Beach & Coastal Activities

A calm lakeside park with an ADA accessible kayak launch, summer paddle rentals, fishing pier, playground, and shelters near Spartanburg. No swimming. Sunrise to sunset.

Launch parasailing, jet skis, and dolphin tours from one easy Harbour Town dock with pro crews, clear safety briefings, and quick access under the Lighthouse.

Launch a kayak or tube at Riverwalk and follow the Catawba beside a shady, 3.35 mile riverside trail. Then cool down with an easy walk and a coffee nearby.

Hilton Head Island’s 60-plus miles of bike paths wind through forests, marshes, and along the coast, offering easy-to-follow routes for every rider. Rent a bike on-island and explore parks, beaches, and landmarks at your own pace.

A simple swim beach on Lake Hartwell close to Clemson with calm water, sand, shade, restrooms, playgrounds, and picnic spots. Easy parking, quick access, and a low entry fee.

Walk above the Atlantic for wide views, simple pier fishing, and quick access to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Pier 14 keeps your coastal time easy and direct.

Rock Hill’s only true public beach sits at Ebenezer Park on Lake Wylie. You swim, paddle, fish from the pier, picnic under shade, and watch an easy sunset close to home.

Just 12 miles from downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is a laid-back coastal escape with Atlantic views, a scenic pier for fishing and strolling, and plenty to do—from sunbathing and surfing to birdwatching and exploring nearby nature spots.

A wild barrier island beach with a historic lighthouse, shaded trails, and broad sands. You swim, walk the boneyard beach, and enjoy simple coastal time.

Hilton Head Island’s beaches offer miles of soft sand, warm Atlantic waters, and family-friendly amenities—perfect for sunbathing, beach games, evening sunset strolls, and water sports like paddleboarding, kayaking, jet skiing, and windsurfing.

Beach style swimming close to Beech Mountain with sand, seasonal lifeguards, paddling, a fishing dock, and picnic space at Tufts Memorial Park in Banner Elk.

A calm, natural beach day with shaded trails, an Environmental Learning Center, and easy access for families. You get space to swim, shell, and unwind.