From the sandy beaches of edisto island sc to the isolated beauty of cumberland island ga the south atlantic coast boasts a variety of islands that appeal to the dreamer in each of us. The sea islands that extend along the eastern coast of south carolina and georgia have a history and a style all their own. In contrast to the bustling boardwalks and vibrant nightlife of the northern atlantic coast the barrier islands of north carolina serve as a perfect getaway for visitors looking for southern charm and expansive stretches of undeveloped atlantic ocean beachfront for visitors looking for quieter natural excursions the 70 mile cape hatteras national seashore nc offers fishing surfing boating.
On south carolina s once isolated sea islands gullah is still spoken african traditions are carried on and salty marshes perfume the air. More upscale than myrtle beach up the coast in north carolina hilton head is a posh resort island full of gated communities golf and tennis clubs and neat as a pin neighborhoods. It s 20 miles northeast of savannah and 95 southwest of charleston.
A gem of south carolina s lowcountry 70 square mile hilton head island is just north of the georgia border. Johns rivers along the coast of the us states of south carolina georgia and florida. The sea islands are a chain of tidal and barrier islands on the atlantic ocean coast of the southeastern united states numbering over 100 they are located between the mouths of the santee and st.
With only a few paved roads and a rich gullah culture daufuskie is a step back in time at least for now. Daufuskie is the southernmost of the south carolina sea islands one mile off the coast of hilton head and is accessible only by boat or a passenger ferry departing from hilton head or bluffton. But there are plenty of things to do in south carolina s most visited state park like camp spend the day at the beach and hike.
Hunting island s most well known landmark is the beloved hunting island light. Vacation rentals are aplenty on south carolina s fripp island. A list of all the islands in south carolina with maps driving directions and a local area search function.
Just off the coast is one of the most striking parts of the state its sea islands a long chain of barrier and tidal islands that are constantly changing with the tides and currents rich in history and spectacularly beautiful. The beautiful southern state of south carolina has 187 miles of atlantic ocean coastline known as the low country. Considered some of the best fishing venues in the.
These beautiful islands are alive with wildlife of all description.
Map of islands off south carolina. South carolina sea islands map and map of the south carolina sea islands information page. A low lying chain of sandy sea islands stretch from florida north along the coastlines of georgia and south carolina.
A low lying chain of sandy sea islands stretch from florida north along the coastlines of georgia and south carolina. South carolina sea islands map and map of the south carolina sea islands information page.
