Edisto Beach

It was a bit warmer today than it has been lately, so we decided to head for a beach. A fellow camper had recommended Edisto Beach. The only other thing that we heard about this place was that the trip out there was very scenic. That was enough to get us moving .

The scenery was as good as advertised. The highways took us through some small towns and the huge trees that lined the road were often so big that they formed a canopy of shade. Add a healthy dose of Spanish moss hanging from the branches and we felt like we were on a plantation. We passed by salt water marshes and eventually crossed a bridge to Edisto Island.

We continued on the main island road and made our way past the many houses that are near the beach. The road looped around and as we drove, the houses got more luxurious. We were amazed at the number of homes that were so close to the beach. Edisto is not a typical touristy location. The residential areas are really the main focus. Shops, restaurants, etc. are there to make the place livable but they blend in to the background very well.

We found one of those restaurants, called The Pavilion, and had lunch. The picture below shows the outside of the restaurant. We were sitting next to one of those big windows and had a great view of the beach and the ocean. After lunch, we took a stroll along the beach. We watched guys surf fishing and picked up a few shells to take home. When we got back to the campground, we started to pack up and get ready to head for Cary, NC tomorrow morning for Andy and Kim's wedding. We are looking forward to seeing our kids and all the other relatives too.