Edisto Beach, South Carolina
Edisto Beach is a town of 1,092 people in Colleton County, South Carolina.
Why visit Edisto Beach
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 85 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Crawford's Plantation House, Peter's Point Plantation, Edisto Beach State Park and The Plantation Course at Edisto Beach.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Edisto Beach
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About Edisto Beach
Edisto Beach is a town in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States. Edisto Beach's population was 1,033 as of the 2020 census, up from 414 in 2010. The town limits include only the developed coastal area of Edisto Island within Colleton County, while the majority of the island consists of unincorporated land in Charleston County. Due to its status as a bedroom community, Edisto Beach is among the most affluent communities in the state.
From the Wikipedia article Edisto Beach, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Crawford's Plantation House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Peter's Point Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in South Carolina, United States
Seaside Plantation House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Spanish Mount Point
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Archaeological site in South Carolina, United States
Alexander Bache U.S. Coast Survey Line
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
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Restaurants and cafes13
Sandbar Pizza Joint
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
Mo-Th 11:30-14:00, 16:00-19:00; Fr-Su 11:30-14:00, 16:00-20:00
1 more on the map.
History
Edisto Beach was originally settled by the Edistow Indians, but was rediscovered by the Spanish in the late 16th century. Thereafter, commerce on the island began to develop. Rice and indigo were the most common crops during the early settlement years. Later, significant cotton plantations were built and flourished. This industry, fueled by rich land owners and the people they enslaved, prospered until the Civil War.
Although Union soldiers invaded Edisto and Johns Island, Confederate forces were able to retain control of Charleston until 1865, very late in the war.
Initial development was begun in the early 20th century and planned by the island's owner, John McConkey. However, development stalled when he was murdered. By the 1920s, South Carolina residents began arriving on Edisto Island and Edisto Beach to build crude retreats. In those days, access to the island could be gained only at low tide by driving or riding across the marsh on beds of oyster shells.
Although most homes on the island were destroyed in the 1940s, Hurricane Hugo spared the island in 1989. It has since become a vacation destination, with a section of the island purchased by Wyndham Resorts in 2006 from Fairfield that included a restaurant and golf course. In 2012, Edisto held its first ever road race, attracting close to 200 runners, including the mayor.
From the History section of Edisto Beach, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay85
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Map of Edisto Beach
134 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 39°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 42°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 47°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 80°F | 64°F | 2.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 72°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 74°F | 6.5 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 73°F | 7.5 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 68°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 58°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 48°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 43°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Edisto Beach Sp (1 mi away), rain and snow from Edisto Is Middleton Plantation, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Colleton County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-29: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Beaufort 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Port Royal 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Burton 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- James Island 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Charleston 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- North Charleston 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Hilton Head Island 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Mount Pleasant 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Hanahan 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Summerville 36 mi north, about 58 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Spanish Mount (Edisto Beach SP) from boardwalk, Ammodramus, CC0
- Crawford's Plantation House 01, Sarah Fick, Public domain
- Alexander Bache Survey Line W marker 4, Ammodramus, CC0
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