What is the difference between Edisto Beach and Edisto Island?
Edisto Beach is a six-mile long barrier island located seaward of Edisto Island. It is surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and rich salt marshes and is incorporated as the Town of Edisto Beach. Edisto Beach is comprised of beach homes and condominiums, restaurants and shops with no highrises or traffic lights. Most of the Town is made up of single-family homes, with many used as rental or vaction homes.