Crowd gathered at 2025 Turtlefest

a weekend on Edisto Island 🏝️ part 2

...apparently painted geese were only the beginning of whatever this new found obsession is. I`ve now discovered this island is full of painted turtles & I must photograph them ALL. 📸
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#summer
#charleston
#thisisedisto
#edistoisland
#edistobeach
#southcarolina
#edistoislandsc
#edistochamber
#edistoturtletide
#turtletideartproject
#edistochamberofcommerce

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a weekend on Edisto Island 🏝️ part 2...apparently painted geese were only the beginning of whatever this new found obsession is. I've now discovered this island is full of painted turtles & I must photograph them ALL. 📸
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#beach
#edisto
#summer
#charleston
#thisisedisto
#edistoisland
#edistobeach
#southcarolina
#edistoislandsc
#edistochamber
#edistoturtletide
#turtletideartproject
#edistochamberofcommerce

A visit to Edisto Island. The beach at Botany Bay is scattered with skeletons of fallen trees & you can walk among them at low tide. What a neat place!

#thisisedisto #edistoisland #botanybay #visitsouthcarolina #discoversouthcarolina #exploresouthcarolina #southcarolinabeaches #onlyinsouthcarolina #boneyardbeach #southcarolinacoast #edisto #visitsc #palmettostate #bestofsouthcarolina #southcarolinasbest

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A visit to Edisto Island. The beach at Botany Bay is scattered with skeletons of fallen trees & you can walk among them at low tide. What a neat place!#thisisedisto #edistoisland #botanybay #visitsouthcarolina #discoversouthcarolina #exploresouthcarolina #southcarolinabeaches #onlyinsouthcarolina #boneyardbeach #southcarolinacoast #edisto #visitsc #palmettostate #bestofsouthcarolina #southcarolinasbest

a weekend on Edisto Island 🏝️ part 3

...apparently painted geese were only the beginning of whatever this new found obsession is. I`ve now discovered this island is full of painted turtles & I must photograph them ALL. 📸
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#beach
#edisto
#summer
#charleston
#thisisedisto
#edistoisland
#edistobeach
#southcarolina
#edistoislandsc
#edistochamber
#edistoturtletide
#turtletideartproject
#edistochamberofcommerce

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a weekend on Edisto Island 🏝️ part 3...apparently painted geese were only the beginning of whatever this new found obsession is. I've now discovered this island is full of painted turtles & I must photograph them ALL. 📸
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#beach
#edisto
#summer
#charleston
#thisisedisto
#edistoisland
#edistobeach
#southcarolina
#edistoislandsc
#edistochamber
#edistoturtletide
#turtletideartproject
#edistochamberofcommerce

📍 Tortuga’s Mexican Grill - 114 Jungle Road, Suite E - Edisto Island, SC

Tortuga’s Mexican Grill is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant that opened in Edisto Island, South Carolina in May 2019. It was founded by husband and wife Chris & Sheila Porzuczek. Originally from Colorado, the Porzuczeks relocated to Edisto Island while searching for a slower-paced life and warmer weather. One thing they noticed right away was that the island did not have a Mexican restaurant. They decided to become restaurateurs and brought the first Mexican restaurant to the area. Depending on the season, Tortuga’s offers breakfast, lunch and dinner to their clientele. The menu offers locally-sourced Mexican fare: a tribute to Chris’s Mexican heritage. Everything from the guacamole to the tortillas, salsas and homemade hot sauces are made fresh and daily in house. The restaurant is also eco-friendly. The Porzuczeks use potato-based cutlery, plant-based straws and compostable packaging.

My family and I visited Tortuga’s for dinner this past summer while we were on a road trip. Edisto Island is a small beach community with only a handful of restaurants. We were excited when we heard that there was a good Mexican restaurant not far from our hotel. The place is small with only a limited amount of seating. Fortunately we arrived just before the big dinner crowd. After looking over the menu, I decided to order the “Shrimp Burrito” (local shrimp, black bean corn salsa, rice, cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, sour cream, homemade pork green chile, mild sauce) my wife ordered the “Black Bean Tostadas” (2 fried corn tortillas topped with guacamole, black beans, peppers & onions, cilantro, queso fresco & sour cream, side of rice, lettuce & pico), and our older son ordered the “Chicken Quesadilla” off of the Kids’ Menu. We also ordered the “Nachos Gordo” (with carnitas) for the table to share. Everything was so authentic, delicious and fresh-tasting! This was also the first time our older son tasted nachos and he’s a fan now. He was asking for nachos on the rest of our road trip. We all had an excellent experience at Tortuga’s and we highly recommend them to people visiting Edisto Island! 🇲🇽🌮🌯

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📍 Tortuga’s Mexican Grill - 114 Jungle Road, Suite E - Edisto Island, SCTortuga’s Mexican Grill is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant that opened in Edisto Island, South Carolina in May 2019. It was founded by husband and wife Chris & Sheila Porzuczek. Originally from Colorado, the Porzuczeks relocated to Edisto Island while searching for a slower-paced life and warmer weather. One thing they noticed right away was that the island did not have a Mexican restaurant. They decided to become restaurateurs and brought the first Mexican restaurant to the area. Depending on the season, Tortuga’s offers breakfast, lunch and dinner to their clientele. The menu offers locally-sourced Mexican fare: a tribute to Chris’s Mexican heritage. Everything from the guacamole to the tortillas, salsas and homemade hot sauces are made fresh and daily in house. The restaurant is also eco-friendly. The Porzuczeks use potato-based cutlery, plant-based straws and compostable packaging.My family and I visited Tortuga’s for dinner this past summer while we were on a road trip. Edisto Island is a small beach community with only a handful of restaurants. We were excited when we heard that there was a good Mexican restaurant not far from our hotel. The place is small with only a limited amount of seating. Fortunately we arrived just before the big dinner crowd. After looking over the menu, I decided to order the “Shrimp Burrito” (local shrimp, black bean corn salsa, rice, cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, sour cream, homemade pork green chile, mild sauce) my wife ordered the “Black Bean Tostadas” (2 fried corn tortillas topped with guacamole, black beans, peppers & onions, cilantro, queso fresco & sour cream, side of rice, lettuce & pico), and our older son ordered the “Chicken Quesadilla” off of the Kids’ Menu. We also ordered the “Nachos Gordo” (with carnitas) for the table to share. Everything was so authentic, delicious and fresh-tasting! This was also the first time our older son tasted nachos and he’s a fan now. He was asking for nachos on the rest of our road trip. We all had an excellent experience at Tortuga’s and we highly recommend them to people visiting Edisto Island! 🇲🇽🌮🌯

📍Driftwood Beach - 1066 Botany Bay Rd - Edisto Island, SC

Driftwood Beach (aka “Boneyard Beach” or “Botany Bay Beach”) is a remote beach and nature preserve located in Edisto Island, South Carolina. It is part of the Botany Bay Heritage Plantation Preserve and is named after the large proliferation of driftwood on the beach. It is often referred to as a ‘boneyard beach’ because the aged driftwood has a white ‘bone’ appearance due to sun-bleaching and the presence of salt. This picturesque coastal wildlife refuge is a sanctuary for wildlife and offers visitors a chance to witness the undisturbed beauty of the Lowcountry landscapes.

My family and I visited the Driftwood Beach this past summer while we were on a road trip. We stayed in Edisto Island for a few days and heard great things about the beach. You can only drive so far before you come to the parking area. From there, visitors must walk about half a mile through a marshland path before they come upon the beach. It was unlike any beach we had ever seen before. It was very eerie, yet beautiful and serene. It also looked like a place out of prehistory. We almost expected a dinosaur to show up at any minute. This isn’t a beach you visit to go swimming or lay out in the sun. This is a beach that you visit for the breathtaking, picturesque views of unspoiled shoreline. We were so happy to have discovered this enchanted coastline and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Edisto Island!

#driftwoodbeach #driftwoodbeachedisto #edistoislandsc #edistobeachsc #botanybaybeach #boneyardbeach #boneyardbeachsc #botanybayheritagepreserve #botanybayplantation #thisisedisto #discoverSC

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📍Driftwood Beach - 1066 Botany Bay Rd - Edisto Island, SCDriftwood Beach (aka “Boneyard Beach” or “Botany Bay Beach”) is a remote beach and nature preserve located in Edisto Island, South Carolina. It is part of the Botany Bay Heritage Plantation Preserve and is named after the large proliferation of driftwood on the beach. It is often referred to as a ‘boneyard beach’ because the aged driftwood has a white ‘bone’ appearance due to sun-bleaching and the presence of salt. This picturesque coastal wildlife refuge is a sanctuary for wildlife and offers visitors a chance to witness the undisturbed beauty of the Lowcountry landscapes. My family and I visited the Driftwood Beach this past summer while we were on a road trip. We stayed in Edisto Island for a few days and heard great things about the beach. You can only drive so far before you come to the parking area. From there, visitors must walk about half a mile through a marshland path before they come upon the beach. It was unlike any beach we had ever seen before. It was very eerie, yet beautiful and serene. It also looked like a place out of prehistory. We almost expected a dinosaur to show up at any minute. This isn’t a beach you visit to go swimming or lay out in the sun. This is a beach that you visit for the breathtaking, picturesque views of unspoiled shoreline. We were so happy to have discovered this enchanted coastline and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Edisto Island!#driftwoodbeach #driftwoodbeachedisto #edistoislandsc #edistobeachsc #botanybaybeach #boneyardbeach #boneyardbeachsc #botanybayheritagepreserve #botanybayplantation #thisisedisto #discoverSC

Don’t miss Botany Bay (Shell Island) while you’re here. Tip: you have your go at low tide to access the beach. It’s a real life Gilligan’s Island. 🏝️

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Don’t miss Botany Bay (Shell Island) while you’re here. Tip: you have your go at low tide to access the beach. It’s a real life Gilligan’s Island. 🏝️

YESSSS! I`ll take an evening on the creek watching the sunset!
#eb_islandadventures #thisisedisto

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YESSSS! I'll take an evening on the creek watching the sunset!
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So THIS HAPPENED!!! I was chosen to be the featured photographer in this year’s Edisto Island Guide. If you know anything about me, you know that Edisto is my sacred place. I have so much family history there which has, in turn, created so many of my most favorite memories in this lifetime. To be chosen for this is the biggest honor of my lesliehallphoto journey. If you’re on Edisto this summer, make sure to grab a copy! Xoxoxo

#thisisedisto #edistoisland #edistobeach #edistophotography #naturephotography #southcarolina #charleston #wildlifephotography #lowcountryliving

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So THIS HAPPENED!!! I was chosen to be the featured photographer in this year’s Edisto Island Guide. If you know anything about me, you know that Edisto is my sacred place. I have so much family history there which has, in turn, created so many of my most favorite memories in this lifetime. To be chosen for this is the biggest honor of my lesliehallphoto journey. If you’re on Edisto this summer, make sure to grab a copy! Xoxoxo#thisisedisto #edistoisland #edistobeach #edistophotography #naturephotography #southcarolina #charleston #wildlifephotography #lowcountryliving

"Gulls in Their 1989 Era "

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Swifties in their 1989 Era... Even the birds are on board with T Swift.

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#gullsintheir1989era #beach #nature #photography #seagulls #naturephotography #swift #era #taylorswift #1989 #lesliehallphotography

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"Gulls in Their 1989 Era "Available! Link in bio.Swifties in their 1989 Era... Even the birds are on board with T Swift.
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Our #edistoturtletide Reveal was a success this past Saturday! Turtles are gorgeous and now YOU can see them too!! 🐢🎨

Link in bio to learn more about the project and for a digital version of our Turtle Tide Guide that shows you where they’re located!

#edistoturtletide #thisisedisto

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Our #edistoturtletide Reveal was a success this past Saturday! Turtles are gorgeous and now YOU can see them too!! 🐢🎨Link in bio to learn more about the project and for a digital version of our Turtle Tide Guide that shows you where they’re located!#edistoturtletide #thisisedisto

Help us tell Edisto`s story through imagery! Use #ThisisEdisto with your posts for a chance to have your photo`s of Edisto featured on our new website!
📷 @morgangrebphotography

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Help us tell Edisto's story through imagery! Use #ThisisEdisto with your posts for a chance to have your photo's of Edisto featured on our new website!
📷 @morgangrebphotography

“The Most Photographed Road in SC: Botany Bay Rd at Botany Bay Plantation, Edisto Island.

The last time I was there was close to 20 years ago, shortly after I first arrived the first time in SC. What a wonderful drive in to the plantation, as all roads are covered in `live` oak trees (live oak trees do not lose their leaves in winter as opposed to regular oak trees). It was a wonderful drive from Charleston to Edisto Islan. Will do it again before I leave for the Keys.” Sharon Jones
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“The Most Photographed Road in SC: Botany Bay Rd at Botany Bay Plantation, Edisto Island.The last time I was there was close to 20 years ago, shortly after I first arrived the first time in SC. What a wonderful drive in to the plantation, as all roads are covered in 'live' oak trees (live oak trees do not lose their leaves in winter as opposed to regular oak trees). It was a wonderful drive from Charleston to Edisto Islan. Will do it again before I leave for the Keys.” Sharon Jones
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🎄✨ The 34th Annual Edisto Beach Christmas Parade was a blast! 🏆 Congrats to this year’s winners:

Best Float: Green Boat Discount Liquors
Best Float Runner-Up: Edisto Day Spa
Best on Wheels: Brittany, Sarah & Betty
Best on Wheels Runner-Up: Carla Holling in Lola

🎅 check out our blog with all the highlights from the parade… link in bio! #thisisedisto

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