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Station 26 1/2 - Public Beach Access
4.9★ · 20 Google ratings · Sullivan's Island, Georgia
✓ Parking✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
400 yd away · free
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
375 yd · 5 min
Cost
Free
Water
85°F
Tide
6 ft range today
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Poor · 33% of 3 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of Station 26 1/2 - Public Beach Access
Guide
Good to know
Best for avoiding crowds
This beach consistently draws fewer visitors than nearby Folly Beach and Isle of Palms, making it ideal.
Expect a long boardwalk walk
The beach access requires a considerable trek down the boardwalk, though reviewers found it worthwhile for the views.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2023–2026
Arrive early for parking
Free street parking is available if you get there by 8am, but spots fill up later in the day.
Bring your own restroom supplies
There are no bathrooms available at the beach, so plan accordingly for a full day visit.
Check parking regulations carefully
Police do ticket for improper parking, so verify which streets allow parking before leaving your car.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
82°F · clear
Water
85°F
Waves
2.3 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:38 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:45 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 10:47 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
🅿 Parking 400 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 375 yd away, about 5 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Station 26 1/2 - Public Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 400 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Station 26 1/2 - Public Beach Access?
375 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Station 26 1/2 - Public Beach Access 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.
When is Station 26 1/2 - Public Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Fri 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
