A sweeping Grand Strand beach, pristine and wide open, stands as one of the most recognizable South Carolina landmarks. Revel in sea-breeze …
Reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5/5 · 2,155 reviews
5-star
81%
4-star
13%
3-star
4%
2-star
1%
1-star
1%
Recent reviews
Wildlife
Bird Watching
Kid Friendly
Hiking
Tours
Parking
Restroom
History
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Jan 16, 2025
We went here primarily to see Atalaya, but the park is a really nice spot for accessing the beach, having a picnic, or just enjoying the natural beauty and history. Your visit would not be complete w… Full review by Jim M
Jan 1, 2025
The beach ends up with the jetty. It is about a mile and a half walk each way. On the jetty, we observed a mink playing in the rocks. Full review by RudySzymon
Dec 28, 2024
Visited the park and saw many birds! We walked the trails and toured the mansion. Beautiful park. The entry fee is per person. The mansion tour is an additional fee. Well worth the cost, we visited… Full review by Barbara G
How walkable is the park? We are using Uber instead of renting a car and curious about the walk from admissions office to beach and nature center? Thanks in advance.
A:
Assuming all are normally healthy, the park is very walkable. It would be too much for my 92-year-old mom, but I could walk it all (and I’m not young!)
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes
Frequently asked questions
Q:
How do I make a reservation at a state park?
A:
Reservations at state parks may be made up to 13 months in advance. There are three convenient ways to make reservations at South Carolina State Parks: