The beaches near Charleston have long served as a retreat for local families, and some of the best ones fly under the radar. If you’re looking for a beautiful, family-friendly beach atmosphere, the waterfront communities of Seabrook Island, Isle of Palms, and Kiawah Island have you covered.
Where to Stay Along the Charleston Coast
Isle of Palms, for example, is a wonderful destination with shopping, restaurants, and activities for all ages. The gated Wild Dunes Resort features an assortment of amenities like swimming pools, tennis courts, bike rentals, and even kids crafts.
There are also plenty of activities on Kiawah Island, from kayaking to shopping to golf to biking. This resort offers a little of everything to keep spring breakers of all ages entertained. Located on a barrier island, Kiawah Island has 10 miles of beaches, biking and walking paths, shopping, and restaurants.
Seabrook Island offers more unspoiled beauty, bountiful fishing waters, and challenging golf. Seabrook Island is also home to an Equestrian Center so include riding lessons, tours and beach rides on the agenda.
Decide which charming beach community you’d like to make your home for a week. Spend your break in a luxury waterfront vacation rental with room for the whole family, decks and porches for outdoor living and well-appointed kitchens for entertaining.
What To Do On Your Family Vacation
Plan plenty of family time. That’s easy at the beach. Build sandcastles and forts on the beach, take a kayaking or canoe tour, plan a fishing excursion and taking bicycle rides. Your days can be packed with activity or spent staring at the ocean. At night, watch a sunset, play board games, card games, cook meals and watch the stars. Or, enjoy a night out with dinner and dancing. In this idyllic setting, the world is your oyster.
Speaking of dinner, be sure to sink your teeth into some of South Carolina’s seafood. The area is known for dishes like she crab soup, shrimp and grits and Lowcountry boils. But there’s more. Pizza, Mexican food, sushi and barbecue are all on the menu at restaurants along the coast.
Pack the swimsuit and sunscreen. Then prepare to unplug and relax. Springtime is beach time.