What is the difference between Edisto Beach and Edisto Island?

Edisto Island is located on the coast of South Carolina between Charleston and Beaufort. Edisto Beach is located on the southern tip of Edisto Island and is part of Colleton County, while the rest of Edisto Island is part of Charleston County.

Is Edisto Beach open to visitors?

Address, Hours, Season & Contact Info The Edisto Beach State Park is open from 8am to 6pm daily, with hours being extended during daylight savings time.

What animals live on Edisto Island?

These species include the red-cockaded woodpecker, southern bald eagle, wood stork, loggerhead turtle, and short-nosed sturgeon. Large game animals in the area include the white-tailed deer, which is widely distributed, and the eastern wild turkey.

Can you drink alcohol on Edisto Beach?

Additionally, most other beaches nearby have banned alcohol consumption, but at Edisto, you are still welcome to (responsibly) enjoy your adult beverage of choice with your toes in the sand.

Is Edisto Beach still closed?

Edisto is OPEN for business! Masks are suggested in public places if you haven’t been vaccinated. Get information on scheduling vaccines and COVID testing here. Botany Bay Beach is open.

How many homes are on Edisto Island?

There were 1,193 housing units at an average density of 34ppl/sq mi (84.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 59.6% White, 39.1% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races.

Who lives on Edisto Island?

Today Edisto is home to a large Gullah community that honors their ancestors and sticks to authentic traditions. Some plantations have been redeveloped as resorts to welcome tourists along the coast. The Gullah culture is inspiring, deep, meaningful, and filled with history that dates back to the 1500s.

Where can I see alligators on Edisto Island?

Serpentarium
Our Serpentarium is home to over 20+ Adult American alligators housed in two separate ponds. Guest will enjoy watching alligators in their natural surroundings as they uncover and sometimes flaunt their individual personalities.

What is the best beach in South Carolina?

Best South Carolina Beaches

• Huntington Beach State Park.
• Folly Beach.
• Edisto Beach.
• Isle of Palms.
• Litchfield Beach.
• Surfside Beach, SC.
• Cherry Grove.
• Myrtle Beach.

Can you swim at Edisto Beach?

Edisto Beach has no lifeguards, so all swimmers do so at their own risk. You should also remember to stay away from the groins (the rock piles that line the beach) as the current could swimmers to get too close to these rocks, which could result in injury.

What’s it like living on Edisto Island?

Edisto is simple. There are no frills anywhere on the island; there aren’t even any stoplights. It’s one of the few places in the Western world where 24/7 all year long just doesn’t exist. And that’s one of the major reasons those who fall in love with Edisto stick around.