Using my own experience and the expertise of a few locals, we narrowed down the list to the 10 best beach towns in South Carolina. See if your favorite made the cut below.

Joseph S. Tarella, the talented map-maker at Coastal Art Maps, was able to expertly spotlight the iconic historic towns, coastal attractions, islands and waterways along the South Carolina shore.

Southern Living asked readers which beach towns are the best in the South. From Hilton Head Island to Myrtle Beach, here’s which South Carolina destinations made the list.

Anne McQuary/Courtesy of Discover South Carolina. A short drive from downtown Charleston, Sullivan's Island is one of the best beach towns in South Carolina.The 2.5-mile-long island is known for ...

South Carolina's coast, made up of islands, marshes, deltas, rivers, and small towns, is known as the “Lowcountry” because so much of it lies close to sea level.

Southern Living asked readers which beach towns are the best in the South. From Hilton Head Island to Myrtle Beach, here’s which South Carolina destinations made the list.