Photo of Driftwood beach with gray sand surface

Photo of Driftwood beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Driftwood beach with long straight shore

Photo of Driftwood beach with very clean level of cleanliness

5.8

Pleasant

Driftwood beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Driftwood beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Driftwood beach.There are 2 restaurants nearby.Edingsville Grocery Restaurant & Bar is the closest place located 4500 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Driftwood beach?

There are 205 places to stay in the Driftwood beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Driftwood beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3619997&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">13105 Pelican Watch Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3620049&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">1378 Pelican Watch Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8638124&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">628 Double Eagle Trace</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6451814&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Creekside Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6451839&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lookout Point</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4426439&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Spinnaker 780</a></li></ul>

Edisto Island, United States

#31 out of 30 in South Carolina

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Gray sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Edisto Island • 4.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Edingsville Grocery Restaurant & Bar

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Restaurant Old Post Office Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Pizza Restaurant Pelicans Pizza & Ice Cream

6.6 - Good 5km

Bar Coot's Bar & Grill

7.6 - Very good 5km

Seafood Restaurant McConkey's Jungle Shack

8.6 - Excellent 5.1km

Pizza Restaurant Sandbar Pizza Joint

8 - Very good 5.2km

Cafe Marsh Moon Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 5.2km

Mexican Restaurant Tortuga's Mexican Grill

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

American Restaurant The Waterfront Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 5.5km

Zoo Edisto Island Serpentarium

3.4km

Park Edisto Beach State Park Campground

4.4km

Park Edisto Beach State Park

4.7km

Park Edisto Island Beach Welcome Center

4.9km

Park Jungle Road Park

5.1km

Park Burley L. Lyons Park

6.9km

Park Public Beach Access 12

7.6km

Hiking Area Point Street Beach Access

8.5km

Park Bay Creek Park

8.9km

Ice Cream Shop Sugartime

7.8 - Very good 5km

Convenience Store Enmarket

7.8 - Very good 5km

Sandwich Shop Subway

7.6 - Very good 5km

Ice Cream Shop 3 Gulls Creamery

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Cherry Point Boat Landing

9.2 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Tours of Edisto

4km

Church Catholic Church-St Frederick

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Charleston Tea Garden

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Holy City Sailing

10 - Exceptional 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Archery Range

7km

Museum Edisto Environmental Learning Center

7km

Tourist Attraction Public beach access 9

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Oak Point Golf Course

9.4 - Excellent 7.5km

Historical Landmark Hutchinson House

3.5km

Historical Landmark Bâche monument

7.1km

Historical Landmark Seabrook Plantation

7.7km

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About

Driftwood beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 31th place out of 30 beaches in the South Carolina region 178.1 km away from its center, the city of Columbia. It is one of the beaches of Edisto Island settlement, just 4.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Driftwood beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.

Driftwood beach (South Carolina) is located outside the Edisto Island settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +25 ^o C

Air temperature

3.3 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Edisto Island • 4.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Edingsville Grocery Restaurant & Bar

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Restaurant Old Post Office Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Pizza Restaurant Pelicans Pizza & Ice Cream

6.6 - Good 5km

Bar Coot's Bar & Grill

7.6 - Very good 5km

Seafood Restaurant McConkey's Jungle Shack

8.6 - Excellent 5.1km

Pizza Restaurant Sandbar Pizza Joint

8 - Very good 5.2km

Cafe Marsh Moon Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 5.2km

Mexican Restaurant Tortuga's Mexican Grill

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

American Restaurant The Waterfront Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 5.5km

Zoo Edisto Island Serpentarium

3.4km

Park Edisto Beach State Park Campground

4.4km

Park Edisto Beach State Park

4.7km

Park Edisto Island Beach Welcome Center

4.9km

Park Jungle Road Park

5.1km

Park Burley L. Lyons Park

6.9km

Park Public Beach Access 12

7.6km

Hiking Area Point Street Beach Access

8.5km

Park Bay Creek Park

8.9km

Ice Cream Shop Sugartime

7.8 - Very good 5km

Convenience Store Enmarket

7.8 - Very good 5km

Sandwich Shop Subway

7.6 - Very good 5km

Ice Cream Shop 3 Gulls Creamery

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Cherry Point Boat Landing

9.2 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Tours of Edisto

4km

Church Catholic Church-St Frederick

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Charleston Tea Garden

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Holy City Sailing

10 - Exceptional 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Archery Range

7km

Museum Edisto Environmental Learning Center

7km

Tourist Attraction Public beach access 9

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Oak Point Golf Course

9.4 - Excellent 7.5km

Historical Landmark Hutchinson House

3.5km

Historical Landmark Bâche monument

7.1km

Historical Landmark Seabrook Plantation

7.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

4.2km from the beach

Creekside Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 4km from center

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4.4km from the beach

Lookout Point

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 4.4km from center

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5.6km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Beach Club 341

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 9.4km from center

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5.6km from the beach

13105 Pelican Watch Villa

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 9.4km from center

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5.6km from the beach

9 Excellent

Pelican Watch 1324

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 9.4km from center

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5.6km from the beach

8 Very good

1378 Pelican Watch Villa

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 9.4km from center

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5.7km from the beach

Spinnaker 780

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 9.5km from center

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5.8km from the beach

14 Dunecrest

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 9.6km from center

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Seabrook Island Beach Resort Condo with Golf View!

5.9km from the beach

9 Excellent

Seabrook Island Beach Resort Condo with Golf View!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 9.9km from center

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6.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Golf Shore 458

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 10.1km from center

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6.4km from the beach

628 Double Eagle Trace

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 10.2km from center

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6.7km from the beach

10 Exceptional

815 Treeloft Trace

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Edisto Island • 10.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Edisto Island • 4.7km

Main locality of province

Columbia • 178.1km

Transport

Airport

BFT • 40.3km

Bus Station

515 Freshfields Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455 • 10.8km

Train Station

Charleston • 43.1km

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5.8 Pleasant

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5.8 Pleasant

Carter Raine

10 Exceptional

The beach is a truly unique and captivating sight to behold. The abundance of trees that have washed up on the shore, coupled with the intricate shells that adorn their branches, make for a truly surreal experience. Although the journey to the beach may be a bit challenging, the natural beauty that awaits is well worth the effort. Any nature lover would be remiss not to make the trip to this stunning destination.

March 2023

Ryder Stone

10 Exceptional

The beach was truly surreal. Our friends brought us there and it was a fantastic experience. The hike to get there is approximately half a mile, so don't forget to bring your camera along. The day we visited, there was a light fog that added to the beauty of the scenery.

March 2023

Raijuna Thikara

10 Exceptional

This beach is a real hidden gem! I'm really happy we decided to visit today, even though it was high tide. The walk to the beach was less than a mile and you just need to sign in at the entrance to get the parking paper and follow the directions. The weather was perfect and the water was just right. Unfortunately, the pictures we took don't do it justice. Also, it's worth mentioning that there's no entrance fee, but they do close on Tuesdays.

March 2023

Nolan Mitchell

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning and my family thoroughly enjoyed it. It's important to check the tide chart and plan your visit accordingly, as the beach can only be fully explored during low tide. There is a short hike from the parking lot to the beach, but it's worth it to see the beautiful driftwood. I highly recommend visiting this location.

March 2023

Oakenshield

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely fantastic! The path leading to it is smooth and in good condition, with the exception of the descent onto the sand. Additionally, it's worth noting that the beach is open to the public and there is no admission fee.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Driftwood beach?

The coastline of Driftwood beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Driftwood beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Driftwood beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Driftwood beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Driftwood beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Driftwood beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Driftwood beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Driftwood beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Driftwood beach?

Driftwood beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Driftwood beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Driftwood beach.

There are 2 restaurants nearby.Edingsville Grocery Restaurant & Bar is the closest place located 4500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Driftwood beach?

There are 205 places to stay in the Driftwood beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Driftwood beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Driftwood beach from parking?

The Driftwood beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Driftwood beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Driftwood beach is July. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Driftwood beach (South Carolina) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Driftwood beach (South Carolina) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.