Seabrook Island South Carolina

Seabrook Island, South Carolina is a perfect family destination.  We spent a week in the late spring, which was ideal but I’m guessing any time of year would be great.

Seabrook sits north of Myrtle Beach and south of Charleston, only about a half hour car ride away.  The Island is a gated community and access is limited to homeowners and renters. Hidden inside the middle is a beautiful, 18-hole golf course, a necessity for many family travelers.  

The  Edisto River flows south and empties at into the Atlantic on the south edge of the island and wildlife is abundant on the shore, which is a mile wide at low tide and disappears during high tide.  We saw dolphins every day.  The beach was not crowded ever, although I’m sure during the summer months there is more activity.

If you’ve ever wanted to ride a horse on a beach, here’s your chance.  But you have to be pretty experienced. It’’s not a leisurely stroll into the water like the rides in California or Mexico.  Since our children were a bit younger, they took a trail ride through the tidewaters and saw lots of interesting things, like alligators and turtles.  The ride was flat, which is nice, hilly terrains are not our favorite.  The beach ride was a combination of fast-paced gallops and exploring the beach at sunrise. 

One thing to note- horses are afraid of jelly fish and there were quite a few of them scattered by the overnight tide. While they were used to the ride, we could sense the horses were a bit skittish at times.  I have more experience with riding than Braden so it was bit more challenging for him to get comfortable with the horses but he did. It was a great workout and culminated with a race down the beach which was thrilling.  I really recommend the ride for a couples activity while on the Island.

A day trip into Charleston is a must, and great for a day when the weather might not be beach-perfect.  We took a buggy ride tour and saw the elegant homes that are an intricate part of Charleston’s charm.   Shopping in the open market, the dowtown stores in upscale big name shops and seafood lunch- the best

Accommodations are plenty. There is the Seabrook Island Club and Villas and private  rentals available. Many of the homes and villas come with Island Club access.

Our son, who was only 5 at the time, was entertained the entire trip. There are plenty of activities on the island for kids of all ages, including teen social activities. Bike rental and tennis are a big hit too!

Climate:

Spring and summer temperatures average in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, and are pleasantly constant.