Coastline
Stunning SC Beaches
Over 187 miles of Atlantic coastline beckons visitors to Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, and beyond. Discover which shore suits your style.
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The Palmetto State
Discover South Carolina
Where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet golden Atlantic beaches — South Carolina offers extraordinary history, world-class universities, and unforgettable Southern hospitality, all within one remarkable state.
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Welcome to SC
A State Unlike Any Other in the American South
South Carolina captivates every visitor who crosses its borders. From the cobblestone lanes of Charleston — one of America's most beloved cities — to the sprawling championship golf courses of Hilton Head Island, and from the mist-covered peaks of the Appalachian foothills to the warm Atlantic waves lapping at Myrtle Beach, the Palmetto State is a destination of extraordinary range and depth.
Home to world-renowned academic institutions like the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, the state blends intellectual vibrancy with laid-back Southern charm. Whether you're a history enthusiast eager to walk the grounds of antebellum plantations, an outdoor adventurer seeking trails through ancient cypress swamps, a foodie chasing the perfect she-crab soup, or a beach lover searching for pristine shores — South Carolina delivers in spectacular fashion.
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What Awaits You
Explore Everything South Carolina Has to Offer
Three pages of in-depth content covering the state's most remarkable beaches, universities, and can't-miss attractions.
Culture & History
Top Attractions & Experiences
Historic Charleston, Congaree National Park, Table Rock State Park, the Grand Strand — South Carolina's landmark attractions are as diverse as they are breathtaking.
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Academia
World-Class Universities
From the storied Horseshoe at UofSC to Clemson's iconic Tillman Hall, South Carolina's universities offer academic excellence, vibrant campus life and unforgettable rivalry football.
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The Lowcountry
Spanish Moss, Tidal Creeks, and Timeless Beauty
No image of South Carolina is more evocative than the ancient live oaks draped in silver-grey Spanish moss that arch over the back roads of the Lowcountry. This coastal plain region — stretching from Georgetown to the Georgia border — is a world apart: a place of tidal creeks, salt marshes, historic rice plantations, and Gullah Geechee cultural heritage that reaches back centuries.
Visiting Magnolia Plantation, paddling through the ACE Basin, or simply strolling beneath those cathedral oaks is an experience that will linger in your memory long after you have returned home. The Lowcountry teaches you to slow down — and that is its greatest gift.
Gullah Culture
Rice Plantation History
Birdwatching
Kayaking & Canoeing
Salt Marsh Ecology
Why South Carolina?
Ten Reasons to Make SC Your Next Destination
🌊 World-Class Beaches
From the lively boardwalk at Myrtle Beach to the serene maritime forests of Kiawah Island — South Carolina's 60-mile Grand Strand is one of the East Coast's premier beach destinations.
🏛️ Rich Colonial History
South Carolina was among the original thirteen colonies. Charleston's architecture, Fort Sumter, and dozens of antebellum plantations tell the story of a turbulent, fascinating past.
🎓 Academic Excellence
Home to 33 colleges and universities including the flagship University of South Carolina and Clemson University — routinely ranked among America's top public research institutions.
🌿 Remarkable Biodiversity
Congaree National Park protects the largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the Southeast, home to national and state champion trees.
🍤 Exceptional Cuisine
She-crab soup, Lowcountry boil, pulled pork BBQ, shrimp and grits, and fresh peach cobbler — South Carolina's food scene is a revelation for any serious food lover.
⛳ Legendary Golf
With over 90 golf courses in Myrtle Beach alone and the prestigious RBC Heritage Tournament held annually on Hilton Head Island, SC is a golfer's paradise.
🎭 Arts & Music
The Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston is one of the world's most comprehensive performing arts festivals. Live music, galleries, and theater thrive across the state year-round.
☀️ Mild Climate Year-Round
With an average of 213 sunny days per year and warm temperatures from spring through autumn, South Carolina offers near year-round outdoor enjoyment for every traveler.