Native South Carolinians know if you want to drive out onto – and then park your car upon – the beach, you’re out of luck. In the era of the iconic 1930s Old Folly Beach Pavilion, beach driving and parking were allowed. But those laws changed long, long ago.
But there is one place, a tiny hidden beach, where you’re still allowed to bring your car right out onto the sand and park it there.
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It’s a nice convenience to have your vehicle so nearby, especially if you have a lot of gear, or a large group of people. No one likes lugging a day’s worth of stuff all the way over the dunes and down to the beach… much less the frustration of finding a legal parking spot beforehand.
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None of the is an issue at the only beach in South Carolina where you can drive right up to the water and park your car.
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Swimming, picnicking, fishing… you can do them all here at The Sands Beach in Port Royal.
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Not only that: this hidden little beach is also an ideal place to find shark teeth by the handful!
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Whether you bring your car or your cart, this is one beach you’ll add to your list of favorites along the South Carolina coast!
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When you’re ready to discover The Sands, it’s easy to find and ideal for an unforgettable day in the sun and surf.
YouTube/Clayton Turner See more of The Sands Beach in this short YouTube video from user Clayton Turner!
You’ll find The Sands Beach by following 7th Street through Old Port Royal. Seventh Street turns into Sands Beach Road. Follow it to the end to reach The Sands.
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See more of The Sands Beach in this short YouTube video from user Clayton Turner!
Discover seven MORE hidden beaches along South Carolina’s coast in our signature Hidden Beaches Road Trip!
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