The Edisto Beach, SC Blog

It’s a simple fact that Edisto Beach has the best shrimp in the entire world. It’s sweeter, juicier, and meatier than its counterparts anywhere else. That’s why when people come down to Edisto for vacation, they typically spend an inordinate amount of time trying to get their hands and mouths on these delicious little creatures. … Continue reading Edisto Beach has the best shrimp in the entire world

After countless trips to Edisto Beach, any true die-hard fan of this piece of paradise knows each trip is as good as the last. Now that the summer season is here and in full throttle, it’s time to get ready for your next trip. Take a look at this list to see if you’re prepared … Continue reading 5 Ways to Get in the Edisto State of Mind

There’s a time in every Edisto-lover’s life when you’re hit with the realization that you don’t just love Edisto, you’re full on obsessed with Edisto. If you ever find yourself out and about thinking or doing one of the following things, then you may have to admit to yourself that you are fully addicted to … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why we Are Addicted to Edisto Beach

Edisto Beach is committed to conservation and preservation. That’s why the town makes a concerted effort to protect the area’s animals and nature as a whole, especially the loggerhead sea turtles.   Loggerhead sea turtles are an endangered species that nest all along Edisto Beach, the beach at nearby Botany Bay, and on the nearby … Continue reading Protecting the Loggerheads (and how you can help)

You don’t need to rush once you get to the beach. In fact, the only thing that rushes in Edisto Beach is the surf as is ebbs and flows on the coast. That’s why when you get to town, it’s important to settle in and settle down and explore the island. And there’s no better … Continue reading Explore Edisto by Bike!

Many people have a general understanding of tides, but there’s one phenomenon that even the most seasoned of ocean lovers still finds incredible: king tides. These tides are the highest of high tides. These are the ones that make it seem like the ocean is coming straight for you as it races under houses and … Continue reading King Tides: The Highest of High Tides

There are two types of people on Edisto Beach: Those who love golf carts and those who hate them with a passion. Admittedly, being behind a golf cart on Jungle Road while trying to get to the Bi-Lo for that last-minute ingredient can be maddening, but the fact is, golf carts are legal to be … Continue reading Golf Carts: Rules to Consider this Season

It’s been a crazy couple of years in terms of weather on Edisto Beach. Hurricanes, flooding and now a winter storm haven given Edisto a taste of what mother nature has to offer. This week’s winter storm that dumped inches of snow and ice in the lowcountry has turned our island into a winter wonderland. … Continue reading A Taste of What Mother Nature has to Offer

For many, the spirit of Christmas comes the day after Thanksgiving. For those of us spending time at the beach, it begins today. If you’re in the area and want to get a taste of how Edisto Beach does Christmas, then take a look at all of the events happening this weekend. Take part in … Continue reading How Edisto Beach Does Christmas

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means there is still time to book your trip to Edisto Beach. Every year, many families come to the island to celebrate the holidays and spend time giving thanks. But there’s a lesser known reason to visit Edisto Beach this time of year and that reason is … Continue reading Giving Thanks on Edisto Beach

Two of the island’s most beloved locations are now closed for the remainder of the year. Botany Bay Plantation and the Edisto Beach State Park, both the island and beach locations, are closed due to damage. Botany Bay just reopened on July 15, but is now closed due to the damage from the storm. Sadly, … Continue reading Botany Bay, Edisto Beach State Park Closed for the Year

Hurricane Irma caused significant damage to Edisto Beach, however, locals, visitors and officials have already begun to get the beach back to normal and the town of Edisto Beach is once again open to the public. While initial projections of Irma showed that it could possibly hit Edisto directly, what ended up being the biggest … Continue reading Hurricane Irma: Where Things Stand (Sept 14)

Hurricane Irma is hundreds of miles away from coastal South Carolina, but that doesn’t mean the storm’s impact won’t be felt in the area. What some people might be asking is why this storm is such a big deal. To start with, this is a huge storm. It’s the second Category 4 storm to make … Continue reading Hurricane Irma: Impact on the Lowcountry

A mandatory evacuation of Edisto Beach has been issued by the governor of South Carolina. The evacuation begins at 10 a.m., Sept. 9, with door-to-door notification beginning at 8 a.m. Edisto Island is one of eight islands within the state that are evacuating as a result of Hurricane Irma, which is projected to cause a … Continue reading Hurricane Irma: Mandatory Evacuation Issued