Beach & Coastal Activities

Hilton Head’s most popular public beach offers quick access, restrooms, showers, shaded seating, and nearby dining at Coligny Plaza for a stress free beach day.

Carolina Beach is a laid-back coastal escape with wide golden sands, gentle waves, and a lively boardwalk—perfect for sunbathing, swimming, surfing, paddling, or simply catching sunrise and sunset by the water.

A nostalgic oceanfront boardwalk with arcades, rides, shops, and eateries—perfect for an easy afternoon, summer events, and sunset strolls along the pier.

A quick lakefront escape near Spartanburg with shoreline picnics, paddling, fishing, playground time, and long views. No swimming. Easy access on Highway 9.

Ramsey Creek Beach on Lake Norman is a laid-back, family-friendly spot with shallow swim areas, sandy shoreline, picnic shelters, walking trails, and a dog park—perfect for relaxing, wading, and soaking up lake views.

Mount Pleasant Pier offers long harbor views, easy fishing with rentals, shaded swings, and park amenities under the Ravenel Bridge in Mount Pleasant.

Peninsula park on Lake Keowee with a sandy swim beach, clear water, restrooms, courts, ramps, and easy parking. Close to Clemson with wide views and space to relax.