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Goat-Island
is an island on the Intracoastal Waterway between the Isle of Palms and Mt. Pleasant in the Charleston, South Carolina area. There are no automobiles on the island and the back half of it is natural marshland. Goat Island is just minutes to the Wild Dunes Golf Resort on the Isle of Palms, and it's an approximate twenty-minute boat ride to the Charleston Harbor or the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge. This peaceful, secluded getaway offers all kinds of recreational opportunities, such as swimming, sunning and shelling, snorkeling/diving, boating, sailing, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Nearby Isle of Palms is known for its' golf and tennis. It has been named one of the "Top 50 Tennis Resorts in the Country," by Tennis Magazine and received "The Gold Medal" by Golf Magazine, placing it among the best in the world. For shopping and cultural activities, visit nearby historic Charleston's art galleries, boutiques and unique Old City Market, which offers everything from food and clothing to local artwork and souvenirs. Other attractions near Goat Island includes the South Carolina Aquarium, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, Historic Fort Sumter and the Village of Summerville, home to over 700 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Surrounding areas: Georgetown, South Carolina (6.2 mi), Pawleys Island, South Carolina (8.8 mi), Litchfield Beach, South Carolina (11.4 mi), Litchfield-by-the-Sea, South Carolina (12.1 mi), North Litchfield Beach, South Carolina (13.2 mi), Murrells Inlet, South Carolina (18.1 mi), Garden City, South Carolina (21.6 mi)
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Goat Island Vacation Rentals
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Goat Island Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Hampton Inn Georgetown Marina | 420 Marina Dr | Georgetown, SC | 4.6 mi. | (843) 545-5000 | | Harbor Inn | 600 Church St | Georgetown, SC | 5.1 mi. | (843) 546-5111 | | Clarion Carriage House Inn | 706 Church St | Georgetown, SC | 5.2 mi. | (843) 546-5191 | | Jameson Inn | 120 Church St | Georgetown, SC | 6.0 mi. | (843) 546-6090 | | Quality Inn & Suites Gerogetown | 210 Church St | Georgetown, SC | 6.0 mi. | (843) 546-5656 | | Ramada Inn | 7903 Ocean Hwy | Pawleys Island, SC | 7.0 mi. | (843) 237-4261 | | Hampton Inn Pawleys Island/Litchfield | 150 Willbrook Blvd | Pawleys Island, SC | 8.8 mi. | (843) 235-2000 | | Holiday Inn Express | 114451 Ocean Hwy | Pawleys Island, SC | 10.4 mi. | (843) 235-0808 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-murrells | 1303 Taddlock Dr # A | Murrells Inlet, SC | 18.1 mi. | (843) 357-0100 | | Surf Breaker Motel | 11 N Seaside Dr | Surfside Beach, SC | 23.5 mi. | (843) 238-5622 | | Comfort Inn-surfside | 1201 Hwy 17 N | Surfside BCH, SC | 24.5 mi. | (843) 233-8585 | | Palmetto Pointe | 3919 Carnegie Ave | Myrtle Beach, SC | 27.0 mi. | (704) 599-1575 | | Springmaid Beach Resort/Palmetto Dunes | 3300 S Ocean Blvd | Myrtle Beach, SC | 27.9 mi. | (800) 770-6895 | | Crown Reef Resort | 2913 S Ocean Blvd | Myrtle Beach, SC | 28.5 mi. | (800) 405-7333 | | M Grande Resort & Spa | 2701 S Ocean Blvd | Myrtle Beach, SC | 28.7 mi. | (843) 448-2518 | | Sand Castle South | 2207 S Ocean Blvd | Myrtle Beach, SC | 29.1 mi. | (843) 448-4316 | | Hendrix House | 404 14TH Ave S | Myrtle Beach, SC | 29.8 mi. | (843) 448-2766 |
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Goat Island Weather & Climate
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Central South Carolina, along the coast, , has a humid subtropical climate. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, but summer is the wettest season. Thunderstorms are possible in the spring and summer. Winters are short with occasional rain. Snow flurries are possible in the winter, but rare, with less than an inch accumulation. On average, it's more common for most areas along the coast to receive no measurable snowfall. The South Carolina coast is prone to tropical cyclones and hurricanes, with the annual hurricane season running June through November. Tornadoes are also a threat to the state. Summers can be very hot and humid, with daytime highs 90 degrees or above and lows in the 70s.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
59°F |
37°F |
4.66 in. |
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| February |
62°F |
38°F |
3.41 in. |
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| March |
69°F |
44°F |
4.00 in. |
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| April |
76°F |
51°F |
2.67 in. |
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| May |
82°F |
59°F |
4.21 in. |
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| June |
87°F |
66°F |
5.63 in. |
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| July |
90°F |
70°F |
6.13 in. |
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| August |
89°F |
69°F |
7.40 in. |
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| September |
85°F |
65°F |
6.64 in. |
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| October |
77°F |
54°F |
4.26 in. |
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| November |
69°F |
46°F |
3.25 in. |
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| December |
62°F |
39°F |
3.94 in. |
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Goat Island Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Myrtle Beach International airport (MYR) located about 29 miles northeast of Goat Island in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Grand Strand airport (CRE) located approximately 43 miles northeast of Goat Island in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Florence Regional airport (FLO) located roughly 66 miles northwest of Goat Island in Florence, South Carolina, and finally the Columbus County Municipal airport (CPC) located around 71 miles northeast of Goat Island in Whiteville, North Carolina.
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Goat Island Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Family Kingdom Amusement Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 31.0 mi. | | | Gay Dolphin Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 31.0 mi. | | | Myrtle Beach Pavilion | Myrtle Beach | SC | 31.0 mi. | | | Myrtle Beach Grand Prix | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 45.3 mi. | | | Windy Hill Watterboggan Park | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 45.3 mi. | | | Folly Beach Pier | Folly Beach | SC | 63.0 mi. | | | Pedroland Park | Dillon | SC | 75.9 mi. | | | Jubilee Park | Carolina Beach | NC | 89.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Myrtle Waves Water Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 31.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Caledonia Golf & Fish Club | Pawleys Island | SC | 8.6 mi. | | | Heritage Club | Pawleys Island | SC | 8.6 mi. | | | Litchfield Resort Litchfield Country Club | Pawleys Island | SC | 8.6 mi. | | | Litchfield Resort The River Club | Pawleys Island | SC | 8.6 mi. | | | Litchfield Resort Willbrook Plantation Golf Club | Pawleys Island | SC | 8.6 mi. | | | Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club | Pawleys Island | SC | 8.6 mi. | | | Sea Gull Golf Club | Pawleys Island | SC | 8.6 mi. | | | Tradition Golf Club | Pawleys Island | SC | 8.6 mi. | | | River Golf Club | North Augusta | SC | 10.4 mi. | | | Jim & Lilie Golf Club | Jackson | SC | 11.3 mi. | | | Blackmoor Golf Club | Murrells Inlet | SC | 18.1 mi. | | | Wachesaw Plantation East | Murrells Inlet | SC | 18.1 mi. | | | Indian Wells Golf Course | Garden City | SC | 21.7 mi. | | | Indigo Creek Golf Club | Murells Inlet | SC | 22.3 mi. | | | Prestwick Golf Course | Surfside Beach | SC | 23.2 mi. | | | Wicked Stick Links | Surfside Beach | SC | 23.2 mi. | | | Whispering Pines Golf Course | Myrtle Beach | SC | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Huntington Beach State Park | | SC | 15.5 mi. | | | Hampton Plantation State Park | | SC | 16.6 mi. | | | Myrtle Beach State Park | | SC | 27.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Gibbes Museum of Art | Charleston | SC | 56.7 mi. | (Art) | | Charleston Museum | Charleston | SC | 56.7 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Island | SC | 8.8 mi. | | | North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher | Kure Beach | NC | 87.8 mi. | | | Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 115.1 mi. | |
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