Sullivan's Island: Station 18
About
Station 18 is a public beach access point on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, managed by the Town of Sullivans Island. It sits about a mile from the center of the town of Sullivan's Island. The access is built to be accessible, and parking is available, which makes it a straightforward place to get onto the sand. For comfortable beach weather, late spring and early fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 82°F and October highs near 78°F, while July peaks around 91°F. Several other outdoor spots are within easy driving distance. Patriot's Point Nature Trail is about 4 miles away. The Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley Riverwalk and the West Ashley Bikeway lie a bit farther inland, at roughly 6 and 8.5 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Sullivan's Island: Station 18
South Carolina
Data: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, beach access points. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–82°F and lows of 39–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sullivans Is, SC weather station, 0.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan59° high36° low
- Feb61° high39° low
- Mar67° high45° low
- Apr75° high54° low
- May82° high63° low
- Jun88° high70° low
- Jul91° high73° low
- Aug90° high72° low
- Sep86° high68° low
- Oct78° high58° low
- Nov69° high47° low
- Dec62° high40° low
Nearby
- Patriot's Point Nature TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley RiverwalkHiking6.3 mi
- West Ashley BikewayMountain biking8.5 mi
- Lenevar Playground Walking PathHiking9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
