Frequently
Asked Questions

Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island, Sullivan’s Island, and Folly Beach all offer public beach access. On Kiawah Island, however, note that only Beachwalker Park is open to the public. Seabrook Island is a private community with beach access for residents and guests only.

Each beach has different rules regarding dogs on the beach (and in some cases, certain permitted hours). Visit the Beach Rules page for detailed information.

Seasonal transportation varies to beach locations via CARTA’s (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Association) Beach Reach Shuttle. Those schedules and updates can be found here. Rideshare options service all beach locations.

Isle of Palms: 17 miles
Kiawah Island: 27 miles
Seabrook Island: 25 miles
Sullivan’s Island: 9 miles
Folly Beach: 22 miles

On Kiawah Island, Freshfields Village and Beachwalker Park (beach access) are always open to the public. To enter beyond the security gate, permission as a the guest of a resident or proof of reservation (for dining or a spa treatment, for example) is required.

Visit the Kiawah Island page for more details.

Each beach has different rules and regulations regarding public parking. Visit the Beach Rules page for detailed information.

Isle of Palms County Park, Rentals
Kiawah Island, Beachwalker Park Rentals
Folly Beach County Park, Rentals

Seabrook Island Equestrian Center is the only local site where guests can book a beach ride. Learn more here.

Isle of Palms: The City of Isle of Palms offers free daily use of beach wheelchairs on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wheelchairs are available at the Fire Department Apparatus Bay at 30 JC Long Boulevard. Advanced reservations are not accepted. Learn more here.

Kiawah Island: At Beachwalker Park, both the entry ramp and boardwalk are wheelchair accessible. A limited number of beach/water wheelchairs are available to rent free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Advanced reservations are not accepted. Learn more here.

Seabrook Island: Seabrook Island has two handicap-accessible beach access points, off of Rolling Dune Road and the northernmost access point off of Seabrook Island Road (view map). Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge at the Rolling Dune Road access, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sullivan’s Island: Handicap-accessible paths are located at Station 18, Station 21 and Station 26. The Town also offers access to beach wheelchairs with an advance reservation. To reserve the wheelchair, fill out the Beach Wheelchair Application and return it to Town Hall.

Folly Beach: Folly Beach features an ADA accessible beach walkover, as well as a wheelchair accessible ramp at the West Ninth Street beach access point. To inquire about free beach wheelchair rental (credit card deposit required), visit the City of Folly Beach Public Safety department at 106 W Cooper.

Visit the Accessibility page for more information.

For more information about the Isle of Palms County Park, please visit this page.

For more information about Kiawah Island’s Beachwalker Park, please visit this page.

For more information about Folly Beach County Park, please visit this page.