Steeplechase of Charleston. Farmers Market. Donate Blood and Save a Local Life. Our goal is to provide viewers the best of the best so that you can find the information you need when you need it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Hotels Historic Inns. Beach Resorts Vacation Rentals. Extended Stay Yachts. All Restaurants. Sullivan's Island is located just south of Charleston, connected by the short Ben Sawyer Bridge, and separated slightly from the mainland by a series of coves and inlets.
The island jets out into the Atlantic Ocean and borders the wide opening of the Charleston Harbor - a geographic locale that has made this otherwise discreet barrier island instrumental to early American history. Sullivan's Island was first discovered by English explorers in the s, when a British Captain and new colonist Florence O'Sullivan descended on the area to start a new colony.
This new "Sullivan's Island," named in his honor, would gradually become one of the main port towns of entry for fleets of ships accessing the low country area. Sullivan's Island would, however, become a source of pride for South Carolinians in the s as well, as on June 28th, , the not-yet-completed Fort Moultrie would be bombarded by British Troops during the initial stages of the Revolutionary War.
These attacks would prove to be unsuccessful, however, and after a full day of battle, the American soldiers stationed at Fort Moultrie would wind up triumphant over the British invasion.
This victory is still celebrated on Sullivan's Island and Charleston County today, and is known regionally as the "Carolina Day" celebration. The fort, which was named "Moultrie" after the commander who headed this initial victory, would later have a secondary role in American history as the temporary home of famous American writer Edgar Allan Poe, who was stationed at Fort Moultrie from November to December Despite its roots tied to the initial colonization by Florence O'Sullivan, the town, which saw little traffic besides the local fort soldiers and lighthouse keepers, was initially divided into distinct communities, and was known as Moultrieville and Atlanticville, respectively.
It wasn't until the two towns merged that the community, as a whole, was finally referred to as Sullivan's Island. In , Charleston Light, or Sullivans Island Lighthouse was built, making it one of the newest lighthouses in the country, and development gradually blossomed over the ensuing decades, turning the beachside town into a veritable vacation destination. In , Sullivan's Island made waves and national headlines when it became the first municipality in South Carolina to ban smoking in all public places, and today, the island is a collection of vacation rental homes and small businesses that cater to their seasonal vacationing or day-tripping clientele.
Arguably, the most popular attraction on this island is not the lighthouse or the historic fort, but the beach itself, and with a few miles of shoreline but relatively few residents and commercialization, Sullivan's Islanders will find plenty of elbow room to enjoy the quiet scene. The area is well known for its seashells, especially the sand dollars that wash up along the shoreline on a regular basis. Visitors are advised to keep the white, sun bleached sand dollars, and throw the gray, fuzzy ones back into the water, as they are still alive and well.
Entertainment seemingly revolves around the water, in fact, as Sullivan's Island is a popular spot for surf fishing, crabbing, surfing, kayaking and even stand-up paddle boarding.
Out of the sun, the town also features an eclectic collection of art galleries and gift shops that are sure to keep visitors entertained for an afternoon or two. Sullivan's Island also boasts a renowned restaurant district, which is essentially a block or two of famous local BBQ joints, pubs, and even fine dining establishments, all conveniently located in a small center-of-town region.
With ample front porch seating and late night hours, the restaurant district is essentially the place to go for a good meal or a late night out on the town. Visitors will soon discover that Sullivan's Island is selectively limited in accommodations, and there are no major hotels, motels or inns on the island. Most people come here to just chill on the sand, but the swell does get respectable enough for some surfing; if you're lucky, the breeze might even pick up enough to kite surf.
It's also worth noting how well-maintained this beach is: the water and sands are super clean, with hardly an ice cream wrapper in sight. Can we go barefoot? Your shade is as good as you make it, so be sure to pack plenty of umbrellas and shades, especially if you're quick to burn.
Luckily, there's plenty of room to spread your stuff around: the beach itself is wide, and even during peak season, doesn't feel too claustrophobic. Anything special we should look for? The island is an easy hop from Charleston, and a good all-round beach for families and water sports enthusiasts.
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