We are planning a trip to Charleston over Christmas break. We would also like to spend a few days at an oceanfront resort. I am thinking the Myrtle Beach area because there is a lot of things to do if the weather doesn%26#39;t cooperate with beach walks. Any better beach areas closer to Charleston?
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Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Sullivans Island, Kiawah Island, and Seabrook Island are all closer to Charleston than Myrtle Beach. In December you will be able to get low rates on rental of cottages, condos, and cottages. There are also some hotels to choose from, if you prefer.
It is true that Myrtle Beach will offer more big hotels and more entertainments. The beach areas I have mentioned are residential/resort islands, without the without the large-scale development of MB. The weather should be fine for walks on the beach, but it will likely be too cool for swimming.
Nearby side trip beach suggestions
I guess it depends on what kind of things you want to do if the weather doesn%26#39;t cooperate. We have plantations (and they are totally decked out for the holidays!) and our local outdoor shopping mall even does free carriage rides at Christmastime through the center. (see: http://www.mountpleasanttownecentre.com/ ) The Hunley is a great visit, as is Patriot%26#39;s Point, the Christmas Lights Display on James Island, perhaps a day trip to Beaufort, a nice Aquarium, numerous museums of various types, cooking classes and demonstrations, historic/culinary/ghost tours, and endless choices of things to do in the city. Having said that, Isle of Palms will be a good choice for you - all of the things on the list are within 20-25 minutes. Just a thought!
Thank you both so much for the suggestions. The whole area looks beautiful, can%26#39;t wait.
Hi, dler! We%26#39;re from Bethany, IL - only an hour from you and are planning the same thing! We%26#39;re wanting to stay on the beach so the kids can play in the sand, go crabbing, etc. We%26#39;re still looking - have you found anything yet?
The Isle of Palms is very centrally located to downtown Charleston all lots of attractions in case of rain. Wild Dunes is a wonderful place - a resort community- and you can rent bikes, etc. Not sure of your budget but there are also places close by that suit most folks regardless of their budgets. Kiawah and Seabrook are very nice but are a little further out of Charleston.
Hey ';Bethany';!
I think we are going to stay in Charleston (Historic area, park it and walk) for a couple of days, and then driving to Hilton Head. It really isn%26#39;t in our price range (plus apparently it is really crowded) in summer, but off season looks great. Beach and nicer hotels. It is maybe two hours further drive south. Looks like about an hour then to Savannah, so we will see both cities. We central Illinoisians really crave sun and warmth in winter--and always the ocean. It is a different but not longer drive back.
Maybe see you there--the only people on the beach in winter!
Culturehound is correct...it really depends on what you are looking to do. Myrtle Beach doesnt really have a season anymore, as someone may have mentioned. It does slow down a good bit from November through February but nearly everything is still open. It%26#39;s definitely too cold to swim in December! Charleston is wonderful! I%26#39;m not sure I would want to leave it! Savannah is just as good or better!!! If you have any specific MB questions, just ask. I%26#39;m here everyday!
Just had to say that you people from Illinois won%26#39;t be the only ones enjoying the Carolina beaches at Christmas time!!! There will be plenty of Ohioians (we will be among those on Kiawah).
There%26#39;s plenty to do whether the weather cooperates or not. If it%26#39;s nice out (and generally we%26#39;re talking anything above 50 degrees) we%26#39;ll be biking and kayaking.
If it%26#39;s not so nice we just head into town, have some lunch out and figure if we want to wander around or visit a museum or whatever.
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