We’ve all known about The Sands Beach in Port Royal and now the word is getting out because of a recent online article by the online magazine, Only In Your State.com.
Our little gem of a spot is home to several events hosted by the Town of Port Royal and others. It’s a great spot for sunbathing, finding sharks teeth, relaxing walks, fishing and lots more.
And now the word is out.
“South Carolina’s coastline is chalk-full of hidden beaches that only locals know about,” and “one of those fantastically hidden beaches is located in the Town of Port Royal,” the article said.
“The Sands beach may be the only one of its kind in South Carolina. At this fun little getaway, you can picnic right out of your car while you soak up some summer sun and swim, or search for shells or sharks teeth.”
Yep, you’re allowed to bring your car right out onto the edge of the sand and park it there, but not on the actual beach.
The article explained just exactly what The Sands is, for those who may not know.
“The Sands is a tidal beach, but it’s not oceanfront, so you don’t have to worry about riptides or huge waves. But you should bring beach shoes for the water,” the article said.
They are on point with that. Shoes are definitely important at The Sands because of the razor sharp clusters of oyster shells that are present everywhere.
The article goes on to mention the boardwalk as a fantastic picturesque walk along Battery Creek that’s great for dolphin watching; and the observation tower as a spot with a super view and also a perfect location to see sunrises and sunsets.
One more important thing the article mentions about The Sands…..the tides.
“If parking at the beach, you should always be aware of the tide schedule, especially during a full moon, when high tides are even higher than normal,” it said.
Yep. That’s important. Lots of folks have gotten stuck out at The Sands in their vehicles when not anticipating the tides.
Port Royal, and locals have all known for a long time that there was something special there. And, now, the word is definitely out.
