking, boating, eco-tours, and sea wildlife including several endangered species.

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Kiawah Island Beach Kiawah Island, located about 45 minutes from downtown Charleston, boasts 10 miles of white sand beaches. The island is one of the least developed and natural in the area, featuring preserved maritime forests and marshes. The only public beach access is located at the county park.

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The area has a nickname, Dirty Myrtle which refers to anything between a type of drink to a mud run. But over the last decade, the nickname's meaning has slipped away from local leaders control over marketing towards the numerous swimming advisories that warn visitors of the poor water quality along the beach.

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When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Orlando and Myrtle Beach, we can see that Orlando is more expensive. And not only is Myrtle Beach much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Myrtle Beach would let you spend less money overall.

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Charleston, South Carolina has to be one of the worlds most walkable cities! This historical city which boasts some of the prettiest streets, which has some glorious old houses, has charm and beauty in bucket loads. One can off course take a mini bus tour which allows one to view some of the glories on view.

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We hardly felt rushed – Charleston is a great spot for a quick weekend getaway. If you wanna take a day trip or two (to maybe Fort Sumter, Beaufort, and/or even Savannah), plan 3 or 4 full days.

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