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Barrier island community featuring wide sandy beaches, maritime landscapes, historic landmarks, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Public beach access available year-round
Some parking areas may require payment or have restrictions during peak periods
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather, while summer is best for beach activities
How to Get There
From Mount Pleasant (6 mi): Follow Ben Sawyer Boulevard east across the Intracoastal Waterway, continue onto Middle Street, and enter the island community.
Overview
Sullivan's Island is a quiet barrier island at the mouth of Charleston Harbor, with a slower pace than the busier beaches on the South Carolina coast. It offers a broad Atlantic shoreline, dunes and sea oats, quiet residential streets, and local restaurants. History runs deep: generations of defenses at Fort Moultrie guarded the harbor, and the island is tied to Revolutionary War and Civil War events and to Edgar Allan Poe, who was stationed here.
Walk the beach, spot dolphins offshore, and stay for the sunset.
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