Edisto Island

Travel Guide

Tunnel of Oak trees
Tunnel of Oak trees
Driftwood Beach. 
#southcarolina #beach #sunrise
A very early morning outing at Botany Bay on Edisto Island. I had to start from my hotel at 3 AM to make it to this location before dawn. 

Botany Bay Plantation is a nature preserve and has regulated visitor hours. Gates open 30 minutes before sunrise - I wish they'd open a little sooner as the golden hour is pretty much more than half way done by the time one can make it to the beach. Nevertheless, it's a great location to visit at sunrise, especially if there are high clouds to add drama. Recommended to visit when the tide is ebbing as you then get the shadows of the trees, which to my eyes add more depth to the image. 

On this day, there was a bank of low clouds that prevented too much color but it was a great sunrise to witness nonetheless. The trees have so much character and add so much to the image. It's hard to look at the remnants of these trees and not imagine the onslaught they've withstood at the hands of mother nature. 

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Edisto Beach, South Carolina Sunrise # Nature Photo Contest

Where to stay in Edisto Island

Rain over the ocean at sunrise. Edisto beach is quiet and beautiful. The perfect place to just enjoy the surf.

Edisto Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and riverfront in Edisto Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Edisto Beach State Park or Plantation Course at Edisto.

Edisto Beach
Edisto Island beach

Ocean Ridge

While there might not be top attractions in Ocean Ridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plantation Course at Edisto and Edisto Beach State Park.

Ocean Ridge
Botany Bay Beach Panorama

Jeremy Cay

While Jeremy Cay isn't home to many top sights, Edisto Beach State Park and Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area are some notable places to visit nearby.

Jeremy Cay
night sky and milky way with stars over red rock canyon neveda

Oak Grove

When in Oak Grove, you can plan a visit to Plantation Course at Edisto and Edisto Beach State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Oak Grove
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Cowpens

When in Cowpens, you can plan a visit to Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area and Edisto Beach State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cowpens
Club Wyndham Ocean Ridge

Club Wyndham Ocean Ridge

3.5 out of 5
1 King Cotton Rd Edisto Island SC
Stay at this golf hotel in Edisto Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Edisto Beach State Park and Botany Bay Plantation ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (289 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Club Wyndham Ocean Ridge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dunes Village Resort

Dunes Village Resort

3.5 out of 5
5200 North Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,053 reviews)
We did not receive room services and had to dump our own trash and take our dirty towels to the front desk to get clean ones ourselves. The toilet set was super low even my teen were complaining. Call from desk cause patio light was out and no one ever showed up. And most of all the super strong ...

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Dunes Village Resort
Coral Beach Resort and Suites

Coral Beach Resort and Suites

3.5 out of 5
1105 S Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,971 reviews)
Hotel was nice. No issues easy to navigate

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Coral Beach Resort and Suites
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean 22 Myrtle Beach.

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean 22 Myrtle Beach.

4.5 out of 5
Myrtle Beach SC
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,199 reviews)
Nice view from the balcony. The room sitting area was also very comfortable.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean 22 Myrtle Beach.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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