Sullivan's Island: Thomson Park
About
Thomson Park is a public beach access point on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, managed by the Town of Sullivans Island and about a mile from the town itself. It offers a straightforward way onto the sand, with parking available at the access. For comfortable beach weather, late spring and early fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from a nearby weather station on Sullivan's Island show May highs around 82°F and October highs near 78°F, while July peaks at about 91°F. Beyond the beach, Patriot's Point Nature Trail lies about 5 miles away, and the Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley Riverwalk sits roughly 8 miles off. Cyclists can also head to the West Ashley Bikeway, just under 10 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
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: Thomson Park
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, 2.7 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 TrailHiking5.1 mi
- Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley RiverwalkHiking7.9 mi
- West Ashley BikewayMountain biking9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
