34th Ave. (TRI-053)

Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Managed by Charleston Waterkeeper

Photo by Carly Hill

34th Street is a less busy access point on IOP. It is lined with flat sand that goes up to the beach. Street parking is available, as well as dog waste bags, trashcans, and recycling on the beach. If you’re looking for a quieter place along IOP that is still relatively close to the main part of town, 34th Street is right for you!

Isle of Palms was originally inhabited by the Sewee Tribe, who were supposedly some of the first natives to greet the English colonists. It was named “Isle of Palms” when J.S. Lawrence bought the island in 1899. The island was developed in the 20th century to have resorts, hotels, and even an amusement park! Isle of Palms is an excellent spot for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, and surfing. Boat, bicycle, and roller skate rentals are available for transportation around the island. Visitors will find metered parking on Ocean Boulevard. For any street parking, be mindful that all four wheels must be off the road. When on the beach, fill any holes you dig, do not disturb sea turtles nests or the dunes, do not litter or bring alcohol, glass bottles, single-use plastics, polystyrene, or motorized vehicles on the beach. Dogs are allowed off leash from April 1-September 14 5AM-9AM and September 15-March 31 4PM-10AM. Look out for common wildlife such as brown pelicans, ospreys, laughing gulls, dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, and crabs along the beach!

For more information regarding regulations and rentals, visit https://www.iop.net/.

If you want to know more about the history of IOP, visit https://www.iop.net/about-island.

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Water Quality
  • Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time

  • Historical Status
  • This status is based on the latest sample, taken on May 15th, 2023. Charleston Waterkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on May 19th, 2023 at 9:14 AM.
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Current Weather
18°C
Cloudy
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Monitoring Frequency

34th Ave. (TRI-053) is sampled bi-weekly from May 1st to October 1st.

Source Information

Through its Beach Monitoring Program, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) monitors the level of enterococcus bacteria at 122 sites along South Carolina’s coast. Testing is conducted during the beach season from May 15th to October 15th. Monitoring levels of enterococcus bacteria is the best way to determine whether disease-causing pathogens may be present in ocean water.

DHEC monitors 27 sites at our local beaches (Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah, and Seabrook). Monitoring sites are located near public access points to ensure the public’s safety. DHEC monitors our local beaches twice a month. When sample results are published on the Program’s website, Charleston Waterkeeper updates Swim Guide.

A “Green” site = test result of 103 MPN/100 mL or lower OR a test result between 104 and 500 MPN/100 mL followed by a test result the next day of LESS than 104 MPN/100 mL

A “Red” site = a test result of 500 MPN/100 mL or higher OR a test result between 104 and 500 MPN/100 mL followed by a test result the next day of 104 MPN/100 mL or GREATER

A “Gray” site = no test result

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34th Ave. (TRI-053)

Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Managed by Charleston Waterkeeper
Water Quality
  • Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
  • Historical Status
  • This status is based on the latest sample, taken on May 15th, 2023. Charleston Waterkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on May 19th, 2023 at 9:14 AM.
For water quality icon legend, click:  
Current Weather
18°C
Cloudy

Photo by Carly Hill

34th Street is a less busy access point on IOP. It is lined with flat sand that goes up to the beach. Street parking is available, as well as dog waste bags, trashcans, and recycling on the beach. If you’re looking for a quieter place along IOP that is still relatively close to the main part of town, 34th Street is right for you!

Isle of Palms was originally inhabited by the Sewee Tribe, who were supposedly some of the first natives to greet the English colonists. It was named “Isle of Palms” when J.S. Lawrence bought the island in 1899. The island was developed in the 20th century to have resorts, hotels, and even an amusement park! Isle of Palms is an excellent spot for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, and surfing. Boat, bicycle, and roller skate rentals are available for transportation around the island. Visitors will find metered parking on Ocean Boulevard. For any street parking, be mindful that all four wheels must be off the road. When on the beach, fill any holes you dig, do not disturb sea turtles nests or the dunes, do not litter or bring alcohol, glass bottles, single-use plastics, polystyrene, or motorized vehicles on the beach. Dogs are allowed off leash from April 1-September 14 5AM-9AM and September 15-March 31 4PM-10AM. Look out for common wildlife such as brown pelicans, ospreys, laughing gulls, dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, and crabs along the beach!

For more information regarding regulations and rentals, visit https://www.iop.net/.

If you want to know more about the history of IOP, visit https://www.iop.net/about-island.

Get directions to this beach
  • Report Pollution
Monitoring Frequency

34th Ave. (TRI-053) is sampled bi-weekly from May 1st to October 1st.

Source Information

Through its Beach Monitoring Program, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) monitors the level of enterococcus bacteria at 122 sites along South Carolina’s coast. Testing is conducted during the beach season from May 15th to October 15th. Monitoring levels of enterococcus bacteria is the best way to determine whether disease-causing pathogens may be present in ocean water.

DHEC monitors 27 sites at our local beaches (Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah, and Seabrook). Monitoring sites are located near public access points to ensure the public’s safety. DHEC monitors our local beaches twice a month. When sample results are published on the Program’s website, Charleston Waterkeeper updates Swim Guide.

A “Green” site = test result of 103 MPN/100 mL or lower OR a test result between 104 and 500 MPN/100 mL followed by a test result the next day of LESS than 104 MPN/100 mL

A “Red” site = a test result of 500 MPN/100 mL or higher OR a test result between 104 and 500 MPN/100 mL followed by a test result the next day of 104 MPN/100 mL or GREATER

A “Gray” site = no test result

Read more
Water Quality Graph

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Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Isle of Palms, South Carolina
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