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Do you know… Where Parking Is Not Allowed on Seabrook Island?

It is sometimes a challenge for property owners, renters, and visitors to know when and where it is allowable to park on the island. SIPOA Rules and Regulations addresses these questions. Property owners are responsible for their guests and visitors and must be sure to share these rules with them. The following is taken from SIPOA Rules and Regulations , Section III E. 1 – 3.

Parking on Seabrook Island is ALWAYS prohibited:

On or within 50 feet of a traffic island

Parking on unimproved lots:

Overnight parking on the right-of-way is prohibited.

Parking on improved lots:

Overnight parking on the right-of-way road frontage of improved lots is prohibited.
No parking is permitted on any other landscaped portions of improved single-family and multi-family properties

Parking at the SIPOA Oyster Catcher Community Center lot is prohibited without one of the following:

An affixed Property Owner’s entry authentication barcode
A Property Owner pass
An authorized pass for a special event.

Parking for beach access:

Under no circumstance is beach parking permitted on SIPOA roads.
Crossing over or onto private property in an attempt to access the beach is strictly prohibited – the only beach access is via boardwalks or areas designated for that purpose.

Parking is not allowed in regime and association parking lots except for owners, renters, and guests.

Parking in handicap parking spaces anywhere on the island is not permitted except with a valid government-issued parking permit.

Property owners should share this information with visitors and rental guests.

To review the entire series go to tidelinesblog.com and click “Do You Know” at the top of the page.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: SIPOA.org)

Updated June 2026

Salute from the Shore Flyover July 4

Now in its seventeenth year, Salute from the Shore has become South Carolina’s Fourth of July tradition.

This year’s Salute from the Shore will begin at approximately 1:00 pm from Cherry Grove in North Myrtle Beach and will make its way down the South Carolina coastline to Beaufort, South Carolina.

The flyover will begin with F-16 Vipers from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing out of McEntire Joint Base, followed by a C-17 Globemaster III from the 437th Airlift Wing based at Joint Base Charleston and a flight of Apache helicopters in formation from the South Carolina Army National Guard’s Alpha Company, 1-151st Attack Battalion, also out of McEntire Joint Base. (Reminder: Please hold off on flying your kites from 1:00-2:00 pm. The Apache helicopters need to navigate low, and we want to keep them safe!)

Following the active-duty military aircraft will be an all-volunteer brigade of Warbirds, a civilian-owned and flown vintage-plane community that will include T-34s, T-6s, and T-28s.

Beachgoers are encouraged to come out early to watch the military planes as they soar down the South Carolina coastline on Independence Day.

Grab your flags. Wear your red, white, and blue. Keep your eyes and ears alert, and wave your flags as the planes pass by.

For more information, visit Salute from the Shore.

**All times are approximate; weather conditions and mechanical issues may hamper some of the vintage aircraft.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Salute from the Shore)

Reminder: Fourth of July Parade Traffic Disruption

Due to the annual Fourth of July Parade, the usual traffic pattern on the island will be disrupted on the morning of July 4. Please plan in advance to avoid delays.

8:30 am – 9:45 am
Seabrook Island Road from Royal Pine through the Village will be closed to traffic. Please use Seabrook Island Road by the Lake House.

9:30 am
Seabrook Island Road in front of the Lake House will be closed until the parade passes. Use Seabrook Island Road through the Village.

Traffic on Seabrook Island Road will be one-way counter-clockwise until the parade passes. Traffic will then return to normal.

Traffic through the Village will remain one-way outbound until the end of the parade.

These procedures for the parade have been planned and agreed on by the Lake House Management, the Head of Security and the Team Leader of CERT.

We apologize for this inconvenience, but the disruptions are to ensure a safe and fun parade.

-Submitted by Steve Pollock, Team Leader SI CERT

SINHG Program: Learn to Curl

New SINHG Activity: Learn to Curl

Sign-up for all fall trips is due by July 17.

Seabrook Island Natural History Group is bringing a new activity to our list of trips and we are so excited about it that we wanted to bring it to everyone’s attention.

Whether you have Olympic aspirations, are looking for a new hobby or just crossing an item off your bucket list, the Charleston Curling Club is here for you! A new SINHG outing has been added to the fall schedule called “F2616 – Learn to Curl.” At this session, after filling out any necessary forms and getting an orientation on curling (safety, equipment, and warm up), we will split up into small groups, be given a broom, and escorted onto the ice. Each group will work through sweeping, throwing stones, and communication. Once the groups have covered the drills, some groups will combine to play a game. The game lasts until the end of our ice time (2 hours). After the ice time we can head over to the Penalty Box Sports Lounge at the Ice Palace for ‘Broomstacking’. This is a curling tradition where players socialize after playing a game (and is an optional activity).

Worried about your knees or back or something else? Curling is a highly adaptive sport. One of the most common adaptations is the use of a delivery stick. This adaptation allows people to deliver stones while staying in an upright position – no squatting, bending or lunging required.

What should you wear to curl?

Clothes – Dress for flexibility , comfort, and warmth. Layering is recommended (athletic clothing that allows you to bend and stretch). Jeans are not recommended.
Shoes – Closed-toe rubber-soled shoes. Clean shoes are the best for the ice so leave your lawn mowing shoes at home.

All equipment needed will be provided by the Curling Club!

Information for signing up can be found here. Come join the fun and see what Curling is all about! Sign-up for all fall trips is due by July 17.

-Submitted by Annie Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group

(Image Credit: SINHG.org)

Keep Up with the Lake House July 1

The Lake House will close at 5:00 pm on Friday, July 3, but will be open with normal hours throughout the weekend. Property Owners and Club Members with after-hours access will be able to enter the facility on Friday and the rest of the weekend as usual. All Lake House Fitness Classes will be canceled on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, due to the Fourth of July events.

4th of July Activities

Walk/Run – Friday, July 3 at 8:00 am, starting and finishing at the Lake House. For details and registration, click here.
Fireworks – Friday, July 3 at 9:00 pm. Fireworks will be launched from the Seabrook Island Club Driving Range. Click here for more information.
Parade – Saturday, July 4 at 9:30 am. Lineup begins at 9:00 am. Once again this year, there will be a dry section and a wet section. For details and registration, click here.
After Parade Fun – Saturday, July 4, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Lake House. Enjoy a jump castle, water slide, giant bubbles, and face painting.

Fitness Classes

June Group Exercise Schedule

Click here for a description of the above classes.

Semi-Private Series
Sign up now for the following semi-private classes. For more information about the series and detailed descriptions of the individual classes, click here.

Yin Yoga – Tuesdays at 5:15 pm. The July series meets from July 7 – 28.
Chair Yoga – Wednesdays at 2:30 pm. The July series meets from July 1 – 29.
Vinyasa Yoga – Starting Thursday, June 4, this 6-week series combines standing and seated movements that flow together, incorporating balance, strength, flexibility, and breathwork. It will meet at 11:00 am from June 4 to July 9.

Do You Know About… Fireworks, Firearms, and Fire Safety?

Do you know… who is allowed to bring firearms and fireworks onto Seabrook Island?

SIPOA has restrictions on who may bring a firearm onto Seabrook Island and limits the use of fireworks, firearms, and fire as outlined below:

Fireworks are prohibited by both SIPOA and the Town of Seabrook Island except for protected public displays (such as those sponsored by SIPOA or the Town for the Fourth of July), which are authorized in advance, in writing. Sparklers and toy cap pistols are not treated as fireworks and are allowed by the town.

No person other than a property owner or full-time resident may bring any firearm onto Seabrook Island, as per SIPOA. The discharging of a firearm, pellet gun, air gun, sling shot, bow and arrow, or any other weapon, for recreational, target, or any other purpose, is prohibited, except as authorized in advance, in writing, by SIPOA.

The Town’s Code of Ordinances and SIPOA prohibit the discharge of firearms, including crossbows, except for law enforcement officers or individuals undertaking a controlled hunt as part of a duly authorized wildlife management program.

Anyone making a fire on the beach must have prior written approval from SIPOA. Bonfires are allowed above the high water mark only. Construction debris and treated lumber may not be used in beach fires. The Town’s Code of Ordinances prohibits fire grills, cookers, and heating devices heated by fire on the beach.

No hunting of any kind is allowed, except authorized wildlife management undertaken by SIPOA.

These are from SIPOA Rules and Regulations, Section XI. A. – C., and the Town’s Code of Ordinances.

Property owners should share this information with visitors and rental guests.

To review this entire series, go to tidelinesblog.com and click “Do You Know” at the top of the page.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Unsplash)

Updated May 2026

SIAG July Artist of the Month, Gwen Emery

Please join the Seabrook Island Artist Guild for a reception
to meet Gwen and view her creative artworks.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
4:30-6:00 pm
Seabrook Island Lake House

Gwen Emery brings a distinctive blend of science and creativity to her dual pursuits as a family physician and accomplished acrylic artist. Encouraged from an early age by her Dutch parents—both raised in deeply artistic households—Gwen has long nurtured a love for art alongside her medical career.

Fourth of July 2026 Activities and Holiday Hours

It is going to be an exciting Independence Day weekend on Seabrook Island! On Friday, July 3, there will be a walk/run race in the morning starting at the Lake House and fireworks in the evening, with festivities at the Club. The parade around the loop of Seabrook Island will be Saturday morning, July 4. Click here for more information.

July 4, 2026, is designated as a federal and state holiday, so most banks and federal offices will be closed that day. In addition, some local offices and venues will have altered hours. They are as follows:

TOSI Happenings for the Week of June 29

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Town Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. Town Hall will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:00 am.

Beach Rules – Peak season beach rules are now in effect.

Chow Town Food Truck Rodeo – The next Chow Town is coming! On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, food trucks from various local vendors will take over the Town Hall parking lot.

TOSI State Accommodations Tax (SATAX) Grant Program: TOSI is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations for funding from the Town’s State Accommodations Tax (SATAX) Grant Program. This program is intended to support eligible organizations in carrying out projects that attract or provide for tourists within TOSI. The program is funded by revenues received from a two percent (2%) tax imposed by the State of South Carolina on the gross proceeds from overnight lodging within the town limits of Seabrook Island. For more information, click here.

TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up-to-date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.

MEETINGS

No meetings are scheduled for June 29 – July 3, 2026.

View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by visiting the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.

Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours before each meeting. All videos can be found on the town’s YouTube channel. Individuals wishing to participate in the meeting via Zoom can call (843) 768-9121 or email pwiggins@townofseabrookisland.org for login information before the meeting.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

Important Safety, Transportation, and LSV Access Guidelines for Celebration on July 3

The Seabrook Island Club is hosting an exciting Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, July 3, beginning at 4:00 pm on the driving range and concluding with fireworks at 9:00 pm. If you are planning to attend, please take a moment to review these important safety, transportation, and LSV access guidelines before arriving.

Event Safety Reminders

For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, no outside food, drinks, coolers, or pets are permitted at the event.

As the evening concludes with fireworks, members and guests are asked to remain in designated viewing areas and keep a safe distance from the fireworks launch site. Please follow all posted signage and staff direction throughout the evening.

All members are encouraged to plan ahead for a safe ride home. Please do not drink and drive. Trolleys will be available throughout the evening to assist with transportation between the Lake House and Island House.

Transportation

Trolleys will run on a continuous loop between the Lake House and Island House during the celebration.

4:30–10:30 pm: Two trolleys will run on a loop between the Lake House and Island House.

9:00–10:30 pm: A third trolley will be added to provide additional transportation following the fireworks and as members depart the event.

LSV Access & Parking

To help ensure the safety of walkers, bikers, LSV drivers, and event guests, the Club has established designated LSV access and parking for the celebration.

Designated LSV-only parking will be located near Crooked Oaks #18 and should be accessed via the cart path entrance on Seabrook Island Road, as shown on the map below

LSVs are highly encouraged to park in this designated area and should not be parked on the golf courses outside of the specified parking location.

On July 3, the cart path access points on High Hammock Road leading toward the Island House will be designated as walking and biking only before, during, and after the event. To keep pedestrians and cyclists safe, LSVs will not be permitted to enter or exit through the High Hammock Road cart path access points shown on the attached map.

Members arriving by LSV should use the designated Seabrook Island Road access point to enter Crooked Oaks at Hole 18 and park only in the marked LSV parking area.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and for helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable celebration for all. We look forward to celebrating with you on July 3!

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Club

(Image credit: Seabrook Island Club)

Naturalization Ceremony at Middleton Place

Date: July 1
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Did you know that Middleton Place hosts naturalization ceremonies each year around July 4? This year the event will take place on July 1. It is a very special event marking an incredible milestone for a group of individuals who have embarked on a remarkable journey to become proud citizens of the United States. Amidst the tall live oaks, the candidates for naturalization hail from diverse corners of the globe and gather with their loved ones and esteemed guests to celebrate this transformative occasion. Each individual has gone through a rigorous process and has displayed unwavering commitment to fulfilling the legal requirements for citizenship in the United States.

Against the backdrop of Middleton Place’s historical significance, the Oath of Allegiance binds the candidates to their newfound homeland. The new citizens recite the oath symbolizing their commitment to upholding the values and responsibilities bestowed upon them as Americans.

Click here for more information.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Middletonplace.org)

Celebrating America 250 at the Gibbes Museum

Celebrating America 250

As America approaches its milestone birthday, visit the Gibbes Museum for a week of special programs celebrating the nation’s past, present, and future. Explore tours highlighting the collection’s ties to the American Revolution, participate in activations that reflect our shared history, and take part in hands-on workshops inspired by America’s signature art forms.

Face Time: The Past, Present, and Future of the American Portraiture
July 1, 6:00 -7:00 pm
Click here for more information.

Curator-led Tour: America 250
June 29, 1:00-2:00 pm
Click here for more information.

Docent-led Tour: Charleston and the Revolution
July 1, 1:00-2:00 pm
Click here for more information.

Fiber Workshop with Kandy Lopez
July 2, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Click here for more information.

Beautility Workshop: Strategies for Renewal
July 3, 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Click here for more information.

Art & America 250: Reframing the Revolution
Interactive exhibition in the Baker Gallery is on view June 24-July 19.
This event is free and open to the public.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Gibbes Museum)