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Edisto Island Beach Welcome Center
4.6★ · 239 Google ratings · Edisto Island, Georgia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 ft away · paid
Walk
125 yd · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 270 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
6 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
4.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
230 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 12% of 8 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 2pm
Map of Edisto Island Beach Welcome Center
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1Parking150 ft from the listing2Restrooms270 ft from the listing3Covered shelter190 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Choose this for peaceful, uncrowded beach
Edisto remains quiet and undeveloped compared to other South Carolina beaches, with a small-town atmosphere.
Visit at low tide for shells
Early morning low tide is the best time to find rare shells and fossilized shark teeth.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early for parking
The lot fills by mid-morning on weekends, and some visitors report being turned away when full.
Expect crowded conditions at high tide
The beach offers limited room to move around when water is high, making low tide visits more comfortable.
Plan for modest facilities
Restrooms and showers are available but aging; reviewers note they are functional but basic and could use updates.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · clear
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.2 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the S
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:07 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:37 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 10:23 AM.
Crowds
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Plan your visit
📍 104 Palmetto Blvd, Edisto Island, SC 29438
🅿 Parking 150 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 270 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Edisto Island Beach Welcome Center?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Edisto Island Beach Welcome Center?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Edisto Island Beach Welcome Center have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 270 ft from the listing.
When is Edisto Island Beach Welcome Center least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 2pm and the busiest at Fri 9am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
