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Seabrook Island
Skip unless you have a rental booked with a club membership: the island is a private gated community and non-guests are turned away at the gate.
Seabrook Island is a private, gated beach community on the South Carolina coast, about 45 minutes from Charleston. It has a 3-mile beach, marshes, wildlife and a golf/tennis club, but access is restricted to property owners, their guests and renters. Without a club membership (provided by the rental owner) you get only the beach and your villa's pool. Most visitors stay 3–5 days and combine it with day trips to Charleston.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid First week of November (Super Seniors Tennis Tournament: long lines, hard to find rentals)
- Airport
- CHS
- Nights
- 3–5
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Seabrook Island911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Seabrook Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe within the gated community.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCHS Charleston International Airport (About 45 min drive; no shuttle to the island — rent a car.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CHS Charleston International Airport (About 45 min drive; no shuttle to the island — rent a car.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Care
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Oct (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Seabrook Island: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. Speed limit is 25 mph (40 km/h) and strictly enforced — tickets at 26 mph. No public transport on the island.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Car, about 45 min
Historic district, restaurants, museums. Easy day trip.
Door to door: About 15 min
Car, about 10 min
Another private island with a resort and golf; check access rules.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Car, about 40 min
Shopping, Patriots Point, Shem Creek restaurants.
Sullivan's Island
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Car, about 40 min
Beach, Fort Moultrie, Poe's Tavern.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Seabrook Island (private rentals only)
No hotels. Rent a house or villa directly from an owner or through a rental agency. Confirm the owner has a club membership before booking.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $150–250 excl. accommodation
- Mid
- $250–400 excl. accommodation
- High
- $400+ excl. accommodation
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Rental house or villa (per night, mid-range)check | $250–600 |
| Club membership access (included in some rentals)Ask the owner before booking | Varies |
| Golf round (club member rate)check | $50–100 |
| Tennis court (club member rate)check | $20–40 per hour |
| Meal at Island House (club members only)check | $20–40 per person |
| Meal at Bohicket Marina (public)check | $15–30 per person |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Non-guests are denied entry at the security gate; you must have a rental or be a guest of a property owner.
- If the rental owner does not have a club membership, you only get the beach (and possibly a villa pool).
- First week of November: Super Seniors Tennis Tournament causes long gate lines and limited availability.
- Wildlife includes alligators and bobcats — keep your distance.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
Embassies are in Washington, DC. Consulates in Atlanta, GA (about 4.5 hours drive).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- CHS to Seabrook Island: About 45 min by car; no shuttle — rent a car.
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- Thank you — Thank you
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- Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Seabrook Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid First week of November (Super Seniors Tennis Tournament: long lines, hard to find rentals) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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