Charleston is located near the center of South Carolina's coastline. Charleston is well-known across the United States and beyond for its unique culture, which blends West African, traditional southern American and French elements.

Discover the appeal of the various Charleston area beaches located here. Miles of expansive wide white sandy beaches await you in the greater Charleston area. The world class Kiawah Island Resort epitomizes the finest beachfront resort. Beaches, golf, tennis, marinas, beachfront county park, the finest dining, golf, and hotel accommodations are readily available here. The Sanctuary Hotel is the finest oceanfront hotel on the Eastern seaboard. Seabrook Island offers a more reflective and laid back beachfront atmosphere with its fashionable equestrian center. Edisto Beach elicits nostalgia for a gentler time and offers a laid back waterfront lifestyle. Folly Beach is lovingly referred to as "the edge of America" due to the excitement and vitality of the surfers on the beach. Besides the ambiance there is surfing, jet skis, fishing pier, restaurants and clubs, marinas, beachfront county park and a good view of Morris Island Lighthouse.

Sullivan's Island has an expansive white beach making it the most exclusive beachfront areas around Charleston. The Isle of Palms has a spectacular display of impressive oceanfront hotels close to downtown historic Charleston. The Palms Hotel, Wild Dunes Resort and Seaside Inn offer luxurious accommodation as well as the view. Other hotels offering world class amenities are Sheraton, Planters Inn, Francis Marion, Red Roof, Radisson, Hampton Inn, Hawthorn, Andrew Pinckney, French Quarter, Embassy Suites, Anchorage, Comfort and HarbourView Inn.