Station 30 (TRI-057)

Photo by Carly Hill Station 30 is a quiet spot on the island compared to the center of the island. It has sand lining the pathway up to the beach. Dog waste bags are available at the entrance to the access point while trash cans and recycling are available on the beach. Street parking is also available. If you’re looking for a secluded, quiet day on the beach, Station 30 is the place to go! Sullivan’s Island is a two and a half-mile long barrier island east of the Charleston Harbor. Settled by Captain Florence O’Sullivan in the late 17th century, Sullivan’s Island is historic as the site of Fort Moultrie in the Battle of Sullivan’s Island during the Revolutionary War and a main entry point for 40-50% of all the enslaved Africans brought to Colonial America. Fort Moultrie is now a National Park and museum if you wish to learn more about its military history or the part Sullivan’s Island played in the Atlantic slave trade. Today, the island is home to 2,000 residents and is known for having a relaxed residential environment with no beachfront commercial development. With a plethora of restaurants and stores, including Poe’s Tavern, a tribute to Edgar Allan Poe who was stationed at Fort Moultrie for thirteen months, and historical landmarks, there is plenty to explore! If you visit the beach, do not litter, smoke, consume alcohol/drugs, bring single-use plastics, glass containers, or polystyrene, or disturb sea turtle nests or sand dunes. Beaches are open until 11PM and all dogs must have a license from the Town Hall to be on the beach. Street parking is available (all four tires must be off the road!), and public parking is available in front of Battery Thompson and behind Town Hall during non-business hours. Sullivan’s Island is a great place to go if you’re looking for a relaxing day at the beach or are looking to learn a little bit more about Charleston’s history! For more information on Sullivan’s Island’s history, visit: https://charleston.com/charleston-insider/history/a-brief-history-of-sullivan-s-island-sc For more information on regulations for Sullivan’s Island, visit: https://sullivansisland.sc.gov