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The Sands (Port Royal)
4.5★ · 329 Google ratings · Port Royal, South Carolina
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
130 ft away · free
Walk
190 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 290 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
6 ft range today
Length
300 yd of shoreline
Sand
200 ft from the water to the back
Map of The Sands (Port Royal)
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1Parking130 ft from the listing2Restrooms290 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2017–2026
Go for the boardwalk and observation tower
The wooden boardwalk and multi-level tower offer views across the water to Parris Island and are the main.
Visit at low tide for shark teeth
Dry sand flats expand significantly at low tide, making it easier to spot and collect fossilized shark teeth.
Wear water shoes or boots
The shoreline is covered with sharp oyster shells and broken shells that cut bare feet.
Avoid swimming in the water
The water is brown and shallow with extensive oyster shells throughout, making it unsuitable for wading or bathing.
Expect rough parking lot conditions
The gravel parking area has large potholes and deep holes, so drive slowly and carefully, especially in low-clearance vehicles.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
85°F · clear
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.9 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the NNE
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:58 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:50 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:51 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:26 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Port Royal, SC 29935
🅿 Parking 130 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 190 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 290 ft away
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Questions
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Where do you park at The Sands?
The nearest mapped parking area is 130 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at The Sands?
190 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 The Sands have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 290 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
