"This undeveloped barrier island is one of the most dramatic spots along the entirety of the South Carolina coast; its narrow stretches of sand are lined with living and petrified palm trees (many damaged by Hurricane Hugo), giving it a surreal, otherworldly look. Capers Island can only be reached by boat, but you can find charters from Sullivan's Island . If you're a little more adventurous (or more athletically inclined) you can canoe or kayak to the island under your own steam." - Stephanie Burt