If you were driving on the interstate or a main highway in South Carolina and passed a golden yellow field full of sunflowers it would be hard to miss. But this annual South Carolina sunflower field is off the beaten path and unless you've been there before, chances are good you probably don't even know it's there. It's a wonderful place to see sunflowers in South Carolina. Welcome to Beechwood Farms!

The magical sunflower field is located in Marietta along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. But before you start making plans, the photos that follow are from previous years.

That's because the fields of magical blooms aren't exactly "blooming" just yet. They're expected to bloom in September.

As if being dazzled by a full field of these beauties isn't enough - this family farm just happens to have a nice surprise awaiting you.

Looking for "sunflowers near me?" You've found some of the best!

It's also a U-Pick farm! Bring your own shears and you can cut and buy as many as your heart desires.

So put a note in your digital calendar to remind you the sunflower field will be ready for cutting in September.

If you're wondering where to find this enchanted field of gold, it's located on Beechwood Farms in Marietta.

This gorgeous view only comes around once a year at Beechwood, and it's one most people in South Carolina didn't even know about. But now, as our readers often comment, "everyone knows," and we couldn't be happier to spread this kind of cheer.

Plan a visit now to see these SC sunflowers. We can't think of a more bucket list-worthy destination in South Carolina.

Beechwood Farms is a family-run farm that began in 1963 with a small field of crops in Marietta, SC. Today, Beechwood Farms spans hundreds of acres. It also operates a roadside market in Travelers Rest where you can pick up fresh local produce from May through November. To learn more about this year's annual sunflower field, including updates on when it's open for u-pick, you should follow Beechwood Farms' Facebook page. It's updated often.

Did you know about this hidden field where you can see sunflowers in South Carolina? Do you have any other favorite places to see South Carolina sunflowers? Let us know in the comments. If you're heading to Marietta in September for this u-pick sunflower opportunity and want to have lunch in the area, you should definitely check out this historic train-themed restaurant in Travelers Rest:

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/south-carolina/train-theme-restaurant-sc/