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Posted in South Carolina Nature May 18, 2017 by Robin Jarvis

The Top Secret Beach In South Carolina That Will Make Your Summer Complete

If you love discovering new and exciting places to explore in South Carolina, then you’re in luck! There’s a little known barrier island between Myrtle Beach and Charleston that has seven miles of undeveloped shoreline, including a beach that’s a photographer’s dream. Take a look.

During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.

Boneyard Beach is on the northern end of a little known South Carolina island called "Bull Island."

Here, you'll find the remains of a water-stranded forest...

and more driftwood than you could possibly dream of ever finding on a beach again.

Bull Island has seven pristine miles of completely undeveloped beach just waiting for you to show up and take it all in.

Because of the way the island is situated along the Atlantic many shells wash ashore here. It's a fantastic location for shelling.

And for wildlife viewing...

...including THESE GUYS. (Do you see the alligators just ahead of this woman on her left?)

Yes, one of the trails on Bull Island is famously populated with alligators. Unsurprisingly, the trail is nicknamed "Alligator Alley."

But not to worry, the island has 16 miles of trails you can check out on foot. They all have gorgeous, breathtaking scenery.

It's the perfect place to spend the day exploring, so pack a picnic lunch and wear comfortable shoes (not sandals) so you can see all this amazing island (and beach) has to offer.

A tour service called Coastal Expeditions runs year-round and has several different tours you can take, including one that drops you right on Boneyard Beach. (The Bulls Island Ferry!)

The "secret" beach at Bull Island is perfect for a day trip for the entire family.

Who knows? This little known barrier island in South Carolina just might become your new favorite beach!

Want to book passage on the ferry over to the island? Coastal Expeditions operates the ferry and has you covered. Book early to assure you get the dates you want.

Coastal Expeditions: Official website | Facebook page

Explore more fun places in South Carolina with these 10 things that are too adventurous to pass up in the Palmetto State.

Robin Jarvis

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.