Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve Beach is a serene wild beach in the northeastern part of Folly Island. It is known for having a gorgeous view of the Morris Island Lighthouse and a road covered with graffiti paintings. There are also some objects on the beach that are covered with graffiti.
Location and Access
To find the beach, go till the very end of Ashley Ave, and you’ll see the beach with large stones on the sand. The walk from the entrance to the beach is about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile. The preserve is open from sunrise to sunset.
Parking is very limited. It is prohibited to leave your car near the preserve entrance. You can either leave your car at the nearest parking lot which is the Summer Place Parking Lot or find a free place somewhere in the street.
Driving Time
- 30 minutes from Downtown Charleston, SC
- 2 hours 20 minutes from Columbia, SC
- 2 hours 30 minutes from Florence, SC
Hotels and rentals
If you're considering staying for one or even a few nights, there are plenty of options available near the beach. Chose your preferred accomodation type and your favourite room provider:
- Nearby rentals from VRBO.
- Nearby rooms and properties from Booking.com.
Beaches nearby
Additionally, there's a number of beaches near Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve Beach which you can visit:
- Morris Island Beach (1 mile)
- Folly Beach (3 miles)
- Folly Beach Pier (4 miles)
- Fort Moultrie Beach (5 miles)
- Folly Beach County Park (6 miles)