Living in a city like Charleston makes it easy to stay busy. Charleston is a very lively city and there's always something to do. There's always events like festivals, concerts and parties. If you ever need something to do, get together with some friends and head to the beach.

With all the beaches around Charleston, it's the ideal place to be. There's Folly Beach, Isle of Palm, Bull Island, Sullivan’s Island and many more that are within a close proximity of the college. Each beach has things that would make you want to go.

Folly Beach is a very touristy beach, but it is very nice and the currents are mild. There are a lot of college students that visit Folly Beach on the weekend. Isle of Palm is a more quiet area. It tends to be less busy and more secluded than Folly. Bull Island is an untouched, natural beach. It is a nice location for hiking and shell gathering. Sullivan’s Island is a good location for beginning surfers because the tides are intermediate.

Visiting the beaches on the weekends is a great way to spend time with your friends and get out and explore the city. The beaches range in popularity, tide size and location. Figure out what you want to do and then decide which beach you should go to based on the activity.