Edisto is a "throwback" beach. The limited business expansion at Edisto prevents commercialization. For this reason Edisto maintains her charm. Edisto is comprised of beach houses that are rented out by individuals through a couple of real estate companies based in Edisto. The cost isn't any more expensive than what you would pay at a resort at Myrtle Beach, but you won't have the traffic, the nightlife or the headache. There is actually plenty to do without a bunch of restaurants and boardwalk shops.
Beach Time
I will start with Beach time, because that is what Edisto offers in abundance. Miles of sandy beach with salty ocean air cooling things to a tolerable temperature. The beach is great for sunning, swimming, sports, or treasure hunting. A wide variety of seashells seem to find their way onto the shores of Edisto. Beach visits may also include a sighting of the protected Green Sea Turtle. These turtles nest along Edisto Beach. Their nesting grounds will be marked with plastic orange fencing. Because the ratio of housing to beachfront is minimal, the beaches are seldom crowded. Especially when I visit during the first week of August. Edisto is made up (primarily) of beach houses. The majority of this beach services two streets worth of housing...not a lot of houses.
Tour Boats
There are several tour boats, as well as fishing charters located right on Edisto Island. Among these tours are Dolphin watching tours, as well as a tour out to the State Park on a "seashell trip." I would suggest a fishing charter, if you are going to drop money on a boat trip. If you swim in the ocean at Edisto Beach, there is a very good chance that the dolphins are going to come visit you. I have had dolphins swim within twenty feet of me...there is something just a bit disconcerting about a dorsal fin circling you, when you just finished watching "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. If you are interested in collecting seashells, I would suggest walking North up the beach along the State Park...there are tons of seashells to be found littering the shoreline. The seashell boat trip will yield very little in the way of seashells. More information about tour boats can be found by contacting the tour operators at:
Island Tours and T'ings - Jan Poston- 1914 Highway 174; Edisto Island, SC 29438 - 843-869-1110; Lucky Strike Boat Tours - Capt. Dillard Young: 3731 Dock Site Road 843-869-0663; Pon Pon Guides Unlimited - PO Box 441; Edisto Island, SC 29438 - 843-869-7929; or, Rainbow's Inn, Inc. - Bill & Jeanie Rainer; P.O. Box 205; Edisto Island, SC 29438 - 843-869-2613.
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