This South Carolina Beach Was Just Ranked Among The Best In The Country And We Couldn’t Agree More
Condé Nast Traveler just ranked the 10 Best Beaches in the U.S. and we couldn’t agree more with the South Carolina beach that made the list. South Carolina has more than a couple dozen beaches and we love them all equally. So when one of our amazing beach destinations makes the list at Condé Nast Traveler it’s a big deal. So without further ado, let’s take a look at that beach now.
You may be surprised to learn the beach that made the list is a public beach on Kiawah Island -
and also a Charleston County Park!
The beach at Kiawah Beachwalker Park made the list, according to Condé Nast Traveler, because it's "a public beach known for drawing nature-lovers, Beachwalker Park has tidal inlets perfect for canoeing and kayaking." But we know for a fact that there are so many more reasons to love this beach.
We made our own list of reasons this beach deserves to be on the Top Ten List.
Restrooms are always a plus when you're spending the day at the beach. Beachwalker Park also has showers, dressing rooms, a place where you can buy drinks - and a picnic area with grills.
Unless you have your 4-wheel drive vehicle, paved parking is a must at the beach. The parking is also a small drawback to this beach. Once the lot is full they don't let anyone else in the gate. But that's also an advantage. It means the beach will be less crowded!
4. ADA ramps and boardwalks for better beach access for everyone.
If this raises question marks in your mind about what constitutes manageable surf, then spend the day at the beach at Breach Inlet between Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms - where you'll get fined upwards of $1,000 for so much as dipping your toes in the water. The waves, the current and the undertow are completely swimmable at Beachwalker County Park.
In season, Charleston County provides lifeguards. It's a big deal. Not all beaches in South Carolina have them. If you have any question about when lifeguards are on duty you can refer to this link at the Charleston County Parks' website.
And the fact that dogs are allowed on the beach as long as they are on a leash at all times. Some beaches make rules allowing dogs only at certain (weird) times. Not at this park...your buddy is not only welcome, but they also have a shower for him! Awwwww.
A few things to know before you go: Get there early. If the parking lot is full you will be turned away. Also, there's a fee to park. Depending upon the season and the day of the week, the fee varies from $5.00 to $15.00 per vehicle. RVs and campers are $20.00. Non-motorized bikes are free "parking." More info can be found at this link. Kiawah Beachwalker Park is located at 8 Beachwalker Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455.
Congrats to both Kiawah Beachwalker Park and Charleston County Parks for making this Condé Nast Traveler list of the 10 Best Beaches in the U.S! We just listed 10 fantastic reasons why this beach deserves some love. Can you think of other reasons? We’d love to hear them in our comments!
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
