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Litchfield Beach
3.8★ · 12 Google ratings · Litchfield by the Sea, South Carolina
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
140 ft · under a minute
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
2.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
240 ft from the water to the back
Map of Litchfield Beach
Guide
Good to know
Good choice for long-term relaxation trips
Multiple reviewers highlighted the beach as a reliable destination for multi-day family vacations, with proximity to attractions like Brookgreen Gardens.
Verify public access before visiting
One recent reviewer reported a guard shack and was told the beach has been private for over 30.
Expect limited beach visibility from parking
The beach is bordered by densely built homes and a hotel, making it hard to see the ocean.
Go on weekdays to avoid crowds
A visitor noted the beach attracts so many people during weekdays that it raises questions about full-time employment patterns.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · clear
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.7 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:37 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:08 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:28 AM.
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Litchfield Beach?
140 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Litchfield Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
